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2024 crime statistics: SAPS reports 0.5% drop in murders
SAPS reported a 0.5% decrease in murders from April to June 2024, with KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Western Cape recording the highest rates.
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‘A harvest of horror’: More details surface about Limpopo farm murders
The murders on the Onvervaght farm in Limpopo have shocked the local community, not only for their brutality but also for the chilling evidence of premeditation.
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Oudtshoorn mom linked to seven-year-old son’s cause of death
A 39-year-old woman from Oudtshoorn has been remanded in custody following her first court appearance for the murder of her seven-year-old son.
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Deveney Nel murder update: Suspect troubling history of rape exposed
The 17-year-old suspect in the murder of Deveney Nel has a troubling history, including a prior rape case that was dismissed due to his age.
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Tafelsig teens killed in gang-related mass shooting
15-year-old Whitney Davids and a 24-year-old man were fatally shot in what police believe was a gang-related attack on Bainskloof Street, Tafelsig.
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Correctional services clears the air on Musa Khawula death hoax
Correctional Services debunked rumours of Musa Khawula's death, confirming that he is alive and serving his 60-day sentence.
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Midrand shootout update: Taxi war on the brink in Johannesburg
This recent incident in Midrand echoes a similar situation earlier this month in Soweto, where taxi owner Kwanele "MKZ" Makwanza was gunned down by unknown assailants.
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Collins Jumaisi Khalusha: Kenyan man accused of killing 42 women escapes prison
Khalusha is accused of a shocking series of murders, with 42 women, including his wife, allegedly falling victim to his brutal acts since 2022.
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Verulam man killed in his home in suspected assassination
On Tuesday morning, a 42-year-old man was found dead in his room in an outbuilding in Trenance Park, Verulam.
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Deveney Nel accused killer assisted in teen’s search, court hears
The court heard shocking details from state prosecutors, who revealed that the accused had assisted in the search for Deveney before being arrested.
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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.
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Middelburg teen girl sentenced to 18 years for gutting pensioner to death
The teen, whose identity was sealed due to her age, was also handed a concurrent 10-year sentence for aggravated robbery.
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Taxi war looms in Durban after driver is gunned down in alleged hit
The fatal shooting occurred around 08:46, on Monday, 19 August 2024, when the driver was approached by three armed men as he stood outside his home.
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Who killed Deveney Nel? – Here’s what we can share about the suspect
The suspect, whose identity cannot be revealed due to his age, was reportedly known to Deveney.
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Deveney Nel murder: Police make crucial breakthrough
Following an intense week-long investigation into the tragic death of 16-year-old Deveney Nel, Caledon police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect believed to be involved in the murder.
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Child killer Marius van der Westhuizen parole reversed
Marius van der Westhuizen shot each of his children in the head with a Z88 pistol at their home in Brackenfell, Cape Town.
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Overberg High clears the air on recent developments in Deveney Nel murder
Overberg High School issued a statement to clarify misinformation surrounding the investigation into the murder of 16-year-old Deveney Nel.
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Deveney Nel murder could prove harder to solve for these reasons
The Western Cape police are under scrutiny for how they have handled the evidence in the investigation into Deveney Nel’s murder.
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Overberg High reopens on Monday amid ongoing Deveney Nel murder probe
The school's governing body announced that students and staff are invited to bring flowers to place at the school gate in Deveney’s memory.
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Watch: Elsies River man arrested for killing 19-year-old woman
The incident took place in Bergpas Street, Leonsdale, where the body of a 32-year-old woman was discovered.
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Mystery deepens as more details surface about Deveney Nel murder
Deveney Nel was last seen alive on Wednesday when she was supposed to return home to Grabouw after school.
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Financial investigations could bring more arrests in AKA murder
The State has indicated that the investigation into the murders of AKA and celebrity chef Tibz may lead to additional arrests.
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More details surface about Bishop Lavis child murder
Xavier was at his nanny’s house on Sky Road, just a few doors down from his own home when the horrific incident occurred shortly before 11:00.
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Quinton Malibe: How a Mpumalanga teen was killed for using a neighbour’s Wi-Fi
Quinton was severely beaten and subsequently admitted to Matikwane Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries due to internal bleeding.
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Bishop Lavis mob hands alleged child killer instant karma [video]
A man accused of brutally killing a five-year-old boy in Bishop Lavis faced the wrath of an enraged community on Wednesday morning.
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial suffers another delay – Here’s why
Just when the pursuit of justice seemed to gain momentum, proceedings in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial were abruptly halted.
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Soweto U-Save shopper killed trying to prevent robbery [video]
A man was shot and killed trying to prevent a robbery at Shoprite U-Save in Soweto, this past weekend and the entire ordeal was caught on camera.
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Mpumalanga police make breakthrough in businessman assassination
According to police, the businessman was shot inside his vehicle, while the other two passengers escaped without injuries.
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KZN primary school teacher killed in suspected hit
The suspects involved in the shooting are still at large and are considered highly dangerous.
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Phoenix couple viciously gunned down in suspected hit
A couple was brutally gunned down in the parking lot of a housing complex on Clayfield Drive in Phoenix, KZN, during the early hours of Friday morning. Phoenix couple suspected hit: Here’s what we know According to a statement issued by private security firm Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), residents contacted the RUSA Phoenix Operations […]
