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Cytheria Rex murder case sentencing delayed again after 16 years
After nearly 16 years of delays, the sentencing of five men convicted in the Cytheria Rex murder case has been postponed once again, raising questions about justice and accountability.
Sewage leak disrupts Verulam CBD: businesses demand action
Verulam businesses are grappling with a persistent sewage leak that has disrupted operations and raised concerns about public health, as local officials struggle to find a solution.
KZN man sentenced to two life terms for raping eight-year-old neighbour
Justice has been served in KwaZulu-Natal as the Ulundi Regional Court handed down two life sentences to a 48-year-old man who raped his young neighbour in two occasions.
DNA evidence secures 25-year sentence for Duduza rapist
The victim was walking along Lekope Street in Duduza after leaving a friend’s party when she was grabbed from behind by an unknown man to an open field where he overpowered her, pushed her to the ground, and raped her. But DNA testing and meticulous investigations finally caught up with the rapist.
Free State man sentenced to 25 years for rape and robbery
The convicted rapist had threatened a 23-year-woman with a knife before raping her in an open veld.
AFU seizes R80,000 bakkie belonging to alleged construcion mafia member in KZN
The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) in KwaZulu-Natal has obtained a Preservation of Property Order from the Durban High Court, for a motor vehicle belonging to Cebo Mhlongo, an alleged construction mafia member.
Woman sentenced to 10 years for attempted murder of boyfriend with acid
Lethiwe Princess Mthimkhulu has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the attempted murder of her boyfriend, Phakamani Phumlani Sibiya, after forcing him to drink acid.
Two men sentenced to decades in prison for robbery, kidnapping and murder in Empangeni
Jabulani Sibiya and Sabelo Mthembu were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in a violent robbery, kidnapping, and murder in Empangeni.
Justice served: life sentences for three rapists in KwaZulu-Natal
Three men - two who raped a woman and one who raped and sexually assaulted two girls - were handed severe sentences for separate incidents of gender-based violence in KwaZulu-Natal, highlighting the ongoing fight against such crimes in South Africa.
No parole for serial rapist
Magistrate Sharon Marks found that Mohamed was still a “dangerous criminal, posed a danger to the physical and mental well-being of people and “communities must be protected from him”.
Serial rapist not eligible for day parole
THE legal representative of a serial rapist still regarded as a “dangerous criminal” asked the court to consider day parole for his client.
Life imprisonment for man convicted of raping 11-year-old girl
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the repeated rape of an 11-year-old girl, highlighting the ongoing fight against gender-based violence in South Africa.
Brutal murder of teacher in KwaZulu-Natal: life sentences for three men
Three men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of teacher Makhosazana Ngcobo, whose body was discovered in February 2020, following a thorough police investigation that linked them to the crime.
Life sentences for men who kidnapped, assaulted and dismembered teen accused of stealing alcohol
Four years after the tragic murder of 16-year-old Andile ‘Bobo’ Mbuthu, his killers have been sentenced to life imprisonment, shedding light on a brutal crime that shocked the community.
Man sentenced to 28 years for armed robbery and attempted murder of a police officer
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for armed robbery and the attempted murder of a police officer in Durban.
Two cousins sentenced to life for brutal murder of pregnant woman in KwaZulu-Natal
In a chilling case of domestic violence, two cousins have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a pregnant woman in KwaZulu-Natal’s Msinga area. The victim’s five-year-old daughter witnessed the horrific attack, providing key testimony that led to the conviction.
North West Man gets 15 years jail for murdering his five-month-old son
During a confrontation, the mother told Mogotsi that the infant was not his biological child. Mogotsi, who was reportedly drunk at the time, responded violently by assaulting the infant.
DA welcomes double life sentence for teacher who raped two boys and gave them R2
Patrick Bheki Nkosi, 60, was sentenced to serve two life terms after the Vryheid Regional Court found him guilty of raping two boys and giving them R2 for their silence.
Man convicted and sentenced for unlawfully importing illicit cigarettes
Shana Mangroo, 55, was convicted and sentenced for contravention of the Counterfeit Goods Act, almost three years after he unlawfully imported illicit cigarettes for business purposes and made a false declaration to the Customs controller.
Constable convicted of corruption after being caught red-handed
A woman who had gone to a police station to certify her documents was helped by Constable Andiswa Vezi, who told her the matric certificate was fraudulent. She kept the documents and demanded money.
Pietermaritzburg court sentences cocaine dealer
Lindokuhle Made, 27, was convicted and sentenced by the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court for dealing in drugs.
Siphokazi Booi’s killer handed life sentence
The family of slain Mbekweni woman Siphokazi Booi have welcomed the life sentence handed down to her killer.
Convicted killer Luyanda Botha denies raping nursing student
Convicted killer and rapist Luyanda Botha has denied attempting to rape a nursing student, claiming he was merely trying to see if his girlfriend was cheating on him, the Wynberg Regional Court has heard.
Absconding drug dealer gets three years in prison
The Pietermaritzburg Regional Court sentenced Samkelo Ndlovu, 22, for drug dealing following his rearrest.
Man, 51, sentenced for 344 counts of fraud and money laundering
A man accused of fraud and money laundering has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment.