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Two men accused of murdering a Durban schoolgirl during a robbery are pointing fingers at each other in court.
In the ongoing trial regarding Joshlin Smith's disappearance, Captain Wesley Lombard reveals the challenges faced by investigators and the numerous false leads encountered.
The Joshlin Smith trial enters its eighth week and Investigating Officer Wesley Lombard is called back to the stand.
A 13-year-old learner from Vulindlela Primary School, Mbali Mlaba, tragically took her own life after enduring relentless bullying.
A spiritual healer from Makhanda, Eastern Cape, has been sentenced for culpable homicide after a 10-year-old boy tragically died following dubious treatments involving excessive water intake.
The Cape Town High Court has dismissed the bail appeal of a man accused of raping his stepdaughters, highlighting concerns over witness interference and the seriousness of the charges
A 13-year-old learner, Mbali Mlaba, tragically took her own life after enduring bullying at Vulindlela Primary School in Free State.
During the trial of two men accused of murdering 17-year-old Wandile Ngcobo, shocking testimonies reveal the events leading to her tragic death in uMlazi
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Limpopo for allegedly attempting to sexually assault minors, before showing them a pornographic video.
Amber Lee Hughes, a 25-year-old preschool teacher, faces serious charges as she pleads not guilty to the rape and murder of her boyfriend's four-year-old daughter, Nada-Jane Challita, whose lifeless body was discovered in a bathtub.
A 25-year-old man from Matsulu has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the oral rape of a nine-year-old boy
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi condemns court interpreter's misconduct that led to the postponement of a sensitive bail hearing for a seven-year-old child.
Police said that disturbing allegations emerged suggesting that some of the victims were brought to the facility by their own parents, ostensibly under the guise of disciplinary measures.
The department said the incident took place on March 24, 2025, and it was brought to the attention of the school by the learner’s parent a day after it happened.
The South African National Defence Force has denied deploying troops to monitor the anti-GBV march in Matatiele supporting seven-year-old rape victim Cwecwe, stating soldiers were in the area for border duties only. Multiple political parties had raised concerns about military presence at the civilian protest.
AfriForum has accused National Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of remaining silent while Bergview College principal was accused of raping a pupil, saying there would be grave legal consequences.
An Ethiopian man faces multiple charges, including rape, after a six-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted in Mpumalanga, leading to community protests and the closure of foreign-owned shops.
A 58-year-old Limpopo teacher has been remanded in custody after being charged with raping a 13-year-old learner, with more charges potentially pending. The case has raised serious concerns about child safety in educational institutions.
A 36-year-old uncle from Mokopane has been remanded in custody after allegedly raping his four-year-old niece. The shocking incident, which took place while the child's mother was away, raises serious concerns about child safety in the community.
The president of the Truth and Solidarity Movement has called for a national shutdown on April 8, demanding the resignation of police minister Senzo Mchunu over the alleged mishandling of a tragic child rape case.
A 62-year-old step-grandfather has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the rape of a minor, a case that highlights the ongoing battle against gender-based violence in South Africa.
The South African Ministry of Police has issued a statement clarifying recent social media narratives surrounding the sensitive case involving a minor in Matatiele.
A family in Ekurhuleni has been forced into hiding after their then 6-year-old daughter was allegedly raped by her illegal Zimbabwean principal, who runs and unregistered school in the East Rand.
A 36-year-old uncle has been arrested in Mokopane for the alleged rape of his four-year-old niece, igniting outrage and urgent calls for enhanced child protection measures.
A 19-year-old uncle who repeatedly raped his 9-year-old niece has been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment by the East London High Court, with evidence showing severe psychological trauma to the child victim.