Nine arrested Bultfontein police officers to apply for bail
Handcuffs and fingerprints. The Bultfontein Magistrate’s Court in the Free State is expected to hear…
Kibet Masai smashes Two Oceans Half Marathon record in Cape Town
There were some outstanding performances in the Two Oceans Half Marathon in Cape Town on Sunday. Kenyan runner Felix Kibet Masai claimed victory in the Men’s race, completing the 21.1 km course in 1 hour, 3 minutes and 17 seconds — the fastest time recorded since 2017. He led a Kenyan clean sweep of the…
Nine arrested Bultfontein police officers to apply for bail
Handcuffs and fingerprints. The Bultfontein Magistrate’s Court in the Free State is expected to hear the bail application of nine police officers arrested over the weekend. The officers face charges linked to the alleged shooting and killing of three civilians and one police officer in September 2024. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate says its investigation…
Undocumented Zimbabweans to appear in Bloemfontein court
Border Authorities inspect a bus transporting people. Several undocumented Zimbabwean nationals are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday. This follows the interception of a third bus carrying foreign nationals on Free State roads since the start of the month. The latest bus, travelling from Zimbabwe to Cape Town, had 55 passengers,…
WARNING: GRAPHIC | Limpopo Pastor accused of child rape to apply for bail
File: A person holds up a sign against shielding of rapists. A 54-year-old Pastor arrested for allegedly raping two children is expected to apply for bail in the Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo on Monday. He was arrested in January for allegedly raping two minors in the area. The Pastor, who cannot be named to…
Intensified operations in Pretoria, C Town lead to multiple arrests
Intensified law enforcement operations in Villeria and Silverton, east of Pretoria, have resulted in numerous arrests, this weekend. Among those arrested were undocumented immigrants and those involved in unlicensed liquor sales and drug peddlers. Police spokesperson Johan van Dyk says the operations are part of efforts to combat crime, improve safety, and enforce by-laws in…
KZN widow speaks out after husband dies in Russia dubious job deal
A Kranskop family is appealing for urgent help to bring home the body of a KwaZulu-Natal man who died in Russia after allegedly being lured abroad with false job promises A grieving woman from Kranskop in northern KwaZulu-Natal says her life is a nightmare after learning of her husband’s death in Russia. 44-year-old, Sihle Makhaye…
Dobsonville community marches against GBV, demands justice
FILE | March against GBVF. The community of Dobsonville in Soweto is up in arms. They took to the streets on Sunday, marching against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and calling for justice for victims. This comes after a prominent pastor and social media influencer from Dobsonville, allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl from the community. The residents…
Combating gang-violence needs a holistic approach: Allen
DA delegates walk into Hall 5 for the second day of the DA Federal Congress taking place at the Ghallager Convention Centre in Midrand. Western Cape Provincial Legislature Deputy Speaker, Reagen Allen, says society has to work together to deal with gang violence affecting some areas in the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed 2 200 South African…
Thousands take part in Two Oceans Half Marathon in Cape Town
Runners during the Two Oceans Marathon. Thousands of runners are participating in the Two Oceans Half Marathon in Cape Town this Sunday morning. The 21-kilometre route in the Southern Suburbs of the city will close the annual marathon week. The Two Oceans Marathon week, which runs over five days, attracts more than 30 000 athletes…
Barca beat Espanyol 4-1 to move nine points clear in LaLiga
FC Barcelona’s Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Lamine Yamal Barcelona took a major step towards retaining their LaLiga title with a 4-1 home victory over city rivals Espanyol on Saturday, moving nine points clear of second-placed Real Madrid. Ferran Torres struck twice, assisted by Lamine Yamal both times, first with a header…
