Search for Earth-like life gains momentum

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South African stargazers would need a 'serious' telescope to catch a glimpse of a newly-discovered exoplanet's star, says expert. [VIDEO]

Pistorius PR team denies tweets deleted

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Oscar Pistorius is believed to have deleted several of his tweets, including one from 2012 where he said he went into “full combat recon mode”

‘Cops shot bystander, not robber’

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Residents say one of the suspected robbers killed in a Braamfontein shootout with police was actually a bystander.

Pippie fund angered by Hawks

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The fund for child-burn victims has lashed out at the Hawks for "speaking only to the media" about alleged misuse of funds.

Accused in conspiracy case faces further charges

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Owen Serero, accused of involvement in a plot to kill forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan, is facing 12 additional charges.

Jasmin suspect in Nyala crash

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An armoured police van which crashed outside the court may have been carrying the suspect in the Jasmin Pretorius murder case.

‘She’s safe in heaven’

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While tears flowed at Jasmin Lee Pretorius's funeral, her sister Jessica was certain her best friend was at peace.

Community packs church to mourn Jasmin

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Mourners came to pay last respects to a girl whose death has galvanised the East Rand.

Questions over Krejcir accused’s cars

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The State says Radovan Krejcir’s alleged police accomplice owns two luxury cars - but his lawyer is calling for proof of this.

Celebrating Madiba's life

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Mourners gathered outside Nelson Mandela's Houghton home share their feelings and memories.

‘Jail reckless blue-light driver’

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Thomas Ferreira's parents hope the guilty verdict against Joseph Semitjie will change the way the VIP unit operates.

Outrage over gay hate video

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A video showing a man, believed to be a SA student, being humiliated by Russian "thugs" has angered a local lawyer.

Guard blamed for R11m home theft

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A security company should be held liable for failing to properly train a guard whose actions lead to an R11m robbery, a court heard.

Love tangle murder bail hearing on hold

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A father who allegedly killed his daughter’s boyfriend and the young man’s father, will soon know if he will be granted bail.

Condom found next to boy’s half-naked body

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A boy has been found half-naked and burnt with a used condom next to his body in the Ramaphosa informal settlement.

Chana’s reps ‘bemused’ by police move

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Khuli Chana’s managers maintained the singer’s innocence as police opened a case of attempted murder against him.

Help needed to nab 24 wanted men

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These are some of the 24 most wanted and dangerous men in SA, and crime-fighting officials need your help to find them.

Transport plays role in crime - police

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Serial killers and rapists in SA often act close to home simply because they don't have transport, a psychologist said.

Poaching unit ready for ‘full-out war’

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Ex-British Special Forces expert transforms Counter Poaching Unit into soldiers.

Anger in Diepsloot after girls’ bodies found

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Violence has flared up in Diepsloot after the bodies of two toddlers were found in a toilet cubicle, a report said.

Appeal for counselling after brutal attack

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A Krugersdorp man has appealed for counselling after his wife was stabbed, choked with an electrical cord and raped.

Alleged sex pest tweeted several pupils

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The teacher accused of sending naked pics to a student also had "inappropriate" conversations with other pupils.

ANC claims school’s governing body is racist

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The ANC in Heidelberg has called for the disbanding of Hoër Volkskool's governing body, which it claims is racist.

Outrage over brutal beating on Facebook

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Footage has emerged of men being beaten in a bar, allegedly by a man who later boasted about it on Facebook.

JMPD officer is still in a coma

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Policeman Renaldo Rygard is in a stable but critical condition after being struck by a speeding vehicle in Johannesburg.