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Conman gets 14-year prison sentence for fraud case, other cases still pending
A fraudster has been sentenced to jail in a separate case, while other criminal charges are still pending.
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Short-tempered father sentenced for beating own son to death
A father has been handed down a hefty prison sentence after the court finds him guilty of the murder of his own son.
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Sex-pest former policeman who raped a woman in a holding cell receives a lengthy prison sentence
BARKLY WEST – The Barkly West Regional Court in the Northern Cape has sentenced former South African Police Service (SAPS) member Anthony Sekutinyane to a minimum of 15 years direct […]
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Behind bars but online: Inmates linked to WhatsApp extortion scheme
An extortion scheme apparently operating from prison by inmates led to a Hawks’ investigation into WhatsApp impersonation scams.
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Hawks strike major blow against stock thief by securing preservation order
The Hawks have secured a preservation order for a high-end vehicle in favour of the state.
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Convicted former ANC MP begins 20-year jail term for fraud and money laundering
Manyaba Rubben Mohlaloga, a former ANC MP, begins his 20-year prison sentence for his role in a R100 million fraud linked to the Land Bank.
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Criminal process pending against students
23 students of University of the Free State to know their fate soon
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Man sent to prison after wife dies due to beating
BLOEMFONTEIN: The Free State High Court has sentenced a Trompsburg man to a minimum of nine years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty of culpable homicide and assault with the intent […]
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Family killed with spade: Court denies murder suspect bail
Shibambu’s bail application relates to the alleged ruthless killing of three members of the Baloyi family, using a garden spade.
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Suspected cash heist robber pursues his bid for bail
The second suspect linked to a recent brazen cash heist on the N8 road near Botshabelo, is pursuing his bid for bail in the Botshabelo Magistrates’ Court.