Eastern Cape family reeling after son killed for stealing bread
A 14-year-old boy from Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, has died after being brutally beaten by community members for stealing food due to hunger.
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Athlone rocked by fatal shootings as gang violence escalates
Two men have been shot and killed in separate incidents in Athlone, Cape Town, with police suspecting gang involvement.
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Roodepoort community rattled after discovery of 11-year-old boy’s body
Police are investigating the death of 11-year-old Jayden Lee Meek, whose body was found in Fleurhof after he went missing the day before.
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Media to record court proceedings in Ndlovu murder case
The order was granted by the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli suspect list grows to eight
Three more people have been arrested in the murders of Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli, bringing the suspect list to eight as police uncover more about how the couple died.
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Neliswa Cele: Brutal murder of Eastern Cape woman linked to police officer
Neliswa Cele, a 34-year-old woman from Bizana, Eastern Cape, was found murdered with mutilated body parts — with allegations pointing to a local police officer as the prime suspect.
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Police recover two bodies believed to be missing Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli
Police have recovered two bodies believed to be missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and her partner Zodwa Mdhluli, following arrests in a cross-provincial investigation.
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Two suspects due in court over murder of Grade 10 Musi High School pupil
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Grade 10 pupil Cebo Biyela following a violent altercation involving university students.
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AKA murder trial set for June 2025 — but there are caveats
The murder case of rapper AKA and Tebello Motsoane has been postponed to June 2025 for pre-trial, with defence readiness still in question.
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Wynberg court shooting: Fifth suspect to make first court appearance
A fifth suspect has been arrested and is expected to appear in court for the April murder outside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.
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Hennops River officers funeral details confirmed
The official funerals will take place on separate dates between 8 and 10 May 2025.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Monday, 5 May 2025, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes today with advocate Charles Mnisi expected to update the court on his readiness to proceed as legal counsel for accused number one.
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Hennops River horror: Police recover missing VW Polo
Rescue divers recovered a VW Polo from the Hennops River, believed to be connected to the tragic deaths of three missing Free State police officers.
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Police discover two bodies linked to disappearance of three Gauteng SAPS constables
Two bodies believed to be among the three missing Gauteng constables have been discovered at Hennops River in Centurion.
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Police make breakthrough in Wynberg court murder
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, bringing the total number of arrests to four.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
After nearly four months of delays, the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to resume on Tuesday, with clarity pending on whether advocate Charles Mnisi will proceed as legal counsel for accused number one.
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Gauteng police make breakthrough in Nkululeko Mbambo murder
Gauteng authorities arrested four suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of JMPD Officer Nkululeko Mbambo during a major multi-agency operation.
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Prominent CATA boss killed in Nyanga taxi rank
A well-known CATA taxi boss, Mongi Titi, was gunned down at Nyanga taxi rank, prompting a police manhunt and renewed fears of taxi-related violence.
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Man killed outside Wynberg court: Here are the latest updates
A man was fatally shot outside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town; the motive is suspected to be gang-related.
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SAPS clears the air on whether Soshanguve mass shooting was a xenophobic attack
Four people were shot and killed in Soshanguve after a confrontation between community patrollers and a group of men, prompting SAPS to dismiss xenophobia claims.
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Zakithi Ndaba murder: Gauteng police launch manhunt for boyfriend
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for Zakithi Ndaba’s boyfriend after she was found murdered in her Sunninghill apartment.
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Founder of Absa iDirect out on bail for allegedly killing his wife
A former Absa executive, Jacques Pretorius, has been granted bail after being charged with the premeditated murder of his wife, Sheri-Ann Pretorius, whose 2021 death was initially ruled a suicide.
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Imaan Syms murder: Killer walked up to her door asking for her – Source
New details have emerged in the murder of Imaan Syms, a pregnant woman executed in a targeted hit outside her Woodstock home.
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Imaan Syms: Woodstock shaken by brutal pregnant woman’s murder
Woodstock police are investigating the targeted murder of 30-year-old Imaan Syms, who was gunned down on Sussex Street on Monday night.
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Soshanguve killer couple handed life terms for sadistic murder
Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of Lerato’s ex-partner, Sibusiso Sithebe, in an insurance fraud scheme.
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Pamela Mabini: Eastern Cape activist killed in brutal shooting
Gqeberha activist Pamela Mabini was shot and killed outside her home in KwaZakhele.
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Woman’s body dumped in Manenberg rubbish bin sparks murder investigation
A woman’s body was found inside a wheelie bin dumped in a canal along Duinefontein Road in Manenberg, prompting a murder investigation.
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Nonhle Matsebula: Keeya Mbulawa killer sentenced to 30 years
Nonhle Matsebula has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of four-year-old Keeya Mbulawa, whose body was found in a suitcase in Protea Glen.
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Dr Ezrom Mathumbu killed in suspected hit
Dr Ezrom Mathumbu, a well-known Mpumalanga radio personality and politician, was shot and killed in a suspected hit.
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Mitchells Plain gang war rages after death of alleged Hard Livings leader
Gang violence in Mitchells Plain has escalated following the murder of an alleged Hard Livings leader, leaving residents in fear as fresh shootings claim more lives.