Stilfontein illegal mining death toll rises to 88
32 illegal miners are still recovering in hospital.
South Africa
News24 | Suspects accused of killing police officer Piet Pretorius in Mpumalanga make brief court appearance
Five suspects accused of murdering Lieutenant-Colonel Piet Pretorius, 59, made their second, albeit brief, appearance in court on Monday.
No bank transactions were made to any of accused, court hears
Lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda who returned to the stand
News24 | ‘Fair comment’ – Kunene slaps back after Malema sues over drug use, cigarette smuggling remarks
The PA’s deputy president, Kenny Kunene, has denied defaming EFF leader Julius Malema by accusing him of working for confessed tobacco smuggler Adriano Mazzotti and receiving drugs from “the Nigerians” – saying any remarks he might have made were “fair comment”.
Court dismisses bid to block King Misuzulu’s marriage
Judge Mngadi has made a cost order against Queen Ntokozo.
Five suspects in Ermelo cop murder case remain in custody
Five suspects in Ermelo cop murder case remain in custody
12 suspects arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi in Northern Cape
The Northern Cape police have arrested 12 suspects during Operation Vala Umgodi.
WARNING: Tribunal hears explosive testimony in Judge Mbenenge case
Judge Mbenenge asked for oral sex in the chambers, Mengo says
Judge slams defence attorney for delays in Radzuma siblings case
Radzuma siblings accused in the murder of two Samwu leaders.
Two suspects arrested with drugs worth R1.5 million in Cape Town
Drugs worth R1.5 million were confiscated and two suspects were arrested in Cape Town.
1 502 killed on SA roads during festive season: Creecy
Transport minister says 1502 people died on the roads during the festive season.
No proof Meyiwa’s girlfriend paid alleged hitmen: Gininda
Investigating officer asked whether there is proof Senzo Meyiwa’s girlfriend paid the hitmen.
Unemployed pharmacists march to health department
A group of unemployed pharmacists have gathered at the National Department of Health in Pretoria.
Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case postponed to 28 March
Mapisa-Nqakula is facing 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering.
Suspect in Ga-Chuene clinic rape appears in Polokwane court
Limpopo man arrested in connection with the rape of two nurses at Ga-Chuene clinic appears in court.
Manhunt under way for alleged Stilfontein illegal mining kingpin
Police on a manhunt for an alleged Stilfontein illegal mining kingpin.
King Misuzulu’s counsel to oppose his wife’s interdict application
Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela Zulu is asking the court to halt the king’s customary marriage.
Vavi lambasts govt’s handling of the Stilfontein illegal miners’ saga
Over 1 900 illegal miners have been brought to the surface.
Man arrested after setting pitbulls on police during search
A 21-year-old man at the Cape Flats has been arrested for setting Pitbull dogs on police…
The suspects accused of hacking five men to death to appear in court
There has been a huge outcry for their release.
News24 | He ‘would send them to a tuck shop’: Suspected serial rapist arrested in Mpumalanga
A 39-year-old suspected serial rapist is expected to appear in the Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga after he was arrested in Vosman on Friday in connection with a string of rape and kidnapping incidents that occurred in 2023 and last year.