Kirsten Kluyts murder: Police arrest ‘barely legal’ suspect – Here’s what we know
A 21-year-old suspect has been apprehended in the murder case of Johannesburg schoolteacher Kirsten Kluyts.
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Watch: Brazen Southridge home invasion caught on CCTV [video]
A Southridge home invasion, involving four armed suspects and caught on CCTV, has left the community in KZN on high alert.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Defence flip flops on exact location of alleged assault
During Friday’s proceedings in the ongoing Senzo Meyiwa trial, the defence challenged the accuracy of GPS data, suggesting an alleged assault location has since been transformed into a shopping complex. Senzo Meyiwa trial: GPS data points to non-existent assault location Vehicle tracking expert Michael du Preez faced cross-examination regarding GPS data from the escort vehicle transporting the accused. The defence aimed to connect the GPS stops with Bongani Ntanzi’s allegations of being beaten and tortured by the police. Two of the five men accused in the 2014 murder of footballer Senzo Meyiwa, Ntanzi and Muzi Sibiya, allege severe assault and torture by police to coerce their confession statements. Among these claims, Ntanzi asserts he
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Oscar Pistorius parole approved but this is when he’ll leave prison
Pistorius was initially convicted of culpable homicide in 2014, but the case went through a number of appeals and was eventually ratified to 13 years and five months in 2017.
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Oscar Pistorius parole release reportedly ‘imminent’: Here’s everything we know
Oscar Pistorius, convicted of killing Reeva Steenkamp, faces a parole review on Friday, 24 November 2023, possibly setting a date for his release.
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Tshwane police on the hunt for suspects behind brazen Hercules ABSA bank robbery
Gauteng police initiate a manhunt following the armed robbery of a businessman at the Hercules ABSA Bank in Tshwane
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Roodepoort mosque shooting: Motorist targeted in suspected hit
This is the second violent incident to rock Roodepoort this week.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Judge comes to blows with Mshololo over Du Preez re-examination
The Senzo Meyiwa trial saw heightened tensions as Judge and Mshololo clash over the re-examination of Michael Du Preez.
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Fatal Claremont shooting reignites gang tensions in Eldorado Park [video]
A shooting in Claremont, Johannesburg, has intensified gang tensions in Eldorado Park. Here’s everything we know.
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Woman arrested for allegedly abandoning newborn baby on Belfast railway line
A newborn found abandoned on a Belfast railway line leads to the arrest of a woman.
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Meadowlands Zone 2 Pick n Pay robbery: Suspects make off with wads of cash [video]
At least 12 heavily armed robbers took down a Pick n Pay outlet in Meadowlands Zone 2 on Thursday.
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Pretoria man linked to Blue Room nightclub double murder abandons bail
Pretoria West resident Samuel Masemola, connected to the Blue Room nightclub double murder, has opted out of his bail application in court.
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Thohoyandou school driver targeted in shocking assasination
A school driver carrying pupils was assassinated in Mukula village, Thohoyandou, on Wednesday morning. Here’s what police know thus far.
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Legal Aid attorneys brazenly robbed outside Verulam CBD office
Two Legal Aid attorneys were violently robbed by armed suspects in Verulam CBD, in broad daylight. Here’s everything we know.
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De Deur taxi war rages on with five killed in mass shooting [video]
The De Deur taxi war reared its ugly head on Wednesday after a mass shooting between two associations led to five deaths.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Sgt Batho Mogola endures pressure under cross-examination
Sgt Batho Mogola endured a challenging cross-examination in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, with the defence keenly probing for a crack in her testimony.
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Feared Roodepoort gang boss killed in brazen assassination [video]
Suspected gang leader Leroy ‘Finch’ Brown was assassinated in Roodepoort, marking another violent episode in the city’s gang rivalry.
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New charges added to Xolani Khumalo murder case
Ex-presenter of ‘Sizok’thola’, Xolani Khumalo, learned he was facing new charges in addition to murder, on Tuesday. Here’s what we know.
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University of Fort Hare head of investigations and vetting due in court for murder
Isaac Plaatjies, head of investigations at University of Fort Hare, is due in court for murder, joining nine others in a high-profile case.
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Key witness testimony in Senzo Meyiwa trial points to Muzi Sibiya
State witness Sgt Batho Mogola testifies about Muzi Sibiya’s near-confession in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.
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Police make a breakthrough in these Cape Town cold cases with digital facial reconstruction
Digital facial reconstruction is being used to solve Cape Town cold cases, providing new hope in identifying unidentified remains.
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Major breakthrough expected in SARU office burglary case
Detectives are nearing a breakthrough in the burglary at SARU offices in Cape Town, with arrests made and suspects soon to appear in court.
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Latest crime statistics highlight safety concerns in South Africa
Recent crime statistics in South Africa reveal worsening trends in safety, with increases in attempted murder and assault, despite marginal decreases in some areas.
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Vehicle tracking expert Du Preez takes stand in Senzo Meyiwa trial
Expert Michael Du Preez’s testimony introduced a new dimension in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Here’s a review on the day’s proceedings.
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Five suspects arrested for drug trafficking
Two suspects are employed by ACSA, two are from Menzies Aviation and one is from Swissport.
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Cash reward put out for Soweto serial rapist
The armed suspect targets his victims on the streets, in their homes, shops and entertainment areas, where he coerces them to secluded places.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Sgt Mogane’s inconsistent statements raise questions
Officer Vusimuzi Mogane’s testimony in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial faced scrutiny due to inconsistencies about a vehicle’s condition.
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Tragic stabbing at Mbambiso High School leaves Grade 10 learner dead
A vicious stabbing at Mbambiso High School resulted in the death of a Grade 10 pupil. The suspect, an expelled learner, was arrested.
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Ermelo Engine assassination CCTV leaks on social media [video]
The gunman, after emptying his firearm, was caught on camera collecting the shell casings that would tie his murder weapon to the assassination with a chilling display of stillness.
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Watch: Spine-chilling Lenasia home invasion caught on CCTV [video]
Three armed gunmen ambushed this Lenasia resident and the entire ordeal was captured on CCTV.