Darren Wilken: Court hears accused child porn merchant drove a BMW with ‘KIDZ GP’ plates
Darren Wilken defended his BMW’s “KIDZ NA GP” license plate in court, calling it an inside joke.
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Orange Farm teen charged with poisoning toddler brother expected to apply for bail
The State has charged the teen with murder and defeating the ends of justice.
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Gauteng SAPS flying squad caught on camera accepting bribe
Gauteng SAPS has launched an internal investigation after a viral video allegedly showed Soweto Flying Squad officers accepting a bribe. Authorities are urging the victim to come forward.
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Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu sentencing delayed: Here’s the latest
The sentencing of Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu, convicted of murdering Lerato’s lover in an insurance fraud plot, has been postponed to March.
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Asset Forfeiture seizes property linked to Nedbank R157 million fraud
Authorities have seized R55 million in assets linked to Nedbank’s R157 million fraud case.
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Putco bus fleet gutted in raging fire at Moloto depot
A fire at Putco’s Moloto depot gutted 15 buses critical to Gauteng’s public transport.
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Darren Wilken’s alleged accomplice’s case postponed: Here’s the latest
The court proceedings were brief, with the accused’s legal representative confirming that she intends to apply for bail at her next appearance.
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Keneilwe Shalaba: Mom accused of selling her toddler due in court
Keneilwe Shalaba, accused of selling her missing two-year-old son, returns to court today. Here’s what to expect.
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Darren Wilken’s girlfriend arrested in connection with child porn ring
The woman, a web designer, was detained on Thursday after police reportedly found 10 million images of child pornography in her possession.
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Timothy van Asche: Search for Gauteng man ends in tragedy
Van Asche was last seen on CCTV footage leaving his home in the early hours of Monday morning, driving his Mitsubishi SUV.
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Tshwane e-hailers bring CBD to standstill in anti-impound protests
Tshwane e-hailers staged a major protest on Thursday, disrupting traffic across the CBD as they voiced frustrations over vehicle impoundments and delayed permit processing.
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Brutal shooting of man outside Hillbrow tavern caught on CCTV [video]
The CCTV footage, circulating on social media, shows the brutal shooting of two individuals in an incident that has left the Hillbrow community shaken.
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Witness due to testify shot and killed outside Lenasia magistrate’s court
The victim was reportedly shot four times by an unidentified suspect.
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Diepsloot woman who dumped her infant in pit toilet admitted to hospital
The infant’s condition has not been disclosed, but authorities have confirmed that medical intervention was provided.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes today: Here’s what you must know
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes as Accused Number One, Muzi Sibiya, seeks new legal representation. Here’s what to expect today.
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Who is Ziyadh Hoorzook? – Sandton man accused of funding terrorism unmasked in court
Ziyadh Hoorzook, accused of terror financing, appeared in court as the Hawks detail years-long investigations into cryptocurrency and non-profits linked to terrorism.
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Meadowlands McDonald’s remains closed after horror robbery
A six-year-old boy tragically lost his life in an armed robbery at Meadowdale McDonald’s, which remains closed as investigations continue.
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Attempted CIT heist in Selby: Here’s what we know
An attempted CIT heist in Selby left destruction and chaos on Sunday as investigations into the failed robbery continue.
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Mystery surrounds the brutal murder of DJ Tsitso
The tragic murder of DJ Tsitso has sent shockwaves through South Africa’s music industry, leaving fans and authorities grappling with unanswered questions.
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Fleet company reportedly grounds JMPD vehicles over R90 million debt
Afrirent’s suspension of services is not the first controversy surrounding its dealings with the City of Johannesburg.
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Watch: Mayfair driver narrowly escapes armed hijacking attempt [video]
The unsettling video, recorded at approximately 17:09 on Tuesday, 17 December 2024, begins with a seemingly ordinary day.
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Gauteng records highest fatalities in mid-festive road stats
Since 1 December 2024, 96 fatalities have been recorded from 90 crashes in Gauteng, contributing to a nationwide death toll of 512 lives lost.
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Joburg water supply expected to be fully restored in time for Christmas
This after planned and pre-announced water infrastructure maintenance conducted over the weekend left the residents of Johannesburg without water supply for some 86 hours.
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Randfontein rattled by 3.1 magnitude tremor: Here’s everything we know
The seismic event occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres and was felt as very weak shaking in surrounding areas.
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Watch: Pretoria East house robbery caught on camera [video]
At the time of the break-in, the occupants of the house were reportedly asleep and unaware of the intruder’s presence.
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City of Tshwane implements emergency eight-hour water outages: These areas will be affected
Residents in several Tshwane suburbs will be impacted during the emergency shutdown.
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Rand Water completes 86-hour Johannesburg water maintenance
While Eikenhof resumed pumping late on Monday evening, the gradual recovery of reservoirs means some areas will continue to experience water outages in the short term.
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Former Pretoria school principal arrested and charged with child pornography
The former school principal will make his first court appearance on Tuesday, 17 December 2024.
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Zama Zama threats delay power restoration in Carletonville
Eskom’s technicians have been working around the clock to expedite repairs, but threats from illegal mining activities in the area have hindered progress.
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One in five spaza shops registered in Gauteng are foreign-owned
Of the total applications, 2,605 were submitted by foreign nationals, revealing that one in five spaza shops in the province is foreign-owned.