Confusion abounds in Dewani trial
Confusion abounded on Monday during the cross-examination of a man on trial for the murder of Anni Dewani. ||| Cape Town - Confusion abounded on Monday during the cross-examination of a man on trial in...
View ArticleDewani accused never thought of alibi
A man on trial for the murder of honeymoon tourist Anni Dewani had not thought of telling anyone he had an alibi, the court heard. ||| Cape Town - A man on trial for the murder of honeymoon tourist...
View ArticleSchool pupils held for murder
Two young men have been arrested for the murder of a 19-year-old youth at his school in Mossel Bay. ||| Mossel Bay - Two young men were arrested on Monday for the murder of a 19-year-old youth at his...
View ArticleHow Eskom’s 16% hike affects you
The latest proposed electricity hikes could cripple businesses and lead to job losses and higher food prices. ||| Cape Town - The latest proposed electricity hikes could cripple businesses and lead to...
View ArticleCape businessman found murdered
A Cape Town investment manager was found murdered in his West Coast holiday home after being robbed, police said. ||| Cape Town - A Cape Town investment manager was found murdered at his West Coast...
View ArticleFour injured before cop turns gun on himself
A police officer turned a firearm on himself after a shooting spree which left four wounded. Among the victims was his daughter, 6. ||| Mossel Bay - A Mossel Bay police officer on Monday turned a...
View ArticleCops trashing, assault reported ‘daily’
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says he receives complaints from residents daily about people being assaulted by police during raids. ||| Cape Town - Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says he receives...
View ArticleFamily wants killer mom to avoid jail
Husband tells court he feels sorry for wife who set son, 9, alight as punishment for smoking cigarettes. ||| Cape Town - A Delft mother convicted of murder for setting her son alight as punishment for...
View ArticleMagistrate delivers baby at court
A Cape Town magistrate found herself delivering a baby rather than a judgment in court. ||| Cape Town - A Cape Town magistrate found herself delivering a baby rather than a judgment in court on Monday....
View ArticleCape Town highway blocked
Service delivery protesters blocked the N2 highway and roads in Nyanga and Gugulethu with rubbish bins and tyres overnight. ||| Cape Town - Service delivery protesters blocked the N2 highway and roads...
View ArticleAuditor flags Zille’s office
The AG’s office has flagged millions in irregular expenditure, missing assets and underspending in Helen Zille’s department. ||| Cape Town - The auditor-general’s office has flagged millions of rands...
View ArticleMngeni’s alibi witness hard to find
It would be difficult to locate the key alibi witness of a man on trial for the murder of tourist Anni Dewani, the High Court has heard. ||| Cape Town - It would be difficult to locate the key alibi...
View ArticleJudge wanted Viagra on every visit - doctor
Every time Acting Judge Patrick Maqubela went to see his doctor, he asked for Viagra, his physician has testified. ||| Cape Town - Every time Acting Judge Patrick Maqubela went to see his doctor, he...
View ArticleConcert for detained Karabus
Local entertainers are planning to raise money to cover the legal fees of Emeritus Associate Professor Cyril Karabus. ||| Johannesburg - Local entertainers are planning a benefit concert named “Bring...
View ArticleAlarm over rape conviction rate
The Women’s Legal Centre has raised concerns over the low conviction rate of finalised sexual offences. ||| Cape Town - The Women’s Legal Centre (WLC) has raised concerns over the low conviction rate...
View ArticleYet more alibis in Dewani trial
Further woman alibi witnesses emerged during the cross-examination of one of Anni Dewani's alleged killers. ||| Cape Town - Further woman alibi witnesses emerged during the cross-examination of one of...
View ArticleJudge’s body undiscovered for days
Acting judge Patrick Maqubela was dead for four or five days before his body was found, a pathologist testified. ||| Cape Town - Acting judge Patrick Maqubela was dead for four or five days before his...
View ArticlePupils to appear in court for murder
Two youths will appear in the Mossel Bay Magistrate's Court for killing a 19-year-old youth at a school in the area. ||| Mossel Bay - Two youths will appear in the Mossel Bay Magistrate's Court on...
View ArticleMiroshga skipper’s ‘future in God’s hands’
Clifford Louw questioned why his son had been allowed to skipper the Hout Bay boat, despite apparently not being certified. ||| Cape Town - The father of Miroshga skipper Gregg Louw says his son’s...
View ArticleI hold no grudge - mom of drowned crew member
The mother of John Roberts, who died when the Miroshga capsized, says she harbours no bad feelings towards the company. ||| Cape Town - Betty Roberts, the mother of Miroshga crew member John Roberts,...
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