Nandipha Magudumana’s kidnapping claim questioned by state
Magudumana has ‘a right to liberty’ until convicted, court told
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Senzo Meyia trial: Sangoma claims he prescribed Sibiya ‘white luck’ medicine to pull off murder
Testifying at the Senzo Meyiwa trial, the sangoma explained that he gave Sibiya ‘white luck’ medicine to provide him with an advantage in his ‘job hunting’.
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Makhado cash heist suspects death toll increases: Here’s everything we know
Included in the Makhado cash heist death toll are two females, albeit, it’s unclear if they were observed as active participants in the shooting.
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Two SAPS members to be sentenced for rape
According to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the two members raped a woman in 2017 after they offered her a lift home.
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Nandipha Magudumana defence pokes holes in State’s affidavit
Advocate Frans Dlamini, representing Magudumana, expressed strong reservations about the State’s approach to the case.
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Defence hammers down on ‘shoddy’ ballistics evidence
Defence lawyer Zandile Mshololo argued that the barrels of firearms can be interchangeable
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Defence guns for discrediting ballistics evidence
As the Senzo Meyiwa trial unfolds, the defence is now poised to bring its own ballistics expert into the courtroom.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Court hears projectile linked to Mthobisi Mncube was found at crime scene
Thus far, the State focused its evidence on depicting Mncube as the alleged dreadlocked intruder reported by witnesses.
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Forensic pathologist reveals gory details of Senzo Meyiwa cause of death
The forensic pathologist further explained that a significant portion of Meyiwa’s bleeding occurred internally.
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State prosecutors detail how Nandipha Magudumana used corpses to help Bester escape prison
The State detailed how Nandipha Magudumana allegedly shopped around for corpses to use in Thabo Bester’s daring prison break.
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Body of Nick Frischke not found but NPA wants to charge robbery suspects with murder
Without a body, the NPA has indicated its intention to charge five suspects linked to the disappearance of Nick Frischke with murder.
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Marikana woman in court for alleged arson attack on her seven-month-old baby
A 28-year-old woman from Marikana, Mpumalanga, is due in court for the alleged arson attack that charred her seven-month-old baby.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Court hears how murder weapon was likely NOT sealed in evidence
State witness Captain Bonginkosi Mtshali told the court that the murder weapon that killed Senzo Meyiwa was likely not sealed in evidence.
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Enyobeni tavern tragedy: Shebeen couple set to launch its defence
The owners standing trial in the Enyobeni tavern case are expected to launch their defence after the state rested its case.
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Firearm linked to Senzo Meyiwa murder was almost destroyed in 2017, court hears
The firearm in question, discovered in the possession of accused No 3, Mthobisi Mncube, was stored at the Cleveland police station. Mncube is one of the five men arrested in connection with the murder of Senzo Meyiwa in October 2014.
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Spike in Nelspruit business robberies linked to ‘guns-for-hire’ bartender
Mpumalanga police made a breathrough in a series of Nelspruit business robberies after a bartender was found with an arms cache linked to several open cases.
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Suspect charged with two counts of murder in Pretoria special needs school fire
A suspect is due to appear in court on two counts of murder related to the Pretoria special needs school fire.
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Advocate Zandile Mshololo targets reasonable doubt in Senzo Meyiwa trial
Advocate Zandile Mshololo took full advantage of the forensic inefficiencies in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, in a bid to achieve reasonable doubt.
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Patrick Patrese Jones: Religious author disappears amid Eskom R14.7 million fraud case
Patrick Patrese Jones, a self-proclaimed real estate magnate and published religious author, is wanted for a R14.7 million Eskom fraud case.
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Michael Ncube: Court hears how accused serial child rapist targeted his victims
Michael Ncube, an accused child rapist, allegedly went to extreme lengths to lure his victims.
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Rustenburg man assassinated on Kock Street and it was caught on CCTV [video]
A Rustenburg man was assassinated outside a coffee shop, on Kock Street, on Wednesday morning, and the entire ordeal was caught on CCTV.
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Forensics expert found a second bullet projectile at the crime scene
Thobeka Mhlahlo, a forensic expert, testified that she discovered a second projectile at the scene of Senzo Media’s murder.
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This Kimberley man linked to fatal Diamond Mall police shooting [video]
Following an intensive manhunt, the suspect, a 38-year-old male who apparently hijacked a Transnet bakkie and subsequently drove towards Riverton, was arrested.
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Watch: Horror Durban cash-in-transit caught on camera [video]
Durban onlookers watched on in horror as armed suspects pulled off a daring cash-in-transit heist near Russell and Victoria Street.
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Babita Deokaran killers plead guilty: Here’s everything we know
Six suspect accused of killing whistleblower Babita Deokaran pleaded guilty on Tuesday, a day before the anniversary of her assassination.
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Watch: Brazen Durban cellphone snatcher caught on CCTV [video]
A Durban cellphone snatcher was caught on CCTV targeting an unsuspecting woman on Musgrave Road. Here’s the footage of the robbery.
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Lucy Letby: UK neonatal nurse gets ‘whole-life’ for killing seven babies
Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse found guilty of killing seven babies, is one of three living women to be handed a whole-life sentence.
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Makgophong security guard wanted in connection with family double murder
A security officer from Makgophong is wanted by the police for his alleged involvement in the murder of his wife’s cousin and sister-in-law.
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Little Thato Ralesile: Search for missing Pudimoe toddler enters second day
Thato Ralesile was playing outside in her aunt’s yard when she was last seen on Saturday afternoon around 17:00.
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Iran Mathonsi: Marikana woman remanded in custody for allegedly kidnapping teen girl
Iran Mathonsi, a 43-year-old woman, was arrested for her role in the alleged kidnapping of a 17-year-old teen girl.