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Man Who Killed Wife, Dumped Body in Veld, Sentenced to Life
The Pretoria High Court has sentenced Peter Johannes Smith to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Theonette Smith. Picture Credit: AdobeStock By AIsha Zardad Pretoria — Peter Johannes Smith, 57, from Brits in North West, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his wife, Theonette Smith, in a case…
Seven Arrested in Multi-Million Rand Bus Extortion Crackdown
Seven suspects arrested in a multi-million rand bus extortion racket spanning three provinces. Picture Credit: Groundup By AIsha Zardad Cape Town – Seven suspects allegedly involved in a multi-million rand extortion racket targeting long-distance bus operators have been arrested following a four-year investigation. Western Cape police said the suspects, six men and one woman aged…
Chatsworth Drug Bust Sparks Alarm Across Woodhurst, Westcliff, and Silverglen
Durban Metro Police continue crackdowns on drug networks as communities in Woodhurst, Westcliff, and Silverglen report rising criminal activity. Picture Credit: Facebook By AIsha Zardad Durban – Durban metro police dismantled a drug operation in Chatsworth on Wednesday, arresting an alleged dealer at his Westcliff home as community concerns over rising crime escalate. Colonel Boysie…
Five Women Caught Smuggling R5m in Drugs at OR Tambo Airport
Five women arrested at OR Tambo Airport with drugs worth over R5 million, bound for China. Picture Credit: Abode Stock By AIsha Zardad Gauteng – Five South African women were intercepted at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Saturday, March 28, 2026, carrying over R5 million in drugs destined for overseas. The arrests followed…