Cash-in-transit
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.
Durban
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.
Bloemfontein
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.
Bloemfontein
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.
Cape Town
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.
Bloemfontein
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.
Cape Town
Wynberg woman murdered in broad daylight: Here’s everything we know
A woman was viciously murdered in broad daylight near a court in Wynberg, on Thursday morning. Here's everything we know.
Cape Town
Constantia house of horror: Police probe quadruple murder of Bulgarians
Constantia hosted a grisly murder scene, where four dead bodies, believed to be Bulgarians, were found dead with gunshot wounds.
Durban
Ruth Lawrence: Alleged friend killer extradited back to Ireland
Ruth Lawrence was extradited back to Ireland, where she faces charges related to the double murder of her friends.
Child Abuse
Sekhukhune couple arrested over alleged murder of eight-year-old daughter
A Sekhukhune couple, believed to be illegal foreign nationals, was arrested and charged with the murder of their eight-year-old daughter.
Cash-in-transit
Sicelo Zindela: Tongaat cash-in-transit bigwig handed 20 years imprisonment
Sicelo Zindela was sentenced to a concurrent sentence of 20 years for his role in the deadly 2020 Tongaat cash-in-transit heist.
Durban
Durban courier van robbery ends in deadly shooting: Here’s everything we know
Two suspects were killed moments after they robbed a courier van in Newlands East, Durban, on Wednesday morning.
Drugs
Identity of OR Tambo cocaine smuggler revealed: Here’s what you must know
The OR Tambo cocaine smuggler, a 29-year-old Latvian national, was attempting to enter the country from Brazil.
Court cases
Home Affairs revokes Dr Nandipha passport ahead of court showdown
Home Affairs minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi blasted Dr Nandipha for claiming she was 'abducted' when South African authorities deported her from Tanzania.
Drugs
Brazilian drug smuggler caught with R2m cocaine at OR Tambo Airport
On Friday, airport authorities arrested a Brazilian male after R2 million worth of cocaine was found in his luggage at OR Tambo Airport.
Bloemfontein
Thabo Bester escape: Lawyers challenge police officer’s objections to bail
Here's a summary of events that unfolded during Friday's bail hearing for five of the eight accused in the Thabo Bester prison escape.
Caught on Camera
BODYCAM: Alexee Trevizo, 19, confesses to dumping ‘dead’ baby in trash [video]
19-year-old Alexee Trevizo was charged with first-degree murder after doctors discovered she had dumped her newborn in a trash bag.
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Court cases
Zandie Khumalo kicks off testimony: Here’s what we know so far
Zandie Khumalo gave the defence interesting reference points in her first day of testimony. Here's what you must know ahead of her return on Friday.
Corruption
Board member’s abandoned farm business soaked up R4.6-million in Lottery funds
A farming business linked to a former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) board member received more than R4.6-million from the NLC’s arts sector.
Fraud
Scam alert: Milo Designs flagged as fake online furniture store
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to exercise caution when dealing with Milo Designs.
Court cases
Louis Tshakoane: Ex-Kaizer Chiefs spin doctor in court for R100m fraud
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs spin doctor Louis Tshakoane appeared in court alongside his wife and son over a sophisticated R100 million Ponzi scheme.
Bloemfontein
Witness warns Thabo Bester pawns to not seek bail – Here’s why
The witness cited community concerns and potential threats to the lives of Thabo Bester's pawns if they were granted bail.
AKA
AKA murder update: Durban police respond to ‘smoking gun’ reports
Durban police blasted the media for 'formulating uncorroborated allegations for the sole reason of triggering a reaction or solicit commentary from the police.'
Bloemfontein
Dr Nandipha, Thabo Bester new court dates confirmed
Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester received new court dates following their virtual appearances in Bloemfontein. Here's what you must know.
Bloemfontein
Thabo Bester, Dr Nandipha back in court: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Thabo Bester returns to court on Tuesday, albeit virtually due to heightened security risks. Here's everything you must know.
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Court cases
Police testimony reveals how decoy body ended up in Thabo Bester’s cell
Police officer Tieho Jobo Flyman testified how a decoy body was smuggled into the Mangaung prison to aid Thabo Bester's escape.
Bloemfontein
Dr Nandipha renunion with Thabo Bester sealed: Here’s everything we know
Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester will, perhaps, resurfaced together at the docks dressed in matching Nike gear?
Bloemfontein
Dr Nandipha bail hearing: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha and her co-accused are due back in court for the first of a two-day bail hearing.
Durban
Durban harbour authorities confiscate R400 million worth of fake luxury goods
R400 million worth of fake luxury goods bound for South Africa's black market hotspots were seized by Durban port authorities on Wednesday.
Africa
Kenya cult deaths: A new era in the battle against religious extremism
Fathima Azmiya Badurdeen, who has studied the drivers of religious extremism, particularly among violent extremist groups in the east African region, talks to The Conversation Africa’s Julius Maina about the cults and religious extremism challenges in Kenya where freedom of religion or belief is protected by the constitution.
