Death of Dlamini twins sparks protests in Durban
The tragic death of one of the Dlamini twins after a lift shaft fall at a Durban apartment building has sparked widespread protests demanding accountability from the property management company.
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Carlos Rebelo: Man accused of kidnapping domestic’s daughter speaks out
Carlos Rebelo said he would return Eva under these two conditions.
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Court rules child maintenance must continue after 18 in South Africa
South African court rules that parents must continue child maintenance beyond the age of 18 or face two months in prison.
Crime
Two KZN men linked to child pornography syndicate arrested
Two KZN men tied to a notorious child pornography syndicate in South Africa were arrested earlier this week.
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Lihle Zenzile murder: Suspect deemed fit to stand trial
The suspect in the murder of 10-year-old Lihle Zenzile has been declared fit to stand trial after a year's delay.
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Lourentia Lombard: Here’s what we know about the latest suspect in Joshlin Smith disappearance
Lourentia Lombard, the 32-year-old woman charged in the Joshlin Smith disappearance, made her first court appearance, on Monday.
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Search for 14-year-old Rosina Masego Ditlhase escalates to murder investigation
The investigation into the disappearance of 14-year-old Rosina Masego Ditlhase has turned into a murder case after her body was discovered in Letlhakaneng Village.
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Joshlin Smith suspects expected back in court: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Joshlin Smith's mother, Racquel, her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis and two others will be back at Vredenburg Magistrate's Court, on Wednesday.
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Was Joshlin Smith a victim of a muti ritual? – Here’s what you must know
On Day 18 of Joshlin Smith's disappearance, we ventilate fact from fiction about reports the six-year-old was a victim of a muti ritual.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: Police are questioning four individuals
Careful not to reveal too much, Western Cape police confirmed that four individuals were being questioned over the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.
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Joshlin Smith latest: Police make breakthrough in search for missing six-year-old
Authorities have made a breakthrough in the search for missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith with the discovery of blood-stained clothing.
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SAPS clears the air on Joshlin Smith search
SAPS and City of Cape Town intensify the search for missing 6-year-old Joshlin Smith, countering claims of reduced resources.
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Woman linked to the murder of Keeya Mbulawa arrested
Lindeni Nonhlelelwa Matsebula, the woman accused of the murder and kidnapping of five-year-old Keeya Mbulawa, is due in court, on Friday.
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Pressure heats up for Jacquen Appollis as search for Joshlin Smith enters eighth day
The search for Joshlin Smith has entered its eighth day and with no answers, eyes have turned toward contradictions made by Jacquen Appollis and Kelly Smith in a recent interview.
Crime
Noxolo Anele Ntuli missing case ends in bizarre twist
Noxolo Anele Ntuli's mother surfaced in a dimly lit video, more than three weeks later, to downplay claims her daughter was missing.
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Joshlin Smith disappearance stretches on with no answers from last person to see her alive
The search for six-year-old Joshlin Smith in Saldanha Bay took a turn, on Thursday, after search parties stumbled on a bloody ditch.
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Noxolo Anele Ntuli: KZN police escalate efforts to find missing school girl
Seven-year-old Noxolo Anele Ntuli has been missing since 2 February 2024.
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North West police probe murder of 10-month-old baby
North West police are investigating the murder of a 10-month-old baby girl who was left in the care of a mother's friend.
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Woman arrested for allegedly abandoning newborn baby on Belfast railway line
A newborn found abandoned on a Belfast railway line leads to the arrest of a woman.
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Manhunt underway for Calcutta woman who abandoned newborn in pit toilet
Calcutta police are on an active manhunt for a woman who abandoned a newborn in a pit toilet.
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Little Thato Ralesile: Search for missing Pudimoe toddler enters second day
Thato Ralesile was playing outside in her aunt's yard when she was last seen on Saturday afternoon around 17:00.
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Who is Nthabiseng Nhlapo? – Joburg woman accused of assaulting toddler
A woman identified as Nthabiseng Nhlapo is the subject of furore after video footage surfaced, showing her allegedly assaulting her toddler.
Lifestyle
‘Little Money Egghead’: Palesa Machaka launches financial literacy book for children
'Little Money Egghead', authored by Palesa Machaka, is a financial literacy book suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 12.
Health
TB in children isn’t being controlled – It’s key to fighting the disease for everyone else
Effective treatment for TB has been available since 1952, but it is still the world’s top cause of death from a single infectious disease.
Crime
When does ’16 Days of Activism’ start in 2022? – Here’s what you must know
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign kicked off on Friday. Here's everything you must know.
Technology
Twitter unblocks accounts of Indian politicians: Here’s why
Twitter blocked party leader, Rahul Gandhi, after he tweeted a photo with the parents of a child who was raped and murdered.
