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.
A BBC investigation has unmasked Charles Mwesigwa, known as “Abbey,” as the mastermind behind one of Dubai’s most degrading sex trafficking networks.
The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has denied bail against Darren Wilken and his partner Tiona Moodley, accused of running a global child sex abuse ring, while both remain behind bars.
Nancy Xiao says her mother, one of seven Chinese nationals jailed for human trafficking, is not the real mastermind, claiming the true “big boss” is still free in South Africa.
Cyan Boujee has apologised for promoting the Alabuga programme, a suspected Russian internship scam now under investigation for links to human trafficking.
South African influencers are under investigation for allegedly promoting a Russia internship scam that recruits young girls with promises of jobs and training opportunities.
Section 204 witness Lourentia Lombaard has been granted immunity in the Joshlin Smith case, while a Western Cape High Court judge refused the defence’s bid to appeal the convictions of three accused.
The second day of arguments in the Joshlin Smith case leave to appeal is underway, with the defence set to finish submissions before the State responds and the court rules on both the appeal and a key witness’s immunity.
Day 1 of the appeal confirmed that while convictions may stand on paper, the battle over this case is far from over. Inside the court, legal teams are fighting for the future of three convicted individuals. Outside, the search for a little girl — and the truth — continues.
Day one of the leave to appeal in the Joshlin Smith case saw defence lawyers accuse the court of procedural errors and coercion, while arguments for a key witness’s immunity were also heard.
The Joshlin Smith case is back in the Western Cape High Court today as Kelly Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis, and friend Steveno van Rhyn try to overturn their convictions and life sentences for child trafficking and kidnapping.
Prosecutor Zelda Swanepoel says there’s no evidence Joshlin Smith is dead and believes the missing child may still be alive.
Police have recovered the body of two-year-old Kutloano Shalaba and arrested a sangoma linked to the boy’s disappearance.
The full 15-minute video of Diddy assaulting Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel has emerged online as she continues her testimony in the federal sex trafficking case.
Cassie Ventura took the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial, detailing years of abuse, control, and sexual exploitation during their relationship.
All three accused in the Joshlin Smith case have been found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking the missing six-year-old by the Western Cape High Court.
After being found not guilty of rape and human trafficking, Timothy Omotoso will be deported from South Africa for being in the country illegally.
Four suspects, including a woman from Bayswater, have been arrested in Bloemfontein for allegedly trafficking a victim, drugging her, and forcing her into sexual exploitation.
Seven Chinese nationals have been convicted in a Johannesburg High Court for running a forced labour ring that trafficked 91 Malawian nationals into South Africa.
Keneilwe Shalaba, accused of selling her two-year-old son, has given birth in prison—despite previously claiming she was pregnant with twins. Her bail judgment is expected soon.
The Vanderbijlpark Magistrates Court has heard shocking new details in Keneilwe Shalaba’s bail hearing, including a R75,000 payment received on the day her son went missing.
Darren Wilken defended his BMW’s “KIDZ NA GP” license plate in court, calling it an inside joke.
The pretrial hearing for Joshlin Smith’s disappearance began today, with key witness Laurentia Lombaard set to testify against Kelly Smith and her co-accused.
The court proceedings were brief, with the accused’s legal representative confirming that she intends to apply for bail at her next appearance.
Keneilwe Shalaba, accused of selling her missing two-year-old son, returns to court today. Here’s what to expect.
The woman, a web designer, was detained on Thursday after police reportedly found 10 million images of child pornography in her possession.
Keneilwe Shalaba has abandoned her bail application. The 32-year-old Boipatong resident is accused of trafficking her two-year-old son.
The woman had initially reported that her son was kidnapped by three men in a silver-grey VW Polo on Wednesday, 13 November 2024.
The indictment, handed down by the Eastern District of New York, charges Mike Jeffries and his associates with numerous counts, some dating back to 2008.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been federally indicted and faces charges related to sex trafficking, drug distribution, and racketeering. Here’s everything we know.
