Western Cape police officer on trial for using K-word against colleague

Mahira Duval|Published

A senior police officer in the Western Cape faces trial for allegedly using a racial slur against a colleague, highlighting ongoing issues of racism within the force. ...

Convicted 'killer' busted in Table View for robbery

Mahira Duval|Published

Xolani Du Preez, convicted of murdering Suritha Alting, has been arrested again for robbery in Table View, raising concerns about the justice system.

Alleged killers of Pinelands businessman Previn Pillay plead 'not guilty

Mahira Duval|Published

During a tense session in the Western Cape High Court, the alleged killers of Pinelands businessman Previn Pillay pleaded 'not guilty', as chilling details of his ...

Cape Town mother in court for allegedly selling daughter for milk money

Mahira Duval|Published

A Cape Town mother has been arrested for allegedly selling her teenage daughter to a neighbour for sexual exploitation, raising serious concerns about child safety ...

Mother in court for allegedly sexually exploiting her daughter for milk money

Mahira Duval|Published

What drives a mother to sell her daughter for milk money? A Cape Town case raises urgent questions about child protection.

Murder investigation launched after inmate's brutal death at Goodwood Prison

Mahira Duval|Published

Following the tragic death of Quinton 'Questions' Fortuin at Goodwood Prison, a murder investigation has been launched amid allegations of severe abuse by prison ...

Father's heartfelt plea for justice after daughter’s brutal murder by gang members

Mahira Duval|Published

A father's grief unfolds as he calls for justice after his daughter, Khuselwa Ntshanga, was brutally murdered by gang members. This heart-wrenching story reveals ...

Defence lawyers withdraw from case of alleged 'hitman' in Wynberg shooting

Mahira Duval|Published

Alleged hitman Abubaker Adams and his girlfriend Shireen Matthews face multiple charges in connection with the murder of Dingalomoyo Chintso, revealing a web of ...

'You do not have a right to complain,’ inmates told during Pollsmoor Prison oversight visit

Mahira Duval|Published

During an oversight visit to Pollsmoor Prison, juvenile inmates voiced their concerns about the dire conditions they face, prompting a controversial response from ...

Wynberg 'Court shooter' remanded behind bars

Mahira Duval|Published

Abubaker Adams, a suspected member of the Junky Funky Kidz gang, has been remanded in custody following his arrest for a shooting incident at the Wynberg Regional ...

Wynberg Court hit: New suspect apprehended in gang-related murder

Mahira Duval|Published

A leader of the Junky Funky Kidz gang is set to appear in court on murder charges linked to a gang-related shooting at Wynberg Magistrate's Court, as police continue ...

George court to hear murder case of slain crime boss Mark Lifman

Mahira Duval|Published

The murder trial of Mark Lifman, a notorious underworld figure, is scheduled to commence in May 2025, following the arrest of two suspects linked to his assassination ...

Three men arrested for stealing bus stop in Lotus River

Mahira Duval|Published

Three men have been arrested for stealing a bus stop in Lotus River, leaving the community shocked and raising concerns about infrastructure vandalism.

'I broke into a billion pieces': A mother's heartbreak as court hears impact of Emaan Solomons' murder

Mahira Duval|Published

Emotional testimony from Nurah, the mother of slain 7-year-old Emaan Solomons, reveals the devastating impact of her daughter's murder as the convicted killers face ...

Strandfontein woman Shireen Matthews charged with orchestrating murder at Wynberg Magistrate's Court

Mahira Duval|Published

Shireen Matthews, a Strandfontein woman, has been charged with orchestrating a gang-related murder at Wynberg Magistrate's Court.

Strandfontein queenpin in court over Wynberg shooting

Mahira Duval|Published

A Strandfontein woman, Shireen Matthews, faces murder charges after allegedly orchestrating a gang hit at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, where a key suspect was shot ...

Gugulethu wheelie bin murder suspect abandons bail application

Mahira Duval|Published

A taxi guard from Hanover Park has been imprisoned after abandoning his bail application linked to the gruesome murder of a Gugulethu woman found in a wheelie bin. ...

Rape trial of former City employee stalls as lawyer withdraws over financial issues

Mahira Duval|Updated

The rape trial of Raphael Martin, a former Mitchell's Plain sub-council manager accused of raping a 13-year-old girl, has been postponed again due to his lawyer ...

Man shot dead in Wynberg Court was appearing as a suspect

Mahira Duval|Published

A murder suspect was shot dead inside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court, raising serious concerns about safety within the justice system as investigations continue. ...

Six-year-old injured at Cape Town playpark after swing chain snaps

Mahira Duval|Published

A six-year-old boy from Manenberg has been hospitalised after a swing chain snapped at a local playpark, prompting his mother to call for increased safety measures. ...

Suspect shot dead in Wynberg Magistrate’s Court: Eyewitness accounts reveal chaos

Mahira Duval|Published

A suspect involved in a gang-related murder plot was shot dead in Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, leading to chaos as witnesses fled the scene. The police have launched ...

Concerns rise over Kensington police station holding cells amid crime surge

Mahira Duval|Published

Concerns are mounting over the closure of holding cells at Kensington police station, as community leaders warn that the situation is leaving residents vulnerable ...

Khayelitsha woman arrested with R1 million worth of Mandrax tablets

Mahira Duval|Published

Police in Khayelitsha have arrested a woman with Mandrax tablets valued at R1 million, following a community tip-off that highlights the ongoing battle against drug ...

Kuils River mother speaks out after son's earlobe is bitten off in school fight

Mahira Duval|Published

A Kuils River mother is devastated after her son's earlobe was bitten off during a school fight, raising urgent questions about safety and school discipline.

Padayachee denies selling guns to gangs

Mahira Duval|Published

Arms dealer tells court he sold guns to middleman, who committed suicide.