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Western Cape police refute City claims of low firearm conviction rates
Western Cape police have dismissed the City of Cape Town's claims of a mere 5% conviction rate for illegal firearm possession as misinformation, arguing that their actual rates exceed 80%.
Samwu considers legal action against ANC's reinstatement of convicted Free State mayor
Samwu is contemplating legal action against the ANC's decision to reinstate Matjabeng mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha, who has a conviction for assault and crimen injuria.
Former PAC president Luthando Mbinda convicted of fraud worth nearly R1 million
Luthando Mbinda, the former president of the PAC, has been convicted of fraud amounting to nearly R1 million, marking a significant turn in the political landscape.
Mastermind behind R4. 6 million bank fraud scheme convicted in East London
A 41-year-old East London man, Thobani Mabizela, has been convicted of fraud after masterminding a scheme that cost banks over R4. 6 million. The Hawks' investigation revealed he created fake financial documents to secure vehicle loans that were never repaid.
Reinhardt Leach found guilty of murdering girlfriend Vicki Terblanche
Reinhardt Leach has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Vicki Terblanche, following a court trial that revealed shocking details about their tumultuous relationship and the circumstances surrounding her death.
Former financial officer sentenced for stealing over R500,000 from Fort Beaufort Primary School
The Regional Court of KwaMaqoma has sentenced a former financial officer to five years in prison for embezzling school funds, underscoring the importance of accountability in educational institutions.
US President-elect Trump to be sentenced for hush money conviction
Donald Trump will be sentenced on January 10, for covering up hush money payments to a porn star despite the US President-elect's last-ditch efforts to frustrate a process that would make him the first felon in the White House.
Mozambican national sentenced for smuggling 14 girls into South Africa
A Mozambican man has been sentenced for smuggling 14 girls into South Africa after border guards stopped his loaded minibus on the N4 in Mpumalanga.