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M41 pile-up Sithulile Zulu
news

M41 pileup: NPA to oppose bail application of 22-year-old truck driver

Tembe
Celeb News

From tears to cheers: Nelli Tembe’s sister celebrates engagement

AKA
Celeb News

Tembe family: AKA called ‘underworld family’ after Nelli’s death

M41 pile-up Sithulile Zulu
News

M41 pileup: NPA to oppose bail application of 22-year-old truck driver

Tembe
Celeb News

From tears to cheers: Nelli Tembe’s sister celebrates engagement

AKA
Celeb News

Tembe family: AKA called ‘underworld family’ after Nelli’s death

AKA
Celeb News

Bombshell! Nelli Tembe’s family claim AKA THREW her off balcony

By Megan van den Heever17-02-2023 09:37

In leaked letter to the NPA, Nelli Tembe’s family claim AKA – real name Kiernan Forbes – killed his fiancée and covered up her murder …

Nelli Tembe
Celeb News

Nelli Tembe: Family denied access to docket, question NPA ruling

By Megan van den Heever15-02-2023 11:06

Why now, what next? South Africans are questioning the NPA’s statement about developments in the death of AKA’s fiancée Nelli Tembe.

Coolkiid
Celeb News

Rape charges against amapiano singer Coolkiid withdrawn

By Nokuthula Ngcobo15-02-2023 07:25

Amapiano and afropop artist Coolkiid is a free man after the NPA made the decision to withdraw the rape charges against him.

Ackerman child sex ring leader
News

Alleged child sex ring leader, Gerhard Ackerman’s bail revoked

By Nokwanda Ncwane01-02-2023 13:34

Alleged child sex ring leader, Gerhard Ackerman’s bail has been revoked after he reportedly violated his “relaxed” bail conditions.

Ackerman child sex ring leader
News

Child sex ring leader Gerhard Ackerman arrested after public recognises him from media photos

By Storm Simpson29-01-2023 16:20

The NPA said members of the public ‘arrested’ Ackerman after recognising him from the photos released on Saturday.

Moehydien Pangkaeker Tazne van Wyk
News

Pangkaeker: State seeks nine life terms for ‘monster’ who raped and killed children

By Storm Simpson19-01-2023 11:00

The State wants nine life sentences for convicted child predator Moyhdian Pangkaeker, who killed Tazne van Wyk in 2020. The Defence argued sentencing a 58-year-old to life would be ‘a death sentence of sorts.’

Arthur Mafokate
Celeb News

Arthur Mafokate’s property among 5 frozen by SIU in NLC fraud

By Nokuthula Ngcobo13-01-2023 15:54

Arthur Mafokate joins Terry Pheto and Presley Chweneyagae as he is also implicated in the National Lotteries Commission fraud allegations.

hospital diagnosed woman HIV-positive
News

NPA takes steps to ensure no further delay in HIV attempted murder case

By Virginia Keppler-Young11-01-2023 17:57

Court orders defence attorney to present himself for a formal investigation regarding the delay of a HIV attempted murder and rape case. Stock image via Envato Elements

Bloemfontein swimming pool racial altercation
Free State

Three charged over ‘racist’ fight at Bloemfontein pool

By Agence France-Presse30-12-2022 08:58

A white South African man charged with attempted murder for alleged involvement in an altercation with two black teenagers was released on bail on Thursday, in a racially charged case that has shocked the nation.

Boksburg driver
News

JUST IN: Boksburg tanker driver walks free due to lack of evidence

By Nokwanda Ncwane28-12-2022 13:34

The driver of the tanker that exploded in Boksburg killing 18 people is now a free man due to lack of evidence against him.

DSTV
News

Man gets seven-year sentence, R60k fine for theft and sale of DSTV content

By Storm Simpson29-11-2022 18:34

The accused sold Android TV boxes and IPTV devices that allowed people to access DSTV content without permission from Multichoice.

Abirah Dekhta seven kidnapping suspects
News

Seven men accused of kidnapping Abirah Dekhta to apply for bail

By Storm Simpson17-11-2022 14:28

The seven men who allegedly kidnapped Abirah Dekhta appeared before the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

teacher
News

Teacher who kept victims’ semen in container ‘sexually violated’ 21 boys

By Storm Simpson28-10-2022 16:50

The teacher is charged with 15 counts of sexual assault and nine counts of exposing children to pornography.

Theuns du Toit Stellenbosch University
News

JUST IN: NPA to prosecute ex-Stellenbosch student Theuns du Toit

By Nokwanda Ncwane21-10-2022 15:48

The NPA will prosecute former Stellenbosch University student Theuns du Toit who urinated on his fellow student’s belongings.

Johannesburg serial arsonist arsonist, lone arsonist, northern Johannesburg, Gauteng, Hurlingham, house fire, house on fire, set alight
News

Johannesburg serial arsonist makes first court appearance

By Storm Simpson13-10-2022 17:19

Alleged Johannesburg serial arsonist, Alfred Ndodeme Maphuta, 36, is charged with murder and 24 counts of arson and theft.

rapist
Gauteng

Rapist on probation rob Takealot delivery guy

By Siso Naile05-10-2022 21:40

A rapist currently out on probation is back behind bars after robbing a Takealot delivery man. He was denied bail due to fears to reoffend

Illegal
Gauteng

Illegal Zimbabwean cable thief abandons bail

By Siso Naile30-09-2022 23:40

An illegal Zimbabwean national, (26), abandoned his bail application after he was arrested for bribery and copper cable theft

Limpopo comedian Mr Bundu
Limpopo

Limpopo comedian sentenced 10 years for scarring girlfriend for life

By Siso Naile29-09-2022 23:19

JOKES ARE OVER: Popular Limpopo comedian has been sentenced to 10 years to direct imprisonment for torturing his girlfriend since 2019

man allegedly killed girlfriend Limpopo
Gauteng

Stepfather sentenced to life for raping stepdaughter

By Siso Naile28-09-2022 19:38

Boyfriend brings an end to the rape of his partner (17) by her stepfather who raped her since the tender age of seven

court prosecutor
Eastern Cape

Court prosecutor faces allegations of raping a university student

By Siso Naile27-09-2022 19:30

A court prosecutor in the Eastern Cape is likely to lose his job following an allegation of raping a female student

rapist
News

Serial rapist who raped six minors and 5 women gets sentenced

By Rorisang Kgosana23-09-2022 18:38

The rapist would tell his victims he has a knife or a gun and would drag them into bushes, stadium toilets or abandoned buildings.

budget speech Godongwana
News

NPA decides against prosecuting Godongwana after complainant refused to proceed with case

By Storm Simpson23-09-2022 18:19

The Mpumalanga head of prosecutions decided against pursuing a case against Enoch Godongwana after the victim ‘expressly did not wish to proceed…’

man policewoman
Gauteng

Man who KILLED six people at a birthday party gets hefty sentence

By Rorisang Kgosana16-09-2022 18:39

The man admitted to the police that he was part of a group that killed the six people due to an ongoing feud.

EMPD officials
Gauteng

EMPD officials appear in court facing charges including murder

By Siso Naile12-09-2022 21:23

The state intends to oppose bail in the murder case involving seven EMPD officials who appeared in court facing several charges

Kelly
Celeb News

NPA makes U-turn: Kelly reportedly could be charged with murder

By Alicia Naidoo31-08-2022 12:37

The NPA is reportedly considering prosecution of the second docket which implicates Kelly Khumalo and others of murdering Senzo Meyiwa.

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