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Cops hunt for kidnappers following rescue of Sedibeng District Municipality mayor and driver
The Executive Mayor of Sedibeng District Municipality and her driver were kidnapped in Gauteng.
Sentencing proceedings commence in Joshlin Smith case
The Western Cape High Court will begin sentencing in the high-profile Joshlin Smith case this week.
Western Cape High Court ready for sentencing in Joshlin Smith case
Next week, the Western Cape High Court will begin sentencing in the high-profile Joshlin Smith case, as Judge Nathan Erasmus confronts troubling delays in police transport that have marred the proceedings.
Infants safely recovered by police; two women arrested for kidnapping
Police confirm the safe recovery of two infants abducted from a local hospital.
Help find kidnapped newborns from Gqeberha hospital
Police launched an urgent investigation following the kidnapping of two newborn boys from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha.
Urgent appeal: Help find kidnapped newborns from Gqeberha hospital
Police launched an urgent investigation following the kidnapping of two newborn boys from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha.
Four suspects charged with murder in the case of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and partner
Four men have been charged with murder following the tragic discovery of human remains believed to be those of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli. What led to this shocking turn of events?
Suspect linked with missing journo, partner led police to bodies
Police have found two bodies, believed to be missing community radio journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli who have been missing since February 18.
Aserie Ndlovu and partner | Police confirm human remains found at site pointed out by suspect
Police have found two bodies, believed to be missing community radio journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli who have been missing since February 18.
‘I believe we are close to the end’: Son of missing woman Zodwa Mdhluli’s heartfelt appeal
Zodwa Precious Mdhluli and journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu have been missing for nearly three months. As the search continues, their families receive updates from authorities, and a reward for information has doubled to R100,000.
Missing journalist and partner: How a suspect initially became police's 'trusted' key witness
After doing their analysis, police realised that their key witness was not telling them the truth, and they arrested him for the disappearance of the couple.
Missing journalist and partner: More charges anticipated as suspects appear in court
Police have since changed the case from missing persons to kidnapping and car hijacking, but IOL understands that additional charges will be added.
Missing journalist and partner: Deputy police minister, SAPS commissioner to visit families
Deputy Minister of Police, Polly Boshielo and SAPS national commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, will on Wednesday meet families of missing journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli.
'Find Aserie and Zodwa': Media groups salute SAPS for arrests in missing journalist case
Welcoming the arrests, the African Media and Communicators Forum and the National Press Club noted that the primary goal of locating the missing couple remains unfulfilled.
Missing journalist and partner: Suspect worked for Zodwa Mdhluli as her cab driver
Police have arrested four suspects, including a cab driver, in connection with the alarming disappearance of journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli.
Four arrested in the alarming disappearance of journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and partner
In a shocking turn of events, four individuals have been arrested in connection with the troubling disappearance of Pretoria journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Precious Mdhluli.
‘It's an attack on media freedom’: Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong on missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu
Aserie Ndlovu, founder of Capital Live FM in Tshwane, and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli were last seen on February 18, 2025.
R100,000 reward offered as police commissioner urged to act in journalist's disappearance
National Press Club and African Media and Communicators Forum urge police commissioner to take urgent action in the case of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and partner, offering a R100,000 reward for information.
Just In: SAPS offers R350,000 reward for information on missing three constables
The mobile phones of 20-year-old Constable Boipelo Senoge, 24-year-old Cebekhulu Linda and 30-year-old Keamogetswe Buys have been off since they vanished on Wednesday.
PICS: Police chief Fannie Masemola to meet families after three constables vanish mysteriously
National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola is set to meet the families of three constables who mysteriously vanished while travelling to Limpopo, as the SAPS intensifies its search for answers.
PICS: Three police officers mysteriously vanished while travelling from Free State to Limpopo
Their police officers' last known location was at Engen, near Grasmere toll plaza on the N1, on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Woman who was allegedly kidnapped for ransom of R3,000 returns home
Zine Mtshayisa, 30, has arrived home safely after allegedly being kidnapped in La Mercy, KZN, shortly after leaving her place of work.
Midrand Kidnapping: SAPS rescues two businessmen, recover stolen Range Rover
Two businessmen were rescued by the SAPS anti-kidnapping task team shortly after being hijacked in Midrand, as police recover their stolen Range Rover SUV.
Pretoria journalist Aserie Ndlovu and partner still missing after 43 days
As the search for missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli continues, the media community unites in hope, offering a R50,000 reward for information.
Urgent Appeal: Pretoria journalist Aserie Ndlovu and partner still missing after 43 days
As the search for missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli continues, the media community unites in hope, offering a R50,000 reward for information.