Man convicted on more than 3000 counts of child pornography 2 minutes Organisations fighting against the abuse of children are once again making a call for the term “child pornography” to be done away with. The organisations believe the right term, which shows the gravity of the crime, should be child sexual abuse material. They…
A woman carries buckets to a public water distribution. 1 minute The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that it is implementing water rationing. The Metro says this is because demand continues to outstrip supply. In October, uMngeni-uThukela Water implemented its water curtailment, reducing its bulk supply. A spokesperson for the eThekwini Municipality, Gugu…
2 minutes Eastern Cape police are investigating a case of murder after three women were shot and killed in a house in Lusikisiki last night. According to reports, a man wearing a balaclava entered a home in the Sitshayelo location and fatally shot all three victims. Police spokesperson Majola Nkohli said the motive for the…
The kidnapping and human trafficking trial of Joslin Smith will commence on the 3rd of March 2025. 1 minute The kidnapping and human trafficking case of Joslin Smith from Saldanha Bay on the Cape West Coast has been adjourned to March 3. Western Cape High Court judge, Nathan Erasmus, set down the date and the…
A gavel and a block is pictured on the judge’s bench in this illustration picture. 1 minute A police officer has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment following a guilty verdict on a charge of attempted murder by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. Five years ago, convicted Constable Tiyani Ndlovu had been stationed at…
Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria. 1 minute Police Minister Mnchunu says more arrests are imminent in the Zanzou nightclub assault case. This after a 41-year-old man was arrested in Yeoville, Johannesburg, last night. He has been charged with compelled rape, assault with intent to cause bodily harm and crimen injuria. Three young men opened a case…
Mobile clinics to be distributed to five districts in the province. 1 minute The MEC for Health and Wellness in Gauteng, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, will officially hand over sixteen mobile clinics to the five health districts in the province at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto today. The mobile clinics will be allocated to the…
SANDF memorial 1 minute Three fallen soldiers from Free State who perished in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been commended for sacrifices they made for the country. A memorial service of the three soldiers was held at Tempe Military Base in Bloemfontein. Families and friends say they will remember them for their commitment…
Law firm 1 minute The South African Law Reform Commission is inviting public comments on the use of non-trial resolutions for corruption cases. The Commission proposes that individuals or companies accused of corruption could admit responsibility without a formal finding of guilt. This is part of discussions on potential amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act….
The fire in the Suurvlakte area has divided into two fronts: one on the Wolseley side of the Obiqua Mountain and the other on the Wellington side. 1 minute Firefighters are still deployed to fires that have been burning for several days in Wellington in the Boland and are now also battling a blaze that…
