Women’s Shutdown set to halt South Africa ahead of G20 Leaders Summit
The Women’s Shutdown takes place on Friday as South Africans protest the country’s escalating gender-based violence crisis.
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Meadowlands shaken after woman’s body found near primary school
Residents of Zone 3 in Meadowlands were left traumatised after the body of 39-year-old Lebohang Sikwane was discovered near Masekhene Higher Primary School early Monday morning.
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‘Womens Shutdown’: National protest planned to highlight South Africa’s femicide crisis
Women across South Africa are mobilising for a national shutdown ahead of the G20 Summit, demanding that the government declare gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster.
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Mitchell’s Plain man accused of killing two women and preteen arrested
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Mitchell’s Plain after allegedly shooting two women dead and injuring a 12-year-old boy in what police believe was a domestic dispute.
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NMU community mourns the death of Sesethu Enhle Mboza
The Nelson Mandela University community is reeling after the death of Sesethu Enhle Mboza, a 19-year-old student who allegedly died by suicide after reporting being raped. Her passing has ignited renewed calls for accountability and stronger protection for survivors of gender-based violence.
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Man linked to at least eight rape cases due to appear in court
A man believed to be behind a string of sexual assaults across Johannesburg is expected to appear before the Booysens Magistrate’s Court.
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Who is Tebogo Mnisi? – Suspect in Mamelodi cousins murders unmasked in court
Tebogo Mnisi, the 38-year-old suspect accused of killing cousins Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga in Mamelodi, was formally identified in court today after being charged with murder, attempted murder, and firearms offences.
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Suspect accused of Mamelodi cousins murders to make first court appearance
A 38-year-old man accused of killing the Mamelodi cousins, Baleseng and Tshiamo Moramaga, will make his first appearance at the Mamelodi Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
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Mamelodi cousins murder suspect in custody, police confirm
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with the murder of the Mamelodi cousins, whose bodies were discovered with gunshot wounds in Mamelodi East, Pretoria.
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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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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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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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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.