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State denies liability in Gardee murder case
The Correctional Services Department is being sued by the family of the then 28-year-old Hillary for releasing the man who is accused of murdering their daughter, after he was supposed to have been charged for absconding on parole on a different matter
Godrich Gardee slams ‘failed state’ after case against suspects in his daughter’s murder is withdrawn
The court yesterday provisionally withdrew all charges, including murder, kidnapping and rape, against Hlabirwa Rassie Nkuna, Sipho Mkhatshwa, Philemon Lukhele and Albert Gama due to the non-availability of State witnesses.
Hillary Gardee shot with a state gun
The alleged killer confessed to stealing two guns from traffic officers and using one of them to kill Gardee. His confession, which was admitted in court, relates Gardee’s last moments before she was killed.
Gardee murder case shocker
The alleged mastermind Philemon Lukhele spills the beans after being released on bail. Rassie Nkuna confesses: “I killed Hillary alone. Police have egg on their face and a multi-million rand lawsuit for their alleged blunder.
Hillary Gardee murder trial to start in three months despite legal twists
Last week, accused no 2, Philemon Lukhele, was finally granted bail after spending seven months in prison awaiting trial.
Despite plans to end violent crimes against women, children the scourge continues, says Cyril Ramaphosa
The president was speaking at the second Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide at the Gallagher Convention Centre.
Two of Hillary Gardee’s alleged killers in court to plead for bail again
Two of the four alleged killers of Hillary Gardee in court for bail application. They presented new facts which they hope will sway the court to release them on bail.
Another Hillary Gardee murder suspect denied bail
Another one of Hillary Gardee's alleged killers has been denied bail after failing to prove any exceptional circumstances which permits his release on bail at the Nelspruit Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Fourth accused in the Hillary Gardee murder case abandons bail bid
A fourth man arrested in connection with Hillary Gardee’s murder has abandoned his bail application at the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
Hillary Gardee murder: three suspects set to walk free
The Hillary Gardee murder case is set for yet another twist as the man who allegedly confessed to killing her is expected to appear in court this week and exonerate the three men initially arrested in this case.
Fifth suspect arrested in connection with Hillary Gardee murder released
This was revealed outside the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court before the appearance of the Nigerian national who was linked to the murder through a cellphone and laptop belonging to Gardee.
Another twist in the Gardee murder case
A Nigerian national is expected to appear in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court today (Wed) in connection with the murder of Hillary Gardee. Mpumalanga police have confirmed that a Nigerian national who is believed to be in his mid-30s was taken in for questioning on Sunday and ultimately charged for defeating the ends of justice yesterday.
Hillary Gardee: fifth man in court in connection with murder
Nigerian national was taken for questioning and charged after he was linked through Gardee’s phone and laptop
Fourth Hillary Gardee murder accused has ‘confessed to the crime’
Hlabirwa Rasie Nkuna from Kanyamazane reportedly confessed to using his Facebook account to prey on unsuspecting women and luring them to their deaths, which were hallmarks of a serial killer.
Bail application by Hillary Gardee murder suspect delayed as magistrate is ill
Albert Gama's lawyers were unhappy because they had brought a witness, his brother, from Durban to testify.
Hillary Gardee murder: Lawyers demand arrests in prison cellphone saga
Godrich Gardee also claimed that Africa’s last absolute monarch, Eswatini’s King Mswati III, had a hand in his daughter’s murder in retaliation for EFF protests that resulted in the shutdown of four borders.
One of three men accused of killing Hillary Gardee denied bail
The Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court has denied Sipho Mkhatshwa bail, stating that he was a flight risk.
eSwatini government slams Godrich Gardee over claims King Mswati orchestrated Hillary Gardee’s death
The eSwatini government has slammed Godrich Gardee for his allegations that King Mswati was behind his daughter, Hillary Gardee’s death.
Hawks roped in to assist in Hillary Gardee kidnap, murder investigation
The Gauteng High Court, Pretoria ordered that a multidisciplinary team, comprising the police, Hawks and crime intelligence be appointed to investigate the matter and collect evidence.
Hillary Gardee’s family wants Hawks to probe murder due to ‘police incompetence’
The father of the victim, Godrich Gardee, filed a notice of motion, arguing that the Hawks would be better placed to interview ‘persons of interest’ on information that the family has handed over to police investigators.
Mbombela shutdown delays Hillary Gardee murder trial
Roads were blockaded with vehicles, making it difficult for motorists and passengers to gain access to the inner city
Hillary Gardee murder accused back in court for bail application
Sipho Mkhatshwa was arrested alongside Philemon Lukhele and Mduduzi Gama days after Gardee’s body was found outside Mbombela in May. The others abandoned bail. However, Mkhatshwa changed his mind.
SAPS denies failing to follow up on leads in Hillary Gardee murder case amid dad’s tweets
Grieving father, Godrich Gardee has been up in arms for a few weeks, complaining to his 176 000 Twitter followers that the police were moving at a snail’s pace in solving his daughter’s murder case.
Monkeypox, Hillary Gardee among the most searched Google terms by South Africans in May
These are the most searched terms in South Africa for the month of May 2022.
New bail bid for one of the accused in Hillary Gardee murder adjourned
One of the suspects accused of murdering Hillary Gardee appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Thursday in a new bid to secure bail.