Meadowlands shaken after woman’s body found near primary school
Residents of Zone 3 in Meadowlands were left traumatised after the body of 39-year-old Lebohang Sikwane was discovered near Masekhene Higher Primary School early Monday morning.
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Cape Town SAPS makes breakthrough in Philippi East mass shooting
Police in Cape Town have arrested four suspects in connection with the Philippi East triple murder.
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Mitchell’s Plain man accused of killing two women and preteen arrested
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Mitchell’s Plain after allegedly shooting two women dead and injuring a 12-year-old boy in what police believe was a domestic dispute.
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‘Overwhelmed’ Cape Town SAPS probes Philippi East triple murder
Three men were shot and killed in Philippi East on Tuesday night in what police believe was a targeted attack, almost a month after seven people were gunned down in a similar shooting in the same township.
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Carlos Manzo: Footage of Mexican mayor’s murder surfaces online [video]
Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan in Mexico’s Michoacán state, was shot dead in front of dozens of people during Day of the Dead celebrations, despite being under police protection.
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Gauteng SAPS deploys specialised unit to probe Reiger Park mass shooting
Calm has been restored after the Reiger Park shooting that claimed six lives, as police launch a province-wide manhunt and deploy a specialised investigative unit to track down those responsible.
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Elon Musk calls for Suchir Balaji death investigation to be reopened
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has urged authorities to reopen the case of Suchir Balaji, the former OpenAI engineer and whistleblower whose death in November 2024 was ruled a suicide, saying evidence “points to murder.”
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Who is Tebogo Mnisi? – Suspect in Mamelodi cousins murders unmasked in court
Tebogo Mnisi, the 38-year-old suspect accused of killing cousins Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga in Mamelodi, was formally identified in court today after being charged with murder, attempted murder, and firearms offences.
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More details surface about Ekurhuleni auditor Mpho Mafole murder
More details have emerged about the murder of Ekurhuleni audit boss Mpho Mafole, revealing how he was tracked and killed shortly after uncovering irregularities in a R1.8 billion municipal tender.
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Suspect accused of Mamelodi cousins murders to make first court appearance
A 38-year-old man accused of killing the Mamelodi cousins, Baleseng and Tshiamo Moramaga, will make his first appearance at the Mamelodi Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
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Mamelodi cousins murder suspect in custody, police confirm
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with the murder of the Mamelodi cousins, whose bodies were discovered with gunshot wounds in Mamelodi East, Pretoria.
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Several victims killed in Westbury mass shooting: Here’s what we know
A Westbury mass shooting has left two people dead and six others wounded in Johannesburg.
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Limpopo man posts confession on Facebook after killing wife [video]
A man identified as Pitsi Malepe allegedly shot and killed his wife and her relative before turning the gun on himself in Ga-Sekororo, Limpopo, after posting a chilling confession on Facebook.
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Prominent KZN security boss arrested for allegedly killing primary school teacher in 2022
Pietermaritzburg businessman Bruce Mhlongo, owner of a private security company, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the 2022 murder of a local primary school teacher.
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Clara Masinga: Mozambican woman sentenced for killing stepdaughter
Mozambican national Clara Masinga has been sentenced to 23 years in prison by the High Court in Mbombela for the murder of her 11-year-old stepdaughter.
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Hout Bay community in fear after brutal triple murder rocks Imizamo Yethu
Three men were found shot dead inside a vehicle in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, on Tuesday night, in what police believe may be linked to ongoing turf wars in the area.
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Phoenix man killed in suspected targeted hit
A man was shot and killed in what appears to be a targeted Phoenix shooting in Westham, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday evening.
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Midrand woman accused of fatally stabbing boyfriend returns to court
A 22-year-old woman accused of killing her boyfriend in the Midrand stabbing case is set to make her third appearance in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court.
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Milpark Hospital murder linked to death of Thomas Murray
Police confirmed the Milpark Hospital murder victim as Burnett Hermanus, a prime suspect in the Murray assassinations, shot dead in what appears to be a hit.
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LAPD releases new details about Celeste Rivas death
The LAPD has confirmed that Celeste Rivas was likely dead for weeks before her body was discovered inside musician D4vd’s Tesla, with the investigation into her death still ongoing.
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Khayelitsha police on high alert amid rising cases of suspected mob justice
Four men were brutally killed in Khayelitsha’s Enkandla informal settlement in suspected mob justice attacks.
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Leaked recordings capture the moment a Midrand woman allegedly killed her boyfriend
The killing of Xichavo Ntsanwisi has shocked South Africans after leaked videos and voice recordings surfaced online, allegedly showing the events leading up to his death.
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Sabelo Phewa: Hitman behind Sibusiso Sithole murder sentenced to life imprisonment
Hitman Sabelo Phewa has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Richmond municipal manager Sibusiso Sithole, a case linked to political killings in KwaZulu-Natal.
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DEEP DIVE: D4vd arrest rumours swirl as Celeste Rivas murder investigation deepens [video]
Rising pop star D4vd has become a central figure in the Celeste Rivas murder case after the teen’s body was found in his abandoned Tesla. Here’s what we know.
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Has D4vd been arrested for killing Celeste Rivas? – Here’s everything we know so far
Despite rumours online, D4vd has not been arrested in connection with the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas. Police say the viral LAPD car chase was unrelated.
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Fears of taxi war loom in Gauteng after murder of Thamsanqa Moyo
Gauteng taxi boss Thamsanqa Moyo was shot dead on the Soweto Highway, raising fears of a renewed taxi war as police launch a manhunt for his killers.
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Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala denied bail as new details surface about AK-47
Businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has been denied bail after police revealed that firearms seized in his case, including an AK-47, are linked to 18 murder and attempted murder cases.
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Eerie matching tattoo links D4vd to murder of 15-year-old teen
A chilling detail emerged after D4vd’s Tesla was found with the body of missing teen Celeste Rivas — both had the same “Shhh…” tattoo on their right index fingers.
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Overcome Heights a no-go zone as gang violence claims another life
Gang violence in Overcome Heights, Muizenberg, flared up again on Liberty Street this morning when a man was shot dead, adding to a string of recent killings in the area.
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Who is Tyler Robinson? – Suspect behind Charlie Kirk assassination arrested
US authorities say Tyler Robinson, 22, has been arrested in connection with the shooting of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, ending an intense manhunt that shook American politics.