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AKA murder trial CCTV evidence saw a police detective identify an accused as the man who followed the rapper at King Shaka International Airport.
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Kempton Park killings: seventh victim found, SAPS on alert
SAPS has linked a seventh body to the Kempton Park killings and issued a nationwide safety warning to women.
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Fifth body found in Kempton Park amid serial killer fears
A fifth woman's body has been found near Kempton Park, days after police warned of a possible serial killer targeting women in the area.
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Kempton Park serial killer fears grow: what we know so far
A possible Kempton Park serial killer is feared after a fourth woman's body was found in Rhodesfield, prompting a SAPS task team and a public warning to women.
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Bafana Mahungela found guilty of murdering Kirsten Kluyts
Bafana Mahungela was found guilty on all charges in the murder of Kirsten Kluyts. Here is the verdict, the case and what happens next.
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Lindsay Clancy mistrial looms as jury reports deadlock
A Lindsay Clancy mistrial is in prospect after a Massachusetts jury split 11 to one, with the defence racing to the state's highest court to stop it.
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Zolani Tete shot dead outside his Mdantsane home
Zolani Tete shot dead at his Mdantsane gate, aged 38. What police have said so far, and what the sports minister is asking of the community.
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Lindsay Clancy trial hears defence psychologist testimony
The Lindsay Clancy trial heard a defence psychologist on criminal responsibility, and what each verdict would mean for the accused in Massachusetts.
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DA councillor Ndlovu murder: Fifth suspect arrested
A fifth suspect in the DA councillor Ndlovu murder is due in the Howick Magistrate's Court, as two co-accused wait for plea proceedings to be finalised.
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Glyn Razzell parole release blocked by High Court
A judge has overturned the Glyn Razzell parole ruling, leaving the man convicted of murdering his estranged wife in prison as her body stays missing.
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Julius Mkhwanazi bail bid opposed in Mbense murder case
Julius Mkhwanazi bail was contested at the Brakpan court as the State leaned on a Schedule 6 charge over the 2022 killing of Emmanuel Mbense.
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Lucy Letby further charges ruled out after review
No Lucy Letby further charges will follow, after an independent prosecutor re-examined six attempted murder allegations for bereaved families.
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Thailand school shooting kills five staff near Bangkok
Five staff died in the Thailand school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, where a 14-year-old also killed his grandparents beforehand.
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Ndodana Tshuma court appearance begins UK extradition fight
The Ndodana Tshuma court appearance began in Johannesburg on Monday, opening extradition steps in the UK triple murder case. Here is everything we know.
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Cape Town mass shootings leave seven dead in two areas
Seven people were killed and five wounded in two Cape Town mass shootings 20 minutes apart in Tafelsig and Philippi East. Here is what police have said.
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Sindile Mfazi death now investigated as a murder
The Sindile Mfazi murder investigation deepens as police raid SAPS-linked properties, five years after his death was blamed on Covid-19 complications.
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Charlie Kirk accused assassin faces family at hearing
The Charlie Kirk accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, faced the family in a Utah court as an evidence hearing opened to test the murder case.
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Saunders botanists murderers handed double life sentences
The Saunders botanists murder ended in double life sentences at the Durban High Court, with the trio convicted of a premeditated 2018 killing.
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Montreal hotel shooting kills police officer and civilian
A Montreal hotel shooting killed a police officer and a civilian on Monday, 22 June 2026, the city's first on-duty police death in 24 years.
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Mamelodi double murder accused denied bail in tavern case
The Mamelodi double murder accused was denied bail as Tebogo Mnisi stays in custody over the tavern killing of two cousins, with the case back in July.
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Vance Boelter guilty plea secures two life sentences
The Vance Boelter guilty plea sees the Minnesota gunman accept two life terms plus 40 years for killing Melissa Hortman and wounding Senator John Hoffman.
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Karmelo Anthony gets 35 years for murder and files an appeal
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for murder on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, and filed a notice of appeal the following day, citing inability to afford a lawyer.
International
Talay Riley dead at 35 after a London stabbing
Grammy winner Talay Riley is dead after a stabbing in East London on Friday, 5 June 2026. He was 35. Three people were arrested following the attack.
International
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy stabbed to death at 81
'Top Gun: Maverick' actor James Handy, 81, was stabbed to death on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. His girlfriend's son Michael Gledhill faces murder charges.
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Mossel Bay xenophobia leaves three dead, hundreds homeless
Three people died in Mossel Bay after xenophobic protests led to arson attacks and the displacement of hundreds of foreign nationals in the Western Cape.
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Mossel Bay couple found murdered in Kruger National Park
Ernst and Dina Marais from Mossel Bay were found stabbed to death in Kruger National Park's Pafuri section on 22 May 2026. Their vehicle remains missing.
International
Luigi Mangione trial: gun and notebook allowed as evidence
A New York judge ruled the 3D-printed gun and notebook in Luigi Mangione's backpack will be used as evidence at his September murder trial.
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Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overturned, new trial ordered by South Carolina Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions in a unanimous ruling, citing improper jury interference by the trial clerk.
