In a heartbreaking turn of events, eight schoolgirls are set to appear in a Johannesburg court today after a violent assault was caught on camera. The video, which has since sparked national outrage, shows the group attacking a fellow student from Bedfordview High. What makes the incident even more
What began as a hopeful romance for a 39-year-old Limpopo woman ended in heartbreak, betrayal, and financial ruin. Two foreign nationals—28-year-old Serage Martin Lubenga and 33-year-old Rhoda Mirembe—have each been sentenced to 20 years in prison after orchestrating a cruel dating scam that left their victim emotionally devastated and R650,000
The departure of controversial Nigerian preacher Timothy Omotoso from South Africa may have ended his time on local soil, but the fight for justice continues. On Monday, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that it will go ahead with its appeal against Omotoso’s acquittal, despite his exit from the country.
NPA drops Cwecwe sexual assault case citing lack of evidence On May 17, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) announced its decision not to prosecute anyone in the Cwecwe sexual assault case, citing insufficient evidence. The case, initiated in November 2024, involved allegations of sexual assault on a minor girl, with
“I left my 5-bedroom house”, One of 49 Afrikaner refugees speaks out on fleeing South Africa to the U.S. Charl Kleinhaus, a 46-year-old Afrikaner who recently gained refugee status in the U.S., has sparked fierce debate after publicly stating he fled racial persecution in South Africa despite leaving behind a
R1.4 Million spent on failed budget speech attempts, MPs demand answers As South Africa braces for a third attempt to deliver the national budget speech, Members of Parliament are raising concerns over the R1.4 million spent on two previously failed sittings. The botched sessions, held on 19 February and 12
A 30-year-old man is expected to make his first court appearance tomorrow, following allegations of fraud. It is alleged that on Monday, 11 November 2024, the 59-year-old victim allegedly made contact with the suspect who claimed to be a registered credit provider who offers assistance with vehicle financing through
GAUTENG: Three more suspects aged between 20 and 35 were arrested yesterday, 17 May 2025 in Dobsonville, Soweto for allegedly being involved in the murder of a JMPD member in Vlakfontein on the 15 May 2025. National Hawks Spokesperson Col Tebogo Lesego said that the trio were traced by
Operation Vala uMgodi team in Free State Province executed an intelligence driven operation and arrested six (6) suspects in a swoop. The team carried out a planned disruptive operation to combat illegal mining activities prohibited by MPRDA [Mineral And Petroleum Resources Development Act]. The police found three (3) suspects
Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with an ATM bombing incident that occurred in Clarens on Tuesday, 14 May 2025, thanks to the rapid and coordinated response of the South African Police Service. Free State Policespokesperson Sergent Mahlomola Kareli said at approximately 00:05 on Tuesday, four suspects were
