Phethe Simiao has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape, kidnap and murder of Amantle Samane The man convicted of the rape and murder of six-year-old Amantle Samane has been sentenced to two life terms behind bars in the High Court in Johannesburg. The 25-year-old Mozambican national, Phethe Simiao, confessed to kidnapping, raping and…
[File photo] The City of Cape Town’s Metro Police officer. 2 minutes The City of Cape Town’s Metro Police says they have rescued two people from alleged armed kidnappers. Metro police Spokesperson, Ruth Solomons, says one woman and three men were accosted by three armed suspects when they were about to enter a shop in…
Pupil writing an exam Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says contingency measures are in place to address any unforeseen circumstances during the matric examinations. More than 900 000 candidates are expected to sit for the exams starting on Tuesday. Gwarube says provinces have also prepared alternative venues to ensure the examinations proceed smoothly in the…
Bullet casings and broken glass at a crime scene. 2 minutes The police in KwaZulu-Natal are appealing to anyone with information about the murder of eight people in Umlazi to come forward. Twelve people were shot at the Zamani Transit camp in Umlazi, south of Durban, on Friday evening. Eight died on the scene while…
An empty classroom Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says station commanders will now have to communicatee with schools in their areas to share information on possible threats. Mchunu says there is a high rate of violence in schools, most particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Gauteng and Western Cape. Mchunu, together with Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube,…
Rand Water doing some work on site. Rand Water is in Day 2 of the second phase of conducting critical maintenance to its key infrastructure. The bulk water supplier says this maintenance is crucial for ensuring consistent and efficient water supply in the long run. It has put plans in place to ensure consumers are…
Durban Metro Police and SAPS during “Nenzani La Ezweni” operation led by MEC Siboniso Duma Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested an arms dealer and a police officer after they were allegedly found in a car full of weapons and 800 rounds of ammunition. The two individuals were arrested during a roadblock at the Marrianhill Toll Plaza…
Emfuleni Local Municipality Mayor Sipho Radebe. Mayor of Emfuleni local municipality in Gauteng and African National Congress (ANC) member Sipho Radebe says he remains the mayor and will not resign. This follows allegations that the ANC’s Sedibeng regional executive committee instructed Radebe to resign. Radebe has told SABC News that he is engaging his party. “You…
1 minute Parliament’s Justice Portfolio Committee starts with the process to appoint the next deputy Public Protector today. The committee has shortlisted eight candidates for the position that has been vacant for almost a year. This is the second attempt to find a suitable candidate. In April this year, this process had to be abandoned…
UCI World Mountain Bike Champion Allan Hatherley South Africa’s Allan Hatherley has become the fourth rider ever to successfully defend his UCI World Mountain Bike Championship title by winning gold at Crans-Montana in Switzerland. The 24-year-old Durban-born rider dominated the men’s elite race, taking the lead on the second lap. Hatherley completed the eight laps…
