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Death of 14 learners defies life’s natural order – Chiloane

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, says the sudden death of the 14 learners in a scholar transport in Vanderbijlpark, defies life’s natural order. Chiloane addressed mourners at a mass memorial service, held today in Sebokeng, where families, community members and government officials gathered to honour the victims. Eleven learners died at the scene of the crash, while three others succumbed to their injuries in hospital, with two of them passing […]

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Vanderbijilpark scholar transport driver abandons bail

  Twenty-two-year-old Ayanda Dludla, the scholar transport driver at the centre of the deadly Vanderbijlpark crash, has abandoned his bail bid. Dludla appeared before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates' Court on Thursday, facing 14 counts of murder, three attempted murder, and negligent driving. Additional charges include operating a motor vehicle without a certificate of fitness, driving without a professional driving permit, and operating an unlicensed motor vehicle. Twelve learners from schools around […]

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2025 in Review | How the Tiffany Meek court saga captivated South Africa

In 2025, one of South Africa’s most closely watched courtroom dramas centred on the death of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek and the criminal case against his mother, Tiffany Meek. What began as a community search for a missing child in Fleurhof quickly escalated into a complex murder investigation — one that laid bare the emotional weight of crimes involving children, the intense scrutiny placed on mothers in the dock, and the […]

todayJanuary 2, 2026 123

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Parolee among Saulsville massacre suspects – Masemola

SAPS National Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says one of the three gunmen who opened fire on residents at the Saulsville hostel this past Saturday is a parolee who was released in September. The parolee and two accomplices allegedly stormed an illegal shebeen at the hostel and opened fire on patrons. Twenty-five people were caught in the crossfire - including 12 who died. Three of the deceased are children aged, 3, 12, […]

todayDecember 8, 2025 83

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Police probe killing of principal and staff member at Tembisa school

Police in Gauteng are investigating the double murder at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa. The school's principal, Nozibele Tabu (58), and administrative assistant Nobantu Njomboni (55) were shot and killed in broad daylight, while preparing for a meeting scheduled to take place later this week. According to the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), the incident happened inside the school’s administration block around 5pm yesterday. Department spokesperson, Steve Mabona, says both […]

todayNovember 19, 2025 50

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Civic groups call for GBV state of emergency after brutal killing of Pretoria woman

Friends of Tshegofatso Ndebele, who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, are calling for the death penalty saying the brutal nature of her death has left them devastated. They were among community members and civic organisations gathered at the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where the 43-year-old Pretty Phetedi made his first court appearance. Ndebele was allegedly beaten to death by her boyfriend after a night out […]

todayOctober 20, 2025 134

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Woman to appear in court for allegedly murdering lover

  The killing of 31-year-old, Xichavo Ntsanwisi ,has sent shockwaves across the country after he was allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend. The 22-year-old suspect who was arrested on Monday, is set to appear in the Alexandra Magistrates' Court on Thursday. It is alleged that police found Ntsanwisi lying on the kitchen floor with a stab wound to the upper chest near the neck. Police spokesperson, Mavela Masondo, says […]

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