Hillbrow shooting sees three arrested for attempted murder
Three arrested after the Hillbrow shooting that wounded two during the 30 June anti-immigration marches, with attempted murder charges to follow.
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Crime
Mitchell’s Plain man accused of killing two women and preteen arrested
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Mitchell’s Plain after allegedly shooting two women dead and injuring a 12-year-old boy in what police believe was a domestic dispute.
Viral News
Brown Mogotsi brought in for questioning over alleged assassination attempt
Police have located Brown Mogotsi and are questioning him in the presence of his lawyers about the alleged assassination attempt in Vosloorus.
Crime
Brown Mogotsi survives attempted hit ahead of crucial appearance in Parliament
Police are investigating an attempted hit on Brown Mogotsi, a key figure in the Madlanga Commission, who came under fire while travelling through Vosloorus on Monday night.
Crime
Three-year-old boy injured in his sleep in Beacon Valley shooting
A three-year-old boy was shot and wounded in the leg during a Beacon Valley shooting in Mitchells Plain after a stray bullet pierced the wall of his home.
International
Lil Durk trial delayed with a new date set for 2026
The Lil Durk trial has been postponed, with the rapper now set to appear in court on 20 January 2026, pushing the high-profile case into the new year.
Crime
Times Square shooting sparks fear amid rising violent incidents
A teenager has been arrested after three people were injured in a shooting at New York’s Times Square, with police linking the violence to a dispute outside a fast-food restaurant.
Crime
Eldorado Park parents in court for attempted murder of four-year-old daughter
A four-year-old girl is in critical condition after an alleged assault in Eldorado Park. Her parents are due in court facing attempted murder charges.
International
Who is Santino Casio? – What we know about inmate who stabbed Tory Lanez
Santino Casio, a convicted murderer serving life in prison, has been identified as the inmate who allegedly stabbed rapper Tory Lanez in a California prison.
Crime
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.
Crime
Edwin Sodi skirts attempted murder charges
The attempted murder case against businessman Edwin Sodi has been struck off the roll after complainants withdrew their statements.
Crime
Anelle de Bruin: Farmer’s wife in court for plotting his murder
Anelle de Bruin, the wife of an Eastern Cape farmer, appeared in court for allegedly plotting his murder in a staged farm attack.
Crime
Musa Khawula appears in court for 2021 attempted murder
In addition to his attempted murder case, Khawula faces charges of crimen injuria, violating the Cyber Crimes Act, and hate speech.
Crime
Manenberg shooting: Five-year-old in critical condition after gang crossfire
The young boy remains in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head, while two other women sustained injuries to the thigh and lower back.
Crime
Orkney resort owner survives horror stabbing over hookah [video]
Marc Hanscombe was stabbed for trying to stop a group of partygoers from smoking hookah at his Orkney resort.
![Orkney resort owner survives horror stabbing over hookah [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/swisherpost-orkney-resort-marc-hanscombe-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Lawyer charged with attempted murder released on bail
Rael Kassel’s ex-partner fears for her safety.
Crime
Valhalla Park teen in critical condition after shooting
A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after a gang-related shooting in Valhalla Park, Cape Town.
Crime
UK stabbings: Manchester man arrested after fatal gutting spree
According to UK reports, a 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stabbing spree in the Gorton area on Monday.
Viral News
Juju Valley incident: Footage shows ANC mayor with gun amid chaos [video]
Footage shows Polokwane Mayor John Mpe handling a gun during a violent clash in Juju Valley that resulted in a nine-year-old girl shot in the head.
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Crime
Ottawa delivery biker collapses from poisoned pie
A delivery biker in Ottawa, KZN, collapsed after consuming a poisoned pie allegedly given to him by an ex-colleague.
Crime
Melody Feliciano Johnson sentenced to probation for attempting to poison husband
An Arizona woman, Melody Feliciano Johnson, was sentenced to probation after being caught on camera attempting to poison her husband.
Crime
Canelands hostage rescue: Four suspects arrested after terrifying ordeal
In Canelands, KZN, a dramatic rescue operation led to the arrest of four suspects who had held three women captive, planning to murder them.
Viral News
Hainault stabbings: Sword-wielding suspect goes on slash rage in northeast London tube station
A suspect armed with a sword went on a stabbing rampage at a northeast London tube station, on Tuesday, injuring several victims.
Viral News
Wakeley church leader stabbing sparks riots [video]
A violent incident at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney, where Bishop Mari Mari Emmanuel and others were stabbed during a service, led to riots and clashes with police.
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Crime
Davenport shooting: Victim fights back in fiery encounter with robbers
Durban authorities are investigating a Davenport shooting, where the victim valiantly fought back against a group of robbers.
Crime
Watch: Ethekwini taxi rams into Metro Police officer after defying orders [video]
A taxi driver was caught on CCTV the moment he rammed into an Ethekwini Metro Police officer outside Moorton Shopping Centre, on Tuesday.
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Cape Town Buzz
JG Meiring High School resumes classes a day after stabbing incident
JG Meiring High School reopens a day after a Grade 11 pupil was stabbed.
Crime
Groblersdal ‘racist’ attack: Pieter Groenewald and son denied bail
Denied bail, Pieter Groenewald and Stephen Greef will remain in prison until their next court appearance in mid-March.
