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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.
Joshlin Smith's trial resumes this week in the Western Cape High Court. As the case unfolds, what new evidence will emerge in the search for the missing girl?
A man was arrested with 554 suspected stolen electronic devices valued at R2. 5 million in Bloemfontein.
After evading capture for nearly five years, Linda Hlongwa, a suspected murderer and extortionist, was arrested in Midrand thanks to tips from the community.
Shireen Matthews, a Strandfontein woman, has been charged with orchestrating a gang-related murder at Wynberg Magistrate's Court.
The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime mourns the sudden passing of Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane, a dedicated expert in crime and policing, who tragically died in a car accident in Johannesburg.
A third suspect linked to a human trafficking ring in Plumstead has been arrested, with serious charges pending in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.
Following a shooting incident at Wynberg Magistrate's Court, officials from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development are investigating security protocols to prevent future occurrences.
The investigation involved the Hawks, the FBI, and the United States Secret Service.
A 26-year-old man from Mpumalanga has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the gang rape of a 40-year-old woman, marking a significant victory for justice and the rights of victims in South Africa.
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are urgently seeking Linda Hlongwa, the prime suspect in a shocking double murder case involving his girlfriend and her mother.
A shocking murder inside Wynberg Magistrate's Court has sparked security concerns throughout South Africa's judiciary. Officials have now confirmed the victim was a gang-affiliated accused rather than a witness, raising serious questions about court security protocols and highlighting the brazen nature of Cape Town's gang violence.
President Ramaphosa has identified corruption and eroded public trust as the central challenges facing South Africa's fight against crime. Speaking at the inaugural Policing Summit in Kempton Park, he emphasised the need for innovative crime-fighting strategies and police professionalism to rebuild community relations, particularly in the wake of the #JusticeForCwecwe protests.
President Ramaphosa will set the tone for South Africa's fight against escalating crime rates at the inaugural Policing Summit 2025, where experts will explore innovative strategies, technology integration, and police force development to achieve the National Development Plan's safety objectives by 2030.
Mohammed Ameen, 45, entered into a plea agreement with the State and was convicted in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court.
Discover how Mohammed Ameen was convicted of money laundering and contravening exchange control regulations, leading to a significant court ruling in the Western Cape.
Three people have tragically lost their lives in a shooting in Soweto, raising concerns about rising crime rates in Gauteng.
Former SAPS sergeant Sipho Mlekeleli has been sentenced to eight years in prison for firing multiple shots at patrons in an Ixopo shebeen after losing a snooker game.
Following the tragic rape of seven-year-old Cwecwe, nationwide protests have erupted, demanding urgent reforms in South Africa's child protection systems. The SAHRC calls for immediate action to safeguard children's rights.
As the Joshlin Smith trial enters its fifth week, key testimonies and emotional revelations unfold in the courtroom, raising questions about justice and accountability.
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has condemned the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl at Bergview College, calling for justice and highlighting the urgent need for action against violence in schools.
A Northern Cape teenager has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the horrific rapes of three young boys, highlighting the urgent need for community awareness and prevention of child abuse.
A Northern Cape teenager has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the horrific rapes of three young boys, highlighting the urgent need for community awareness and prevention of child abuse.
Police in North West have condemned the brutal murder of a Community Policing Forum member, Sydney Mboweni.