15-year-old and alleged accomplice face murder charges in police officer's death

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Two suspects, including a minor, are charged with the murder of a police officer, raising serious concerns about crime and safety in Beaufort West.

Investigation launched after Knysna High School learner uses racial slur during event

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A learner from Knysna High School in the Western Cape has sparked outrage after using the k-word during a school event, leading to calls for disciplinary action ...

Your grant, your fingerprint: Sassa turns to biometrics to stop fraudsters

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Sassa announces mandatory biometric enrolment for social grants starting September 1, 2025, aiming to enhance fraud detection and improve the integrity of its grant ...

Second teenager arrested after smash and grab on MPs in Philippi

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

Police in the Western Cape have arrested a second suspect following a shocking smash and grab attack on three Members of Parliament in Cape Town, raising concerns ...

Third Stellenbosch municipal official shot in four months – SAPS probes Kayamandi attack

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Stellenbosch Municipality is in shock after a municipal employee was shot at home, marking the third such incident in four months.

Eastern Cape mass shooting: Five murders in five hours

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Police in the Eastern Cape are on the hunt for gunmen after a shocking series of shootings left five people dead in less than five hours, sparking fear and concern ...

You owned up to your mistakes, says judge in indemnifying Joshlin star witness

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Her “key evidence” and “honest, and frank” testimony were enough for Western Cape High Court Judge Nathan Erusmus to grant Lourentia “Renz” Lombaard indemnity from ...

Watch VideoJoshlin Smith | Laurentia Lombaard granted indemnity from prosecution

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

In a dramatic turn in the Joshlin Smith trial, state prosecutor Advocate Zelda Swanepoel argues for indemnity for key witness Laurentia Lombaard, whose testimony ...

Watch VideoLIVE: Laurentia Lombaard seeks immunity after testifying in Joshlin Smith kidnapping case

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

Laurentia Lombaard's lawyer urges the Western Cape High Court to grant her indemnity, citing her pivotal role as a state witness in the shocking disappearance of ...

Watch VideoLIVE: Joshlin Smith trial | What's next for key witness Laurentia Lombaard?

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

As the nation continues to search for missing Joshlin Smith, the fate of former accused turned state witness Laurentia Lombaard hangs in the balance. This week, ...

Arrest in murder of Hermanus businesswoman amid taxi violence

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A 37-year-old man is charged with the murder of a beloved businesswoman outside Whale Coast Mall, heightening fears of escalating taxi violence in Hermanus.

Cape Town man sentenced after killing family over brother’s school results

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A Cape Town man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the brutal murders of his brother, mother, and aunt, following a tragic argument over school results. ...

Five charged in Malcolm Pather murder case

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Three more suspects, including another woman have been implicated in the murder of Malcolm Pather.

Cape Town Flooding: Key roads closed after torrential rain - Here’s what’s affected

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

Following torrential rain, several roads in Cape Town are obstructed due to flooding. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

Golden Arrow Bus Services to raise fares from next Monday

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Robin-Lee Francke|Published

While most weekly tickets have stayed under R250, most monthly fares have hit the R1 000 mark.

Public outcry following vandalism of sacred burial site

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Public outrage erupts after the Kramat of Sayed Moegsin Bin Alawi at Mowbray Cemetery is vandalised, highlighting the need for greater protection of sacred sites. ...

Western Cape cop accused of shooting ex-girlfriend, murdering her new lover

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A police detective has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a violent incident involving his ex-girlfriend and her new partner in Wellington. ...

Watch VideoState claims Tiffany Meek lied and tried to frame others in son Jayden-Lee's murder

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Tiffany Meek faces serious allegations of lying and attempting to mislead investigators in the murder case of her son, Jayden-Lee, with a court decision on her bail ...

Watch VideoDefence grills police over missing entries in Jayden-Lee Meek murder investigation

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The attorney for murder-accused Tiffany Meek attempted to poke holes in the State's case during the fourth day of the bail application, which is being heard in the ...

Watch VideoInvestigating officer refutes Tiffany Meek's claims in affidavit

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The investigating officer refuted a number of claims in Tiffany Meek's affidavit in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court.

Watch VideoTiffany Meek 'attempted to misdirect police during initial search'

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The investigating officer told the court Jayden-Lee had serious injuries that were immediately visible once his body was viewed.

Lawyer guilty of tyre slashing in alleged racially motivated attack on neighbour

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A Cape Town lawyer has been found guilty of malicious damage to his neighbour's property.

Plett businessman forfeits R13million to the state

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The court made a confiscation order in the amount of R13. 4million following the Asset Forfeiture Unit’s investigation of the Dutch national's assets.

How cops tracked baby Mogamat’s kidnapper

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Imaan Sharmar, 25, expresses her overwhelming joy upon being reunited with her 12-day-old son, Mogamat Imaad Sharmar, after a harrowing kidnapping ordeal.

Cape Union Mart hauls pro-Palestine activists to court

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

An international retailer, Cape Union Mart, has initiated legal proceedings against the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, seeking an interdict to halt ongoing protests ...