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Western Cape police officer on trial for using K-word against colleague

A senior police officer in the Western Cape faces trial for allegedly using a racial slur against a colleague, highlighting ongoing issues of racism within the force.

Weekend Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Convicted 'killer' busted in Table View for robbery

Xolani Du Preez, convicted of murdering Suritha Alting, has been arrested again for robbery in Table View, raising concerns about the justice system.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Alleged killers of Pinelands businessman Previn Pillay plead 'not guilty

During a tense session in the Western Cape High Court, the alleged killers of Pinelands businessman Previn Pillay pleaded 'not guilty', as chilling details of his tragic murder emerged.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Cape Town mother in court for allegedly selling daughter for milk money

A Cape Town mother has been arrested for allegedly selling her teenage daughter to a neighbour for sexual exploitation, raising serious concerns about child safety and parental responsibility.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Mother in court for allegedly sexually exploiting her daughter for milk money

What drives a mother to sell her daughter for milk money? A Cape Town case raises urgent questions about child protection.

Weekend Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Cape Town mom in court for allegedly prostituting her teen daughter for milk money

"A Cape Town mother is set to appear in court after being accused of selling her teenage daughter for sex in exchange for money to buy milk, raising serious concerns about child exploitation. "

News Crime and Courts
Mahira Duval|Published

Murder investigation launched after inmate's brutal death at Goodwood Prison

Following the tragic death of Quinton 'Questions' Fortuin at Goodwood Prison, a murder investigation has been launched amid allegations of severe abuse by prison officials. The family seeks justice as disturbing evidence emerges.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Father's heartfelt plea for justice after daughter’s brutal murder by gang members

A father's grief unfolds as he calls for justice after his daughter, Khuselwa Ntshanga, was brutally murdered by gang members. This heart-wrenching story reveals the tragic circumstances surrounding her death and the family's struggle for closure.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Defence lawyers withdraw from case of alleged 'hitman' in Wynberg shooting

Alleged hitman Abubaker Adams and his girlfriend Shireen Matthews face multiple charges in connection with the murder of Dingalomoyo Chintso, revealing a web of gang-related violence in Cape Town.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

'You do not have a right to complain,’ inmates told during Pollsmoor Prison oversight visit

During an oversight visit to Pollsmoor Prison, juvenile inmates voiced their concerns about the dire conditions they face, prompting a controversial response from the committee chairperson.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Wynberg 'Court shooter' remanded behind bars

Abubaker Adams, a suspected member of the Junky Funky Kidz gang, has been remanded in custody following his arrest for a shooting incident at the Wynberg Regional Court, where he is implicated in a gang-related murder.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Wynberg Court hit: New suspect apprehended in gang-related murder

A leader of the Junky Funky Kidz gang is set to appear in court on murder charges linked to a gang-related shooting at Wynberg Magistrate's Court, as police continue their investigation.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

George court to hear murder case of slain crime boss Mark Lifman

The murder trial of Mark Lifman, a notorious underworld figure, is scheduled to commence in May 2025, following the arrest of two suspects linked to his assassination at the Garden Route Mall.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Three men arrested for stealing bus stop in Lotus River

Three men have been arrested for stealing a bus stop in Lotus River, leaving the community shocked and raising concerns about infrastructure vandalism.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

'I broke into a billion pieces': A mother's heartbreak as court hears impact of Emaan Solomons' murder

Emotional testimony from Nurah, the mother of slain 7-year-old Emaan Solomons, reveals the devastating impact of her daughter's murder as the convicted killers face sentencing.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Strandfontein woman Shireen Matthews charged with orchestrating murder at Wynberg Magistrate's Court

Shireen Matthews, a Strandfontein woman, has been charged with orchestrating a gang-related murder at Wynberg Magistrate's Court.

Weekend Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Strandfontein queenpin in court over Wynberg shooting

A Strandfontein woman, Shireen Matthews, faces murder charges after allegedly orchestrating a gang hit at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, where a key suspect was shot dead.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Gugulethu wheelie bin murder suspect abandons bail application

A taxi guard from Hanover Park has been imprisoned after abandoning his bail application linked to the gruesome murder of a Gugulethu woman found in a wheelie bin.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Rape trial of former City employee stalls as lawyer withdraws over financial issues

The rape trial of Raphael Martin, a former Mitchell's Plain sub-council manager accused of raping a 13-year-old girl, has been postponed again due to his lawyer withdrawing over financial issues. The victim's mother expresses frustration over the prolonged legal process.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Updated

Man shot dead in Wynberg Court was appearing as a suspect

A murder suspect was shot dead inside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court, raising serious concerns about safety within the justice system as investigations continue.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Six-year-old injured at Cape Town playpark after swing chain snaps

A six-year-old boy from Manenberg has been hospitalised after a swing chain snapped at a local playpark, prompting his mother to call for increased safety measures.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Suspect shot dead in Wynberg Magistrate’s Court: Eyewitness accounts reveal chaos

A suspect involved in a gang-related murder plot was shot dead in Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, leading to chaos as witnesses fled the scene. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Concerns rise over Kensington police station holding cells amid crime surge

Concerns are mounting over the closure of holding cells at Kensington police station, as community leaders warn that the situation is leaving residents vulnerable to crime amid a recent spate of shootings.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Khayelitsha woman arrested with R1 million worth of Mandrax tablets

Police in Khayelitsha have arrested a woman with Mandrax tablets valued at R1 million, following a community tip-off that highlights the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the area.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Kuils River mother speaks out after son's earlobe is bitten off in school fight

A Kuils River mother is devastated after her son's earlobe was bitten off during a school fight, raising urgent questions about safety and school discipline.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published