As the fifth week of the Joshlin Smith trial commenced at the High Court in Saldanha Bay on the Cape West Coast, Judge Nathan Erasmus revealed that both the state and the defence may have been targeted by cyberbullying.
Protests are set to take place across the country today, demanding justice for a seven-year-old girl who was allegedly raped at Bergview College in the Eastern Cape. The case has sparked outrage among civil society organizations, who are calling on the school to handle the matter with the seriousness it deserves.
A light aircraft crashed at the Beachwood Golf Course in Durban North on Tuesday morning, leaving both occupants fortunate to survive the incident. The plane went down near Virginia Airport, sparking a swift response from emergency services.
Two former members of state security have been arrested on charges related to the misappropriation of nearly R6 million in state funds. The suspects, Ntshavheni Makhathana and Matome Ralebipi, made their first court appearance at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Monday.
The principal of Bergview College in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, has provided a DNA sample as part of an ongoing investigation into the rape of a seven-year-old learner in October 2024. This follows confirmation from Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Monday, stating that the principal is one of three suspects under investigation.
Authorities are searching for a gang of 12 armed robbers who carried out a cash-in-transit heist on KwaMashu Highway on Monday night.
News Vine - A Benoni man was arrested last night after allegedly falling asleep during a robbery—yes, you read that right. 32-year-old Larry “Sleepy” Johnson was found snoring peacefully in the master bedroom of a suburban home, still clutching a half-eaten granola bar from the victim’s pantry.
A family of four in Amaoti, KwaZulu-Natal, was robbed at gunpoint in their home shortly before 8 PM on Monday.
A four-year-old boy from Cape Town is in critical condition after being mauled by a pit bull in Macassar. C’Jay Nel was visiting a family friend when the dog attacked him, breaking his ribs and causing severe lung injuries.
A 27-year-old suspect linked to the killing of six community patrollers in Soshanguve now faces 13 additional charges following his arrest last week for illegal firearm possession, ammunition, and immigration violations.
Parts of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro were brought to a standstill as taxi associations, joined by other stakeholders, staged a protest demanding urgent repairs to the Kwanobuhle Bridge, which was damaged by floods last June.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has confirmed that discussions with the African National Congress (ANC) over the controversial budget proposal, including a Value-Added Tax (VAT) increase, are ongoing—but no agreement has been reached.
An Umzinto family remains in shock following the tragic murders of two sisters, Nandipha and Nangamso Lifana, who were shot and killed in their Lindelani township home.
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has renewed its legal bid to nullify the 2024 National and Provincial Elections, arguing that the polls were neither free nor fair.
Environment Minister Dion George has approved exemptions for eight of Eskom’s coal-fired power stations, allowing them to continue operating under strict conditions.
Members of Parliament have once again voiced concerns over the prolonged delays in granting security clearance to senior police officials. The issue resurfaced during a recent SAPS briefing on progress made in response to the Budgetary Review and Recommendation Reports.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) are nearing an agreement to pass a contentious budget that includes a proposed 0.5% increase in Value Added Tax (VAT). The two parties, which lead the Government of National Unity (GNU), have been in negotiations to secure a deal that ensures the budget’s approval.
One person has died, and another is in critical condition following a multi-vehicle crash involving a truck on the R102 in Isipingo, south of Durban.
South African motorists can expect significant fuel price cuts starting Wednesday, April 2nd. According to unaudited month-end data from the Central Energy Fund, petrol prices are set to decrease by approximately 64 cents per litre for 93 Unleaded and 78 cents for 95 Unleaded. Diesel prices are also expected to drop between 90 and 92 cents per litre.
News Vine - A Johannesburg man has been arrested after allegedly “torturing” his Muslim neighbours by braaing every evening during Ramadan. Jonathan “Braai-Master” Van Wyk, 42, was taken into custody on Friday following a two-week investigation, which revealed that he had been lighting up his grill at peak hunger hours to ensure the smell of sizzling boerewors and marinated lamb chops wafted directly into the homes of his fasting neighbours.
Fourteen suspects arrested in connection with a series of robberies in the Bloemfontein CBD, Free State, are set to appear in the local magistrate’s court today.
Police divers resumed their search at Jabula Beach in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Monday for a 22-year-old man presumed to have drowned. The man, part of a group from Gauteng on a work trip, went for a swim at St Lucia on Sunday when he was caught in rip currents and swept out to sea.
Limpopo police have initiated a widespread search for a 58-year-old teacher accused of repeatedly raping a 13-year-old student at a local primary school.
A third suspect, believed to be linked to the brutal murder of six community patrollers in the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve, is expected to appear before the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
