Jayden-Lee Meek murder: Court hears grisly details about teen’s death
A Roodepoort court heard chilling testimony during Tiffany Meek’s bail hearing as police detailed the hours before and after her son Jayden-Lee was found dead.
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Gauteng’s acting SAPS commissioner survives attempted hijacking
Gauteng’s acting SAPS commissioner, Major Fred Kekana, survived an attempted hijacking outside his Westonaria home as tensions mount in police leadership.
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Jayden-Lee Meek mother appears in court for his murder
Tiffany Meek, mother of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, appeared in court after being arrested for his murder following the boy’s death in Fleurhof in May.
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SAPS warns young women of drug trafficking syndicates
More than 22 drug mules have been arrested by police at OR Tambo International Airport in the past year.
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Johan Marais: Ex-apartheid officer sentenced to 15 years for murder of Caiphus Nyoka
Former apartheid officer Johan Marais has been sentenced to 15 years for the 1987 murder of student activist Caiphus Nyoka.
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Suspect allegedly involved in 2024 Umlazi mass murder identified as foreign national
A 28-year-old foreign national arrested in connection with the 2024 Umlazi mass shooting has been formally identified and charged with multiple counts of murder.
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Watch: Suspects caught on dashcam after hijacking a truck in Midvaal [video]
Dashcam footage captured during a hijacking incident in Midvaal reveals alleged suspects involved in the crime.
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Watch: Dramatic Muizenberg car chase caught on camera [video]
A Muizenberg car chase involving a VW Polo ended in a dramatic arrest after a high-speed pursuit and gunfire from law enforcement.
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Bushbuckridge community rocked by GBV murder-suicide
A man in Bushbuckridge fatally shot his girlfriend before taking his own life, prompting a police investigation into the suspected GBV-related murder-suicide.
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Alleged Eswatini peddler arrested with R1.1 million cannabis
An Eswatini national is due in court after police intercepted a vehicle carrying R1.1 million worth of cannabis near the Mayflower border.
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Nailana village man due in court for allegedly killing girlfriend
A 29-year-old man from Nailana village will appear in court for the alleged murder of his girlfriend following an argument that escalated into a fatal assault.
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Woman accused of kidnapping newborn in Bellville shopping mall bids for bail
A 37-year-old woman accused of kidnapping a newborn from a Bellville mall has launched a bail bid after the baby was found during a police raid in Tafelsig.
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Likhona Fose latest news: Timelines take centre stage at suspect’s bail hearing
The bail hearing for the man accused of murdering Likhona Fose continued, with timelines used to test his alibi against the day she went missing.
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Five accused ‘Zuma July 2021 unrest’ instigators appear in court
Five individuals accused of inciting the July 2021 unrest through a WhatsApp group appeared in court, with the matter postponed for further legal proceedings.
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Cape Town police arrest suspect in Kanana mass shooting
A suspect in the Kanana mass shooting that left seven dead has been arrested, while Cape Town police continue to search for another man linked to the case.
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Two hitmen linked to University of Fort Hare bodyguard murder arrested
Two suspects wanted for the 2023 murder of Fort Hare Vice Chancellor’s bodyguard have been arrested in Johannesburg, while one remains at large.
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Cape Town police release images of ‘persons of interest’ in Kanana mass shooting
Police have asked for help finding two men who may have information about the Kanana mass shooting that left seven people dead.
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Kanana mass shooting: Seven men killed in targeted ambush
Seven men were killed in a mass shooting in Kanana, Cape Town, in what police believe may have been a targeted attack.
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Former attorney convicted of stealing RAF payouts
Mmela was subsequently granted bail. However, after absconding, she was re-arrested and remained in custody.
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Brown’s Farm hijacking turns to instant karma for three suspects
Three men suspected of hijacking a delivery vehicle in Brown’s Farm were killed moments later in a shooting, as police investigate the motive behind the deadly ambush.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimonies, live stream on Thursday, 26 June 2025
The Pretoria High Court is expected to hear arguments on new video footage and the state’s plan to call a dentist who examined accused number three.
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Magda Wierzycka: FSCA warns of imposter posing as SA’s richest woman
The FSCA has warned the public about scammers impersonating Magda Wierzycka on social media to solicit fake investments.
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Likhona Fose murder suspect due in court for bail
Mduduzi Mnisi, accused of killing 14-year-old Likhona Fose, returns to court for a bail hearing as the state plans to oppose his release.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimonies, live stream on Wednesday, 25 June 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes on Wednesday with testimony expected to continue following delays and cross-examinations.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimonies, live stream on Monday, 23 June 2025
Court proceedings are expected to continue with cross-examination of a police data analyst over photos allegedly linking one of the accused to witness descriptions in the Meyiwa murder case.
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Five suspects killed in shootout with police in Inanda
Five suspects were killed in two separate shootouts with police in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, as authorities responded to multiple criminal investigations.
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North West Education Department fined R20,000 for fraud
A North West Education Department employee has been fined R20,000 for fraud after creating ghost employees who received R150,000 in salaries.
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Mauro Mucambe Junior: Feared Mozambican kingpin killed in shootout with police
Mozambican kidnapping kingpin Mauro Mucambe Junior was shot and killed in a police shootout in Fourways, while SAPS searched for a missing businessman.
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Prosecutor in Joshlin Smith case believes she’s still alive
Prosecutor Zelda Swanepoel says there’s no evidence Joshlin Smith is dead and believes the missing child may still be alive.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimonies, live stream on Friday, 20 June 2025
The court will await Sergeant Mabasa’s return to resume testimony and introduce a dental report concerning accused number three.