Crime
Elias Mkhize: Durban man sentenced to two life terms for beheading mom and sister
Elias Mkhize was sentenced to two life terms plus ten years for the murder and dismemberment of his mother and sister in December 2023.
Crime
Nafiz Modack trial: Hitman received R5,000 for Nicolaas Heerschap murder
According to the hitman, the operation to kill Nicolaas Heerschap was priced at a mere R25 000—a fee for a life of which a fifth was his cut.
Crime
AKA murder: Ndimande brothers back in court [video]
The Ndimande brothers face court again over the AKA murder. This article covers how to watch the proceedings live and South Africa's extradition efforts.
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Crime
Nafiz Modack trial: ‘Mr A’ expected to resume testimony
The Nafiz Modack trial resumed on Tuesday, with the State's first witness, 'Mr A' taking the stand. Here's everything we know.
News
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Killer confessions point to Kelly Khumalo as mastermind
Explosive confessions in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial suggest singer Kelly Khumalo allegedly masterminded the assassination of her then-boyfriend.
Crime
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.
Crime
Police release images of ‘persons of interest’ in Constantia mass murder
Cape Town police have released images of two persons of interest wanted in connection with the Constantia mass murder from May 2023.
Crime
Freddie Stapelberg must remain behind bars until trial, court rules
The Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court denied bail for Freddie Stapelberg, accused in the murders of Nadine Terblanche and Ruandrê Vorster.
Crime
AKA murder suspects in fear of their safety, Eswatini court hears
The two suspects in AKA's murder informed the court they were not opposed to being extradited to South Africa—provided their safety concerns were adequately addressed.
Local
Thabo Bester documentary on Showmax: Here’s what you must know
The Thabo Bester documentary premieres in March 2024 on Showmax, revealing the intricate details of the most talked-about prison break.
Crime
Wits University clarifies details about student killed in Braamfontein shooting
Wits University, in a statement, clarified no students or staff were fatally injured in the brazen Braamfontein shooting.
Crime
Multiple killed in Braamfontein shooting – Here’s what we know [video]
A deadly Braamfontein shooting claimed multiple lives and injured two university students in Johannesburg, on Thursday afternoon.
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Crime
Who is Paul Jorgensen? – Here’s what we know about KZN’s go-to criminal defence attorney
Discover who Advocate Paul Jorgensen is, the KZN go-to criminal defence attorney taking on the AKA murder case.
Crime
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.
Local
Tony Forbes believes the true mastermind behind AKA murder is still free
Tony Forbes told reporters his gut feeling suggests the 'true mastermind' behind the AKA murder plot has yet to be caught.
Crime
Suspects in AKA and Tibz murder unmasked at first court appearance
Five of the seven suspects accused of the murders of AKA and his former manager Tibz were officially unmasked in court, on Thursday.
Crime
Six suspects arrested in AKA murder case – Here’s everything you must know
Six suspects have been arrested in the AKA murder case, KZN police confirmed during Tuesday's media briefing. Here's what we know.
Local
WATCH LIVE: SAPS briefs the media on AKA murder case developments
SAPS released a statement in response to developments around the AKA murder case. Here's what they said about the two suspects awaiting extradition.
Crime
Werner de Jager deemed a danger to his kids, court denies bail
Werner de Jager remains in custody following the rejection of his bail application by the Amanzimtoti Magistrate's Court.
Viral News
Georgia authorities suspect foul play in UGA student death
A UGA student death is under investigation after a woman was found dead on campus, with authorities suspecting foul play
Crime
Two of SA’s most-wanted cash-in-transit kingpins killed in Verulam shootout
The manhunt is on for a third suspect after Durban police killed two of South Africa's most-wanted cash-in-transit kingpins in a shootout in Verulam, this past weekend.
Crime
Bergvliet woman and 10-year-old child found dead in their home – Here’s the latest
A woman and a 10-year-old child were found dead in their Bergvliet home, on Sunday.
Crime
South Africa Crime statistics for third-quarter of 2023: Here’s what you must know
SAPS Q3 2023 crime stats reveal a 2.1% rise in murders and a decrease in sexual offences.
Crime
Universitas double murder: Police turned to public for help identifying victims
Police are probing a double murder that rattled Universitas.
Crime
Tinus van Lingan murder: How a Pretoria man was abducted by fake police officers.
Tinus van Lingan was kidnapped and murdered by suspects masquerading as SAPS officers. Here's how police cracked the case.
Crime
Richards Bay procurement executive killed in drive-by shooting
A man in his 50s, believed to be a prominent Richards Bay procurement executive, was viciously killed in a drive-by shooting, on Monday.
Crime
American guest killed in stabbing incident at Green Point backpackers
An American tourist was fatally stabbed at a Green Point backpackers' lodge. A 27-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
Local
Echoes of silence: AKA’s murder still a mystery, one year later
The unsolved murder of Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, and Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane continues to perplex and grieve the music world, with the investigation making slow progress despite significant leads.
Crime
Watch: Armed security reportedly killed in Carlton Centre cash-in-transit heist [video]
Two guards were shot during a money truck takedown at Carlton Centre.
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Crime
Police want these two persons of interest in Teboho Joala murder
Police have identified two persons of interest, a development that has restored life to the Teboho Joala murder investigation.
