Crime
AKA murder trial: Pretrial proceedings resume in Durban High Court
Pretrial proceedings in the AKA murder trial resumed at the Durban High Court as the State and defence continue preparations for the full trial.
Crime
DJ Sumbody murder investigation takes new turn as weapon tied to 10 other crimes
Police have made a major breakthrough in the DJ Sumbody murder case, linking the weapon used to at least ten other serious crimes.
Crime
Jayden-Lee Meek murder: Court hears grisly details about teen’s death
A Roodepoort court heard chilling testimony during Tiffany Meek’s bail hearing as police detailed the hours before and after her son Jayden-Lee was found dead.
Viral News
Wandi Ndlovu remains active online amid reports of her arrest
A highly followed content creator remains active on Instagram after unverified reports claim she was arrested for allegedly murdering her uncle.
Crime
Jayden-Lee Meek mother appears in court for his murder
Tiffany Meek, mother of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, appeared in court after being arrested for his murder following the boy’s death in Fleurhof in May.
Crime
Johan Marais: Ex-apartheid officer sentenced to 15 years for murder of Caiphus Nyoka
Former apartheid officer Johan Marais has been sentenced to 15 years for the 1987 murder of student activist Caiphus Nyoka.
Crime
Bushbuckridge community rocked by GBV murder-suicide
A man in Bushbuckridge fatally shot his girlfriend before taking his own life, prompting a police investigation into the suspected GBV-related murder-suicide.
Crime
Nailana village man due in court for allegedly killing girlfriend
A 29-year-old man from Nailana village will appear in court for the alleged murder of his girlfriend following an argument that escalated into a fatal assault.
Crime
Cape Town police arrest suspect in Kanana mass shooting
A suspect in the Kanana mass shooting that left seven dead has been arrested, while Cape Town police continue to search for another man linked to the case.
Crime
Two hitmen linked to University of Fort Hare bodyguard murder arrested
Two suspects wanted for the 2023 murder of Fort Hare Vice Chancellor’s bodyguard have been arrested in Johannesburg, while one remains at large.
Crime
Cape Town police release images of ‘persons of interest’ in Kanana mass shooting
Police have asked for help finding two men who may have information about the Kanana mass shooting that left seven people dead.
Crime
Kanana mass shooting: Seven men killed in targeted ambush
Seven men were killed in a mass shooting in Kanana, Cape Town, in what police believe may have been a targeted attack.
Crime
Brown’s Farm hijacking turns to instant karma for three suspects
Three men suspected of hijacking a delivery vehicle in Brown’s Farm were killed moments later in a shooting, as police investigate the motive behind the deadly ambush.
Crime
Likhona Fose murder suspect due in court for bail
Mduduzi Mnisi, accused of killing 14-year-old Likhona Fose, returns to court for a bail hearing as the state plans to oppose his release.
Crime
Walter Sisulu University worker killed in suspected hit
A Walter Sisulu University official was fatally shot in his car near the Mthatha campus.
Crime
What happened to Channelle Plaatjies? – Here are the latest updates
DNA results confirm that the body found in a Paarl East shallow grave is that of 16-year-old Channelle Plaatjies, as her family calls for justice and space to mourn.
Crime
Police release image of man wanted for Armard Swart murder
Police have issued a warrant of arrest for Lucky Boitumelo Molefe, wanted in connection with the murder of engineer Armard Swart in April 2024.
Crime
Suspect accused of Likhona Fose’s brutal murder unmasked in court
Mduduzi Mnisi appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court for the murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose; bail proceedings postponed as investigations continue.
Crime
Sangoma in Kutlwano Shalaba murder intends to plead guilty
A sangoma has told a South African court he intends to plead guilty in the case of two-year-old Kutlwano Shalaba’s murder, as police continue investigating the child’s death and possible links to ritual crimes.
Crime
Likhona Fose: Manhunt launched after body of 14-year old discovered in Roodepoort open field
The body of 14-year-old Likhona Fose was found in an open field in Roodepoort, a day after she went missing.
Crime
Olorato Mongale murder update: Second suspect in custody
A second suspect in the murder case of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale has handed himself over to police in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal.
Crime
Orolato Mongale’s mom reacts to the death of the main suspect
The main suspect in Olorato Mongale’s murder was killed during a police shootout, prompting a powerful response from her grieving mother.
Crime
Parents of Olorato Mongale murder suspect arrested: Here’s what we know
Police have arrested the parents of the main suspect in the Olorato Mongale murder case after they allegedly helped him evade arrest.
Crime
Sangoma arrested after discovery of missing Kutloano Shalaba’s body
Police have recovered the body of two-year-old Kutloano Shalaba and arrested a sangoma linked to the boy’s disappearance.
Crime
Olorato Mongale murder: Here’s what police know about the suspect
Olorato Mongale was killed after being picked up for a date; police are searching for a man known only as John, who may be linked to other murders in Johannesburg.
Crime
Eastern Cape family reeling after son killed for stealing bread
A 14-year-old boy from Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, has died after being brutally beaten by community members for stealing food due to hunger.
Crime
Athlone rocked by fatal shootings as gang violence escalates
Two men have been shot and killed in separate incidents in Athlone, Cape Town, with police suspecting gang involvement.
Crime
Roodepoort community rattled after discovery of 11-year-old boy’s body
Police are investigating the death of 11-year-old Jayden Lee Meek, whose body was found in Fleurhof after he went missing the day before.
Crime
Media to record court proceedings in Ndlovu murder case
The order was granted by the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Crime
Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli suspect list grows to eight
Three more people have been arrested in the murders of Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli, bringing the suspect list to eight as police uncover more about how the couple died.
