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Crimes against women punished
The double life sentence handed down in the Odendaalsrus Regional Court after work done by the Welkom Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit.
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Kimberley Mental Hospital corruption case transferred to high court
A a corruption case involving the building of the hospital complex was transferred from the district court to the high court.
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Clinic assault case pending
According to information received by department spokesperson Bonny Sehularo, the attack arose during a routine biometrics and file-issuing process, when a misunderstanding led to the patient becoming aggressive.
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Saica investigates former worker of Woodland Hills
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has been made aware of allegations concerning the possible misappropriation of funds by a member in Bloemfontein.
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Father to be imprisoned for life
The sentencing stems from an incident reported on Thursday 25 August 2022, in Allanridge. The court heard how the victim was sexually violated by her father during the period from January 2022 until August 2022.
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Father sentenced to life imprisonment for rape of biological daughter
The victim, who was aged 17 at the time, relocated to stay with her father in January 2022. Two days after her arrival at her father’s house, the victim slept in the lounge whilst her father slept in the bedroom.
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Henderson vra glo dat video-inligting verander word
Verhoor teen John Ross Henderson duur voort in die hoogeregshof in Kimberley
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Former Virginia pastor sentenced to 55 years for sexual offences against young congregants
The crimes occurred during July and August 2022. In the initial incident during July 2022, Mariti summoned three girls to his private quarters under the false pretence of requiring assistance with social media content. After instructing one victim to massage…
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Behind bars but online: Inmates linked to WhatsApp extortion scheme
An extortion scheme apparently operating from prison by inmates led to a Hawks’ investigation into WhatsApp impersonation scams.
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Court date set for alleged elderly abuse case at a Welkom care centre
The court heard on Friday, 7 November, that investigations have been completed and that the state is ready to proceed. The charges against the accused include attempted murder, torture, abuse, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and kidnapping…