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Warning: This article contains references to rape and murder, which may be distressing to some readers.   Phethe Simiao, the Mozambican national convicted of raping and murdering six-year-old Amantle Samane, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The Johannesburg High Court handed down the sentence on Monday, which includes two life terms for rape and murder, along with an additional two years each for kidnapping and for being in South Africa […]

The scenic NIROX Sculpture Park in the Cradle of Humankind was once again transformed into a vibrant hub of art, music, and dialogue as The BMW Art Generation Vol. III made its much-anticipated return. This year’s edition carried the theme "A Tropology Between Image and Imagination"- exploring how creative practices can reclaim histories and envision alternative futures. The gathering brought together artists, cultural thinkers, and audiences to reflect on how […]

Cape Winelands Education District Director, Noel Pieterson, says a return to value-based households plays a critical role in curbing rising violence in schools. Pieterson’s district was honoured at the 11th National Education Excellence Awards at the Sandton Convention Centre today, earning top recognition for best performance in Mathematics, Science, and Accounting. The annual event brought together hundreds of educators from across the country to celebrate outstanding achievements in the education […]

Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, has deployed additional law enforcement officers to Katlehong, east of Johannesburg, in response to the escalating taxi violence in the area. The township, located in Ekurhuleni, has recently become a hotspot for unrest, allegedly fueled by ongoing rivalries within the taxi industry. This intervention follows widespread commuter disruptions after taxi drivers suspended operations on Thursday afternoon. The strike was sparked by the impounding of several […]

The case against ten suspects, including police officers and a traffic official, has been postponed to 14 November to allow for further investigation. The group faces charges of theft, fraud, and corruption for the alleged theft of nearly R900,000 taken during a raid at a shop in Dragon City, in June. They appeared briefly at the Johannesburg Magistrates Court today. The accused include Captain Letlhogonolo Andrew Molatlhegi, Warrant Officer Mabutho […]

The late Kgaogelo Marota’s cousin, Boikgantso Kekana, has revealed that Marota endured months of abuse at the hands of her ex-boyfriend and sought help from police moments before her brutal murder last week. The 20-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death outside a local tavern in Maubane Village, Hammanskraal. The suspect, Lazarus Lito Anthonio, later confessed to the crime on social media and remains in police custody. Kekana, who was very […]

Content Warning: This article contains disturbing details that may be upsetting to some readers.  The Johannesburg High Court has found self-confessed child killer, Amber Lee Hughes, guilty of premeditated murder and one count of rape for the 2023 drowning of her ex-lover's daughter, four-year-old Nada Jane Challita. Although the verdict brought some relief, it left a bitter aftertaste for the victim’s family, who had hoped for convictions on all charges. […]

Tributes continue to pour in for renowned broadcaster and journalist, Tshidi Madia, who passed away today at the age of 42. Her family confirmed the news, announcing that she died in hospital following a short illness. Family spokesperson, Mahlatse Mahlase says the loss has left the family devastated. "We are still shocked. Tshidi had been hospitalised only for a short period and with the fighter that we know her to […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has threatened to file a motion of no confidence against Premier Panyaza Lesufi, blaming him for the province’s crime problem. The DA today led an anti-crime campaign and protested outside the premier’s offices in Johannesburg, raising concerns about rampant crime and chronic under-resourcing at police stations across the province. The protest comes amid growing frustration from both residents and opposition parties, who say Lesufi […]