Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimonies, live stream on Friday, 23 May 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes today with continued cross-examination of Brigadier Bongani Gininda, following testimony linking Kelly Khumalo to accused number five.
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Athlone rocked by fatal shootings as gang violence escalates
Two men have been shot and killed in separate incidents in Athlone, Cape Town, with police suspecting gang involvement.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimonies, live stream on Thursday, 22 May 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues today with further cross-examination of Brigadier Bongani Gininda, following legal disputes over confidential documents presented to the NPA.
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Two Gqeberha women arrested hours after abducting two infants from Dora Nginza Hospital
Two women have been arrested after allegedly abducting two premature infants from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha, with both babies safely recovered.
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WC police probing drowning at Cape Royal Yacht Club
Police are investigating the drowning of an elderly Polish couple at the Cape Royal Yacht Club in Table Bay Harbour.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimonies, live stream on Wednesday, 21 May 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa trial continues today with more cross-examination of Brigadier Bongani Gininda by advocate Charles Mnisi, focusing on how accused number one was linked to the case.
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Meyerton taxi rank shooting linked to private security rivalry
Police are investigating a shooting between two private security companies at the Meyerton taxi rank, which left one guard injured.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 – Watch live here!
The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes with continued cross-examination of lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda by Advocate Charles Mnisi.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: Here’s what happened on Monday, 19 May 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumed on Monday, 19 May 2025, with the cross-examination of lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda, focusing on vehicle tracking data and forensic evidence.
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More details surface about two people killed in Diepkloof protests
Two people have died during violent Diepkloof protests, with Gauteng police confirming the circumstances and warning of ongoing danger in the area.
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Diepkloof protests: Looting, road closures and two confirmed deaths – Here’s the latest
Two people have died and major highways are closed as violent protests erupt in Diepkloof, Soweto over land, water, and sanitation grievances.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Monday, 19 May 2025 – Watch live here!
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues today with lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda expected to be cross-examined by advocate Charles Mnisi, representing accused number one.
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Timothy Omotoso expected to return to Nigeria: Here’s what this means
Pastor Timothy Omotoso is expected to leave South Africa on Sunday, while the NPA prepares to appeal his acquittal in a high-profile sex trafficking case.
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Manhunt launched for Umlazi mass shooting suspects
Police have launched a manhunt after eight people were gunned down in Umlazi’s Zama informal settlement.
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Supreme Court kicks out Nandipha’s request to nullify her Tanzania extradition
The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected Nandipha Magudumana’s bid to declare her extradition from Tanzania unlawful, clearing the way for her trial to proceed.
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Nandipha Magudumana extradition SCA ruling expected today
The Supreme Court of Appeal is set to deliver judgment today on whether Nandipha Magudumana’s return from Tanzania was legal, which could impact the Thabo Bester case.
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One hundred unpolished diamonds recovered in Operation Vala Umgodi
More than 100 unpolished diamonds were seized during three separate Vala Umgodi operations in and around the areas of Kleinzee and Port Nolloth and Northern Cape leading to the arrest of 15 illegal miners
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Hawks conduct search and seizure operation at Pretoria High court
This matter was formally reported to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in March 2025
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Roodepoort community rattled after discovery of 11-year-old boy’s body
Police are investigating the death of 11-year-old Jayden Lee Meek, whose body was found in Fleurhof after he went missing the day before.
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Free State asbestos case: State granted preservation order to recover R34 million
The Bloemfontein High Court has granted the NPA a preservation order to freeze R34 million in assets linked to the Free State asbestos corruption case.
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Roshanlal Banawo: Ex-SAPS detective convicted for plot to kill KZN police general
Former SAPS captain Roshanlal Banawo has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for plotting to murder KwaZulu-Natal police general Frances Slambert.
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Mpilonhle Primary schoolgirl alleged rape: ‘Teachers failed to protect my daughter,’ mother cries
What has added to the Dullstroom community’s anger is that, according to the family, the teacher who witnessed the assault allegedly told the child not to speak about the incident.
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Confession of Usindiso building fire accused ‘admissable’, court declares
Mdlalose is facing 76 counts of murder, one count of arson and 12 counts of attempted murder in the case.
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Media to record court proceedings in Ndlovu murder case
The order was granted by the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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Police Ministry condemns rape of 18-year-old in KZN
Following his first appearance in the Hlanganani Magistrate’s Court last Friday, the suspect was remanded in custody until Monday, 12 May, when he was expected to make a formal bail application.
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Alleged Table View druglord arrested with R1 million cash
Cape Town police arrested a foreign national in Table View after discovering over R1 million in cash and several bank cards, prompting charges of theft and cybercrime.
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Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli suspect list grows to eight
Three more people have been arrested in the murders of Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli, bringing the suspect list to eight as police uncover more about how the couple died.
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NPA says its ready to appeal Timothy Omotoso acquittal
The NPA has announced it will appeal Timothy Omotoso’s acquittal in a sex trafficking case, a move that could impact his pending deportation over immigration violations.
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Neliswa Cele: Brutal murder of Eastern Cape woman linked to police officer
Neliswa Cele, a 34-year-old woman from Bizana, Eastern Cape, was found murdered with mutilated body parts — with allegations pointing to a local police officer as the prime suspect.
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Nedbank Cup final: Man arrested for selling ‘sponsored’ Soweto Derby tickets
A man was arrested outside Moses Mabhida Stadium for selling tickets issued to sponsors ahead of the Soweto Derby in Durban.