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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

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing girlfriend to death at Soweto mall

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death in Soweto.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

La Lucia stabbing leads to attempted murder probe

An attempted murder investigation is underway in La Lucia after a man was stabbed and sought help at a local business, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Murder investigation launched after inmate's brutal death at Goodwood Prison

Following the tragic death of Quinton 'Questions' Fortuin at Goodwood Prison, a murder investigation has been launched amid allegations of severe abuse by prison officials. The family seeks justice as disturbing evidence emerges.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Five lives lost in Cato Ridge crash while rushing injured person to clinic

Five individuals lost their lives in a tragic vehicle accident in Cato Ridge while attempting to transport a critically injured person to a clinic.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Milnerton stabbing spree leaves former crime watch member's wife critically injured

Police have arrested a suspect following a series of stabbings in Milnerton, leaving two victims in critical condition, including the wife of a former crime watch member.

Cape Argus News
Genevieve Serra|Published

Grade 11 learner in critical condition after stabbing in Mitchell's Plain

A grade 11 learner from Cedar High School is in critical condition following a stabbing incident allegedly involving two former students. Community leaders are calling for increased safety measures in Mitchell's Plain.

Cape Argus News
Marsha Dean|Published

Groblersdal woman, 31, faces murder charges after ex-boyfriend's stabbing

A tragic incident in Groblersdal has led to a 31-year-old woman being charged with murder after allegedly stabbing her ex-boyfriend during a confrontation. The police have highlighted the need for individuals in troubled relationships to seek professional help to avoid escalating violence.

News Crime and Courts
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Gauteng Education MEC takes a stand against rising gang violence in schools

Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, urgently calls for community action to combat escalating gang violence in schools, following alarming incidents that threaten the safety of learners and educators.

News South Africa
Koketso Phasha|Published

Justice sought for KZN teen left quadriplegic after school stabbing

My son is a quadriplegic. One day he was happy and healthy and the next his life and future was taken away from him just because someone wanted to bully him. " - Joshua Petersen's dad, Trevor

The Post
Monishka Govender|Published

Free State man arrested for killing his brother following a dispute over his dog

A trivial argument over an injured dog escalated into a fatal confrontation between brothers on a Free State farm, leaving one dead and the other facing murder charges.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Murder investigation launched after body found near Umgeni River

Authorities are investigating after the discovery of a man’s body in the mangroves along the Umgeni River.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Life sentence for KZN grandson who stabbed his 72-year-old grandmother to death, then burned her body

Kranskop Police achieve justice as Ayanda Fulela, 29, receives life sentence for the murder of his 72-year-old grandmother.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

KwaZulu-Natal man receives life sentence for murdering grandmother

A KwaZulu-Natal man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his 72-year-old grandmother, following a shocking confession to police.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

North West police officer in custody for allegedly stabbing girlfriend to death

A Wolmaransstad police sergeant faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death on International Women's Day.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Life sentence for Pretoria man who stabbed his wife to death in front of 10-year-old daughter

A 33-year-old Pretoria man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his wife with a screwdriver in front of their 10-year-old daughter.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Family seeks justice after woman stabbed 25 times by DCS officer

The family of Ntombekhaya Galo is calling for swift legal action against her attacker, who allegedly stabbed her 25 times in a horrific case of gender-based violence.

News Crime and Courts
Chumani Mazwi|Published

Fatal mob justice | KZN teen shot dead for allegedly taking pictures of vigilantes

An innocent 18-year-old and his brother became victims of mob violence in Amaoti, KwaZulu-Natal, after being accused of photographing an armed group searching for criminal suspects. The incident highlights the dangerous rise of vigilante justice in the region, leaving one dead and another seriously injured.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Stabbings and bullying at Klapmuts High: urgent need for enhanced school safety

Are South African schools safe? Recent violent incidents at Klapmuts High underscore the urgent need for improved safety protocols.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Teenager stabbed to death in Bloemfontein, suspect under police guard

A fatal stabbing incident in Bloemfontein's Willows area has prompted a murder investigation after a 19-year-old was found with multiple wounds early Sunday morning.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Durban schoolboy still fighting for his life after stabbing incident at West Ridge High School

An aspiring pupil's dreams have been interrupted as he fights for his life in a Durban hospital after being allegedly attacked by an assailant armed with a weapon on the school’s premises.

Daily News News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Halima Hoosen-Preston’s alleged killer awaiting psychiatric evaluation

More than eight months after Durban woman Halima Hoosen-Preston was stabbed to death her alleged killer is still waiting to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Heartbreaking scene: woman delivers baby as husband dies from stabbing

In a heart-wrenching incident in Cape Town, a woman gives birth beside her husband, who was fatally stabbed moments earlier. As she navigates this unimaginable tragedy, she faces the daunting task of raising three children alone.

News South Africa
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

North West man sentenced to life for stabbing uncle to death with okapi knife over car dispute

A 22-year-old man from North West faces life in prison after a brutal murder of his uncle over a car dispute, highlighting the tragic consequences of violence.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

DA claims Zanzou, infamous for torture videos, has been operating illegally as a nightclub

Legal troubles mount for Zanzou Lounge in Pretoria as the Democratic Alliance questions its nightclub operations amidst viral torture videos depicting severe human rights violations.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published