Jolene Marriah-Maharaj

Senior Digital Journalist, IOL News

Ransom demanded for kidnapped American pastor in Gqeberha

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US missionary pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped at gunpoint during a church service in Gqeberha, with the suspects demanding a ransom.

SADTU condemns brazen kidnapping of Gqeberha teacher as search continues

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South African Democratic Teachers’ Union expressed outrage over the kidnapping of a teacher at Happydale Special School, calling for urgent action to enhance school ...

Police eyeing more arrests in kidnapping of Emaan Fatima

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The nine-year-old was released Wednesday morning, almost a week after she was kidnapped outside a school in Buffalo Flats in East London on February 4, 2025.

Father and teenage daughter shot dead inside their Delft home

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Police also arrested a suspect for the illegal possession of an assault rifle and ammunition after members of the Anti-Gang Unit reacted to information about firearms ...

Dog euthanised after being thrown from third floor at OR Tambo airport

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A French woman who allegedly threw her dog over a third-floor balcony at the OR Tambo International Airport is at a medical facility.

Controversial Mark Lifman killed in shooting

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Lifman was due to return to the Western Cape High Court on Monday where along with Jerome “Donkie” Booysen, they face an array of charges including murder.

Life sentence for gang who murdered five cops in Ngcobo police station attack

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A group of suspects who stormed a police station in 2018 have been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Gauteng Grade 1 pupil in ICU after ‘food poisoning’

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Three of the learners were from Karabo Primary School and one from Khauhelo Primary School, both located in Soweto.

Two more men test positive for Monkeypox

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The Department said contact tracing and monitoring activities are ongoing in the affected communities in both provinces.

CA Man jailed for posting fake assassination plot on President Ramaphosa

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A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to an effective five years behind bars for posting on social media that “some people” were planning to assassinate President ...

Size matters for miffed consumer

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The man complained that the advertisements on the Mr D app did not match the items that he received.

Divorce Amendment Bill to recognise Muslim marriages given the green light by President Cyril Ramaphosa

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The Presidency said the decision was taken in light of the importance of protecting Muslim women and children of Muslim marriages, particularly when a Muslim marriage ...

Labour Appeal Court rules in favour of woman fired over cannabis

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A Gauteng woman filed an appeal against Barloworld South Africa’s decision to dismiss her on April 20, 2020, for going against their zero-approach to drugs and alcohol. ...

Wash your hands! 12 confirmed cases of Cholera in South Africa, as one person dies

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A 48-year-old man has died five days after he was admitted to hospital with cholera. Picture: Armand Hough/Independent Media

Six busted for soccer ace’s murder: Fleurs’ ‘killers’ due to appear in court today

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Police believe the six suspects linked to the hijacking and murder of Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs are part of a syndicate.

BREAKING: Six people arrested for Kaizers Chiefs player Luke Fleurs murder

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Police believe the six suspects linked to the hijacking and murder of Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs are part of a syndicate.

Child killer Lauren Dickason to be sentenced later this year

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This September will mark three years since Lauren Dickason killed her three daughters, weeks after the family moved for a new life to New Zealand.

Former AKA bodyguard among University of Fort Hare accused

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To date, a total of 25 people were arrested linked to crimes at the University of Fort Hare, with some facing murder and attempted murder charges.

Child left orphaned after murder, suicide

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Children who witnessed parental homicide often endured severe trauma and deep emotional scars.

Chatsworth pastor accused of raping 14-year-old girl

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The pastor was arrested in a joint operation by the South African Police Services and the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation.

Five men including a businessman and taxi boss remanded for the killing of ‘AKA’ and ‘Tibz'

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Five men appeared in court yesterday for the murder of South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.

‘Bewitched’ man pleads guilty to killing mother, sister

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“I admit that I suspected that they were at my place to bewitch me and I took my unlicensed firearm and followed them,” he said.

A whopping R120 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs this Friday

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Here’s your chance to be a millionaire. The Powerball jackpot has rolled over for the 19th time.

Man in dock over murder of ANC councillor

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At the time, police said the motive for the shooting was unclear and that Brigmohan had sustained fatal gunshot wounds to the head.

Life term for woman who hired hitmen to kill her mom

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Nolufefe Jongwana has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of her mother, Nomonde Jongwana, who was a teacher.