Sinenhlanhla Masilela

Digital Journalist, IOL

Woman sentenced to 30 years for the kidnapping and brutal murder of four-year-old Keeya Mbulawa

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Nonhlelelwa Matsebula, a 34-year-old woman, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the kidnapping and murder of four-year-old Keeya Mbulawa in Soweto, highlighting ...

PhD student convicted of drugging and raping ten women, with over 50 victims still unidentified

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PhD student Zhenhao Zou convicted of drugging and raping ten women, with police uncovering over 1,300 sex videos, raising fears of more than 50 unidentified victims. ...

Six Ekurhuleni metro officers arrested for allegedly extorting a Congolese national

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Six officers from the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department have been arrested for allegedly extorting a Congolese national, raising serious concerns about police misconduct ...

Nigerian national with cocaine bullets worth R7. 5 million in his stomach, arrested at OR Tambo airport

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A medical x-ray revealed that the mule had swallowed multiple objects suspected to be bullets containing cocaine.

Body of 15-year-old boy recovered after swimming in flooded river in the North West

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The boy, from Ruigtesloot Village, lost his life after he was swept away while swimming in a swollen river with his five friends.

Three arrested for possession of a stolen tractor-loader-backhoe at a Limpopo farm

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The TLB, valued at approximately R850,000, was stolen at a farm in Malipsdrift.

Five women among 33 illegal immigrants arrested in illegal mining operation

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Police arrest 33 illegal immigrants, including five women, during a crackdown on illegal mining in Mpumalanga, seizing significant mining equipment and highlighting ...

Eastern Cape Constable sentenced to 15 years for murder after tavern shooting

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After the shooting, the officer disposed the cartridges in a pit toilet and reported that he found the victim in a pool of blood in the street and took him to hospital. ...

Bonginkosi Khanyile arrested after skipping court for July 2021 unrest trial

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Bonginkosi Khanyile, a key figure in the July 2021 unrest, has been arrested after skipping court.

Nedbank employee debarred after sending himself 53 emails containing clients' confidential information before resigning

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The bank discovered that before submitting his resignation, the man had sent himself 53 emails which contained at least 895 attachments with clients' confidential ...

Police administrator who tried to help arrested boyfriend retrieve his cellphone, loses Labour Court battle

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Witnesses said they were puzzled by the administrator 's interest in the case and wondered why she was only interested in taking the cell phone of one of the suspects ...

High Court rules in favour of fiancée over unsigned will dispute

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The High Court has ruled in favour of Robert Stanton's fiancée, affirming his amended will despite its unsigned state.

AfriForum responds to high treason dockets, claims its being targeted for exposing abuse against Afrikaners

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AfriForum said the government is targeting opponents by entertaining false charges of high treason after they exposed human rights abuses against Afrikaners.

Court orders NPA to cover costs after AfriForum's successful assault prosecution

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AfriForum's latest victory highlights the NPA's ongoing neglect of gender-based violence cases, raising critical questions about the justice system's commitment ...

Gauteng reports three new Mpox cases, linked to travel in Uganda

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The other two cases, a 30-year-old male and a 27-year-old female, were detected through contact tracing and monitoring.

Western Cape cop found guilty of murder after shooting at children's party

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A Western Cape police officer has been convicted of murder after a shocking shooting spree at a children's party, leaving one dead and nine injured.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu calls on AfriForum to justify claims about white farm murders

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu challenges AfriForum to substantiate their claims regarding white farm murders, urging them to provide evidence for their assertions. ...

South African man arrested for attempting to smuggle R419,000 into Eswatini

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Khayalethu Cable Majola faces serious charges after attempting to bribe officials while trying to illegally cross into Eswatini with R419,000.

Man seeks portion of ex-girlfriend's house after using his pension fund to help with renovations

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The woman told the court that the man extended the house voluntarily and it was never agreed that he will get a portion for his contribution.

Standard Bank manager debarred after sending himself dormant clients list following resignation

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The man argued that the clients didn't belong to Standard Bank as he had sourced clients during his employment and also brought clients with him prior to his employment. ...

AfriForum hits back at treason remarks, accuses Ramaphosa of sowing division through Bela Act and land expropriation

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AfriForum said their visit at the White House stemmed from frustrations with the South African government's refusal to address their concerns.

Severe thunderstorms and fire warnings: Prepare for extreme weather across South Africa

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Residents of the Northern Cape, Free State, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo are urged to prepare as these storms are expected to bring not only heavy ...

Mother in legal battle with father after he enrolled their five-year-old daughter in a school without her consent

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A father took his five-year-old daughter to start Grade R where he lived and failed to notify his estranged wife.

Lone survivor in cash-in-transit robbery that left six dead appears in court

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A 22-year-old man from the Eastern Cape was travelling with his six co-accused when their planned robbery was foiled by Gauteng police.

Teacher jobs cuts only affected those in poor schools: ANC in the Western Cape

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The ANC said the job cuts were not a directive from the national government and said the unilateral effects schools in economically disadvantaged areas.

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