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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.

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Wendy Dondolo|Published

Grieving father pleads for the recovery of missing VW Polo linked to police officers' deaths

The father of Constable Boipelo Senoge says the family can’t rest until the missing VW Polo is found, believing it holds the key to solving her death.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

Five bodies recovered from Hennops River taken to mortuary for identification

The South African Police Service has retrieved five bodies from the Hennops River and is working to determine whether the remains belong to three missing police officers.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Deputy President Mashatile recounts assassination attempt: 'I thought it was stones'

Deputy President Paul Mashatile reveals he thought gunfire was stones during an assassination attempt on his convoy, as police investigate the incident

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

‘He can't speak or breathe on his own,’ says family of boy in ICU after eating snacks from spaza shop

An eight-year-old boy from Soweto remains in critical condition in ICU after consuming snacks from a local spaza shop.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

‘You violated our trust’: Omotoso victims speak out after acquittal

Following the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso, his victims, including Sarah Mofokeng, share their emotional testimonies and call for justice, highlighting the ongoing struggle against gender-based violence in South Africa.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

How prison officials attempted to conceal murder of inmate

The Department of Correctional Services confirms the unnatural death of inmate Mpho Mkhumbeni at Mangaung Correctional Centre, sparking an investigation into alleged torture and misconduct by prison officials.

Cape Times News
IOL|Published

Investigation launched after inmate's death from pepper spray at Mangaung Correctional Centre

The Department of Correctional Services confirms the unnatural death of inmate Mpho Mkhumbeni at Mangaung Correctional Centre, sparking an investigation into alleged torture and misconduct by prison officials.

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DA lays corruption charges against Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane for defrauding Eskom R700,000

The Democratic Alliance has filed serious corruption charges against Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, alleging she defrauded Eskom of over R700,000 while working for consulting firm Vitrovian, raising concerns about accountability in government.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Deadly student unrest caught us by surprise- WSU

Tensions escalated at Walter Sisulu University after a residence manager allegedly opened fire on students protesting poor accommodation conditions, leaving one dead and multiple injured.

Cape Times News
Lisa Isaacs, Simon Majadibodu and Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Outrage erupts at Walter Sisulu University after fatal shooting of student

Students at Walter Sisulu University are protesting following a tragic incident where one student was killed and others injured by a residence manager during unrest over poor living conditions.

Cape Argus News
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Fatal shooting sparks outrage and protests at WSU Mthatha campus

Tensions escalate at Walter Sisulu University after a residence manager allegedly opened fire on students protesting poor accommodation conditions, leaving one dead and multiple injured

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Girl, 8, dies after eating snacks from local house in North West, police investigating

An eight-year-old girl from Ramosadi village in North West has died after allegedly consuming snacks purchased from a local house, while authorities launch a new R500 million fund to support compliant spaza shop owners amidst concerns over food safety and illegal operations.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Justice for Cwecwe | Eastern Cape Education MEC withdraws deregistration notice for Bergview College amid child rape probe

The Eastern Cape Education Department has reversed its decision to deregister Bergview College where seven-year-old Cwecwe was allegedly raped, allowing the school to remain open while multiple government agencies investigate the disturbing case that has sparked nationwide protests.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Marry Me mass shooting case postponed for identity parade

The case of a 27-year-old Zimbabwean national accused of murdering six patrollers in Soshanguve has been postponed to April 17. With 16 charges including murder and robbery, the court ordered an identity parade as investigators seek additional witnesses. Notably, the current proceedings contradict Gauteng Premier Lesufi's public claims about suspect confessions.

The Star News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Soshanguve mass shooting case postponed for identity parade

The case of a 27-year-old Zimbabwean national accused of murdering six patrollers in Soshanguve has been postponed to April 17. With 16 charges including murder and robbery, the court ordered an identity parade as investigators seek additional witnesses. Notably, the current proceedings contradict Gauteng Premier Lesufi's public claims about suspect confessions.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published

State capture clean-up: SIU to probe Gupta connections in Alexkor, Eskom, and other state entities

President Ramaphosa has signed proclamations enabling the SIU to investigate alleged corruption in multiple state institutions. The probe will examine Gupta-linked payments at Alexkor diamond mining company and expand existing investigations into Eskom, SABC, and SAA. The SIU aims to recover misappropriated state funds and identify systemic failures within these entities dating back to 2013.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published