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 Marius Borg Hoiby? – Norwegian heir charged with four counts of rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with raping four women and committing other violent offences.
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Amantle Semane killer intends to plead guilty, court hears
Nearly a year after the brutal killing of six-year-old Amantle Semane in Soweto, the accused, Phethe Simiao, has told the Johannesburg high court he plans to plead guilty to kidnapping, rape, and murder.
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Iain Wares: Frail child sex abuser loses bid to throw out child abuse charges
Iain Wares, the 86-year-old former teacher accused of sexually abusing boys in South Africa and the UK, has lost his bid to have local charges dismissed, paving the way for his extradition to Scotland where he faces 74 more charges.
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Thomas Partey makes his first court appearance on five rape charges
Thomas Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today on charges of rape and sexual assault and denies all allegations.
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Thomas Partey officially charged with five counts of rape
Ghanaian footballer and former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in the UK.
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Mpilonhle Primary schoolgirl alleged rape: ‘Teachers failed to protect my daughter,’ mother cries
What has added to the Dullstroom community’s anger is that, according to the family, the teacher who witnessed the assault allegedly told the child not to speak about the incident.
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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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Who is Charlotte Lavish? – Woman accuses Marcus Thuram of abuse
Adult star Charlotte Lavish has accused Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram of abuse in a TikTok video, just days before a crucial Champions League match.
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Limpopo school transport driver due in court for raping five-year-old
A 35-year-old school transport driver was arrested in Mafefe, Limpopo, for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl, with the case now before the courts.
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Ethiopian man accused of raping Hendrina six-year-old makes first court appearance
An Ethiopian man accused of raping a six-year-old girl in Hendrina appeared in court for the first time, with the case postponed for a bail hearing and interpreter.
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Timothy Omotoso to be deported after skirting cult rape charges
After being found not guilty of rape and human trafficking, Timothy Omotoso will be deported from South Africa for being in the country illegally.
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Cwecwe’s mother survives horror car accident: Here’s what we know
The mother of the young girl at the centre of the Bergview College rape case survived a car crash en route to meet with police investigators.
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Cwecwe rape latest news: Bergview College principal submits DNA
Police have confirmed that DNA samples have now been collected from all three suspects in the Cwecwe rape case, including the school principal.
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Limpopo SAPS on the hunt for primary school teacher accused of raping teen
A Limpopo teacher is on the run after allegedly raping a 13-year-old pupil, while national police continue to prioritise the high-profile Cwecwe rape case.
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Police minister centralises resources to escalate Cwecwe rape case
A rape case involving a seven-year-old girl in the Eastern Cape has sparked national outrage, prompting police and education authorities to intensify their response.
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Martin Kotze: Former Pretoria principal accused of child rape dies
Former Pretoria school principal Martin Kotze, who was facing multiple child abuse charges, has died by suicide ahead of his next court appearance.
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Zanzou torture saga: SAPS launch manhunt for eight foreigners
SAPS has launched a manhunt for eight foreign nationals linked to the Zanzou nightclub torture videos as investigations continue.
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Zanzou nightclub responds to disturbing abuse videos
The management of Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria has distanced itself from a series of disturbing videos circulating on social media, which depict extreme acts of violence, humiliation, and sexual abuse allegedly committed against patrons. WARNING: The third-party footage contained in this article is not suitable for sensitive viewers. Some of the videos circulating online were too graphic to include in this article and we discourage anyone from sharing the material any further. Viewers’ discretion is strongly advised. Zanzou nightclub under fire over disturbing abuse videos The footage shows multiple men being subjected to severe abuse, including being beaten, waterboarded, and forced into degrading sexual acts. In one of the videos, a man—purportedly the owner
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Donell Mbele: Son of Sonia Mbele appears in court for rape
Donell Mbele, son of actress Sonia Mbele, appeared in court for two rape charges.
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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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Former Pretoria school principal arrested and charged with child pornography
The former school principal will make his first court appearance on Tuesday, 17 December 2024.
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Jay-Z releases explosive statement on minor rape lawsuit
Jay-Z blasted Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee for using deplorable tactics to extort money from him.
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Mfuleni officer accused of raping female detainee has a GBV history, court learns
The accused officer is also facing separate charges of assault and domestic violence opened by his girlfriend in November.
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Conor McGregor found guilty in 2018 rape case
Irish MMA star Conor McGregor has been found guilty of rape in a 2018 incident, with damages awarded to the victim.
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Man sentenced to life in prison for raping relative
The accused was sentenced on Thursday for raping his cousin at Phikela village in Giyani on 13 November 2020.
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Calvin Cloete: Self-confessed 27s thug sentenced to life for horror murder
Calvin Cloete, who has an extensive criminal record including multiple counts of assault, pleaded guilty to charges of murder, rape, kidnapping, and attempted murder.
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Mozambican man arrested for Amantle Semane rape and murder
A 23-year-old Mozambican national has been arrested for the assault and murder of six-year-old Amantle Semane in Orlando East, Soweto. Here’s everything we know.
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Kylian Mbappe speaks out on assault allegations
Kylian Mbappe denies rape allegations from a Swedish media exposé, calling them “fake news.” Here’s what he said.
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UK’s Yung Filly caught in Perth assault scandal
British rapper Yung Filly has been arrested in Australia on sexual assault charges following a performance in Perth. Here’s what we know.