Help cops track down shopping centre shooter
Police are asking the public to help them track down a murder suspect who shot a 62-year-old man in the head at a shopping centre in Philippi. ||| Cape Town – Cape Town police are asking for the...
View ArticleLessons from the fire that gutted #JesusDome
In the aftermath of the fire that raged through the Jesus Dome at the Durban Christian Centre, we take a look at a few preventative measures. ||| Durban - Thankfully nobody was injured in the blaze...
View ArticleCar chase leaves Mercedes gang without wheels
A hot pursuit led to Durban police impounding a car that has since been linked to a car hijacking, and also used as a getaway vehicle following several house robberies. ||| Durban - A hot pursuit early...
View ArticleMan who injested ‘cocaine bullets’ held at OR Tambo
A 46-year-old man travelling on a Nigerian passport was arrested at OR Tambo International, after a scan detected that he had swallowed “cocaine bullets” weighing 1.1 kilograms. ||| Pretoria – A...
View ArticleRobbers break down door, terrorise family
A Westville family were left traumatised after they were held up by seven armed men in their home on the eve of Ramadaan. ||| Durban - A Westville family were left traumatised after they were held up...
View ArticleEmotions high as street kid’s alleged killer gets bail
Angry threats were hurled at a 25-year-old Pietermaritzburg man charged with the murder of a “street child” as he was granted R10 000 bail. ||| Durban - Angry threats were hurled at a 25-year-old man...
View ArticleRaped librarian fights hefty legal bill
A librarian, raped while on duty at a community library, not only received the cold shoulder from her employer but was also left out of pocket. ||| Pretoria - A librarian, raped while on duty at a...
View ArticleHis penis is just too large, court hears
A housewife turned to a Pretoria court to dissolve her three-day-old marriage because she is not able to bear the size of her husband’s manhood. ||| Pretoria - A woman is divorcing her Zimbabwean...
View ArticleOne ANC activist killed, another wounded in PMB
One ANC activist was reportedly killed and another critically wounded as they were leaving a local branch meeting in Imbali. ||| Pietermaritzburg - One African National Congress activist was reportedly...
View ArticleDark past of Msunduzi’s boss exposed
Acting Msunduzi municipal manager Sizwe Hadebe has a chequered past and resigned from a senior position a few years ago after being suspended in connection with alleged tender irregularities. |||...
View Article7 life terms for 'Century City Killer'
The man dubbed the “Century City Killer” has received 7 life sentences and an additional 40 years for the murder of several women in Cape Town. ||| Cape Town - The man dubbed the “Century City Killer”...
View ArticleBrian Isaacs appeals dismissal decision
South Peninsula High School principal Brian Isaacs is appealing the decision to dismiss him following a disciplinary hearing. ||| Cape Town - South Peninsula High School principal Brian Isaacs is...
View ArticleYou’re never too old to graduate ... four times
Lucas Kunene started his tertiary education at the age of 50. This week he was awarded a Master’s degree at the age of 68. ||| Johannesburg - Joburg’s rats are no match for city councillor Lucas...
View ArticleClaims of treason after school set alight
The KZN Department of Education accused the community of Inanda of “treason” after they allegedly tried to burn down Mvaba High School. ||| Durban - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education accused...
View ArticlePrayers will go on after Jesus Dome fire
After a fire gutted the Jesus Dome auditorium, the church aims to get back on its feet quickly, and will conduct a service at Kings Park Stadium this Sunday. ||| Durban - After the fire that gutted the...
View Article'Rabble-rouser' barred from protest action
An alleged rabble-rouser has been barred by a magistrate from taking part in any protest action in the future. ||| Durban - An alleged rabble-rouser has been barred from taking part in any protest...
View ArticleE-toll cases to 'clog' SA courts
Over 6500 motorists have received summonses so far and Outa is already defending 100 of them. ||| Johannesburg - The e-toll saga is fast heading to court as the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa)...
View ArticleBob Hewitt’s appeal against sentence dismissed
Former tennis champ and convicted rapist Bob Hewitt is set to start serving his six-year prison sentence after the SCA dismissed an appeal against his sentence. ||| Bloemfontein - Former tennis star...
View ArticleCentury City Killer’s modus operandi revealed
In his plea and sentence agreement, Century City serial killer Khangayi Sedumedi described how he came upon his victims, admitting most were “random”. ||| Cape Town – Century City serial killer...
View ArticleUnexpected problems delay Cape roadworks
Old and inadequate pipes and high water table slow down the rebuilding of the R62 through Montagu. ||| Cape Town - Work on the R60 and R62 that passes through Cogmanskloof between Ashton and Montagu...
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