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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

KwaZulu-Natal's most wanted murderer and extortionist arrested in Midrand

After evading capture for nearly five years, Linda Hlongwa, a suspected murderer and extortionist, was arrested in Midrand thanks to tips from the community.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|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

PICS: Wanted KZN suspect now sought for double murder in Pinetown

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are urgently seeking Linda Hlongwa, the prime suspect in a shocking double murder case involving his girlfriend and her mother.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Tragic discovery: Body of missing KwaZulu-Natal woman found, suspected killer arrested

After weeks of searching, the body of Coleen Thaver, a missing woman from KwaZulu-Natal, has been found, leading to the arrest of her alleged killer.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Shooting deaths prompt development plans for Marry Me informal settlement

Following the tragic deaths of six patrollers in the Marry Me informal settlement, local authorities have announced plans to upgrade the area with essential services, including water and electricity.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Soshanguve massacre: Zimbabwean national among suspects arrested as death toll hits six

Police have arrested two suspects, including an undocumented Zimbabwean national found with an illegal firearm, following the fatal shooting of six community patrollers in Soshanguve. While families of victims express mixed reactions about whether justice will be served, Minister Mchunu links border management issues to rising crime rates.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Residents of Marry Me Informal Settlement face extortion over illegal electricity connections

Residents of the Marry Me Informal Settlement in Soshanguve township are living in fear due to alleged extortion by individuals providing illegal electricity connections.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Gauteng Premier condemns brutal killing of community patrollers in Soshanguve

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has condemned the brutal murder of five community safety patrollers in Soshanguve, promising swift action from police to apprehend the perpetrators. The community is left in shock as they face ongoing violence and crime.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Limpopo Nurse Morudi Frank Phetla found dead, son hospitalised after hearing the news

A tragic incident in Jane Furse has left the family of 64-year-old male nurse Morudi Frank Phetla reeling, as he was found dead under suspicious circumstances. His son, who fainted upon hearing the news, is currently in the hospital.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Helen Suzman Foundation supports litigation against government’s failure to prosecute apartheid-era crimes

The Helen Suzman Foundation applied to be admitted as an ‘amicus curiae’ in the case brought by the families of the victims who were killed and disappeared during the apartheid era.

News South Africa
Manyane Manyane|Published

Deadly attacks mar anti-crime march in KwaZulu-Natal's Amaoti township

A community-led anti-crime march in Amaoti, KwaZulu-Natal, ended in tragedy when six people were gunned down over two days, including community activists. The killings have sparked outrage and urgent calls for military intervention as residents face escalating violence.

News Crime and Courts
Hope Ntanzi|Published