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Sunday, June 8, 2025

How a Facebook scammer posing as a US official was caught in the Western Cape

Discover how a Facebook scammer, posing as a US government official, swindled R85,800 from a victim in South Africa, leading to a dramatic arrest in the Western Cape.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Supreme Court dismisses Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s deportation appeal

Dr Nandipha Magudumana's appeal against her arrest and deportation from Tanzania has been dismissed by the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Three suspects face court over Free State housing fraud

Three suspects are set to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, facing serious charges of theft, fraud, and money laundering linked to a low-cost housing project in the Free State.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Education department ordered to pay principal over R722,000 in unpaid acting allowance

The Free State Department of Education has been ordered to pay over R722,000 to a principal who acted in the role for nearly three years without receiving due allowance.

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Free State teacher fired for failing to submit marks for 12 classes, loses appeal

The school principal testified that the teacher was on a final written warning but still failed to submit marks for 12 classes, and the school was unable to compile reports in respect of the affected learners.

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Two suspects in court for hawker's death following violent assault

Two suspects are set to face the Odendaalsrus Magistrate’s Court after allegedly kidnapping and fatally assaulting a hawker over a dispute at a petrol station.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his sister after accusing him of abusing their mother

During the trial, the man pleaded not guilty, claiming self-defence, stating that her sister had threatened to burn him with boiling water.

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Facebook baby exchange leads to human trafficking charges in Free State

A Facebook friendship turned sour leads to shocking revelations as Free State authorities uncover an illegal child exchange scheme involving identity fraud and human trafficking. The case began with a false kidnapping report but revealed a much darker truth.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

NPA appeals Gupta-linked Nulane R24. 9 million money laundering case after accused were acquitted

Five accused in the R24. 9 million money laundering Gupta-linked Nulane Investment case walked free after their charges were dismissed by the Bloemfontein High Court.

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published