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Eight dead in Umlazi shooting: Police hunt killers

Eight people between the ages of 22 and 40 were killed in a shooting incident in Umlazi, south of Durban on Friday night.

News South Africa
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Durban mother who killed her toddler daughter with a rolling pin jailed for 20 years

A Durban mother of three who killed her toddler daughter in a fit of rage has been jailed to 20 years imprisonment.

News Crime and Courts
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Eastern Cape police appeal for help in tracking mass shooting suspects

In a tragic incident in the Eastern Cape, police urgently seek community assistance to find suspects responsible for a mass shooting that claimed three lives and left two others injured.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Axe attack: Man seeks bail after arrest for the brutal murder of his children's mother

A 41-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being arrested for the brutal murder of the mother of his two children, with the court case postponed for a bail application.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Durban mother sentenced to 20 years for the brutal murder of her daughter

A 35-year-old mother, Teneil Ursula Kok, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of her three-year-old daughter, Fadillah.

Daily News News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Durban mother sentenced to 20 years for the murder of her three-year-old daughter

A 35-year-old mother, Teneil Ursula Kok, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of her three-year-old daughter, Fadillah.

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Watch VideoFord Ranger murder: Frustration grows as police struggle to find suspect who ran over Zim man

The Zimbabwean family of Emmanuel Mahamba - the man who was killed when he a Ford Ranger ran him over - are demanding arrests a month after the incident in Sandton.

News Crime and Courts
IOL Reporter|Published

Ivan Waldeck: from gang leader to guiding light

Ivan Waldeck, a former gangster turned community leader, shares his transformative journey in his autobiography, The Gates of Hell. Discover how he overcame a life of violence and addiction to inspire hope and change in South Africa.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Court dismisses bail appeal of Mark Lifman's accused assassins

The men accused of assassinating controversial businessman and alleged underworld kingpin, Mark Lifman, failed in their bail appeal in the Western Cape High Court.

Cape Times News
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Ford Ranger murder: Police believe Ali Mugoya aka Arizona can help in ongoing investigation

As frustration mounts for the family of Emmanuel Mahamba, police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Ali Mugoya, who may hold the key details about the tragic love triangle murder.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Court dismisses bail appeal of Mark Lifman's alleged assassins

In a significant ruling, the Western Cape High Court denies bail to the alleged assassins of controversial businessman Mark Lifman, who was gunned down in a public mall.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Court upholds 15-year sentence for man convicted of murder over beer dispute

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has upheld a 15-year prison sentence for Samson Nkanyiso Ngeleka, who was convicted of murder following a violent dispute over beer.

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Long-running Cyntheria Rex murder trial finally reaches sentencing

After 16 years of legal proceedings, the sentencing for the murder of 17-year-old Cytheria Rex is set to begin, following the submission of probation reports. This case, marked by numerous delays and tragic events, is poised to conclude in June 2025.

Cape Argus News
Genevieve Serra|Published

Erik and Lyle Menendez approach freedom after decades in prison

After more than 35 years in prison for the murders of their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez have been resentenced to 50 years to life with immediate parole eligibility, prompting a renewed examination of their case and the public's perception of justice.

Saturday Star
The Washington Post|Published

Police warn Limpopo communities after foreign national brutally murdered in vigilante attack

Police in Limpopo are on the hunt for suspects following the vigilante murder of a foreign national, raising concerns about community safety and mob justice.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Man in court for brutal murder of the mother of his two kids, leaving her body on the street

A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Mpumalanga for the brutal murder of the mother of his two children, following a violent argument that ended tragically.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Deadly invasion: Eastern Cape sisters aged 85 and 75 shot in their home

According to reports, the sisters were sleeping when unknown suspects forcefully entered their house and fatally shot them.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Second female body found in Cape Town's notorious abandoned 'crèche of death'

Another woman's body has been discovered in Heideveld's infamous 'crèche of death', raising concerns in the community following a similar incident last year.

Cape Argus News
Marsha Dean|Published

Beitbridge taxi association officials shot dead at Musina eatery in midnight gun battle

Preliminary investigations reveal that members of a taxi association were seated at the food outlet when unknown assailants approached and opened fire.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Corrine Jackson's trial for alleged murder faces further delays

Corrine Jackson's trial for the murder of Nadine Esterhuizen encounters further delays, raising concerns about the implications of her testimony. " (80%)These alternative

Cape Argus News
Genevieve Serra|Published

Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli | Three more suspects arrested in connection with couple's disappearance

Police said the three suspects were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, at around 1am, after human remains were found last week.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Cape Town's gun violence crisis: over 350 shootings in 28 days

Gun violence in Cape Town has surged, with over 350 shootings reported in just 28 days. Authorities are using advanced gunshot detection technology to respond swiftly, but calls for more police support grow louder.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

KZN police gun down eight suspects in two separate incidents

On Sunday evening, five men suspected of multiple murders were fatally shot during a gunfight with police in the Mophela area of Mpumalanga township, near Hammarsdale.

Daily News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Update: Bus driver shot during armed robbery in KZN dies in hospital, suspects at large

A bus driver, shot during a robbery in Buffelsdraai, Verulam on Monday, has died in hospital.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published