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Teenage boy, arrested for ten-year old Octavia’s murder walks free as case collapses
The teenage boy arrested in connection with the murder of 10-year-old Octavia Swarts has been released into the care of his parents.
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WATCH | Youngest ‘bodies in barrels’ killer to be released on parole after 27 years
The youngest of three men convicted in Australia’s “bodies in barrels” murders is to be released on parole after more than 27 years in jail.
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Behind the profiles: How South Africa’s serial homicide history shaped modern forensic investigation
Rather than establishing a comparative ranking, criminologists and forensic specialists analyse these historical cases through the lens of investigative complexity, offender behavior and their influence on law enforcement practices in South Africa.
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US announces visa restrictions over South Africa’s race policies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces visa restrictions targeting South African officials involved in race-based discrimination and land confiscation policies.
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Hunt for killer intensifies after eight women found dead near Johannesburg
Police race to solve killings of eight women found dead near Johannesburg as fears grow of serial killer operating in area.
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Duo allegedly defrauded Department of Labour of over R1 million
Two women appeared in the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on R2 000 bail after allegedly defrauding the Department of Labour of over R1 million.
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Attempted murder by HIV: Pretoria case centres on alleged status deception
An attempted murder case based on an HIV laboratory test involving a 47-year-old man and his former lover is set to continue in the Pretoria Regional Court.
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Coastal resorts along Clarence Drive, including Kogel Bay, still not fully fixed
Devastating storms in 2022 and 2023 have left popular coastal resorts along the Kogel Bay coastline facing an estimated R25 million repair bill to restore essential water and sewage infrastructure – a full recovery that is not feasible before the…
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Baboon troop trapped inside Gordon’s Bay home causes widespread destruction
A routine Tuesday turned into a nightmare for a local homeowner after a troop of roughly 10 baboons gained access to a house on Blushing Bride Street along Mountainside in Gordon’s Bay, trapping themselves inside and causing extensive damage on…
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Police dismiss social media claims about Kempton Park suspect in Potchefstroom
Police in North West have rubbished social media claims that a suspected serial killer has moved from Kempton Park to Potchefstroom.
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