“Joshlin’s disappearance messed up my life”

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The mother-of-three was apprehended weeks after Joshlin went missing on February 19, 2024 and as the anniversary of her arrest approaches, Sigaqa said she is forced ...

R1. 2 million reward for stolen painting sheep

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Franschhoek’s Farm Sanctuary SA is offering a staggering R1. 2 million reward for information leading to the recovery of Baanksy, a stolen sheep known for his unique ...

NSPCA launches nationwide inspections after uncovering horrific chicken farm conditions

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The organisation was forced to humanely euthanise thousands of chickens at two broiler farms.

Teenager burnt with boiling water after alleged theft at a mall in Cape Town

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A mother calls for justice after her son was allegedly assaulted and burnt with boiling water for stealing T-shirts at a store in the mall.

R10,000 reward offered after elderly couple attacked in Plettenberg Bay

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

CCTV footage captured the horrifying incident, showing the attacker wearing an orange hoodie, running toward the couple with a panga in hand.

Customer raises alarm over expired cold meats at Checkers

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Concerned customer documents expired cold meats at Checkers, raising serious questions about food safety standards and urging consumers to check expiry dates.

Noem My Skollie actor ‘killed for life insurance’

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The Gugulethu Community Policing Forum (CPF) has urged residents to exercise caution in disclosing personal information, following revelations that actor David Manuel ...

Minister Gayton McKenzie defends Joshlin Smith Foundation which ‘does not yet exist’

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has defended the non-existence of the Joshlin Smith Foundation he promised to register and donate his first salary ...

SAPS graduation: 1,000 fresh faces join the police ranks

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

New recruit, Prudence Sekepane, (26), from the Northern Cape is following in her grandfather’s footsteps.

Bus owner opens up about Vanrhyns Pass crash

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The owner of the bus that crashed off the notorious Vanrhyns Pass in the Western Cape, killing 10 people and leaving 29 others hospitalised, said the vehicle was ...

Nine Northern Cape farmworkers killed as bus veers off Van Rhyns Pass

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Nine seasonal farmworkers were killed on Monday afternoon when a bus they were travelling in left the road on the notorious Van Rhyns Pass.

‘Wave of violence’: Seven teens shot at birthday party

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A birthday celebration turned violent in Hanover Park, leaving seven teenagers injured in a shooting. The police reported that two additional men were killed and ...

Joshlin Smith case: State is ready to go to trial

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The State is ready to go to trial in the case of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith and has revealed that the matter will be heard at the Western Cape High Court ...

Mob justice: Residents chop off fingers and feet of four ‘thieves’

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A 25-year-old whose fingers and feet were chopped off in an alleged mob justice attack has died, while three other suspected thieves were rushed to hospital.

Kidnapped UDM leader Nqabayomzi Kwankwa paid R25k ‘ransom’ for his freedom

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) said it did not believe the kidnapping of deputy leader and member of the National Assembly Nqabayomzi Kwankwa was politically ...

Joshlin Smith: ‘No, I didn’t sell her’, says pregnant mom Kelly

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

“No, I didn’t sell her”, those were the words of Kelly Smith, the mother of missing Joshlin Smith, in the Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court.

Police deny rumours of an arrest in connection with 6-year-old Joshlin Smith's disappearance

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

On Wednesday evening, Saldanha Bay residents said the police raided a house in Middelpos, Diazville, where the 6-year-old went missing.

WATCH: Escaped hippo strolls streets of Cape Town suburb

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Social media users thought they were watching an episode of Jumanji as pictures and videos of a hippopotamus wandering the streets of Grassy Park, Cape Town, started ...

Blow by blow: Winds wreak havoc in Cape

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Gale-force winds caused chaos in the Cape, with homes damaged, roads closed, trees uprooted and hundreds of people displaced.

Blood not Joshlin’s: DNA test on clothes found in field not a match

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

While the search for Joshlin Smith has extended beyond South Africa’s borders, the police have confirmed that the bloody clothing that was found in a field in Saldanha ...

We didn’t know about Kelly’s pregnancy, says her family

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The family of Racquel “Kelly” Smith, whose six-year-old daughter Joshlin has been missing for five weeks, said they were unaware that she was pregnant.

Accused’s family asks for the truth in Joshlin Smith case

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Lourentia Lombaard, who reportedly confessed to the charges relating to the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, has decided to abandon the right to apply for bail.

Fourth accused in Joshlin Smith case says she told police everything

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The fourth accused linked to the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, 32-year-old Lourentia Lombaard, made a confession to the police, the Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court ...

Another person arrested in Joshlin Smith case, initial suspect speaks out

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A 32-year-old woman, believed to be a friend of those arrested in connection with Joshlin Smith’s disappearance, is expected to make her first appearance in the ...

Two more people questioned in Joshlin Smith case

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

CAPE TOWN - Another two people have been taken in for questioning concerning the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, as police continue the search for the Saldanha Bay ...