Bongeka Buso: Butterworth familicide leaves community reeling in shock
A Butterworth familicide, orchestrated by a woman named Bongeka Buso, left the Eastern Cape community reeling in shock.
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Thabo Bester wants answers on ‘stolen’ items valued at R27.72 million
Thabo Bester listed these 23 items. valued at R27.72 million, he claims were stolen when he was arrested in Tanzania in April 2023.
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What killed Brian Ndlovu? – Investigation rules out poison as cause of death
A low-level investigation into the death of Brian Ndlovu shows he was most likely not poisoned at Queens High School, contrary to speculation.
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Timothy Omotoso trial resumes on Tuesday, 8 August 2023: Here’s everything you must know
The trial against televengalist Timothy Omotoso resumes at the Gqeberha High Court on Tuesday, 8 August 2023. Here’s everything you must know.
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Thabo Bester prison break: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Follow every aspect of the intriguing Thabo Bester court case live right here, with every development updated in real time.
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Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Centre on fire: Here’s everything we know
A fire reportedly broke out at Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Centre on Monday. Here’s everything we know.
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Ntokozo Zikhali: Man accused of mutilating Bokgabo Poo found not guilty
Ntokozo Zikhali, the man accused of murdering four-year-old Bokgabo Poo was found not guilty on Monday. Here’s everything we know.
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PN Mathipa: Hawks investigator in Abdella Abadiga abduction assassinated
Prominent Hawks investigator, Lt-Col PN Mathipa, was assassinated on Sunday, while working on the abduction of alleged ISIS leader Abdella Abadiga.
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Zanikhaya Kwinana: Murder of LEAP officer linked to Cape Town taxi strike [video]
Zanikhaya Kwınana, a young LEAP officer, was gunned down in a murder authorities believe is linked to the Cape Town taxi strike.
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Mthokozisi Thwala scorched under cross-examination
Mthokozisi Thwala accused the police of torturing him in an attempt to force a confession to the murder of Senzo Meyiwa.
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Taxi driver arrested attempting to cross border into Mozambique with corpse in stolen trailer
Nhlanhla Mkhabela, a taxi driver, is due in court for attempting to smuggle a corpse into Mozambique in a stolen trailer.
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Moletlane Plaza: Manhunt underway to track down ATM bombers
A manhunt is underway to track down the suspects involved in the brazen Moletlane Plaza ATM bombing. Here’s everything we know.
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Shaun Booysen: Feared Essopville drug lord due in court for bail
Shaun Booysen, a feared drug lord from Essopville, Beaufort West, was remanded in custody pending his bail hearing next week.
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How Thubelihle Mpisi became prime suspect in Mahlako Rabalao murder
Thubelihle Mpisi pleaded for answers in the murder of Mahlako Rabalao, when all evidence pointed to his possible involvement in her death.
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Verulam passenger due in court for fabricated ‘horror’ kidnapping
An unidentified man from Verulam, KZN, Is due in court for fabricating a hijacking and kidnapping incident that wasted emergency resources.
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Khanyisile Nyalunga: Mbombela traffic cop linked to cash-in-transit heist
Khanyisile Nyalunga, a traffic cop from Mpumalanga was arrested after vehicles linked to a cash-in-transit-heist were found in her yard.
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Watch: Nigel police robbery caught on CCTV [video]
Seven police officers were due in court over the brazen robbery of a popular café in Nigel, Ekurhuleni, on Monday.
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Have you seen Precious Oliphant? – Kimberley police up the ante in search of kidnapped toddler
Kimberley police are seeking the assistance of the public in tracking down four-year-old Precious Oliphant, who was kidnapped in Lerato Park last week.
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Riverlea shooting: Illegal miners battle for turf in bloody shootout
On Saturday, at least 20 victims sustained gunshot wounds during a shooting in Riverlea linked to illegal miners.
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WATCH: Durban church robbery caught on live stream [video]
A Durban church was the scene of a brazen robbery that was caught on live stream, on Thursday evening.
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BOMBSHELL: Kelly Khumalo was in contact with one of the killers after Senzo Meyiwa murder
On Friday, State witness Colonel Lambertus Steyn revealed Kelly Khumalo was in contact with Accused 1 days after Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.
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Suspect meets instant karma in botched Tongaat toll hijacking [photo]
The Tongaat toll gate hosted a gory crime scene after a suspect was killed in a botched hijacking incident.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Police witness links Kelly Khumalo to accused murderer
A State witness turned the Senzo Meyiwa trial upside down when he quoted cellphone data linking Kelly Khumalo to one of the alleged killers.
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Siphesihle Tatsi sentenced to 241 years: Here’s every crime he’s convicted of
Siphesihle Tatsi was sentenced to 241 years for his role in the brutal Ngcobo police mass murders. Here’s every crime he’s convicted of.
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VIP Protection Unit bail hearing: Defence pokes holes in alleged ‘threatening’ SMS
The VIP Protection Unit bail hearing took a turn on Tuesday when a key witness cited safety fears after allegedly receiving threatening SMSs.
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
All eyes are at the Pretoria High Court as Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes on Thursday.
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Nzuzo Njilo fraud case gets new court date: Here’s everything we know
The fraud case agaisnt Nzuzo Njilo and his co-accused Kwanda Ntshangase, was postponed to October 2023. Here’s everything we know.
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Khaya Ngcatshe testimony at Senzo Meyiwa trial: Here’s what he said
The Senzo Meyiwa trial continues with new testimony from the State’s latest witness, Khaya Ngcatshe, the Khumalo sisters’ neighbour.
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Advocate Mshololo crumbles on final cross-examination as Zandie Khumalo completes testimony
Advocate Zandile Mshololo produced a lacklustre performance on her final cross-examination of Zandie Khumalo.
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VIP Protection Unit court watch: Here’s everything you must know
Eight officers of the infamous VIP Protection Unit appeared in court for several serious charges, on Monday. Here’s everything you must know.