NPA ready for Constitutional Court battle as Magudumana eyes appeal The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is fully prepared to face Dr Nandipha Magudumana in the Constitutional Court, should she take her fight for freedom to the country’s highest court. This comes after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)
12-year-old boy missing after going to outdoor toilet in Mayville, KZN Pictured is 12-year-old Simphiwe Knowledge Mkhize, who disappeared on Friday after leaving his home to use an outdoor toilet. According to his aunt, Simphiwe was feeling unwell and had stayed home from school. Around 11h30 AM, he told his
Cape Town outrage sparks calls for parole reform after child rape horror A horrific crime in Hanover Park has reignited urgent calls for reform of South Africa’s parole system. A 51-year-old man, released on parole in November 2024 after serving time for rape and indecent assault, was arrested on May
Seven arrested following ATM bombing in Clarens Seven individuals have been apprehended in connection with an ATM bombing that took place in Clarens on Tuesday, 14 May. They are scheduled to appear in the Clarens and Ficksburg Magistrate’s Courts soon. The case is now being handled by the Provincial Serious,
FLEURHOF, JOHANNESBURG – Grief and anger swept through the streets of Fleurhof as residents marched to the local police station, demanding justice for 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, whose lifeless body was discovered outside his mother’s apartment on Wednesday. The heartbreaking incident has shaken the community to its core, with Jayden-Lee’s
Childline KwaZulu-Natal has welcomed the sentencing of a Durban mother who was convicted of brutally murdering her three-year-old daughter in 2022. The organisation’s director, Adeshni Naicker, called the ruling “a step toward justice” and a message that violence against children will not be tolerated. This week, the Durban High
An anonymous student studying applied mathematics and computer science at a university in Pretoria, South Africa, has raised serious concerns about a prevalent Uber Eats scam they observed between November 2024 and February 2025. The student wishes to remain anonymous and does not want to disclose the specific university. The
The man accused of fatally shooting a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) student during a protest insists he never confessed to the crime, despite claims made by the police. Manelisi Mampane, currently applying for bail, is facing serious charges after allegedly opening fire on a group of students, resulting in
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli continues to unfold, as three more suspects are expected to appear in court today, Thursday, May 15. Ndlovu and Mdhluli vanished without a trace in February, sending shockwaves through their families, friends, and the
Sheer operator’s ingenuity led to the seizure of Mandrax tablets on route to Tom Swarts Street in Heidedal near Bloemfontein. Free State Policespokesperson Lt Col Thabo Covane said members of Public Order Police Unit traveling on R30 road spotted a White Chevrolet Utility bakkie driven by a known drug
