ARTICLES RELATING TO CRIME

Police catch 2 with drugs at OR Tambo

2013-05-25 19:01

The Hawks say they have arrested two men after they were found in possession of cocaine at the OR Tambo International airport.

Alleged robber killed in crash

2013-05-25 17:02

Gauteng police say a suspected robber has been killed and four other people have been injured during a high speed chase in Randburg.

North West man beats girlfriend to death

2013-05-25 13:06

A woman has died after her boyfriend allegedly assaulted her with a piece of firewood in Mooinooi outside Brits, North West police say.

Cop's wife charged with his murder

2013-05-24 22:11

The wife of a Welkom policeman killed near his office in November last year, has been arrested in connection with his murder.

Man gets life for killing teacher

2013-05-24 20:12

An Eastern Cape man has been jailed for life by the Eastern Cape High Court for killing a teacher during a robbery.

Man gets two life terms for farm murders

2013-05-24 18:01

A Zimbabwean man has been sentenced to two life terms by the Limpopo High Court in Bela Bela for killing a couple on their farm.

Male nurse held for raping teen patient

2013-05-24 14:08

A KwaZulu-Natal nurse has been arrested for allegedly raping a teenage patient at a clinic.

Thief tries to sell car in same suburb

2013-05-24 11:05

A thief who broke into a house and stole several possessions, including a car, then drove around in the same suburb, trying to sell it.

Missing Midrand student found dead

2013-05-24 08:42
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A Midrand student reported missing earlier this month has been found dead, despite her mother paying ransom for her, according to a report.

Ministry worries over police, gang links

2013-05-23 22:17

Reports of collusion between police and criminals in the Western Cape are a serious allegation, the police ministry says.

Former tax official jailed for fraud

2013-05-23 19:36

A former senior official of the SA Revenue Service has been sent to prison for 15 years by the Western Cape High Court.

Hummer driver irresponsible - State

2013-05-23 18:18

The Hummer driver who crashed into three motorcyclists, killing two and causing a third to lose a limb, was irresponsible, the Pretoria North Regional Court has heard.

'Dead' man convicted of robbery

2013-05-23 15:52

A KwaZulu-Natal man has been jailed for robbery while his mother - who spread rumours that he was dead to keep police off his trail - has been remanded in custody.

Drug dealer Nabolisa gets laptop in jail

2013-05-23 13:14
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A court has ruled that convicted drug dealer Frank Nabolisa may have his own laptop in prison, a report says.

Traffic cop shoots 2 bystanders in chase

2013-05-23 10:28

A Mpumalanga traffic department official has been arrested for shooting two bystanders while chasing an illegal hawker, a report says.

'Where are other Anene suspects?'

2013-05-23 09:10

The NPA says it believes only one person brutally raped and murdered Bredasdorp teenager Anene Booysen - but the only remaining suspect's mother says she believes five were involved in the attack.

Fraud trial witnesses fall ill

2013-05-22 20:47

The fraud trial of two former employees of the labour department's Compensation Fund has been postponed, after witnesses scheduled to take the stand had fallen ill.

Mpuma Hawks head faces fraud charge

2013-05-22 17:34

The head of the Hawks in Mpumalanga has appeared in the Nelspruit Regional Court a charge of fraud relating to alleged false travel claims, police says.

Man tells how he killed Cape Town mom

2013-05-22 10:34

A roof repair man has told a Cape Town court that he stabbed a Claremont mother because she wouldn’t pay him the money she owed him.

Drug trafficker Nabolisa seeks privileges

2013-05-22 09:09

Frank Nabolisa, who was convicted of drug trafficking along with Sheryl Cwele, has filed a court application for certain prisoner privileges, according to a report.

Shot farmer drives himself to hospital

2013-05-22 07:40
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A Zululand farmer has managed to drive himself to hospital despite losing four litres of blood after being shot in the chest during an armed robbery.

Outrage as Anene suspect walks free

2013-05-21 22:34
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The withdrawal of charges in the Bredasdorp Magistrate's Court against one of the men accused of raping and killing teenager Anene Booysen, has been condemned by the DA.

Shoot-out after cops walk in on robbery

2013-05-21 20:31

An suspect and a policeman have been wounded in a shoot-out in Springs after Flying Squad members walked in on a supermarket robbery in progress.

Ritual accused described as wise, friendly

2013-05-21 19:24

Murder-accused Lindon Wagner, who allegedly poured petrol on teenager Kirsty Theologo before setting her alight, is "wise and friendly," a Johannesburg court has heard.

More real invoices than fakes - lawyer

2013-05-21 15:36

The amounts on fake invoices submitted by Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane were lower than those on the genuine invoices issued by suppliers, the Durban Regional Court has heard.

