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Sasolburg ‘ouma’ due in court for tampering with ANC election posters
A 64-year-old woman is set to appear in court for tampering with ANC election posters.
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Who is Moroadi Cholota? – Arrest of Magashule’s assistant in US delays asbestos trial
The arrest of Moroadi Cholota in the US has postponed the start of Ace Magashule's asbestos trial.
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Nandipha Magudumana allegedly assaulted in prison: Here’s everything we know
Nandipha Magudumana, held in Kroonstad's correctional facility, allegedly survived an assault by fellow inmates.
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Virginia mom sentenced to 10 years for brutally assaulting child over shebeen money
A Virginia mother has been sentenced to 10 years for brutally assaulting her 11-year-old daughter over shebeen money.
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Thabo Bester prison break pretrial gets a new date
The Thabo Bester pretrial was postponed to a new date, following an eventful day in court, on Wednesday. Here's what you must know.
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Dr Nandipha, Thabo Bester back in court: Here’s how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Dr Nandipha Magudumana, the alleged brain behind the plot, along with eleven other suspects, will once again face the scales of justice. Here's how to tune in live.
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Pretoria woman arrested for conning R255.2K out of Free State municipality
The woman posed as a representative from Project Pioneer Construction, in an email to the municipality’s budget manager, falsely claiming an outstanding invoice.
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Universitas double murder: Police turned to public for help identifying victims
Police are probing a double murder that rattled Universitas.
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Ongratile Moreki: Free State police escalate search for missing Welkom Gymnasium High pupil
Free State police and the Welkom community are intensifying efforts to find Ongratile Moreki, a 16-year-old high school pupil last seen a week ago.
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The work of a Bloemfontein serial killer? – Fear grows as more women turn up missing
In Bloemfontein, fear escalates with more women missing and murdered, raising suspicions of a serial killer targeting the area.
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Jessie Michael murder heightens fears of a serial killer in the Free State
Fears of a serial killer in Free State escalate following the murders of Jessie Michael and Machaka Radebe, with several missing women cases.
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NPA Free State office burgled but no sensitive information taken
Senokoatsane emphasised that the break-in would not discourage the NPA from doing its work.
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Machaka Radebe: Search for Bloem teen escalates to murder
The search for missing Bloemfontein teenager Machaka Radebe turns into a murder investigation after her body is found with a stab wound in Phase 9.
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Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s bail appeal dismissed amid flight risk concerns
The Free State High Court upheld the denial of Dr Nandipha Magudumana's bail, citing her potential as a flight risk.
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Cable thieves target Mangaung townships during loadshedding
Power utility has spent more than R50-million to repair and replace stolen and vandalised infrastructure.
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Welkom municipal workers react angrily after learning they won’t be paid
A letter signed by the municipal manager states workers may have to wait until the end of October to get their salaries.
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Dr Nandipha scores rare win in her bid to declare Tanzania arrest unlawful
Dr Nandipha Magudumana gained a significant win as the Supreme Court of Appeal granted her leave to challenge the legality of her arrest in Tanzania. Will this affect her ongoing case?
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Free State to screen Rugby World Cup final at fan park
Additional activities and entertainment include a kiddies village, biker stunts show, car drifting, music performances, food stalls, and tourism products exhibitions.
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‘Activist’ ordered to remove defamatory social media posts
'Believing that one pursues a worthy cause in the public interest does not justify publishing false statements about another party.'
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Vredefort community under heavy police watch after suspicious deaths of two toddlers
The deaths of two toddlers in Vredefort have triggered a heavy police presence in the community amid ongoing investigations and simmering tensions.
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Dr Nandipha files assault charges against Department of Correctional Services
Motloung criticised the manner in which his client was transported to court, terming it as inhumane.
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Thabo Bester escape: Trial to start in February 2024
Charges against three of the 12 accused have been withdrawn
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Bester and Magudumana threaten court action to stop book release
Thabo Bester wants to “avoid being prosecuted by and in the media”, according to his lawyers
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Lehlohonolo Makotoane: How this alleged wife killer was captured
The tragic incident came to light when Thamae's lifeless body was discovered tied up and gagged in the boot of their Kia Sportage.
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Court brands Nandipha Magudumana a flight risk, denies bail
The investigating officer Lieutenant Colonel Tiohe Flyman had strongly opposed Magudumana's release on bail, citing concerns that she might evade her trial.
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Nandipha Magudumana bail application: Watch live on Monday, 11 September 2023 [video]
After 20 weeks incarcerated at Bizzah Makhete Correctional Centre, Nandipha Magudumana will learn of the fate of her bail bid on Monday.
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Nandipha Magudumana’s kidnapping claim questioned by state
Magudumana has 'a right to liberty' until convicted, court told
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Nandipha Magudumana defence pokes holes in State’s affidavit
Advocate Frans Dlamini, representing Magudumana, expressed strong reservations about the State’s approach to the case.
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State prosecutors detail how Nandipha Magudumana used corpses to help Bester escape prison
The State detailed how Nandipha Magudumana allegedly shopped around for corpses to use in Thabo Bester's daring prison break.
