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Haunted by grief: the impact of childhood trauma in the search for Joshlin Smith
The disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith has not only devastated her family but has also reopened old wounds in the community, as the tragic case triggers memories of past trauma and unresolved grief
Senior detectives, specialists deployed to probe arson at Riverlea High School in Gauteng
Police in Gauteng have launched an urgent investigation into the arson attack that devastated Riverlea High School, destroying 11 classrooms and affecting 230 learners.
Ten Folweni community members face trial for murder and arson
Ten community members from Folweni await trial for the alleged murder and arson of three individuals suspected of theft.
City of Cape Town orders arson probe following Table Mountain wildfires
The City of Cape Town has initiated an arson investigation after wildfires devastated Table Mountain, prompting emergency teams to respond and assess the damage
Man accused of setting Usindiso fire that killed 76 makes first court appearance
Accused of igniting a deadly fire that claimed 76 lives, Lawrence Sithembiso Mdlalose faces multiple charges as court proceedings reveal shocking details of the incident.
City of Cape Town vows to support police in probing Nyanga taxi rank arson
The City of Cape Town has appealed for police to move with speed to probe an arson attack that destroyed 13 taxis at Nyanga taxi rank.
'Economic sabotage': Transport committee condemns 50 Putco buses torched in Mpumalanga arson attack
Transport Committee chairperson Donald Selamolela condemns the arson attack on 50 Putco buses, calling it economic sabotage and urging thorough investigations.
PICS: Putco staff shot, 50 buses torched at multiple depots across Mpumalanga
In a shocking arson attack, Putco reports that 47 buses were set ablaze, leaving two employees injured across multiple depots in Mpumalanga.
Fire engulfs building under renovations for student accommodation in Sunnyside
A building undergoing renovations for student accommodation in Sunnyside was struck by fire which left extensive damage.
Twelve members of 'Born to Kill' Gang sentenced in Free State
Twelve members of the Born To Kill Gang in the Free State have been sentenced.
Help needed: Police seek to identify victim of Limpopo bakkie fire
The unknown victim was found in a double cab Isuzu bakkie at Tarentaal, near the airport, in Limpopo.
Man who set his girlfriend alight on Women’s Day sentenced
Darren Kershaw was sentenced seven years after murdering his girlfriend, Yeshnee Kuni at their apartment in Burgunday Estate in 2017.
Limpopo police hunt suspects after horrific mob violence
The woman was rushed to hospital for medical treatment. Police arrived at the scene while the group attempted to burn down another house, prompting the assailants to flee.
‘R50,000 reward for information on Bojanala bus arson’, says North West police
R50,000 ie being offered to anyone who can help with information that can lead to the arrest of the people behind the torching of 23 Bojanala buses.
Police probe arson link after more than 50 cars burnt in Phoenix scrapyard blaze
The South African Police Service have confirmed a case of arson is under investigation following a massive blaze at a scrapyard in Phoenix in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Chaos erupts at Durban school after cops conduct random search for drugs and weapons
The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal has condemned the behaviour of learners at a Phoenix high school who vandalised a classroom and security hut following a surprise search by local police.
Convicted Boland serial killer laughs in court as he fires lawyer, delaying sentencing
The convicted Boland serial killer Johan Williams who lured women to their death with the promise of a job, laughed hysterically in the Western Cape High Court as he fired his lawyer, delaying his sentencing proceedings by at least another month.
Man who slit throat of traditional healer sentenced
Wendell Swartz, 21, was convicted on charges of murder, attempted arson, theft, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH), and malicious damage to property.
Guilty as sin: Boland serial killer Johan Williams convicted of murder, kidnapping and rape
The Boland serial killer who lured women to their death with the promise of a job was convicted in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday.
Woman arrested for residential building fire in Joburg CBD that claimed the lives of two people
Police arrested a woman who was allegedly seen starting the fire.
Phoenix Secondary School to reopen on Thursday after arson attack destroys library and admin block
‘According to members of the public, when the fire started, they noticed two people jumping over the school wall. There were no injuries reported,’ KZN VIP stated.
Library, administration block damaged after fire rips through Phoenix Secondary School
The start to the 2024 academic year has been marred by a fire at a high school in Phoenix, north of Durban.
Two years on . . . rebuilding of Parliament set to begin
After more than two years, it is now all systems go for the rebuilding and reconstruction process of the Parliament buildings that were engulfed in the 2022 blaze.
Court finds Parliament arson-accused unfit to stand trial
The man accused of starting a fire at Parliament on January 2, 2022, has been declared unfit to stand trial.
Zandile Mafe inquiry: Dali Mpofu to challenge psychiatric report
An inquiry for Zandile Mafe’s fitness to stand trial is currently underway in the Western Cape High Court.