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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Tragic shooting at Cape Town taxi rank claims four lives amid ongoing conflict

Families mourn outside a Cape Town taxi rank after a tragic shooting leaves four dead and several injured, highlighting the urgent need for safety reforms amid escalating taxi industry conflicts.

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Urgent calls for better vetting in SAPS amid South Africa's sexual violence crisis

Amid a rising tide of sexual violence in South Africa, the South African Police Service faces intense scrutiny for its inadequate vetting processes. As Build One South Africa calls for immediate reforms, the implications for public safety and trust in law enforcement are profound.

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

‘She was with boyfriend’: Teen girl charged with perjury after false rape claim while hitchhiking

Police in Mpumalanga have charged a 16-year-old girl with perjury after she falsely reported a rape while hitchhiking, leading to a manhunt for two innocent men. The case raises concerns about the impact of false allegations on genuine victims of gender-based violence.

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

R100 000 reward for information on Mfuleni taxi rank shooting that left four dead and three injured

A shooting at the Mfuleni taxi rank has resulted in four fatalities and three injuries,Police are offering a R100 000 reward for information.

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Santaco warns against hitchhiking after teenage girl was raped in VW Polo

Following the horrific rape of a 16-year-old girl in Mpumalanga while hitchhiking, Santaco calls for increased safety measures and urges South Africans to use authorised transport to prevent further tragedies.

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

How Kim White Towne's family is fighting to bring her home after her murder in the US

After the tragic murder of Kim White Towne, her family launches a BackaBuddy campaign to bring her home, highlighting the complexities and costs of repatriating a loved one.

Weekend Argus Reporter|Published

‘I wasn't as cautious as Olorato’: Joburg woman shares her close encounters with dating scammer

In a chilling account, a Joburg woman reflects on her close encounter with a romance scammer, highlighting the dangers of online dating in South Africa.

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Dr Sid Reddy, 70, takes each year as it comes

Dr Sid Reddy, a 70-year-old dentist from Chatsworth, is on a mission to complete his 26th Comrades Marathon

Nadia Khan|Published

Urgent search for Free State teen kidnapped by fake police officers

After a 19-year-old was kidnapped by men impersonating police in Free State, SAPS has launched a Search Task Team.

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated