Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala to remain behind bars after court throws out bail appeal
Businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala will stay in custody after the Johannesburg High Court dismissed his bid to overturn an earlier ruling that denied him bail.
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Watch live – Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes today – 27 October 2025 [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the Pretoria High Court today, where accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, returns to the witness stand for further cross-examination.
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Parktown on tenterhooks after shootout leaves three dead
Three suspects were killed in a Parktown shooting after an exchange of gunfire with police and private security officers during an attempted interception.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes today: What to expect on Friday, 24 October 2025 [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today in Pretoria, with the court set to continue from Thursday’s testimony about where and how accused number one says he was assaulted.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Thursday, 23 October 2025 [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today at the Pretoria High Court, with proceedings expected to continue from where cross-examination of the first accused, Muzi Sibiya, left off. Watch the live broadcast below.
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Several victims killed in Westbury mass shooting: Here’s what we know
A Westbury mass shooting has left two people dead and six others wounded in Johannesburg.
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Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala back in court to appeal bail
Businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala is returning to the Johannesburg High Court to appeal the decision denying him bail after he was charged with attempted murder and other offences.
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Limpopo man posts confession on Facebook after killing wife [video]
A man identified as Pitsi Malepe allegedly shot and killed his wife and her relative before turning the gun on himself in Ga-Sekororo, Limpopo, after posting a chilling confession on Facebook.
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Paris authorities launch manhunt for Louvre museum robbery suspects
Police in Paris have launched a major search for the suspects behind the Louvre museum robbery, where thieves escaped with priceless French crown jewels during a daring daylight heist.
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Prominent KZN security boss arrested for allegedly killing primary school teacher in 2022
Pietermaritzburg businessman Bruce Mhlongo, owner of a private security company, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the 2022 murder of a local primary school teacher.
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Clara Masinga: Mozambican woman sentenced for killing stepdaughter
Mozambican national Clara Masinga has been sentenced to 23 years in prison by the High Court in Mbombela for the murder of her 11-year-old stepdaughter.
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Hout Bay community in fear after brutal triple murder rocks Imizamo Yethu
Three men were found shot dead inside a vehicle in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, on Tuesday night, in what police believe may be linked to ongoing turf wars in the area.
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Phoenix man killed in suspected targeted hit
A man was shot and killed in what appears to be a targeted Phoenix shooting in Westham, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday evening.
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Midrand woman accused of fatally stabbing boyfriend returns to court
A 22-year-old woman accused of killing her boyfriend in the Midrand stabbing case is set to make her third appearance in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court.
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Milpark Hospital murder linked to death of Thomas Murray
Police confirmed the Milpark Hospital murder victim as Burnett Hermanus, a prime suspect in the Murray assassinations, shot dead in what appears to be a hit.
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Katiso Molefe returns to court to appeal bail denial
Katiso Molefe, accused of orchestrating multiple murders and linked to the Big Five cartel, will appeal his bail denial in the Johannesburg High Court.
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Thabang Makwetla released on R10,000 bail over Bosasa graft charges
Former Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla has been granted R10,000 bail after being charged with fraud and corruption linked to Bosasa security upgrades.
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LAPD releases new details about Celeste Rivas death
The LAPD has confirmed that Celeste Rivas was likely dead for weeks before her body was discovered inside musician D4vd’s Tesla, with the investigation into her death still ongoing.
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SIU probe into Tembisa Hospital exposes R2 billion fraud scheme linked to Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala
he Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has uncovered shocking corruption at Tembisa Hospital, revealing that three powerful syndicates – including one tied to businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala – looted over R2 billion meant for healthcare.
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Khayelitsha police on high alert amid rising cases of suspected mob justice
Four men were brutally killed in Khayelitsha’s Enkandla informal settlement in suspected mob justice attacks.
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Three-year-old boy injured in his sleep in Beacon Valley shooting
A three-year-old boy was shot and wounded in the leg during a Beacon Valley shooting in Mitchells Plain after a stray bullet pierced the wall of his home.
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Rose Mnisi: Court hears how Mpumalanga hospital cleaner sold placentas
Hospital cleaner Rose Mnisi, arrested for alleged possession of human tissue, has been released on R10,000 bail after police claimed she was caught selling placentas in Mpumalanga.
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Leaked recordings capture the moment a Midrand woman allegedly killed her boyfriend
The killing of Xichavo Ntsanwisi has shocked South Africans after leaked videos and voice recordings surfaced online, allegedly showing the events leading up to his death.
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Sabelo Phewa: Hitman behind Sibusiso Sithole murder sentenced to life imprisonment
Hitman Sabelo Phewa has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Richmond municipal manager Sibusiso Sithole, a case linked to political killings in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Watch: Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester get flirtatious at latest court appearance [video]
The Thabo Bester court case was postponed again, but his flirty interactions with Dr Nandipha Magudumana in the dock left many talking.
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Fears of taxi war loom in Gauteng after murder of Thamsanqa Moyo
Gauteng taxi boss Thamsanqa Moyo was shot dead on the Soweto Highway, raising fears of a renewed taxi war as police launch a manhunt for his killers.
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Madlanga Commission: Mkhwanazi reveals shockers about Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala
On Day 2 of the Madlanga Commission, KZN police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made shocking claims about Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, who has also been denied bail amid new evidence linking an AK-47 to 18 murder cases.
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Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala denied bail as new details surface about AK-47
Businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has been denied bail after police revealed that firearms seized in his case, including an AK-47, are linked to 18 murder and attempted murder cases.
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Usindiso trial delayed: Sithembiso Mdlalose retracts confession
The Usindiso fire trial has been postponed after Sithembiso Mdlalose walked out of court, claiming he was mentally drained and retracting his confession to starting the blaze that killed 76 people.
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Explosive investigation lifts the lid on Charles Mwesigwa, Dubai’s most notorious pimp
A BBC investigation has unmasked Charles Mwesigwa, known as “Abbey,” as the mastermind behind one of Dubai’s most degrading sex trafficking networks.