South Africa
Gun Free SA warns against social media glorification of firearms after viral video
“For communities already burdened by violent crime, gun violence, organised criminality and chronic trauma, such incidents reinforce harmful norms that firearms are ordinary objects of social life.”
By Gugulethu Mashinini
It’s what you put in, not the result, says top achiever at Cape Town school
A Cape Town school pupil credits a strong family work ethic for his academic achievements.
By Kabungane Biyela
Ballistics link cop-killing suspect to slaying of KZN induna and wife
Ballistics aid PKTT in solving the 2023 murder of a KwaZulu-Natal induna and his wife.
By TimesLIVE
Schreiber highlights home affairs’ successes during budget speech
But corruption is being stamped out, the home affairs minister says
By Linda Ensor
RECORDED | Lehlogonolo ‘Shebeshxt’ Chauke back in court
Controversial Lekompo artist Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke is appearing before the Polokwane regional court on Friday with the court expected to determine his trial date.
By TimesLIVE
Stepdad sentenced to 20 years for Krisley Dirker’s murder
Krisley Dirker’s stepfather and mother were sentenced in Gqeberha high court on Friday
By Msindisi Fengu
RECORDED | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues
Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes with five suspects in court over 2014 murder
By TimesLIVE
Police rescue truck driver after R100,000 ransom demand
A truck driver was rescued after a hijacking; one suspect arrested, others sought
By TimesLIVE
11 suspects due in court after drug lab bust on game farm
Police found a meth lab and gold operation, and arrested 11 suspects in North West
By TimesLIVE
Police warn ‘firearms are not toys’ after viral gun-mishandling clip
Police criticise viral video of two women mishandling guns, warning of legal consequences
By TimesLIVE
Disgraced cop Fannie Nkosi faces more charges in Limpopo
Fannie Nkosi is expected to appear in the Thohoyandou magistrate’s court on Friday
By Herman Moloi
Prosecutor jailed over cash for jobs
NPA welcomes sentencing of prosecutor who was caught selling jobs
By TimesLIVE
Constitutional Court weighs impact of Magudumana case on justice system
Judges consider whether deportation ruling could permanently halt doctor’s prosecution
By Sinesipho Schrieber
Ngizwe Mchunu’s loose lips means he will march to Pretoria
The human rights commission is investigating his allegedly anti-Indian slur
By Yasantha Naidoo
