Crime
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Terblanche murder case delayed until 2026, bail relaxation sought
GQEBERHA – The murder trial of Nelson Mandela Bay businessman Arnold Terblanche has been pushed from this year to 2026, now scheduled for the High Court from 9 March 2026…
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Man sentenced to double life terms for murdering councillor, raping girlfriend in front of victim
Butterworth – The Butterworth Regional Court on 3 October sentenced Thembinkosi Dyakophu (39) to two life imprisonment terms for the murder of Mbhashe Local Municipality ward councillor, Mzikayise Saki (45),…
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Five in court over violent Whittlesea store robbery and kidnapping
A violent armed robbery and kidnapping at a family store in Whittlesea has led to the arrest of five suspects aged between 19 and 50.
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Three suspects arrested for Whittlesea shop kidnapping, armed robbery
Three suspects were arrested by a joint police operation following the kidnapping and armed robbery of a victim from a Whittlesea shop on 28 September.
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Couple charged over R15m PetroSA fraud
Ace Ncobo and his wife, Salomie Ncobo, made their first appearance at the Bellville Commercial Crimes Court today, 29 September. The couple is charged with three counts of fraud and…
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Six teenagers arrested in connection with fatal stabbing of learner at Humansdorp school
Police detectives have arrested six teenagers, four of whom are minors, following the fatal stabbing of a learner at the Humansdorp Senior Secondary School yesterday. This was confirmed by police…
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Five SANDF soldiers, two Zimbabweans due in court over illicit cigarette smuggling
SANDF soldiers are among seven suspects arrested for allegedly smuggling illicit cigarettes
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‘Tinder Swindler’ victims ‘celebrate’ his arrest
Two victims of Israeli fraudster Simon Leviev, made famous by the Netflix show “The Tinder Swindler”, on Tuesday told AFP that they were glad to learn of his arrest in…
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Christo Nel granted R5000 bail after claiming he ended mother’s suffering
GQEBERHA – Christo Nel (64) accused of murdering his elderly mother has been granted bail of R5000 after telling police he shot her to end her unbearable suffering. Nel, a freelance…
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Repeat rape offender gets life imprisonment for raping a 4-year-old child
THABA NCHU – A repeat rape offender has returned to prison to serve a longer sentence following his conviction by the Thaba Nchu Regional Court in the Free State. The…
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