Bogus dentist fined
A receptionist who posed as a dentist was fined R5000 (or one year's jail). ||| A receptionist who posed as a dentist was fined R5000 (or one year's jail) by the Bloemfontein District Court on Monday,...
View ArticleOff-duty policeman killed
An off-duty police officer has been shot dead in Rondebult, Alberton. ||| An off-duty police officer has been shot dead in Rondebult, Alberton, Gauteng police said on Monday.Lt-Col Lungelo Dlamini said...
View ArticleBara attacker mentally ill
A man who allegedly stabbed several people at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital at the weekend suffered from a mental disorder. ||| A man who allegedly stabbed an intern and several patients at the...
View ArticleMan accused of raping pensioner
A 23-year-old man appeared in court on Monday for allegedly raping a pensioner. ||| A man appeared in the Mankweng Magistrate's Court on Monday for allegedly raping a pensioner in Mmamatsha, Limpopo...
View ArticleAlleged family killer in court
A 67-year-old woman accused of killing her husband and daughter appeared in court on Monday. ||| A 67-year-old woman accused of killing her husband and daughter appeared in the Lichtenburg Magistrate's...
View ArticleSix in court for theft
Six people accused of theft and possession of stolen goods appeared in the Thaba Nchu Magistrate's Court on Monday. ||| Six people accused of theft and possession of stolen goods appeared in the Thaba...
View ArticleKZN ANC condemns lobbying
“The issue of songs, paraphernalia should be stopped, whether in favour (of a candidate) or you denigrate (someone).” ||| ANC KwaZulu-Natal secretary Sihle Zikalala on Monday condemned lobbying for...
View ArticleWelfare supervisor fined for fraud
A Cape Town supervisor at the SA Social Services Agency (Sassa) has been handed a two-year prison term or R60 000 fine. ||| A Cape Town supervisor convicted of defrauding his employer, the SA Social...
View ArticleNWest ANC PEC members removed
Five members of the North West ANC's leadership were “unconstitutionally” removed from their positions, the party said. ||| Five members of the North West ANC's leadership were “unconstitutionally”...
View ArticleSurgeons pleased after Pippie’s skin graft
Doctor Ridwan Mia says the skin graft on Limpopo toddler Pippie Kruger has been an overall success. ||| Johannesburg - The skin graft on Limpopo toddler Pippie Kruger, who sustained third-degree burns...
View ArticleState pushes ahead in booze fight
The government is going ahead with its ban on alcohol advertising, with laws to be formulated by year’s end. ||| The government is going ahead with its ban on alcohol advertising and marketing, saying...
View ArticleFamily celebrate Pippie's ‘miracle’ skin
“They gave a 10 percent survival chance. 90 percent of the skin has taken, so that’s 100 percent awesome.” ||| When nurses told Anice Kruger that the first of the dressings had come off, revealing...
View Article‘Moyo did not escape, he walked out’
It was necessary for Bongani Moyo to "walk out" of court as his life had been threatened by a police officer, his lawyer has said. ||| It was necessary for serial escape accused Bongani Moyo to “walk...
View ArticleCape Town in battle with itself
The City of Cape Town could wind up taking itself to the High Court to test a decision about an advertising billboard. ||| The City of Cape Town could wind up taking itself to the High Court to test a...
View ArticleWoman held for dagga
A woman from Delft has been caught in possession of 19 bags of dagga with an estimated R260 000. ||| A woman from Delft has been caught in possession of 19 bags of dagga with an estimated street value...
View ArticleThe Struggle veterans behind new street names
A host of anti-apartheid activists have been honoured for their trail-blazing role in the long road to freedom. ||| The City of Tshwane recently renamed a number of streets in the CBD. In this first...
View ArticleSoldier held for guns
An SA National Defence Force member has been arrested for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. ||| An SA National Defence Force member was arrested on Tuesday morning for illegal possession...
View ArticleMoyo found guilty
Bongani Moyo has been found guilty of escaping from custody and sentenced to another three years in prison. ||| The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court found criminal Bongani Moyo guilty on Tuesday of...
View Article1 dead, 1 hurt in Florida
A man was killed and another was injured when they were attacked while walking in Florida, Joburg. ||| A man was killed and another was injured when they were attacked while walking in Florida, on the...
View ArticleBlue light driver case postponed
The case of a VIP protection driver accused of knocking Thomas Ferreira off his motorcycle has been postponed. ||| VIP protection driver Joseph Semitjie, who is accused of knocking a West Rand teenager...
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