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1. March 14CrimeWitness Testifies Joshlin Smith was sold for R20,000CAPE TOWN- The Western Cape High Court heard harrowing testimony from formerly accused witness, Lourentia Lombaard, who detailed the alleged sale of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith for R20,000. The trial is held at the White City Multipurpose Centre in Diazville, Saldanha Bay. Lombaard…March 14
2. March 13CrimeTeacher: Joshlin's mother claimed child on boat to West AfricaCAPE TOWN- In a dramatic twist in the case of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith, her class teacher, Edna Maart, has testified in the Western Cape High Court that the child’s mother, Kelly Smith, claimed Joshlin was being transported to West Africa by boat. Maart revealed that the day after…March 13
3. March 12CrimeComedian SABC Livhu faces new vehicle theft chargesLivhuwani Madadzhe, the comedian known as "SABC Livhu," appeared in Thohoyandou Magistrates' Court facing fresh charges of motor vehicle theft and fraud. The case relates to allegations he unlawfully rented multiple vehicles from car rental companies. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson…March 12
4. March 10CrimeSmith kidnapping accused claims Gayton McKenzie involved in arrestVan Rhyn alleges Gayton McKenzie transported him to police station in connection with missing 6-year-old case. Steveno 'Steffie' van Rhyn, one of the accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial, has claimed Patriotic Alliance (PA) president Gayton McKenzie was involved in bringing him to police…March 10
5. February 18CrimeZimbabwe Drops $1M Fraud Case Against Builders of VP's WifeState withdraws charges against Gray Homes owners accused of defrauding Vice President's wife in multiple construction projects. Harare prosecutors have withdrawn fraud charges against Annavestah and Gray Mudiwa, owners of Gray Homes, who were accused of defrauding Zimbabwe Vice President…February 18
6. February 18CrimeWhistleblower Exposes Systematic Torture at Pretoria NightclubFormer bouncer releases footage of human rights violations at Zanzou nightclub, claims police corruption shields perpetrators. A former security guard at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria has released disturbing footage documenting systematic torture of patrons, claiming he secretly recorded over 75…February 18
7. February 17CrimeGay Imam Killed in Targeted Shooting in South AfricaSouth Africa's first openly gay imam murdered in suspected targeted attack, raising concerns about safety of LGBTQ+ religious leaders. Muhsin Hendricks, 57, founder of Cape Town's Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque, was shot dead Saturday morning near Gqeberha during what police describe as a planned ambush…February 17
8. February 17CrimeFamily Leaves Murder Victim's Body at Suspect's HomeA family in Kwekwe left the body of murdered Anna Matambo at her boyfriend's home Thursday, following traditional beliefs about avenging spirits, after she was allegedly killed with an axe on February 10 in Zimbabwe's Mbizo suburb. The dramatic protest took place at the suspect's residence in…February 17
9. February 12CrimeFrench Tourist Dies After Fatal Dog Incident at OR Tambo AirportA French woman who allegedly threw her dog from a third-floor balcony at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport has died at Thembisa Hospital on November 25, 2024, officials confirmed. The tourist had arrived in South Africa on November 6 while traveling from France to Brazil. Security…February 12
10. February 12CrimeZimbabwe Taxi Driver Convicted of Kidnapping Over Payment DisputeA Harare court has convicted Talent Mhembere, 33, of kidnapping after the inDrive taxi driver detained and drove off with a passenger who couldn't provide exact change for her fare. Faith Gwena, 28, testified that Mhembere locked her in his vehicle and sped away on November 19, 2023, when she…February 12