Mozambican man handed 22 years for human trafficking, rape, kidnapping teen

While walking to school in 2017, the teen was taken to convicted trafficker Angelo Mulambo under the pretence that she would secure a babysitting job. JOHANNESBURG – A Mozambican man was on Tuesday sentenced to 22 years in prison by the Gauteng High Court for human trafficking, rape and kidnapping involving a 14-year-old girl. While […]

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EFF calls for postponement of 2021 local govt elections

The EFF is not alone in this call, with the ANC having indicated that it would also investigate whether this could be done. EFF leader Julius Malema briefs the media during a virtual press briefing in Braamfontein on 26 October 2020. Picture: @EFFSouthAfrica/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – While the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Monday said it […]

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Gangsters target Khayelitsha hair salons, hawkers, child care centres

This is according to the Khayelitsha development forum, which hosted a prayer service in the area over the weekend where residents stressed, they’ve had enough and are calling for action from authorities. FILE: Hawker stand. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – Hair salons, hawkers and child care centres are among small businesses being extorted by gangsters in […]

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Oscar Pistorius documentary set to air on ESPN in November

The four-part documentary series will chronicle the rise and fall of former sprinter and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius. Oscar Pistorius arriving at the High Court in Pretoria on the fourth day of his murder trial, 6 March 2014. Picture: Christa Van der Walt/EWN. JOHANNESBURG – “He [Oscar Pistorius] is where he is through his own […]

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One of Meyiwa’s murder-accused contacted Kelly Khumalo: Leaked NPA document

Senzo Meyiwa was murdered in 2014 while visiting the home of girlfriend and singer Kelly Khumalo in Vosloorus. Five suspects – Khulela Themba Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Chris Mncube, Mthokoziseni Zifozonke Mapisa and Sifiso Ntuli – appeared at the Boksburg Magistrates Court on 27 October 2020. They are charged with the 2014 murder of […]

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Zane Kilian now sixth suspect in failed hit on defence attorney Booth

Kilian, who was arrested for the assassination of police detective Charl Kinnear last month, now faces more charges relating to the failed hit on William Booth. Defence Attorney Eric Breyer. Picture: Kevin Brandt CAPE TOWN – Zane Kilian was on Tuesday added as the sixth accused in the attempted murder of a well-known Cape Town […]

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GALLERY: These are the 5 men accused of murdering Senzo Meyiwa

GALLERY: These are the 5 men accused of murdering Senzo Meyiwa Xanderleigh Dookey | Five suspects – Khulela Themba Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Chris Mncube, Mthokoziseni Zifozonke Mapisa and Sifiso Ntuli – appeared at the Boksburg Magistrates Court on 27 October 2020 charged with the 2014 murder of Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa. […]

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Gauteng council, Cogta MEC fail in bid to appeal Tshwane administration ruling

In the matter between the provincial government and the DA, the SCA found that the Pretoria High Court was correct to conclude that the running of Tshwane by an unelected administrator was the antithesis of democratic and accountable government as enshrined in the Constitution. The Tshwane Council. Picture: @TshwaneANC/Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – The Supreme Court of […]

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Zane Kilian’s lawyer wants bail finalised as charge for failed Booth hit added

Thirty-nine-year-old Zane Kilian on Monday appeared in the Bellville Regional Court in relation to Kinnear’s fatal shooting outside his home in Bishop Lavis in September. FILE: The lawyers representing the accused in the Charl Kinnear murder case arrive at the Bishop Lavis court on Friday, 25 September 2020. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN CAPE TOWN – The […]

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Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida to put focus on mental health during her reign

Musida said that there were many stigmas around mental health. Newly-crowned Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida in the CapeTalk studios. Picture: Sibongile Mafu CAPE TOWN – Newly-crowned Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, said that her prime focus during her reign would be on mental health and the need to break stigmas which had worsened during the […]

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