Eastern Cape cops bust pair with dagga worth R19k
Two suspects are expected to appear in the King William’s Town magistrate’s court for being possession of dagga with the street vale of almost R19 000. ||| Port Elizabeth – Two suspects are expected to...
View Article‘I wish I could thank my parents’
Nicolette Lotter opens up in her first face-to-face interview since she and her brother were sentenced for killing their parents. ||| Durban - Nicolette Lotter is a slip of a woman, pixie-like. She...
View ArticleThree schoolboys drown at camp
Three schoolboys drowned during their land service camp near Rustenburg, said the North West Education Department. ||| Rustenburg - Three schoolboys drowned during their land service camp at Bergheim...
View ArticleDisbarred lawyer in dock for internet ad
A witness testified that an internet advertisement placed by a disbarred lawyer created the impression that the advertiser was “a huge law firm”. ||| Cape Town – An internet advertisement placed by The...
View ArticleOne Tzaneen escapee back behind bars
One of the seven awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from the Tzaneen Police Station cells has been rearrested. ||| Tzaneen – One of the seven awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from the Tzaneen...
View ArticleDurban refuse removal workers protest
About 200 municipal rubbish removal workers disrupted morning rush-hour traffic in Durban. ||| Durban – About 200 municipal rubbish removal workers disrupted morning rush-hour traffic in Durban on...
View ArticleNarandas sweats it out in court
Durban socialite and convicted killer Rajiv Narandas appeared nervous as he sat swallowing tablets while waiting for his intimidation case to be called. ||| Durban - Despite his burly physique, Rajiv...
View ArticleSuspect in R71m fraud case gets R100 000 bail
A man charged with defrauding a group of companies of R71 million was granted bail of R100 000 by the East London Magistrate’s Court. ||| East London – A man charged with defrauding a group of...
View ArticleCruise ship jobs opportunities for Joburg youth
Johannesburg mayor Parks Tau has announced the first group of youths to benefit from maritime career opportunities under the city’s Vulindlel’eJozi youth programme. ||| Johannesburg – The Johannesburg...
View ArticleSuspected killer dies in cell after mob attack
A man who allegedly stabbed his lover to death has died in police cells, after he too was knifed in an ensuing mob justice attack. ||| Cape Town - A man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death in...
View ArticleShocking mismanagement at police station revealed
A Soweto police constable who was jailed for attempted murder is still receiving his salary, and eight of his colleagues carry firearms despite failing the competency test an audit report reveals. |||...
View ArticleDrowned school boys identified
Three schoolboys who drowned during a school camp near Rustenburg will be buried this weekend, the North West education department said. ||| Rustenburg – Three schoolboys who drowned during a school...
View ArticleColleagues bust prison official with drugs
A correctional services official in Upington was arrested by the Hawks after being caught with R15 000 worth of drugs in his possession. ||| Upington – A correctional services official in Upington was...
View ArticlePI instrumental in building abuse case against stepdad
A private detective, not the police, was largely responsible for collating evidence in a case in which horrific allegations of sexual abuse and assault are made. ||| Durban - Information in a case in...
View ArticleMystery after paramedic found dead in car
A well-known Durban paramedic was found dead in his response vehicle just metres away from his home. ||| Durban - Well-known paramedic Santosh Mohan was found dead in his response vehicle just metres...
View ArticleR200k reward for info on pensioner’s murder
A R200 000 reward is being offered for information which could lead to the arrest of the person or persons who murdered a Limpopo pensioner. ||| Polokwane - Limpopo police on Wednesday said a reward of...
View ArticleNo to ban on blue lights in KZN
Transport MEC Willies Mchunu has ruled out a ban on “blue light” escorts for VIPs in KwaZulu-Natal, after a car crash involving the premier's security detail. ||| Durban - Transport MEC Willies Mchunu...
View ArticleKZN under fire over scholar transport
NGO Equal Education have accused the KZN government of underbudgeting scholar transport for the last few years. ||| Durban - The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department on Tuesday insisted the demand for...
View ArticleNorth West cop’s alleged killer denied bail
A man accused of killing a North West policeman was denied bail for the second time at the Brits Magistrate’s Court. ||| Brits – A man accused of the murder of a North West policeman was denied bail...
View ArticleZulu King appoints fraudster to regiment
King Goodwill Zwelithini has appointed controversial businessman and convicted fraudster Ishwar Ramluthchman to his iziNyosi regiment. ||| Durban - King Goodwill Zwelithini has appointed controversial...
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