Watch: Somali mob attacks Vereeniging armed security guard [video]
A Somali mob was caught on camera attacking an e-hailer and an armed private security guard. Here’s the latest on the situation.
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Freddie Stapelberg: Boyfriend who accused gardener of Langenhoven Street double murder arrested
Freddie Stapelberg, who’s been at the forefront of seeking justice for the murder of his partner Nadine Terblanche, was arrested for her and her son’s murders.
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Cash-in-transit kingpin gunned down in Roodepoort shootout
In Roodepoort, a well-known cash-in-transit kingpin was fatally shot in a dramatic police shootout. Here’s everything we know.
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British Airways pilot kidnapped while shopping in Johannesburg
A British Airways pilot was kidnapped and tortured during a shopping trip on a Johannesburg stopover. Here’s everything we know.
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ANC saves Luthuli House from seizure with Ezulweni out-of-court settlement
The African National Congress (ANC) successfully negotiated an out-of-court settlement with Ezulweni Investments, resolving a long-standing R102 million debt and preventing the seizure of its assets, including the iconic Luthuli House.
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Rondebult triple murder: Man accused is a family member
Eugene Botha made his first court appearance for the Rondebult triple murder, facing charges for the deaths of his parents and sister.
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Soshanguve mass shooting suspects unmasked: Here are the latest updates
Proceedings were brief, as Mosemani and Kgomo stated their intentions to apply for bail.
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Leeroy Sidambe reportedly wanted for failing to pay Land Rover instalments
Business magnate Leeroy Sidambe reportedly faces legal action from ABSA and SARS over unpaid Land Rover instalments and a massive R30 million tax debt.
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Bafana Mahungela: Kirsten Kluyts murder-accused denied bail
Bafana Mahungela, accused of murdering Kirsten Kluyts, a Johannesburg teacher, was denied bail, on Friday.
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Ninety suspected illegal miners arrested this week
‘The law enforcement agencies will continue with these operations in the province,’ said the police in a statement.
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Carlos Djedje dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Through his music, Carlos Djedje contributed significantly to the South African liberation struggle project.
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Watch: Rosebank motorist brazenly robbed at The Zone parkade [video]
A Rosebank motorist was ambushed by two armed robbers at the entry way of The Zone parkade and the entire ordeal was caught on CCTV.
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Fourways and these areas will be out of electricity from Thursday, 21 December 2023
Residents in Fourways and neighbouring areas, brace yourselves for a day of ‘unplugged’ living as Eskom announces a power outage for essential maintenance on Thursday.
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Refilwe Mofokeng: Suspects linked to her alleged rape on the run
Refilwe Mofokeng was lured from a braai at a clubhouse to another location by a mutual friend, where the alleged gang rape took place.
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Kirsten Kluyts murder: Closing arguments expected at Bafana Mahungela’s bail hearing [video]
The bail hearing of Bafana Mahungela, accused of murdering Johannesburg teacher Kirsten Kluyts, resumes with closing arguments expected.
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Bafana Mahungela bail: Court hears Kirsten Kluyts was pregnant when murdered
In a shocking development surfacing from the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, state prosecutors revealed Kirsten Kluyts was pregnant on the day she was killed, allegedly by Bafana Mahungela.
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Zandfontein cemetery hosts gory robbery-turned-murder scene
One victim was shot and killed in a robbery-turned-murder near the Zandfontein cemetery, on Monday.
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Kirsten Kluyts murder: Bafana Mahungela alibi tested in heated bail application
The bail application of Bafana Mahungela in the Kirsten Kluyts murder case resumed on Monday, with the state pressing the 21-year-old on several aspects of damning evidence.
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Motorists warned to be wary of increase in traffic bribes this festive season
In a pre-festive season crackdown, nine traffic officers in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal were arrested for soliciting bribes.
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Watch: Burglars pillage fast food outlet at Lyttelton Shopping Centre [video]
Video captures burglars raiding a fast food outlet at Lyttelton Shopping Centre on Wednesday morning.
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Kirsten Kluyts murder: State prosecutors add rape to Bafana Mahungela charge sheet
Bafana Mahungela, initially charged with the murder of Kirsten Kluyts, now faces additional rape and robbery charges.
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Daveyton couple celebrates life with wedding inside a Far East Rand Hospital ward [video]
A couple from Daveyton exchanged vows at Far East Rand Hospital after a car accident left the groom hospitalised before their wedding.
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BMA intercepts harmful skin-lightening products at OR Tambo
The BMA’s port health team also found unregistered medicines which were detained for destruction.
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Hildegard Steenkamp handed 50 years imprisonment for R537 million embezzlement
Hildegard Steenkamp was sentenced to a 50-year prison term for embezzling R537 million from Medtronic.
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Levonne Jonas: Heroic off-duty JMPD officer takes bullet for Midrand woman
JMPD Officer Levonne Jonas, shot after intervening in a domestic violence case in Midrand, is in stable condition as the assailant faces charges.
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Riky Rick Waterfall Estate rental reportedly occupied by tenant, not Bianca Naidoo
Riky Rick’s stylish Waterfall Estate home sees a change – Bianca Naidoo has reportedly moved out, and a new tenant has taken over.
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South Africans evacuated from Gaza land at OR Tambo International Airport [video]
Nineteen South African nationals, stranded in Gaza since 7 October 2023, landed safely at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday.
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Eskom launches investigation into Dobsonville infrastructure sabotage claims
Eskom is probing claims of infrastructure sabotage and corruption among its employees in Dobsonville, amid procedural network disconnections and vandalism.
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Fire reportedly breaks out at East Rand Mall
In a statement, Gauteng authorities confirmed a fire broke out at East Rand Mall, on Tuesday. Here’s everything we know.
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Watch: Sheriff descends on Luthuli House to seize ANC assets [video]
The sheriff attempted to seize ANC assets at Luthuli House following a Supreme Court of Appeal order in a R102 million dispute with Ezulweni Investments.