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Parolee charged with multiple offences after missing Hanover Park girl discovered
After a missing girl was discovered in his home, Hanover Park parolee faces serious charges, including rape and kidnapping, igniting community outrage and demands for justice.
Hanover Park parolee faces new charges after missing girl found in his home
A Hanover Park man has been charged with multiple serious offences after a missing nine-year-old girl was found in his home, sparking outrage in the community.
Community demands answers as Joburg boy Jayden-Lee Meek, 11, found dead outside his home
The disappearance and tragic death of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek from Gauteng has shocked the community
Community outraged as missing girl, 9, found in parolee's home in Hanover Park
A desperate search for a missing nine-year-old girl ended in chaos when she was found in the home of a recently paroled man, igniting community outrage in Hanover Park.
Community in uproar after 9-year-old girl found in parolee's home
A 9-year-old girl goes missing in Hanover Park, leading to a frantic search and community unrest after she is found in a suspect's home. A 51-year-old man, recently released on parole, has been charged with rape amid rising tensions and violence in the area.
Community outraged as missing nine-year-old girl found in parolee's home in Hanover Park
A desperate search for a missing nine-year-old girl ends in chaos as she is found in the home of a recently paroled man, igniting community outrage in Hanover Park.
WATCH: Community outraged in Hanover Park after missing girl found with convicted child rapist
Residents of Hanover Park are in uproar after a nine-year-old girl, reported missing, was found in the home of a former convict. The incident has sparked public violence as community members demand justice
Mob erupts in Hanover Park after missing girl found with convicted child rapist
Residents of Hanover Park are outraged after a nine-year-old girl, reported missing, is found in the home of a former convict. What does this mean for community safety?
EXCLUSIVE: Hope rekindled as breakthrough emerges in 20-year search for missing girl Asheeqah Noordien
After two decades of searching, police have reopened the case of Asheeqah Noordien, a girl who vanished in Manenberg. With new leads suggesting she may still be alive, her family holds onto hope.
Joshlin Smith wasn't the only one: 2 963 children missing in South Africa
As South Africa confronts staggering statistics about missing children, WMACA calls for immediate community action and awareness to protect the nation’s most vulnerable.
The tragic case of Joshlin Smith: A call for parental responsibility and community vigilance
The disappearance of Joshlin Smith, 6, has sparked outrage and discussions about parental responsibility and community vigilance in South Africa. Following the conviction of those involved in her kidnapping, leaders urge collective action to protect vulnerable children.
A mother's dark past fuels the gripping whodunit of her daughter's disappearance in 'The Stolen Girl'
Eliza Blix navigates the chaos of her daughter's disappearance, dark secrets and emotional turmoil unfold, revealing the lengths a mother will go to reclaim her child.
Verdict imminent in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial
Judge Nathan Erasmus confirms that a verdict will be delivered on Friday in the high-profile Joshlin Smith trial, where the accused face serious charges of kidnapping and human trafficking.
Mozambican woman sentenced to 30 years for murdering three-year-old Melokuhle Ngwenya
A 38-year-old Mozambican woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of a three-year-old girl after she learned that her mother had an affair with her boyfriend.
Lawyer criticises State's case as speculative in Joshlin Smith trial
In the ongoing Joshlin Smith trial, Advocate Nobahle Mkabayi argues that the State's case against Steveno van Rhyn is riddled with speculation and lacks compelling evidence, raising questions about the integrity of the prosecution.
Prosecution claims Joshlin Smith was sold for R20,000 in premeditated disappearance
The State alleges that the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith was part of a premeditated plan to sell her for R20,000, supported by witness testimonies and evidence presented in court.
The Joshlin Smith case: A pivotal moment in South Africa's battle against child trafficking
Senior State Advocate Zelda Swanepoel presents a compelling case in the tragic disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, highlighting the complexities of child trafficking in South Africa.
Joshlin Smith case: A landmark trial in South Africa's fight against human trafficking
The trial of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, missing since February 2024, represents a critical turning point in South Africa's approach to child trafficking. As the state presents its case, the implications for justice and legal reform are profound.
Final verdict in the Joshlin Smith case expected this week
The Joshlin Smith case reaches a critical juncture as the defence declines to present witnesses, intensifying the community's anticipation for the verdict.
Joshlin Smith trial: Judgment to be delivered this week
Accused of kidnapping and human trafficking, Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis, Steveno van Rhyn, and Kelly Smith return to court this Tuesday, as the State prepares to present its final arguments.
Joshlin Smith accused elect not to take stand, state their case
Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn both elected to not give evidence or call witnesses.
Judge denies defence's request to drop charges in Joshlin Smith trial
In a pivotal moment of the Joshlin Smith trial, Judge Nathan Erasmus rejects the defence's request to dismiss charges, paving the way for a contentious legal showdown.
Judge Nathan Erasmus denies defence counsel request to drop charges in Joshlin Smith trial
Following the State's closure of its case in the Joshlin Smith trial, the defence's plea to dismiss charges was met with a firm refusal from Judge Nathan Erasmus, setting the stage for a contentious legal battle ahead.
Joshlin Smith trial update: State prepares to conclude its case amid rising tensions
Key testimonies in the Joshlin Smith disappearance case unfold as the State prepares to conclude its arguments, raising questions about the relevance of previously accused Phumza Sigaqa.
Joshlin Smith trial nears conclusion as State prepares to wrap up its case
As the Joshlin Smith trial reaches its climax, the State prepares to conclude its case, raising critical questions about the fate of the accused and the missing girl.