Law Enforcement officer arrested for murder and kidnapping

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The Hawks arrest a City of Cape Town Law Enforcement officer for murder and extortion, revealing a disturbing kidnapping case that has shaken the community.

Cybercriminal sentenced to five years for ransom attempt on Ecentric Systems

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Cyber criminal Lucky Majangandile Erasmus has been sentenced to eight years in prison after attempting to extort Ecentric Systems for over $1 million, marking a ...

Healing beyond medicine: The role of the Children’s Hospital Trust in child protection

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Discover the critical work of the Children’s Hospital Trust in addressing child abuse and neglect, and learn how you can contribute to protecting vulnerable children ...

Minister receives report on George building collapse

Nicola Daniels and Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson receives the George building collapse report, emphasising the need for accountability and cooperation among regulatory bodies ...

Plettenberg Bay rapist sentenced to 15 years in prison

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A Plettenberg Bay man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the brutal rape of his ex-girlfriend, highlighting the ongoing battle against gender-based violence ...

D-Day for Joshlin Smith’s traffickers

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The State wants life imprisonment sentences for the traffickers of Joshlin Smith.

Joshlin’s kidnapping a calculated crime, says human trafficking expert

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Evidence suggests that seven-year-old Joshlin Smith was sold for exploitation in a chilling kidnapping case. A human trafficking expert's testimony reveals the calculated ...

Two Law Enforcement officers arrested for kidnapping and extortion in Khayelitsha

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Two officers from the City of Cape Town's Law Enforcement face serious charges of kidnapping and extortion after a shocking incident in Khayelitsha.

Justice served: Teacher receives life sentence for classroom rape

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A teacher in the Western Cape has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a learner during school hours, raising critical questions about safety in educational ...

Former SAPS captain jailed for 10 years

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A former police captain from KwaZulu-Natal has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring to murder a police commissioner, revealing a shocking plot that ...

Court dismisses bail appeal of Mark Lifman's accused assassins

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The men accused of assassinating controversial businessman and alleged underworld kingpin, Mark Lifman, failed in their bail appeal in the Western Cape High Court. ...

Watch VideoTimothy Omotoso declared illegal in South Africa by Home Affairs

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Omotoso is scheduled to appear in court on Monday on charges of contravening provisions of the Immigration Act.

Surge in police killings raises alarm bells for South Africa’s justice system

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Lebeya said an attack on police officials is an assault on society and an attack on the State.

PSL silent on action against GM Andile Ncobo amid fraud charges

Nicola Daniels and Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Andile ‘Ace’ Ncobo, the general manager of the Premier Soccer League, faces serious allegations of fraud and money laundering. As he and his wife appear in court, ...

Joshlin Smith accused elect not to take stand, state their case

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn both elected to not give evidence or call witnesses.

Court sentences man for money laundering and contravention of exchange control laws

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Mohammed Ameen, 45, entered into a plea agreement with the State and was convicted in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court.

Judge Nathan Erasmus criticises State for sloppy evidence in Joshlin Smith trial

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

"This is such an important case. We are dealing with a child that went missing,” Judge Nathan Erasmus said.

Steveno van Rhyn ‘fell from bakkie’, court hears

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A police sergeant has testified that accused Steveno van Rhyn told doctors his injuries came from falling off a bakkie, contradicting his claims of police torture ...

Detective denies instructing assault on accused in Joshlin Smith case

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Detective Captain Wesley Lombard was under cross-examination when Nobahle Mkabayi, the legal representative for Steveno van Rhyn, asserted that her client alleged ...

Key state witness falls ill during cross-examination

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Judge Nathan Erasmus asked the State to have a witness ready if Laurentia Lombaard is not well enough to attend proceedings.

Witness remains steadfast under cross-examination in Joshlin trial

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Despite attempts to discredit her, a witness holds firm in the ongoing Joshlin Smith trial.

Key witness alleges Kelly was 'paid to keep quiet'

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Laurentia Lombaard testified that she asked Kelly Smith who was paying her to keep quiet, but Smith never mentioned the name.

Joshlin Smith trial: 'Blood-stained items found'

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The first investigating officer in the Joshlin Smith case has revealed shocking evidence, including blood-stained items, and the discovery of a ...

'They would’ve killed me if I didn’t tell them what they wanted to hear' - Joshlin accused

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

In a shocking revelation during the Joshlin Smith trial, accused Steveno van Rhyn claims he was tortured by police to force a confession.

Joshlin’s mom appeared calm, says another cop

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Kelly Smith's statement sheds light on the circumstances surrounding her daughter Joshlin's disappearance, as the trial unfolds.