Court
Bafana Mahungela: Student accused of killing Kirsten Kluyts makes first court appearance [video]
Bafana Mahungela, the suspect charged with the murder of Kirsten Kluyts, made his first court appearance on Tuesday.
![Bafana Mahungela: Student accused of killing Kirsten Kluyts makes first court appearance [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/swisherpost-bafana-mahungela-kirsten-kluyts-murder-suspect-court-768x512.jpg)
Burglary
Langenhoven Street double murder rattles Randhart community
A woman and her nine-year-old son were hacked to death in a horrific burglary on Langenhoven Street, Randhart.
Africa
Watch: Attempted kidnapping of a Maputo businessman caught on camera [video]
A Maputo businessman narrowly escaped kidnapping outside a hotel, as onlookers intervened, disrupting the armed assailants caught on camera.
![Watch: Attempted kidnapping of a Maputo businessman caught on camera [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/swisherpost-kidnapping-attempt-maputo-mozambique-caught-on-camera-768x512.jpg)
Gauteng
Gauteng police eliminate five suspected robbers in brazen N14 Ventersdorp shootout
A high-stakes shootout on the N14 Ventersdorp resulted in Gauteng police neutralizing five suspected robbers and arresting one, averting a potential bank robbery.
Court
Werner de Jager: Husband of slain Liezel de Jager makes first court appearance
Werner de Jager, accused in the murder of his wife Liezel de Jager, appeared in court, marking a new phase in this high-profile case.
Court
Watch: Senzo Meyiwa murder suspects get into brawl in court [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa trial witnessed a courtroom brawl involving the suspects, adding to the tension in the ongoing legal proceedings.
![Watch: Senzo Meyiwa murder suspects get into brawl in court [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/swisherpost-senzo-meyiwa-trial-murder-suspects-brawl-768x512.jpg)
Gauteng
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.
Caught on Camera
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.
![Watch: Brazen Southridge home invasion caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/swisherpost-southridge-home-invasion-cctv-768x512.jpg)
Court
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 […]
Culpable homicide
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.
Department of Correctional Services
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.
Gauteng
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
Gauteng
Roodepoort mosque shooting: Motorist targeted in suspected hit
This is the second violent incident to rock Roodepoort this week.
Court
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.
Gang violence
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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Child Abuse
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.
Caught on Camera
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.
![Meadowlands Zone 2 Pick n Pay robbery: Suspects make off with wads of cash [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/swisherpost-meadowpoint-meadowlands-zone-2-pick-n-pay-robbery-768x512.jpg)
Gauteng
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.
Limpopo
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.
KwaZulu-Natal
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.
Gauteng
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.
![De Deur taxi war rages on with five killed in mass shooting [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/swisherpost-de-deur-mass-shooting-taxi-violence-768x512.jpg)
Court
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.
Caught on Camera
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.
![Feared Roodepoort gang boss killed in brazen assassination [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/swisherpost-roodepoort-gang-boss-killed-768x512.jpg)
Court
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.
Court
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.
Court
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.
Cape Town
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.
Burglary
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.
Crime
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.
Court
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.
