Judge rules Amber Lee Hughes planned to murder Nada-Jane Challita
Amber Lee Hughes has been convicted by the Gauteng High Court of raping and murdering four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita, with sentencing set for October.
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Who is Robin Westman? – Minneapolis school shooter wanted to be identified as a woman
The Minneapolis Catholic school shooting suspect, Robin M. Westman, born Robert Paul Westman, opened fire during morning Mass, killing two children and injuring 17 before taking their own life.
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Nelspruit teen in custody for allegedly killing mom and son in botched burglary
Police in Nelspruit say a 19-year-old is under hospital guard after allegedly killing a mother and son during a house robbery in Barberton.
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Kat Williams reeled into the murder of comedian Reggie Carroll
Kat Williams’ name has been drawn into the murder of comedian Reggie Carroll after fellow comedian Billy Sorrells suggested Williams may have connections to the case.
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Macassar taxi rank shooting kills two, bystanders injured
Two taxi drivers were killed and two bystanders wounded when gunmen opened fire at the Macassar taxi rank on Tuesday morning.
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Man linked to Baby Moegsien Isaacs murder has a history of gun violence, authorities confirm
A suspect wanted in connection with the killing of two-month-old Moegsien Isaacs was twice arrested for illegal firearm possession, but both cases were withdrawn, according to City official JP Smith.
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Suspects in deadly daylight Mitchell’s Plain shooting still at large
One man was killed and another wounded in a Mitchell’s Plain police station shooting on Monday, carried out in broad daylight by suspects who are still at large.
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Philippi East rank shooting linked to Khayelitsha taxi murder
Two people were killed and several others injured when gunmen opened fire at a Philippi East taxi rank, in an incident police say is linked to another shooting in Khayelitsha.
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Western Cape detectives probe triple murder in Kleinvlei
Three men were shot dead in Kleinvlei, Cape Town, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Emmanuel Haro update: Parents of missing baby charged with murder
In a shocking baby Emmanuel Haro update, California authorities announced that the parents of the missing seven-month-old child have been arrested and charged with murder.
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Western Cape SAPS under scrutiny as gang-related murders surge
A rise in gang violence in Cape Town, including the shooting of a four-month-old baby and multiple mass shootings, has raised questions about SAPS’ ability to control crime.
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Kgaugelo Marota boyfriend posts confession video after murdering her
Kgaugelo Marota was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Hammanskraal, who later admitted the killing in a viral social media post.
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Katiso Molefe, accused in DJ Sumbody murder, denied bail
Sandton businessman Katiso Molefe, accused of organising the 2022 murder of DJ Sumbody, has been denied bail by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court.
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R500k cash reward on offer for information on Bellville double murder, police say
Western Cape police have offered a R500 000 cash reward for information that could lead to arrests in the Bellville double murder, where a Chinese national and a bystander were shot dead.
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Protests erupt in Shawela Village over brutal stabbing of local woman
Residents of Shawela Village in Limpopo have taken to the streets after a 36-year-old woman was killed, allegedly by her boyfriend.
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Brooklyn mass shooting: Three killed at New York restaurant
Suspects involved in the mass shooting inside Taste of the City in Brooklyn are still at large as authorities piece together the events of the tragedy.
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KwaMhlanga teen with prior violent history jailed for stabbing pupil to death
A 15-year-old boy is due in court next week for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old pupil to death outside a school in KwaMhlanga, Nelspruit.
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Soweto residents vow to shutdown taxi operations near Maponya Mall
Tensions remain high in Soweto as residents, angered by the killing of an e-hailing driver, vow to block taxis near Maponya Mall for a week, with police confirming no arrests yet.
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Gang-related mass shooting kills five in Lotus River
Five people were killed in a Lotus River mass shooting this morning, as Cape Town police investigate a wave of suspected gang-related attacks.
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Maponya Mall cautiously resumes operations after a harrowing night of murder
Maponya Mall has reopened under tense conditions after a deadly attack on e-hailing drivers left one person dead and two others seriously injured, sparking protests from Soweto residents.
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Muizenberg mass shooting claims four lives, police probing gang violence
Four men were shot dead in Overcome Heights, Muizenberg, in what police are probing as a possible gang-related mass shooting.
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Amantle Semane killer intends to plead guilty, court hears
Nearly a year after the brutal killing of six-year-old Amantle Semane in Soweto, the accused, Phethe Simiao, has told the Johannesburg high court he plans to plead guilty to kidnapping, rape, and murder.
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Eldorado Park parents return to court with charges upgraded to murder of their four-year-old daughter
The Eldorado Park parents accused of abusing their four-year-old child are back in court today, now facing upgraded charges of murder after the little girl died in hospital.
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Man linked to Whale Coast Mall shooting due in court
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of taxi owner Julia Alam outside the Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus and will appear in court on Monday.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: Defence kicks off its case with a discharge application
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes with the defence applying for a Section 174 discharge, arguing the State has not provided enough evidence to justify continuing the case.
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DJ Sumbody murder case: State fighting tooth and nail to keep Katiso Molefe behind bars
Katiso Molefe appeared in court where the state opposed bail, arguing that the man accused of DJ Sumbody’s murder is a flight risk with ties to multiple killings.
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WATCH: Court hears seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa fought for her life before brutal murder
DNA under her fingernails linked a taxi driver with a violent history to the crime.
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Lolitha Kowa murder suspects back in court as community demands justice
Two people accused of killing seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa return to court today, while the community urges the magistrate to deny them bail.
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DJ Vintos murder tied to same AK-47 used in DJ Sumbody killing, as four suspects face mounting charges
DJ Vintos, real name Hector Buthelezi, was shot dead in Soweto in 2022. Police have now linked his murder to the same suspects and weapon used in the assassination of DJ Sumbody.
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Tiffany Meek denied bail after court finds risk to justice and flight
Tiffany Meek, who is accused of murdering her young son Jayden-Lee, has been denied bail after the court found that releasing her would undermine justice and pose a flight risk.