Vehicle tracking expert Du Preez takes stand in Senzo Meyiwa trial
Expert Michael Du Preez’s testimony introduced a new dimension in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Here’s a review on the day’s proceedings.
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Five suspects arrested for drug trafficking
Two suspects are employed by ACSA, two are from Menzies Aviation and one is from Swissport.
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Cash reward put out for Soweto serial rapist
The armed suspect targets his victims on the streets, in their homes, shops and entertainment areas, where he coerces them to secluded places.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Sgt Mogane’s inconsistent statements raise questions
Officer Vusimuzi Mogane’s testimony in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial faced scrutiny due to inconsistencies about a vehicle’s condition.
News
Search for missing Klipvalley River teen ends in tragedy
The body of an 18-year-old teenager who drowned in Klipvalley River, Soweto, was recovered on Wednesday.
News
Watch: Fire engulfs shops at Jeppe and Polly streets in Joburg CBD [video]
Eight shops in Jeppe, Joburg CBD, were engulfed in a fire, with no injuries reported. This incident adds to the rising concerns about fire safety in the CBD.
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Watch: Spine-chilling Lenasia home invasion caught on CCTV [video]
Three armed gunmen ambushed this Lenasia resident and the entire ordeal was captured on CCTV.
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Sergeant Mogane’s Phokeng route scrutinised in Senzo Meyiwa trial
In the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, significant focus was placed on Sergeant Vusumuzi Mogane’s route to Phokeng and the events surrounding accused Bongani Ntanzi’s alleged confession.
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Midrand hailstorm was the first of unusual weather extremes forecasted this summer, SAWS warns
A severe hailstorm hit Midrand amid an El Niño state, causing uncertainty in the rainfall forecast. SAWS predicts the worst is yet to come.
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Colleen Makhubele reacts to COPE termination with cryptic Bible quote
Colleen Makhubele, recently dismissed from COPE, posted a cryptic Proverbs quote, hinting at her perspective on the political upheaval she faces.
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Midrand hit by sudden hailstorm: Homes and vehicles damaged [video]
Midrand faced a severe hailstorm, on Monday, causing damage to homes and vehicles.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Vehicle movement analysis threatens Bongani Ntanzi’s assault claims
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial saw a pivotal turn when the vehicle movement analysis was allowed in evidence.
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Sonia Mbele vows legal retribution after vicious nightclub ambush
Sonia Mbele has affirmed her intention to take legal action following the traumatic incident.”
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Leaked document threatens witnesses in Senzo Meyiwa trial
A police witness in the Senzo Meyiwa trial expressed concern for the safety of witnesses after a leaked document was allegedly given to the accused.
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Suspects behind Sindisiwe Chikunga N3 robbery still at large: Here’s everything we know
The search for the suspects involved in the robbery of Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga continues.
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Man killed in suspected Atteridgeville mob attack [video]
The circumstances around the brazen murder have yet to be unravelled but from what we understand, the man allegedly met his fate after a botched attempt at a robbery.
Local
Jub Jub court saga continues amid serious allegations
The Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court has postponed Jub Jub’s case again, pending critical document reviews.
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Fourways woman detained for crypto fraud and money laundering
The wife of an alleged fraudster was apprehended in Fourways, implicated in a cryptocurrency scheme that defrauded an investor of a substantial sum.
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Double homicide at Randburg Magistrate’s Court shocks community
A man and a woman were fatally shot in a suspected targeted hit outside the Randburg Magistrate’s Court.
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Judge demands disclosure in Senzo Meyiwa case: Sgt Mogane’s 12-hour investigation under scrutiny
The Gauteng High Court scrutinised Sgt Mogane’s actions during the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Here’s what you must know.
News
Gauteng grapples with new loadshedding blocks and schedules
Eskom implemented new loadshedding schedules and blocks in Gauteng, after City Power took over in several areas from Monday 6, November 2023.
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Sibongile Mani sentence overturned: NSFAS misappropriation appeal successful
Sibongile Mani’s direct five-year jail sentence for NSFAS funds misuse was overturned in favor of a suspended sentence.
Events
2023 Soweto Marathon: Here are the road closures to take note of
The 2023 Soweto Marathon, a cherished athletic event, will cause extensive road closures throughout Johannesburg on Sunday.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial: Sangoma narrative back under the microscope
The focus was cast on Muzi Sibiya, who was alleged to have sought the guidance of a traditional healer surrounding the time of the crime.
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Tshwane bus attacked in Olievenhoutbosch: Here’s everything we know
A Tshwane bus was attacked and set on fire in Olievenhoutbosch, amid tensions over municipal wage disputes.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial: Arrest tactics used to detain Sibiya, Ntanzi come under scrutiny
The Pretoria High Court heard about the tactics police used when arresting Bongani Ntanzi and Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, two of five men accused in the 2014 murder of the late football star.
Viral
Fake doctor Matthew Lani skirts fraud charges
Matthew Lani, known as the fake TikTok doctor on social media, avoided fraud charges in a Johannesburg court, on Tuesday.
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Watch: Matthew Lani caught red-handed perpetuating fake doctor scam [video]
Security officers spotted Lani, dressed in a hoodie and surgical mask, with a stethoscope around his neck.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial day ends in whimper on his ninth ‘deathivesary’
The Senzo Meyiwa trial made little headway on the ninth anniversary of his death, raising more questions about the validity of statements and the circumstances surrounding the case.
News
Joburg CBD building fire proceedings commence
Thursday’s commission is chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe with Advocate Thulani Makhubela and Vuyelwa Mathilda Mabena making up the rest of the commission.