Explosive investigation lifts the lid on Charles Mwesigwa, Dubai’s most notorious pimp
A BBC investigation has unmasked Charles Mwesigwa, known as “Abbey,” as the mastermind behind one of Dubai’s most degrading sex trafficking networks.
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Darren Wilken, accused child sex abuse trafficker, denied bail
The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has denied bail against Darren Wilken and his partner Tiona Moodley, accused of running a global child sex abuse ring, while both remain behind bars.
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Overcome Heights a no-go zone as gang violence claims another life
Gang violence in Overcome Heights, Muizenberg, flared up again on Liberty Street this morning when a man was shot dead, adding to a string of recent killings in the area.
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Watch: Daughter goes on epic rant after Chinese mom gets 20 years for trafficking [video]
Nancy Xiao says her mother, one of seven Chinese nationals jailed for human trafficking, is not the real mastermind, claiming the true “big boss” is still free in South Africa.
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Under-pressure Anti-Gang Unit makes breakthrough in Athlone Magistrate’s Court shooting
The Western Cape’s Anti-Gang Unit has arrested a 24-year-old suspect in connection with the Athlone Magistrate’s Court shooting, as police struggle with rising gang-related killings.
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Three double murders in one day grip Kraaifontein in fear
Police are investigating three double murders in the latest Kraaifontein shooting incidents, as gang violence continues to terrorise the community.
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Mamelodi SAPS hostage standoff with constable ends in murder-suicide
A 16-hour Mamelodi hostage standoff ended in tragedy when Constable Thapelo Mashego killed his nephew before taking his own life.
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Lebo Mniki’s family stage picket at missing student’s Midrand residence
The family of Lebo Mniki, a 35-year-old Johannesburg man who disappeared in August, is camping outside a Midrand student residence demanding CCTV footage to help in their search.
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Mamelodi SAPS in tense hostage standoff with one of their own
A police constable has allegedly taken his family hostage in Mamelodi East, firing shots before officers arrived, sparking a tense Mamelodi hostage standoff.
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Who is Umar Akbar? – ISIS cell arrested in Johannesburg has a checkered history
Alleged ISIS member Umar Akbar was arrested in Johannesburg with stolen goods, but his long history of terror-related cases in South Africa shows a pattern of arrests that never materialised into convictions.
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Who killed Bouwer van Niekerk? – insolvency lawyer shot dead in targeted hit
Prominent insolvency lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk was shot dead at his Johannesburg offices on Friday, in what police are treating as a targeted killing.
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Cape Town police scramble to contain gang violence amid latest Athlone magistrate’s court shooting
Police are investigating after a man was killed in an Athlone magistrate’s court shooting, as Cape Town faces a surge in deadly gang violence.
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Watch: Donna Adelson courtroom outburst after being convicted for plotting son-in-law’s murder
A Florida jury has found Donna Adelson guilty of orchestrating the 2014 murder of her son-in-law, Dan Markel, prompting an emotional courtroom outburst from the 75-year-old.
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Lazarus Antonio: Kgaugelo Marota killer due in court for bail application
Lazarus Antonio, the man who confessed on social media to killing Kgaugelo Marota is back in court today for his formal bail application.
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Elusive ‘Dollarman’, Mozambique’s most-wanted kingpin, killed in Kempton Park
Mozambique’s most wanted kidnapping kingpin, known only as “Dollarman,” has been shot dead by South African police after a standoff in Kempton Park.
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Former police sergeant and co-accused denied bail in insurance murders case
The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to former police officer Rachel Kutumela, her sister Anna Shokane and daughter Florah Shokane in the Rachel Kutumela insurance murder case.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: Judgement on Accused 4’s discharge application expected today
The Pretoria High Court is expected to deliver judgement today on accused number four, Mthokoziseni Maphisa’s request to be discharged in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.
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Two bystanders killed in brazen Boksburg cash-in-transit heist
Two people have been shot dead during a Boksburg cash-in-transit robbery on Barry Marais Road, where suspects bombed a security van and escaped with money.
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Burning Man festival overshadowed by alleged homicide investigation
Authorities are investigating a possible Burning Man homicide after an unidentified man was found dead in a pool of blood during the Nevada desert festival.
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Judge rules Amber Lee Hughes planned to murder Nada-Jane Challita
Amber Lee Hughes has been convicted by the Gauteng High Court of raping and murdering four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita, with sentencing set for October.
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Nelspruit teen in custody for allegedly killing mom and son in botched burglary
Police in Nelspruit say a 19-year-old is under hospital guard after allegedly killing a mother and son during a house robbery in Barberton.
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Macassar taxi rank shooting kills two, bystanders injured
Two taxi drivers were killed and two bystanders wounded when gunmen opened fire at the Macassar taxi rank on Tuesday morning.
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Man linked to Baby Moegsien Isaacs murder has a history of gun violence, authorities confirm
A suspect wanted in connection with the killing of two-month-old Moegsien Isaacs was twice arrested for illegal firearm possession, but both cases were withdrawn, according to City official JP Smith.
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Suspects in deadly daylight Mitchell’s Plain shooting still at large
One man was killed and another wounded in a Mitchell’s Plain police station shooting on Monday, carried out in broad daylight by suspects who are still at large.
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Philippi East rank shooting linked to Khayelitsha taxi murder
Two people were killed and several others injured when gunmen opened fire at a Philippi East taxi rank, in an incident police say is linked to another shooting in Khayelitsha.
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Phone records link yet another police minister to Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has been linked to jailed businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala through phone records.
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Western Cape detectives probe triple murder in Kleinvlei
Three men were shot dead in Kleinvlei, Cape Town, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Western Cape SAPS under scrutiny as gang-related murders surge
A rise in gang violence in Cape Town, including the shooting of a four-month-old baby and multiple mass shootings, has raised questions about SAPS’ ability to control crime.
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Kgaugelo Marota boyfriend posts confession video after murdering her
Kgaugelo Marota was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Hammanskraal, who later admitted the killing in a viral social media post.
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Katiso Molefe, accused in DJ Sumbody murder, denied bail
Sandton businessman Katiso Molefe, accused of organising the 2022 murder of DJ Sumbody, has been denied bail by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court.