Lazarus Antonio: Kgaugelo Marota killer due in court for bail application
Lazarus Antonio, the man who confessed on social media to killing Kgaugelo Marota is back in court today for his formal bail application.
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HPCSA places lifetime ban on serial sex offender, Dr Gregory Hough
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has permanently banned Dr Gregory Hough from practicing medicine after multiple sexual assault complaints, but the disgraced doctor is challenging the decision in court.
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Kgaugelo Marota boyfriend posts confession video after murdering her
Kgaugelo Marota was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Hammanskraal, who later admitted the killing in a viral social media post.
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Protests erupt in Shawela Village over brutal stabbing of local woman
Residents of Shawela Village in Limpopo have taken to the streets after a 36-year-old woman was killed, allegedly by her boyfriend.
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Bushbuckridge community rocked by GBV murder-suicide
A man in Bushbuckridge fatally shot his girlfriend before taking his own life, prompting a police investigation into the suspected GBV-related murder-suicide.
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Nailana village man due in court for allegedly killing girlfriend
A 29-year-old man from Nailana village will appear in court for the alleged murder of his girlfriend following an argument that escalated into a fatal assault.
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Victims urged not to withdraw gender-based violence cases
According to police reports, these withdrawals are often driven by financial inducements from perpetrators and pressure from families, who encourage victims to “resolve matters privately”.
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Likhona Fose murder suspect due in court for bail
Mduduzi Mnisi, accused of killing 14-year-old Likhona Fose, returns to court for a bail hearing as the state plans to oppose his release.
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What happened to Channelle Plaatjies? – Here are the latest updates
DNA results confirm that the body found in a Paarl East shallow grave is that of 16-year-old Channelle Plaatjies, as her family calls for justice and space to mourn.
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Suspect accused of Likhona Fose’s brutal murder unmasked in court
Mduduzi Mnisi appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court for the murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose; bail proceedings postponed as investigations continue.
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Likhona Fose: Manhunt launched after body of 14-year old discovered in Roodepoort open field
The body of 14-year-old Likhona Fose was found in an open field in Roodepoort, a day after she went missing.
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Olorato Mongale murder update: Second suspect in custody
A second suspect in the murder case of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale has handed himself over to police in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal.
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Parents of Olorato Mongale murder suspect arrested: Here’s what we know
Police have arrested the parents of the main suspect in the Olorato Mongale murder case after they allegedly helped him evade arrest.
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Olorato Mongale murder: Here’s what police know about the suspect
Olorato Mongale was killed after being picked up for a date; police are searching for a man known only as John, who may be linked to other murders in Johannesburg.
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Cabinet approves 90-day programme to intensify GBVF response
Addressing a post-cabinet media briefing on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the programme will serve as a catalyst for immediate action.
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Police Ministry condemns rape of 18-year-old in KZN
Following his first appearance in the Hlanganani Magistrate’s Court last Friday, the suspect was remanded in custody until Monday, 12 May, when he was expected to make a formal bail application.
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Neliswa Cele: Brutal murder of Eastern Cape woman linked to police officer
Neliswa Cele, a 34-year-old woman from Bizana, Eastern Cape, was found murdered with mutilated body parts — with allegations pointing to a local police officer as the prime suspect.
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Zakithi Ndaba murder: Gauteng police launch manhunt for boyfriend
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for Zakithi Ndaba’s boyfriend after she was found murdered in her Sunninghill apartment.
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Founder of Absa iDirect out on bail for allegedly killing his wife
A former Absa executive, Jacques Pretorius, has been granted bail after being charged with the premeditated murder of his wife, Sheri-Ann Pretorius, whose 2021 death was initially ruled a suicide.
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Imaan Syms murder: Killer walked up to her door asking for her – Source
New details have emerged in the murder of Imaan Syms, a pregnant woman executed in a targeted hit outside her Woodstock home.
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Imaan Syms: Woodstock shaken by brutal pregnant woman’s murder
Woodstock police are investigating the targeted murder of 30-year-old Imaan Syms, who was gunned down on Sussex Street on Monday night.
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Pamela Mabini: Eastern Cape activist killed in brutal shooting
Gqeberha activist Pamela Mabini was shot and killed outside her home in KwaZakhele.
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Woman’s body dumped in Manenberg rubbish bin sparks murder investigation
A woman’s body was found inside a wheelie bin dumped in a canal along Duinefontein Road in Manenberg, prompting a murder investigation.
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JJ Peters handed life in prison for killing ‘God-fearing’ grandmother
JJ Peters has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2022 murder of his grandmother, Sannie Strydom Kilmister.
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Ga-Chuene clinic attack: Suspect expected in court after epic arrest
The charges against the suspect include robbery, kidnapping, and two counts of rape.
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Ayabonga Mjilo latest news: Badly bruised Mfanafuthi Kunene abandons bail.
The proceedings were brief, as Kunene informed the court he would not be applying for bail.
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Ayabonga Mjilo murder suspect due in court: Here are the latest updates
The murder suspect in the Ayabonga Mjilo case is expected to make his first appearance in court today.
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South African musician and British fiancée found dead in Vietnam villa
South African musician Arno Quinton and British fiancée Greta Otteson were found dead in their Vietnam villa, leaving a mystery of locked doors and unanswered questions.
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Murder of Nontobeko Cele was Sibusiso Lawrence’s second attempt, family reveals
A relative recounted an incident in May 2024 where Ntaka allegedly rammed his car into Cele and another individual, named Xolile, during a heated altercation.
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Watch: Battered Cyan Boujee shows off black eye from abusive boyfriend [video]
Cyan Boujee revealed that she had spent a night in the hospital following the incident.