Outrage over Knysna High School learner's use of the k-word during school event

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A learner from Knysna High School in the Western Cape has sparked outrage after using the k-word during a school event, leading to calls for disciplinary action ...

Your grant, your fingerprint: Sassa turns to biometrics to stop fraudsters

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Sassa announces mandatory biometric enrolment for social grants starting September 1, 2025, aiming to enhance fraud detection and improve the integrity of its grant ...

Gauteng principal stabbed, six West Ridge learners suspended after viral fight

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A principal in Gauteng was stabbed while attempting to calm a violent clash between students from West Ridge High School and Hoërskool Roodepoort, leading to serious ...

North West Grade 10 pupil dies after 'running as punishment for being late'

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Heartbroken family mourns the tragic loss of a North West learner, who died during a punishment imposed by her school principal, prompting an investigation into ...

Police commissioner hails cross-border raid that ends cop killer manhunt

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

General Fannie Masemola thanks the Royal Eswatini Police for their critical role in apprehending suspects linked to the murder of Sergeant Lawrence Mtshweni, highlighting ...

Watch VideoJoshlin Smith | Laurentia Lombaard granted indemnity from prosecution

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

In a dramatic turn in the Joshlin Smith trial, state prosecutor Advocate Zelda Swanepoel argues for indemnity for key witness Laurentia Lombaard, whose testimony ...

Kenny Kunene's resurfaced tweets spark outrage over derogatory comments about women

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

As Kenny Kunene's old tweets resurface, how will the public respond to his derogatory comments about women?

Watch VideoPolice offer R150,000 reward for information on cop killer Jabulani Moyo

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

SAPS is offering a R150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jabulani Moyo, the dangerous suspect wanted for the murder of two police officers in ...

‘He was like the devil himself,’ says resident who filmed Eldorado Park girl’s assault

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

As Women’s Day is commemorated, the nation mourns the tragic death of a four-year-old girl from Gauteng, allegedly assaulted by her father, igniting a nationwide ...

494 illegal miners in court as 24 more emerge from hiding at Sheba Mine in Mpumalanga

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Amidst a crackdown on illegal mining, 24 new suspects have emerged at Sheba Mine, joining 494 others in court facing serious charges including trespassing and possession ...

Watch VideoWhat’s next for Joshlin Smith? Investigation and appeals unfold in the Western Cape High Court

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

As the investigation into Joshlin Smith's disappearance continues, the nation holds its breath for potential sanctions against the State’s star witness. With new ...

Watch VideoTiffany Meek’s lawyer claims there's no public outcry opposing her bail

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Defence lawyer, Noven Naidoo stated the opposing of Tiffany Meek's bail application only came after the court mentioned it.

SPCA withdraws mobile clinic from Khayelitsha after gunmen target staff and animals

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

After two armed hijacking attempts, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA has made the heart-wrenching decision to withdraw its vital mobile clinic services from Khayelitsha, ...

Watch VideoJayden-Lee Meek | Defence grills police over missing entries in murder investigation

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The attorney for murder-accused Tiffany Meek attempted to poke holes in the State's case during the fourth day of the bail application, which is being heard in the ...

Watch VideoJayden-Lee Meek | Investigating officer gives magistrate reasons why Tiffany Meek should not be granted bail

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The investigating officer urged the court to take public outcry into consideration.

Watch VideoChilling details emerge in Jayden-Lee Meek murder case as mother seeks bail

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The investigating officer told the court Jayden-Lee had serious injuries that were immediately visible once his body was viewed.

Watch VideoJayden-Lee Meek | Court hears boy was found wearing only underwear, lying just metres from his front door

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The bail hearing of Tiffany Meek, accused of murdering her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee Meek continues in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court.

Watch Video‘I am not guilty of any offence,’ says Tiffany Meek during bail application

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

Tiffany Meek, accused of murdering her son Jayden-Lee, returns to the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Friday, facing serious charges amid a community's outcry for ...

Watch VideoJayden-Lee Meek: Mum, Tiffany, gets ready to apply for bail over his murder

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Tiffany Meek, accused of murdering her son Jayden-Lee, returns to the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Friday, facing serious charges amid a community's outcry for ...

Watch VideoJayden-Lee Meek murder: How blood and school books led to his mother's arrest

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

While residents searched for 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, he was tragically struck with a blunt object, allegedly by his mother. As the investigation unfolds, shocking ...

Mitchell's Plain woman expected to appear in Court after baby kidnapping at Bellville mall

Robin-Lee Francke and Wendy Dondolo|Published

A 37-year-old woman is set to appear in court after being arrested for the kidnapping of a newborn baby at Bellville Mall. The nine-day-old baby was safely recovered ...

Parliament grills Correctional Services over R22. 95 bread price tag

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Discover why the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services is alarmed by the dramatic rise in bread prices, with costs skyrocketing from R13. 36 to R22. 95 per ...

Former Hawks officer among suspects arrested for trafficking in persons

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Rian Mulder, 56, and former officer Raoul Hartman were granted bail of R3,000 each.

Kidnapped baby found in Mitchells Plain, suspect arrested

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Baby Mogamat Imaad Shamar was last seen on Saturday, June 28.