Child Abuse
Watch: Gerhard Ackerman ominous reaction to 12 life-term sentence [video]
Gerhard Ackerman, convicted of running a child abuse ring, was sentenced to 12 life terms on Monday. This was his reaction.
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Gauteng
Angelique Bejanka Hayward: Vereeniging man linked to pre-teen’s disappearance
Angelique Bejanka Hayward was last seen leaving her school in Vereeniging with Thinus Swanepoel, a man wanted as a person of interest.
Crime
Ramaphosa pardons 212 286 ‘low-risk’ inmates to reduce 143% prison occupancy rate
More than 212 286 'low-risk' inmates will be reintegrated into society after receiving a presidential pardon due to prison overcrowding.
Eastern Cape
Marolien Schmidt murder suspect arrested: Here’s everything we know
A 29-year-old male suspect in the murder of Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt was arrested. Here's what we know so far.
Murder & Investigation
Dr Kar Hao Teoh: British doctor killed in Cape Town taxi violence
British orthopaedic surgeon Dr Kar Hao Teoh took a wrong turn from the Cape Town airport and became a casualty of the raging taxi strike.
Caught on Camera
Jabulani Mall: Police make breakthrough arrests in brazen robbery case [video]
Three of nine suspects involved in the brazen Jabulani Mall robbery were recently arrested and are due in court on Thursday, 10 August 2023.
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Eastern Cape
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.
Bloemfontein
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.
Gauteng
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.
Court cases
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.
Bloemfontein
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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Department of Correctional Services
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.
Child Abuse
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.
Gauteng
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.
Cape Town
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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Court cases
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.
Courts
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.
Explosions & Bombings
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.
Court cases
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.
Gauteng
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.
Fake News
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.
Cash-in-transit
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.
Caught on Camera
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.
Kidnapping
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.
Gauteng
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.
Caught on Camera
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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Court cases
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.
Durban
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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Court cases
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.
Court cases
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.
