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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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

Key witness alleges Kelly was 'paid to keep quiet'

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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'

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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

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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

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

‘Joshlin’s mom did not look bothered’

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A police officer testified how Kelly Smith appeared more concerned about her boyfriend than her missing daughter, Joshlin.

Urgent measures needed to tackle contraband in correctional facilities

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To date, more than 41 000 cellphones, over R200 000 proceeds of illicit drugs had been confiscated, and 64 correctional services officials have been implicated in ...

Paragliding instructor dies in Citrusdal solo flight

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A 67-year-old paragliding instructor has tragically died during a solo recreational flight near Citrusdal, Western Cape. This marks the second fatal paragliding ...

Second suspect arrested in R3. 9m estate fraud case

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The arrest marks the second breakthrough in an ongoing investigation involving Jadoo and Associates.

Firefighters aid in successful birth at Mfuleni fire station

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The mother gave birth to her baby 20 minutes later with the assistance of the on-duty firefighters.

Western Cape rocked by tremors after 5. 5 magnitude earthquake

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Historically, South Africa has not experienced high-magnitude quakes.

Cape Town e-hailing driver nabbed for big spend on customer’s card

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The 30-year-old man was arrested when the investigating officer ordered a ride from the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court.

Bheki Cele says George building developers 'are holding back information' about the collapse

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Speaking to the media at the site, Cele said the developers and the contractors had been secretive about revealing details of the workers on the site.