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.
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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.