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Outrage as accused rapist of 9-year-old girl fails to appear in court

Residents of Hanover Park expressed their anger and disappointment after the accused rapist of a 9-year-old girl failed to appear in court.

Cape Times News
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Community outraged as accused rapist of 9-year-old girl fails to appear in court

Residents of Hanover Park express their anger and disappointment after the accused rapist of a 9-year-old girl fails to appear in court, highlighting community concerns over the safety of children and the management of parolees.

News South Africa
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong set to visit family of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu

Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong is set to visit the family of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu, as concerns grow over his disappearance and that of his partner, Zodwa Precious Mdhluli. The government reaffirms its commitment to media safety amidst ongoing investigations

News Crime and Courts
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Damaged barrier sparks public anger amid search for missing police officers

Social media erupts as the South African Police Service faces criticism over a damaged barrier linked to the disappearance and deaths of three police officers.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Grieving father pleads for the recovery of missing VW Polo linked to police officers' deaths

The father of Constable Boipelo Senoge says the family can’t rest until the missing VW Polo is found, believing it holds the key to solving her death.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Body of missing seven-year-old boy found in the river in KZN

The Grade two pupil had been missing since Sunday evening after he went hunting at the Cato Manor Forest with three friends and a pack of dogs.

News South Africa
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Desperate search for Cowan Titus: South African teacher missing after Myanmar earthquake

"I have vowed to never stop believing and to never give up"- said Cowan's mother, Samantha

The Post News
Monishka Govender|Published

NSRI launches urgent search after man swept off Port Edward rocks

Rescue teams deployed helicopters and specialised equipment in an urgent search operation after a man was swept off rocks at Silver Beach, Port Edward. The NSRI is appealing for public assistance as no information about the missing person has been reported.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

South African teacher’s disappearance in Myanmar raises alarm after catastrophic quake

Following a catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, a South African teacher is reported missing, prompting concerns from her colleagues and calls for urgent assistance from the South African government.

Cape Times News
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

South African teacher missing in Myanmar following a deadly earthquake

Following a catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, a South African teacher is reported missing, prompting concerns from her colleagues and calls for urgent assistance from the South African government.

News South Africa
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

R50,000 reward offered, investigator roped in to find missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and partner

A R50,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the safe return of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli, who vanished a month ago.

News South Africa
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Search intensifies for missing university student

Family and authorities join forces

The Post News
Post Reporter|Published

UPDATE: Man in latest Zanzou torture video comes forward, says he has no idea what happened

South Africa confronts shocking torture videos from Pretoria's Zanzou Lounge, revealing a missing man now feared dead. Will justice be served?

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Keeping hope alive, one year after Joshlin Smith’s disappearance

One year has passed since the heartbreaking disappearance of Joshlin Smith, a case that continues to haunt those who seek justice for missing children.

News South Africa Western Cape
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Community urged to assist in search for missing six-year-old girl in Mpumalanga

Police in Mpumalanga are urgently seeking the public's assistance in the heart-wrenching case of six-year-old Rethabile Okuhle Vilakazi, who has been missing since January 28, 2025.

News South Africa
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Search for man, 21, presumed drowned at Scottburgh beach in KZN

The search is ongoing for a man who went missing at sea at Scottburgh beach on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published