Joshlin Smith trial: Provincial head of serious crimes takes stand in trial within a trial

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

As the trial within a trial continues, a new witness has been called to the witness box.

Detective Lombard accused of instructing assault in Joshlin Smith trial

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

In the Joshlin Smith trial, Steveno van Rhyn accuses Detective Captain Wesley Lombard of instructing police to assault him, raising serious concerns about police ...

Joshlin Smith Trial: Steveno van Rhyn claims detective gave instructions for assault

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

In the Joshlin Smith trial, Steveno van Rhyn accuses Detective Captain Wesley Lombard of instructing police to assault him, raising serious concerns about police ...

TEEN GUILTY OF RAPE

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Calvinia 17-year-old assaulted boys aged four, six and eight when 14

Cyberbullying concerns raised by Judge Erasmus in Joshlin Smith trial

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Judge Nathan Erasmus condemns cyberbullying and AI manipulation as the Joshlin Smith trial enters its fifth week, addressing concerns raised about the integrity ...

Judge Nathan Erasmus condemns cyberbullying in Joshlin Smith trial

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

As the Joshlin Smith trial enters its fifth week, Judge Nathan Erasmus takes a stand against cyberbullying, addressing the disturbing online behaviour affecting ...

Joshlin Smith trial enters week 5: Investigating officer to be cross-examined

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

As the Joshlin Smith trial enters its fifth week, key testimonies and emotional revelations unfold in the courtroom, raising questions about justice and accountability. ...

Teenager who raped three boys jailed to 60 years

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

A Northern Cape teenager has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the horrific rapes of three young boys, highlighting the urgent need for community awareness ...

Probe launched after two men killed in structural collapse in KZN

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Two Mozambican nationals tragically lost their lives in a structural collapse in KZN, prompting an urgent investigation into compliance and safety regulations.

Teenager who raped three boys jailed to 60 years

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A Northern Cape teenager has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the horrific rapes of three young boys, highlighting the urgent need for community awareness ...

Joshlin Smith trial: What to expect this week

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The trial of Joshlin Smith begins again on April 1, as the court hears critical testimonies in a case that has gripped the nation.

North West CPF member gunned down while on his way to the police station

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Police in North West have condemned the brutal murder of a Community Policing Forum member, Sydney Mboweni.

Severe thunderstorms expected in KwaZulu-Natal: Yellow Level warning issued

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are set to hit KwaZulu-Natal this Sunday, prompting the South African Weather Service to issue a Yellow ...

Higher Education deputy minister tackles bogus colleges in KwaZulu-Natal

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Deputy Minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe leads a vital campaign in KwaZulu-Natal to combat bogus colleges that threaten the futures of young South Africans.

Two construction workers killed in structural collapse in Phoenix, KZN

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A tragic structural collapse in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, has claimed the lives of two construction workers, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. ...

Deadline for SASSA gold card replacement extended to May 2025

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) can now breathe easier as the deadline to replace their gold cards has been extended to May.

Former President Thabo Mbeki ‘not surprised’ at Rasool's dismissal from the US

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Former President Thabo Mbeki said he was not surprised that Ebrahim Rasool, the former ambassador to the United States of America, was expelled by the Trump administration. ...

City ANC leader defects to DA

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

ANC says "good riddance" to Councillor Banele Majingo

Essential water safety tips for the upcoming school holidays

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

With the school holidays approaching, the NSRI urges holidaymakers to prioritise water safety as a new moon spring tide peaks this weekend, bringing potential hazards ...

Edibles ban lifted

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

MENSE can gerus take another chill pill after President Cyril Ramaphosa decided to block the ban on cannabis and hemp-derived foodstuffs.

‘Good riddance', says ANC as opposition leader in Cape Town resigns, joins DA

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Banele Majingo's resignation as the ANC's opposition leader in Cape Town and his shift to the DA has sparked significant political reactions, highlighting the shifting ...

Businessman’s son rescued nine days after his kidnapping

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Police have rescued the son of a Gauteng businessman, kidnapped on March 18, 2025, amid a rising wave of abductions in South Africa. This incident underscores the ...

Massive Drug Bust | Police seize R51 million worth of crystal meth in Eastern Cape

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A 29-year-old man faces serious charges after police intercept a truck loaded with drugs worth R51 million en route to the Eastern Cape. This significant bust, involving ...

Western Cape backs Ramaphosa's cannabis and hemp foodstuffs decision

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The Western Cape Government has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to lift the ban on cannabis and hemp-derived foodstuffs, marking a significant step ...

Plans unveiled for economic growth at St Helena Bay and Saldanha Bay

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Minister Macpherson and Mayor Truter have pledged to revitalise the neglected St Helena Bay and Saldanha Bay harbours, aiming to transform them into economic hubs ...