Gugulethu Mall shooting: Local businessman viciously killed in alleged extortion hit [video]
Cape Town police are investigating a shooting at Gugulethu Mall, where a local businessman was viciously gunned down in broad daylight.
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Sergeant Mogane’s Phokeng route scrutinised in Senzo Meyiwa trial
In the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, significant focus was placed on Sergeant Vusumuzi Mogane’s route to Phokeng and the events surrounding accused Bongani Ntanzi’s alleged confession.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Vehicle movement analysis threatens Bongani Ntanzi’s assault claims
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial saw a pivotal turn when the vehicle movement analysis was allowed in evidence.
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Kwadwesi mass shooting: Four killed in Sikhundla Street night of horror
As Kwadwesi grapples with the aftermath of this shocking mass shooting, the investigation continues.
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Ntembeko Myalo: Man filmed gutting wife arrested, police confirm [video]
While a motive was not yet established, murmurs doing the rounds on social media suggest Ntembeko Myalo may have attempted to take his wife’s life after she reportedly stated her intentions to end their marriage.
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High-profile media personality in KZN faces legal battle over illegal guns cache
A KZN media personality has been served with a summons related to illegal guns found on her property.
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Leaked document threatens witnesses in Senzo Meyiwa trial
A police witness in the Senzo Meyiwa trial expressed concern for the safety of witnesses after a leaked document was allegedly given to the accused.
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Police lauded for intercepting KZN cash-in-transit heist
At the scene, two suspects were injured and arrested. Police recovered an AK47 and an R5 with more than 240 rounds of high-calibre ammunition.
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Suspects behind Sindisiwe Chikunga N3 robbery still at large: Here’s everything we know
The search for the suspects involved in the robbery of Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga continues.
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Man killed in suspected Atteridgeville mob attack [video]
The circumstances around the brazen murder have yet to be unravelled but from what we understand, the man allegedly met his fate after a botched attempt at a robbery.
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Fourways woman detained for crypto fraud and money laundering
The wife of an alleged fraudster was apprehended in Fourways, implicated in a cryptocurrency scheme that defrauded an investor of a substantial sum.
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Double homicide at Randburg Magistrate’s Court shocks community
A man and a woman were fatally shot in a suspected targeted hit outside the Randburg Magistrate’s Court.
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Judge demands disclosure in Senzo Meyiwa case: Sgt Mogane’s 12-hour investigation under scrutiny
The Gauteng High Court scrutinised Sgt Mogane’s actions during the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Here’s what you must know.
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Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s bail appeal dismissed amid flight risk concerns
The Free State High Court upheld the denial of Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s bail, citing her potential as a flight risk.
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Sibongile Mani sentence overturned: NSFAS misappropriation appeal successful
Sibongile Mani’s direct five-year jail sentence for NSFAS funds misuse was overturned in favor of a suspended sentence.
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Police apprehend two suspects in connection with Megan Griesel murder case
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Megan Griesel, marking a breakthrough in the investigation.
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Pampierstad serial rapist handed life sentence
In Pampierstad, a serial rapist, Hans Appie, received a life sentence for a spate of violent crimes. Hans Appie: Notorious Pampierstad serial rapist gets life sentence In a statement, police spokesperson Sergeant Molefi Shemane, on behalf of SAPS, expressed his approval of the life sentence handed by the Taung Regional Court to the 50-year-old. On 17 October 2023, Appie was convicted on a litany of charges that included rape, attempted murder, and robbery. Appie’s arrest came as a result of multiple rape reports in Pampierstad, where he allegedly preyed on children heading to school and women commuting to work during the early morning and late evening hours throughout 2013 and 2014. His criminal activities
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Cocaine haul of R55 Million intercepted at Gqeberha seaport
Police intercept cocaine worth R55 million at Gqeberha sea port, with no arrests yet as investigations continue.
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Cable thieves target Mangaung townships during loadshedding
Power utility has spent more than R50-million to repair and replace stolen and vandalised infrastructure.
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Community policing forums should be holding police accountable
CPFs are not just there to help cops do their jobs
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Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial: Sangoma narrative back under the microscope
The focus was cast on Muzi Sibiya, who was alleged to have sought the guidance of a traditional healer surrounding the time of the crime.
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Sam Bankman-Fried epic fall from grace ends in guilty verdict: Here’s what to expect
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty; a steep fall for the crypto tycoon.
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Cape Town police lauded for busting alleged Khayelitsha passport forgers [photo]
The suspects, aged 26, 28, and 30, are now facing charges of fraud, forgery, and uttering.
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Four CIT robbers killed on N4 during shootout with police
The suspects are aged between 30 and 45-years-old.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial: Arrest tactics used to detain Sibiya, Ntanzi come under scrutiny
The Pretoria High Court heard about the tactics police used when arresting Bongani Ntanzi and Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, two of five men accused in the 2014 murder of the late football star.
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Cape Town jazz star stands trial for rape, grooming a minor
A prominent Cape Town jazz star is set to go on trial for alleged rape and grooming of a minor, on Tuesday.
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Nopinky Mdleleni: Ex-con bishop exposed in R100k alleged scam
Nopinky Mdleleni, or ‘Pinky Likhanyise Hewu’, a respected Apostle bishop is at the centre of an alleged scam that cost a family R100 000.
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Criminal case against former PRASA director kicked down the tracks – again
Mthuthuzeli Swartz was arrested for the sale of 42km of railway line in January 2019
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Dr Nandipha scores rare win in her bid to declare Tanzania arrest unlawful
Dr Nandipha Magudumana gained a significant win as the Supreme Court of Appeal granted her leave to challenge the legality of her arrest in Tanzania. Will this affect her ongoing case?
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Robert Card still on the run: Here’s a timeline of Maine mass shooting
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any information related to Robert Card’s whereabouts.