One year after the tragic George building collapse, survivors and families express deep scepticism over Minister Macpherson's promises of accountability, as they ...
Aldrin Ncobo, a former FIFA referee, and his wife face serious allegations of fraud and money laundering. They are accused of embezzling R13 million intended for ...
Monique Kekana, accused of burning down Racquel ‘Kelly’ Smith’s home, is set to return to court next week after her appearance in the Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court. ...
Judge Nathan Erasmus is set to deliver judgment in the high-profile case that has gripped the Saldanha Bay community and beyond.
Judge Nathan Erasmus scrutinises the State's case in the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, revealing significant contradictions in witness testimonies ...
Judge Nathan Erasmus paused proceedings to offer firm guidance on how questioning should be handled, emphasising fairness, simplicity, and comprehension.
During cross-examination at the Western Cape High Court, sitting at the White City Multipurpose Centre in Diazville, Saldanha Bay, Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis said ...
The court must first determine whether confessions made by Van Rhyn and his co-accused were freely and voluntarily given before deciding whether they are admissible ...
Video evidence in the Joshlin Smith case reveals one accused 'limping and struggling to sit' during his confession, prompting a judge to question why police continued ...
A defence lawyer in the Joshlin Smith disappearance case alleges police coerced a confession from one of the accused, raising serious questions about the integrity ...
A detective said he sat down with Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn when van Rhyn revealed that a woman named Maka Lima knew what happened to Joshlin. ...
Detective Captain Wesley Lombard testified in court on Wednesday about the troubling behaviour of Joshlin Smith's mother during the investigation into the little ...
As Lombaard was pressed further, particularly regarding her confession to Captain Cilliers at Saldanha Bay police station in March 2024, the witness suddenly reported ...
Witness Lourentia Lombaard recounted an incident in March when a group of armed individuals in balaclavas and bomber jackets stormed the safe house, demanding to ...
MKP's Mzwandile Simon Biko secured a decisive by-election victory in Middelpos.
On Human Rights Day, over 140 South African parliamentarians swapped their chambers for golf greens in a powerful demonstration against gender-based violence.
The popular Dorp Street Sunday Market has been forced to shut down after years of operation, leaving local vendors and the Stellenbosch community devastated. The ...
In a heroic act, Macassar residents rushed to save four-year-old C’Jay Nell from a pit bull attack, as his family awaits crucial medical updates.
Former accused Lourentia Lombaard will continue her testimony on Monday, after which the defence will cross-examine her.
A state witness reveals chilling details about the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, including allegations of her mother selling her for R20,000 and the ...
Lourentia Lombaard is expected to provide crucial testimony about the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.
A state witness on Wednesday revealed chilling details about Kelly Smith's alleged plan to sell her children, as the trial for kidnapping and human trafficking unfolds. ...
Joshlin Smith’s class teacher Edna Maart told the court that Joshlin's mother Kelly claimed the missing child was taken to West Africa by boat.
The seventh day of the Joshlin Smith trial saw a social worker detailing the family's past issues, including drug abuse and troubling behaviour.
Witness Natasha Andrews revealed that after observing Joshlin’s living conditions, she wanted to adopt the little girl.