Crime
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Sexual predator gets double life sentence for child rape
CrimeSensitive ContentThe boy's brave disclosure led to a 22-year-old rapist being locked away behind bars.
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Man swallows rat poison after condoms spark brutal murder of girlfriend
CrimeSensitive ContentA man swallowed rat poison in an attempt to take his own life after killing his girlfriend in a fit…
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Family feud turns bloody, but detective gets justice
CrimeThe victim was stabbed 8 times by a family member during a dispute linked to a long-standing family feud.
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Shute shooter case postponed until April
CrimeUpdateThe accused has been out on bail since May 16 last year.
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Court sentences man to life for rape
CrimeSensitive ContentThe Madadeni Regional Court sentenced a 34-year-old to life imprisonment for rape and five years for kidnapping.
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Jail time for sharing wife’s images
CrimeSensitive ContentA Newcastle man has been sentenced to two years behind bars for sharing intimate images of his estranged wife with…
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Newcastle man faces fraud charges
CrimeA 29-year-old Newcastle man is accused of orchestrating a R10-million investment scheme.
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Municipality warns residents about ‘fake job’ scam
CrimeA scam artist is posing as a municipal HR official, looking to con you out of your hard-earned cash.
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Police probe burglaries in Hospital Park
CrimeNo arrests have been made at this stage and investigations continue.
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Defence closes its case in CPF murder trial
CrimeThe legal teams presented their final arguments, and judgment has been reserved for April 24.
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Police arrest 7 suspects in Newcastle burglary operation
CrimeThe arrests were made after co-ordinated intelligence stopped a planned business burglary.
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Municipal official accused of rape gets R1000 bail
CrimeUpdateHe will appear in court again on March 23.
