Witchcraft-related murders on the rise in KZN, govt warns
Witchcraft-related violence is a deeply rooted issue that requires immediate attention, the KZN government said.
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Thabo Bester case: New legal team, three more suspects and these latest updates
The Thabo Bester case took another unexpected turn on Tuesday, after a new legal team was introduced. Here’s an update on the case.
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Dr Nandipha, Thabo Bester back in court: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha Magudumana, Thabo Bester and seven other co-accused are due in court today.
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Limpopo family due in court for alleged farm murder
A Limpopo family, headed by a 42-year-old woman, is due in court on Monday, 19 June 2023, for a brutal farm murder.
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Watch: East Rand Mall jewellery store robbery caught on CCTV [video]
shoppers were caught off guard when, seemingly out of the blue, a group of heavily armed suspects barged into a jewellery store demanding cash and precious stones on display.
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Suspect arrested for Mitchells Plain mass shooting
Cape Town police have arrested a suspect in connection with a mass shooting in Mitchells Plain that claimed three lives.
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Tragic Family Massacre Shakes Mpumalanga as Suspect Apprehended
A 32-year-old man was arrested in connection with the brutal massacre of his family. Here’s everything we know.
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Marianhill shootout ends in horror for five suspects
Five alleged suspects were fatally gunned down in a fiery shootout with police in Marianhill, KZN, on Thursday.
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Zanda Moyo: Ninth suspect in Thabo Bester escape appears in court
Zanda Moyo will join eight others in the Thabo Bester criminal trial on 20 June 2023.
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Tshireledzo Ndou: Here’s what we know about Thabo Bester lawyer’s rape case
Tshireledzo Ndou, the defence attorney representing Thabo Bester in his escape case, faces attempted rape charges. Here’s what you must know.
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WATCH: Gugulethu Clinic robbery caught on CCTV [video]
A group of unidentified assailants carried out a daring robbery at the Gugulethu Community Clinic in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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SARS begins process to destroy illicit cigarettes worth R43 million
SARS has begun to destroy illicit and smuggled cigarettes, valued at R43 million, at the Beitbridge border post.
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Seven suspects in court for alleged R2 million UIF fraud
The suspects face 220 counts of theft, UIF fraud and money laundering while an eighth suspect is still being sought.
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Watch: Soshanguve tavern shooting caught on camera [video]
Footage of the Soshanguve tavern shooting that injured 15 partygoers has surfaced online and you can check it out right here.
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Two Eastern Cape men arrested for alleged rape of five-year-old girl
Two suspects from Peddie, Eastern Cape, were arrested and charged with the alleged rape of a five-year-old girl. Here’s everything we know.
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SAPS prepares R2 billion for crime-busting drone technology
The South African police (SAPS) has prepared a staggering R2 billion toward investment in drone technology and beefing up man power.
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Watch: Venda Plaza cash-in-transit heist caught on camera [video]
Shoppers watched in horror as armed robbers pulled off a cash-in-transit heist in broad daylight at Venda Plaza, on Wednesday.
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Where is Nakane Lizane? – Gqeberha police offer R50K reward for info on missing boy
Four-year-old Nakane Lizane has been missing since 11 May 2023, and to ramp up the search, Gqeberha police are offering a R50K cash reward.
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Annekke Claassen: Brutal murders of Limpopo farm friends spark outrage
Anneke Claassen and her friend Hennie were brutally murdered on their Limpopo farm on Saturday. Their killers are still at large.
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Dr Nandipha Tanzania arrest judgment: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Will Dr Nandipha’s Tanzania arrest be ruled unlawful? Tune into the live stream when judgement is delivered, right here.
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KZN police reportedly make breakthrough in AKA murder investigation
KZN police have reportedly made a crucial breakthrough in the murder investigation of AKA and Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane.
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Rogue cop arrested for embezzling R36 million from dead FNB client
The SAPS officer was among nine suspects arrested for allegedly embezzling R36 million from the account of a dead FNB client.
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Will Dr Nandipha beat the SA govt? – Court to rule on Monday, 5 June 2023
Dr Nandipha’s lawyers insisted Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester were secretly extradited and not deported, and according to top lawyer Advocate Anton Katz, there’s a clear difference.
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Dr Nandipha challenges Tanzania arrest: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha will challenge the Home Affairs and other respondents in her claim that she was ‘abducted’ and ‘unlawfully arrested’ in Tanzania
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Sekhukhune police launch manhunt for cash-in-transit robbers
Sekhukhune police are hot on the heels of 10 cash-in-transit robbers who brazenly took down a money truck in broad daylight on Monday.
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Durban taxi war looms as prominent boss gunned down outside her home
A violent taxi war brews in Durban, a day after a prominent boss was gunned down outside her home in broad daylight.
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Four Thabo Bester escape suspects denied bail: Here’s why Nastassja Jansen was released
Four of the five suspects charged with aiding in Thabo Bester’s escape were denied bail, while Nastassja Jansen was released. Here’s why.
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Thabo Bester suspects bail hearing: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Senohe Matsoara, Teboho James Lipholo, Buti Masukela, Tieho Frans Makhotsa and Natassja Jansen will huddle at the dock for closing arguments, where the state will argue against their bail.
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Do you recognise him? – Mitchells Plain police release rape suspect identikit
Mitchell’s Plain police released an identikit of a suspect wanted for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old teenager.
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WATCH LIVE: Dr Nandipha back in court to challenge Tanzania arrest
Dr Nandipha seeks to have her arrest and detention declared wrongful and unlawful. Watch the live proceedings right here.