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84-year-old man sentenced to life for child rape via audiovisual link
Bloemfontein Sexual Offences Court delivers a life sentence via an audio-visual link in a first-of-its-kind sentencing of an 84-year-old man for the rape.
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Former Knysna mayor shot dead; suspects still sought
KNYSNA – Detectives from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit are investigating a murder and three counts of attempted murder following a shooting in Joodsekamp, Knysna, on Wednesday evening. […]
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Hawks secure conviction over R4.7m fraudulent VAT claims
Fraudulent VAT claims amounting to approximately R4.7 million have resulted in a conviction in a complex commercial crime case investigated by the Hawks.
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GoNow’s e-scooters keep rolling in Stellenbosch as legal grey area persists
Despite a municipal suspension notice, GoNow e-scooters continue zipping through Stellenbosch, while lawmakers play catch-up.
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How Malmesbury teen’s arrest unfolded: police reveal details
Police have revealed how international intelligence led to the swift arrest of a Malmesbury teenager on child exploitation charges.
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Gwaing River Bridge construction to resume after years of delays
Power Construction awarded R170 million contract to complete delayed Gwaing River Bridge project in George, with work starting mid-October.
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Lawyers in police stations: a new weapon in the war on lost cases
How many cases collapse in court because a statement was taken wrong? The Western Cape Government is betting a lawyer at a police station can fix that.
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ActionSA challenges SAPS disciplinary outcome in Phala Phala cover-up case
ActionSA has filed papers in the high court against SAPS, challenging the outcome of disciplinary hearings in the Phala Phala matter.
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Western Cape gets new education and social development ministers
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has announced new provincial ministers of Education and Social Development, bringing fresh leadership to two key portfolios.
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South Africa’s population hits 65.1 million but growth slows
South Africa’s population reached 65.1 million in mid-2026, with growth slowing to a record low of 1.1% annually.
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