Alarming number of young girls giving birth in Eastern Cape hospitals cause for concern
A startling number of young girls between the ages of 10 and 14 gave birth in public hospitals in the Eastern Cape between April and July of 2025. According to the... Read more.
Kidnapping kingpin Dollarman killed in dramatic shootout with police
A notorious kidnapping kingpin, known as Dollarman, was fatally shot by members of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) anti-kidnapping task team during... Read more.
‘Shadrack Sibiya suspended to preserve integrity of probe into Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi claims’
There was a heated legal battle at the Pretoria High Court on Wednesday as suspended deputy national commissioner for crime detection, Shadrack Sibiya, sought to... Read more.
Judge dismisses Senzo Meyiwa murder accused’s bid for freedom
Mthokoziseni Maphisa, accused number four in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, has lost his bid to have the charges against him withdrawn. Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng... Read more.
Court orders education department to pay R750K for learner’s death
The North West High Court has ordered the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube; the MEC for education, Viola Motsumi; Mmabatho Primary School and its governing... Read more.
I wanted to manhandle my daughter’s killer in court, says Amantle Samane’s mom
Ntombizodwa Samane, the grieving mother of six-year-old Amantle, sobbed uncontrollably when the Johannesburg High Court on Monday handed down a double life sentence... Read more.
Perverse undocumented migrant gets two life terms for rape, murder of Amantle Samane
Phethe Sara Simiao, a 25-year-old Mozambican national, was sentenced to two life terms on Monday by the Johannesburg High Court for the abduction, rape, and murder... Read more.
Car accident fails to derail Senzo Meyiwa murder case
The vehicle transporting Mthokoziseni Maphisa, accused number four in the former Bafana Bafana shotstopper Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, was involved in a collision... Read more.
Paramedic reveals ‘fatal’ methanol was found at Enyobeni Tavern
An emergency medical services employee who was assigned to Enyobeni Tavern in June 2022 testified that antifreeze could have been the cause of the tragic deaths... Read more.
Workplace harassment incident rocks Eastern Cape education department
The Eastern Cape education department has been rocked by an alleged workplace harassment incident involving two senior officials. This follows an alleged altercation... Read more.
