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Eastern Cape man gets 55 years for poisoning mother, brother, and cousin
An Eastern Cape man was sentenced to a lengthy prison term for poisoning his mother, brother, and cousin.
Four men sentenced to life for killing law enforcement officers in Western Cape
Four men have been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murders of two law enforcement officers in the Western Cape, marking a significant victory for justice and a reminder of the dangers faced by police.
Kraaifontein man sentenced to 12 years for child pornography and firearms offences
A Kraaifontein man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including the possession and distribution of child pornography, illegal firearm possession, and animal cruelty.
Kraaifontein man jailed for 12 years for child pornography and firearm offences
A Kraaifontein man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for heinous crimes, including the distribution of child pornography and illegal firearm possession, following a multi-agency investigation that exposed his shocking activities.
Cape Town man sentenced to 12 years for possession and distribution of child pornography
A Kraaifontein man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for downloading and distributing child pornography, alongside charges of illegal firearm possession and animal cruelty, following a multi-agency investigation that exposed his heinous crimes.
Double life sentence for KZN man who killed grandmother and great-aunt over witchcraft claims
Nkosiyethu Exon Makhunga, 37, faces life behind bars after brutally murdering his grandmother and great-aunt, driven by unfounded witchcraft accusations. Discover the chilling details of this tragic case.
Northern Cape man sentenced to life for raping his elderly grandmother
A shocking case from Kagung Village, where a 35-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal rape of his grandmother, who lovingly raised him.
Gqeberha serial rapist sentenced to 11 life terms for rape of six young boys in Motherwell
In a landmark ruling, Thembelani 'Raroro' Andries, 31, was sentenced to 11 life terms for the brutal rapes of six boys, sending a strong message against child abuse.
'Uncle Lee' handed four life sentences for raping four young boys in KZN
A 46-year-old Pietermaritzburg rapist, Lindani Gumisa, also known as "Uncle Lee", was sentenced to four life terms for raping four young boys, aged between nine and 13.
Life imprisonment for Mpumalanga man who stabbed wife to death during divorce dispute
A 46-year-old Mpumalanga man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his wife during their divorce proceedings.
Life sentences for three SAPS officers in brutal murder of Thabo Mopeli
Three police officers have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Thabo Mopeli while in police custody in Free State.
Limpopo rapists sentenced after raping young women in separate incidents
Two men have been sentenced to prison terms of 8 and 10 years respectively after being convicted of rape in separate cases in Limpopo.
Life imprisonment for Nigerian man convicted of murdering off-duty Nothern Cape police officer
A Nigerian national who brutally murdered an off-duty police officer while high on Methamphetamine has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Upington High Court.
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.
Jealous Limpopo murderer jailed for 15 years for setting ex-lover's new partner on fire
The Thabazimbi Regional Court sentenced illegal immigrant Mathews Ballantine Chinyaka to 15 years in prison for the gruesome murder of Titus David Shihlangu, a crime fuelled by jealousy and revenge.
Bloemfontein murder case: Leonard Olyn sentenced to 14 years for Elvira Syster's death
Leonard Olyn, 26, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the murder of Elvira Syster, 23, in Luckhoff. Syster was found severely beaten on March 2024 and died a week later.
Life imprisonment for stepfather who raped 16-year-old stepdaughter, infecting her with HIV
A stepfather has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of his 16-year-old stepdaughter, a crime that also resulted in her being infected with HIV.
Lesotho national sentenced to five years for armed robbery in North West
A year-long investigation has culminated in a five-year prison sentence for a Lesotho national who robbed four men at gunpoint in Luka village.
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.
Trump calls Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter 'miscarriage of justice'
US President-elect Donald Trump responded to US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, calling it an "abuse and miscarriage of justice".