Freddie Stapelberg must remain behind bars until trial, court rules
The Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court denied bail for Freddie Stapelberg, accused in the murders of Nadine Terblanche and Ruandrê Vorster.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: Police are questioning four individuals
Careful not to reveal too much, Western Cape police confirmed that four individuals were being questioned over the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.
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Joshlin Smith latest: Mom and boyfriend arrested for allegedly selling six-year-old
The investigation into the disappearance of Joshlin Smith took a dramatic turn on Tuesday, with the arrest of her mother, Kelly, and boyfriend.
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AKA murder suspects in fear of their safety, Eswatini court hears
The two suspects in AKA’s murder informed the court they were not opposed to being extradited to South Africa—provided their safety concerns were adequately addressed.
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Berea McDonald’s hostage situation contained after woman surrenders
Berea McDonald’s hostage situation ended with the peaceful surrender of a disgruntled female employee who had taken managers hostage over workplace grievances.
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Joshlin Smith latest: Police make breakthrough in search for missing six-year-old
Authorities have made a breakthrough in the search for missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith with the discovery of blood-stained clothing.
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Riverlea shooting: Five victims targeted opposite Wilhelmina Hoskins Primary
Three killed, two injured in Riverlea shooting opposite Wilhelmina Hoskins Primary.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: Bheki Cele lands in Saldanha Bay to assess search efforts
Police Minister Bheki Cele visits Saldanha Bay to address fake news and assess efforts in the search for missing Joshlin Smith.
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Explosive report links ISIS to extortion in South Africa
An explosive report has found that ISIS uses criminal activities, including extortion, in South Africa to sustain its operations and funding.
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Kranskop cash-in-transit heist causes road closures on R74 route
Early reports suggest a Fidelity truck holding an undisclosed amount of cash-in-transit was taken down by a group of armed robbers.
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SAPS clears the air on Joshlin Smith search
SAPS and City of Cape Town intensify the search for missing 6-year-old Joshlin Smith, countering claims of reduced resources.
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Melusi Buthelezi reportedly taken hostage in horror Vosloorus hijacking
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi was reportedly hijacked and taken hostage in Vosloorus, on Friday. Here’s the latest.
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Zama Zamas linked to failed Honingklip ATM bombing
A group of Zama Zamas allegedly botched an ATM bombing in Honingklip, Muldersdrift, where an innocent bystander was shot.
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Wits University clarifies details about student killed in Braamfontein shooting
Wits University, in a statement, clarified no students or staff were fatally injured in the brazen Braamfontein shooting.
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Multiple killed in Braamfontein shooting – Here’s what we know [video]
A deadly Braamfontein shooting claimed multiple lives and injured two university students in Johannesburg, on Thursday afternoon.
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Who is Paul Jorgensen? – Here’s what we know about KZN’s go-to criminal defence attorney
Discover who Advocate Paul Jorgensen is, the KZN go-to criminal defence attorney taking on the AKA murder case.
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Woman linked to the murder of Keeya Mbulawa arrested
Lindeni Nonhlelelwa Matsebula, the woman accused of the murder and kidnapping of five-year-old Keeya Mbulawa, is due in court, on Friday.
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Suspects in AKA and Tibz murder unmasked at first court appearance
Five of the seven suspects accused of the murders of AKA and his former manager Tibz were officially unmasked in court, on Thursday.
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Watch: Checkers Sixty60 driver robbed of groceries [video]
Home security cameras caught horrifying images of the moment an unidentified Checkers Sixty60 driver was ambushed by gun-wielding robbers.
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Watch: Cape Town gangs brandish assault rifles in broad daylight [video]
The video clip, taken near a funeral in Joe Slovo Park, an informal settlement nestled in Milnerton, shows several males believed to be gang members carelessly swinging the assault rifles and releasing gunfire in the air, much to the crowd’s appeasement.
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Six suspects arrested in AKA murder case – Here’s everything you must know
Six suspects have been arrested in the AKA murder case, KZN police confirmed during Tuesday’s media briefing. Here’s what we know.
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Pressure heats up for Jacquen Appollis as search for Joshlin Smith enters eighth day
The search for Joshlin Smith has entered its eighth day and with no answers, eyes have turned toward contradictions made by Jacquen Appollis and Kelly Smith in a recent interview.
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Noxolo Anele Ntuli missing case ends in bizarre twist
Noxolo Anele Ntuli’s mother surfaced in a dimly lit video, more than three weeks later, to downplay claims her daughter was missing.
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Three North West detectives arrested for R6 000 bribery
Three North West detectives sacrificed their reputation, an honest living and more over a R6 000 bribe split three ways.
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Cape Town police are not investigating Bo-Kaap shooting [video]
According to Cape Town police, ‘no complaints or cases were reported to local police regarding the incident depicted in the videos which went viral.’
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Paarl tik merchants taken down in dramatic high-speed chase
Two suspected Tik dealers were arrested in Paarl after a high-speed chase with drugs worth more than R440 000.
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Enyobeni Tavern owners sentenced – Was it a slap on the wrist?
The Enyobeni Tavern owners were sentenced for supplying alcohol to minors, amid ongoing investigations into the death
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Werner de Jager deemed a danger to his kids, court denies bail
Werner de Jager remains in custody following the rejection of his bail application by the Amanzimtoti Magistrate’s Court.
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Joshlin Smith disappearance stretches on with no answers from last person to see her alive
The search for six-year-old Joshlin Smith in Saldanha Bay took a turn, on Thursday, after search parties stumbled on a bloody ditch.
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Carol Ann Avent: Mastermind behind R11.5 million money laundering scheme appears in court
Carol Ann Avent allegedly roped her family in a money laundering scam that cost her former employer, Transco CC. R11.5 million in losses.