 

Crowd stone alleged murderer

2013-05-25 17:02

Police say a man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death has been killed by an angry mob in Lomanyaneng near Mahikeng.

Alleged card fraudsters caught in KZN

2013-05-25 14:52

Four men have been arrested for alleged bank card cloning in Tongaat, north of Durban, say KwaZulu-Natal police.

Hit-and-run suspect 'not a flight risk'

2013-05-25 07:34

An alleged hit-and-run driver has been released on R3 000 bail after he appeared in the Kuils River District Court.

Police seek information on student's death

2013-05-24 20:12

Police have called for information relating to the death of a Midrand student, police says.

Cops crack down on Joburg protest violence

2013-05-24 20:12

More than 90 people have been arrested for protest-related crimes in Evaton, Orange Farm and Sebokeng, south of Johannesburg, Gauteng police say.

State accused of delaying Macia case

2013-05-24 16:00

The case against nine policemen accused of killing taxi driver Mido Macia has been postponed in the Benoni Magistrate's Court, so the investigation could be complete.

Farmer's wife bought muti after murder

2013-05-24 12:21
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A Free State farmer's wife who is accused of killing her husband allegedly went to see a sangoma to make the case "disappear".

KZN man gets 18 years for raping girl, 12

2013-05-24 11:05

A KwaZulu-Natal man has been sentenced by the Vryheid Regional Court to 18 years in jail for raping a 12-year-old girl, KwaZulu-Natal police say.

Another jewel theft hits Cannes

2013-05-24 07:55

Thieves outsmarted 80 security guards in an exclusive French Riviera hotel and made off with a necklace that creators say is worth a staggering €2m — in the second such jewellery heist during this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Hummer driver to learn fate soon

2013-05-23 21:35

The Hummer driver who crashed into three motorcyclists, killing two and causing a third to lose a limb, will be sentenced soon.

Bail for 3 found with beaten poacher

2013-05-23 19:09

Three farmers accused of the attempted murder of a suspected rhino poacher, have been granted bail in the Phalaborwa Magistrate's Court.

Five of KZN's most wanted caught

2013-05-23 15:52

Five of the most wanted criminals who had terrorised the community in different areas in KwaZulu-Natal have been arrested, police say.

Marikana mob killing unrelated to strike

2013-05-23 15:52

A case against four men arrested for alleged murder and public violence in Wonderkop, Marikana, has been postponed by the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate's court.

Shopper mugged by 3 women in store

2013-05-23 11:49

A woman has told how she was mugged by a gang of three women who surrounded her inside an Edgars store in the Johannesburg city centre.

Man 'sorry' for killing Cape Town mom

2013-05-23 10:28

A Cape Town man has asked for forgiveness after confessing to killing a young mother in her Claremont house last year, according to a report.

MEC: Sex worker 'rape' by medics disturbing

2013-05-22 22:21

Allegations that two Tshwane emergency services staffers raped a sex worker were disturbing, Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo says.

KZN MEC hails Kloof murder sentence

2013-05-22 19:09

KwaZulu-Natal Community Safety MEC Willies Mchunu has welcomed the 25-year jail sentence the Durban High Court handed to the man who murdered Kloof resident Rodney Bradley.

Metro cop hurt in Joburg shoot-out

2013-05-22 17:34

A Johannesburg metro police officer has been wounded in a shoot-out near the Marlboro Gautrain station, according to metro police.

Emergency staff arrested for rape

2013-05-22 10:34

Two Tshwane emergency services staff have been arrested for raping a sex worker, a report says.

Robbers put gun in boy's mouth

2013-05-22 09:09
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A KwaZulu-Natal family has been terrorised by a gang of robbers who pushed a gun into a 13-year-old boy's mouth to force his father to open the safe.

Royals back fight against poaching

2013-05-21 22:35

Britain's Prince Charles and his son Prince William have urged an end to the poaching of wild animals in Africa.

Corrupt official gets heavier sentence

2013-05-21 22:33

A heavier sentence for corruption has been imposed on a senior Western Cape municipal official who was initially fined R60 000.

Rashied Staggie granted day parole

2013-05-21 19:24

The Breederiver parole board has granted former gangster Rashied Staggie day parole, the Western Cape department of correctional services says.

Man jailed for raping 2-year-old

2013-05-21 19:23

An Mpumalanga man has been jailed for five years by the Nelspruit Regional Court on Tuesday for raping a 2-year-old girl.

Men appear for disabled girl's rape

2013-05-21 11:01

Two men have appeared in the court for raping a mentally disabled teenager, a report says. The community reportedly beat them with sticks and fists before handing them over to the police.

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