Brackenfell Teen Crash: Families Mourn Victims
Four Cape Town teenagers died when their car hit a tree and caught fire. Families and schools remember the victims while police piece together the cause.
Tiffany Meek Bail Application Ruling Expected Today
The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court is expected to rule today on the Tiffany Meek bail application, following closing arguments in the case involving the alleged murder of her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee.
Green ID Book to Be Replaced by Smart ID Cards
The Department of Home Affairs will phase out the green ID book and replace it with smart ID cards, part of a digital transformation led by Minister Schreiber.
Sameemah Jacobs Baby Abduction: Granted R4,000 Bail
In the gripping Sameemah Jacobs baby abduction case, the Bellville Magistrate’s Court heard bail arguments on 28 July 2025. Accused of kidnapping 9-day-old Mogamat Imaad Sharmar, Jacobs allegedly used multiple identities to deceive the infant’s mother. As the community rallies against her
Solidarity Criticises FlySafair Over Pilot Working Conditions
Solidarity has criticised FlySafair for neglecting pilot wellbeing, citing resignations over fatigue, scheduling concerns, and lack of industry safeguards.
Woman Shot Dead on R300: Leads to Murder Probe
A 41-year-old woman was shot dead on the R300 highway in Cape Town on July 26, 2025, after stopping to change a tyre. Police have launched a murder investigation, urging the public to share tips anonymously via Crime Stop. Rising crime on
Five Cash-in-Transit Robbery Suspects Killed in JHB
Gauteng police stopped a cash-in-transit robbery in Booysens, Johannesburg, on 24 July, killing five suspects linked to a KZN heist in a shootout.
DJ Sumbody Murder Case: Four Arrested in Breakthrough
South African police have arrested four suspects in the DJ Sumbody murder case, including a businessman accused of ordering the hit. The case, linked to broader criminal networks, continues to unfold as investigations deepen.
Hanover Park Murder: Police Hunt Killer of 75-year-old Woman
Cape Town police probe the brutal Hanover Park murder of 75-year-old Charlotte Claasen, found dead in her home after a robbery. Her son discovered her with a head injury, and police urge public help to catch the killer.
Tiffany Meek Bail Hearing Fight Raises Safety Concerns
Tensions rise at the Tiffany Meek bail hearing as police highlight safety risks and conflicting testimony in the murder case of her son, Jayden-Lee Prins.
ARVs in South Africa Water: Health Risks Under Scrutiny
A North-West University study detects ARVs in South Africa water, raising concerns about long-term health and ecological risks. Although officials assure water safety, experts advocate for advanced wastewater treatment to reduce pharmaceutical residues and prevent issues like antimicrobial resistance.
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