A woman who owns a tavern in Ga-Mothiba village, Limpopo, along with three men, has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man, Limpopo police confirmed. The incident occurred on Sunday at a tavern in the village, where a case of mob justice was reported. Police responded to a call about an assault, … Read more
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police have expressed serious concerns over the increasing rate of extortion in the province, as criminal groups demand ransoms and so-called “collection fees” from local businesses. The warning comes after police shot and killed alleged extortionists in Durban on Monday, who were also linked to several murder cases. The group had been terrorizing … Read more
A devastating accident in China’s eastern Shandong province on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of eleven people, including six parents and five children, after a school bus lost control at a busy pedestrian junction. The incident, which occurred in Tai’an city, left disturbing scenes as bodies were seen lying on the road, with some trapped … Read more
On Monday morning, the State’s ballistic expert, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Mangena, will present his findings on the firearm used in the murder of football star Senzo Meyiwa, and its connection to the crime scene. Mangena, who has been under cross-examination for the past week, will draw links between a bullet found at the scene of … Read more
The trial against alleged underworld gang boss Nafiz Modack will resume on Monday, spotlighting co-accused and former Anti-Gang Unit member Ashley Tabisher. Tabisher claims he was coerced into making a statement about his involvement in the case under the promise of bail. Tabisher, along with Modack and 14 others, faces charges including murder, extortion, money … Read more
Popular South African rapper Blxckie and his longtime girlfriend, Hermosa, have welcomed their first child together. Hermosa recently shared the joyous news on her social media, posting a heartfelt picture of the couple cradling their newborn baby. “A new chapter begins,” Hermosa captioned the post, expressing the couple’s excitement as they embark on parenthood. The … Read more
Nearly four months after the devastating building collapse in George, investigations into the tragedy remain incomplete, with no updates provided to the public. The incident, which occurred on 6 May, involved an unfinished apartment building that collapsed on 62 people, resulting in the deaths of 34 construction workers on site. Following the disaster, multiple probes … Read more
The man accused of murdering Mpumalanga businesswoman Renee Lea is set to appear in court again on Monday as the case gains national attention. Twenty-one-year-old Cuan Karelse faces multiple charges, including murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. Lea, who was from Standerton, was reported missing by … Read more
South African police have vowed to intensify efforts to combat the rising wave of extortion across the country, particularly in the Western and Eastern Cape. The surge in criminal activity has seen organized syndicates terrorize communities and businesses, turning cities like Mthatha and Gqeberha into extortion hotspots. The growing threat was highlighted last week in … Read more
A beluga whale known as Hvaldimir, which gained notoriety as a suspected Russian spy, was found dead in Risavika Bay, southern Norway, on Saturday. The discovery was made by a father and son fishing in the area, according to The Independent, citing Norwegian public broadcaster NRK. Hvaldimir’s name is a blend of the Norwegian word … Read more