Thomas Markle Philippines probe over child abuse images
The Thomas Markle Philippines probe concerns allegations, denied by Markle Sr., that child abuse images were found at his former home in Cebu.
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Court hears about Amber Lee Hughes’ remorseless attitude as sentencing looms
The Amber Lee Hughes sentencing continued on Tuesday, with a social worker testifying that the convicted child killer showed no genuine remorse for the rape and murder of four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita.
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Milnerton High School courts backlash over viral assault video
A Milnerton High School learner and cancer survivor was among nine pupils allegedly assaulted by senior students in an incident caught on video.
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Clara Masinga: Mozambican woman sentenced for killing stepdaughter
Mozambican national Clara Masinga has been sentenced to 23 years in prison by the High Court in Mbombela for the murder of her 11-year-old stepdaughter.
Crime
Darren Wilken, accused child sex abuse trafficker, denied bail
The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has denied bail against Darren Wilken and his partner Tiona Moodley, accused of running a global child sex abuse ring, while both remain behind bars.
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A plot twist in British boy abducted in Spain
Police have named the prime suspect in the case of a three-year-old British boy abducted in Spain, with fears he has been taken to Russia.
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Judge rules Amber Lee Hughes planned to murder Nada-Jane Challita
Amber Lee Hughes has been convicted by the Gauteng High Court of raping and murdering four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita, with sentencing set for October.
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Emmanuel Haro update: Parents of missing baby charged with murder
In a shocking baby Emmanuel Haro update, California authorities announced that the parents of the missing seven-month-old child have been arrested and charged with murder.
Crime
Amantle Semane killer intends to plead guilty, court hears
Nearly a year after the brutal killing of six-year-old Amantle Semane in Soweto, the accused, Phethe Simiao, has told the Johannesburg high court he plans to plead guilty to kidnapping, rape, and murder.
Crime
Iain Wares: Frail child sex abuser loses bid to throw out child abuse charges
Iain Wares, the 86-year-old former teacher accused of sexually abusing boys in South Africa and the UK, has lost his bid to have local charges dismissed, paving the way for his extradition to Scotland where he faces 74 more charges.
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Eldorado Park parents return to court with charges upgraded to murder of their four-year-old daughter
The Eldorado Park parents accused of abusing their four-year-old child are back in court today, now facing upgraded charges of murder after the little girl died in hospital.
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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.
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WATCH: Court hears seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa fought for her life before brutal murder
DNA under her fingernails linked a taxi driver with a violent history to the crime.
Crime
Lolitha Kowa murder suspects back in court as community demands justice
Two people accused of killing seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa return to court today, while the community urges the magistrate to deny them bail.
Crime
Tiffany Meek denied bail after court finds risk to justice and flight
Tiffany Meek, who is accused of murdering her young son Jayden-Lee, has been denied bail after the court found that releasing her would undermine justice and pose a flight risk.
Crime
Amber Lee Hughes confesses to murder in child killing case
Amber Lee Hughes has admitted to killing her ex-boyfriend’s four-year-old daughter, Nada-Jane Challita, in a shocking turn in her Johannesburg High Court trial.
Crime
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.
Crime
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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Sexual predators at school: why South African law is failing to protect children from teachers
When cases of misconduct in schools emerge, they tend to follow the same pattern: public outcry, media involvement and political promises.
Crime
Limpopo school transport driver due in court for raping five-year-old
A 35-year-old school transport driver was arrested in Mafefe, Limpopo, for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl, with the case now before the courts.
International
Kanye West goes dark after sharing startling claim about his cousin
Kanye West shocked the internet after sharing a disturbing childhood confession involving his cousin before disappearing from social media.
Crime
Ethiopian man accused of raping Hendrina six-year-old makes first court appearance
An Ethiopian man accused of raping a six-year-old girl in Hendrina appeared in court for the first time, with the case postponed for a bail hearing and interpreter.
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Cwecwe’s mother survives horror car accident: Here’s what we know
The mother of the young girl at the centre of the Bergview College rape case survived a car crash en route to meet with police investigators.
Crime
Cwecwe rape latest news: Bergview College principal submits DNA
Police have confirmed that DNA samples have now been collected from all three suspects in the Cwecwe rape case, including the school principal.
Crime
Limpopo SAPS on the hunt for primary school teacher accused of raping teen
A Limpopo teacher is on the run after allegedly raping a 13-year-old pupil, while national police continue to prioritise the high-profile Cwecwe rape case.
Crime
Police minister centralises resources to escalate Cwecwe rape case
A rape case involving a seven-year-old girl in the Eastern Cape has sparked national outrage, prompting police and education authorities to intensify their response.
Crime
Martin Kotze: Former Pretoria principal accused of child rape dies
Former Pretoria school principal Martin Kotze, who was facing multiple child abuse charges, has died by suicide ahead of his next court appearance.
Crime
Nonhle Matsebula: Keeya Mbulawa killer sentenced to 30 years
Nonhle Matsebula has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of four-year-old Keeya Mbulawa, whose body was found in a suitcase in Protea Glen.
