Vicious attack on Good Samaritan

Murray Swart|Published

Cynthia Chaplin, who ran a soup kitchen for 22 years, is in a stable condition in high care at the Mediclinic Gariep after a brutal assault.

Murder accused rugby player out of hospital

Murray Swart|Published

The 32-year-old local rugby player who has been accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend before turning the knife on himself, has been discharged from hospital. ...

'Please don't let my daughter's murder be in vain'

Murray Swart|Published

Norman Letebele said his daughter had been the victim of gender-based violence and he appealed to all role-players to prioritise ensuring the safety of women.

Teen held for Kimberley man's murder

Murray Swart|Published

A 17-year-old boy will remain in custody until the new year after being arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing a Squarehill Park resident.

22- year sentence for young dad's kidnappin and brutal murder

Murray Swart|Published

A Galeshewe man will be spending the next 22 years in prison for his involvement in the fatal stabbing of a young father in July last year.

Man killed after allegedly being mistaken for 'former cellmate'

Murray Swart|Published

A Phuthanang resident was shot dead in what appears to have been a case of mistaken identity.

ANC MPL in dock for assault

Murray Swart|Published

A Northern Cape MPL has appeared in court after a physical altercation between ANC members at a branch meeting in Warrenton.

Work on killer crossings to start in ‘next three months’

Murray Swart|Published

Construction work at three deadly intersections on the outskirts of Kimberley is scheduled to commence before October.

No bail for pupil accused of 'barbaric and senseless' murder

Murray Swart|Published

The State successfully opposed bail for a murder accused Upington High School pupil and he will remain in custody for the duration of his trial.

Twist in Kimberley's ‘new diamond rush’

Murray Swart|Published

A warning has gone out of possible disruptive and destructive behaviour in Kimberley while illegal miners have also threatened to open a criminal case.

Thieves target cars at churches

Murray Swart|Published

Congregants in Kimberley have fallen prey to criminals during church services, as vehicles parked in front of places of worship are targeted by thieves.

No bail for murder accused crime fighters

Murray Swart|Published

Five men were denied bail on charges of assault, kidnapping and murder in the Galeshewe Magistrate’s Court.

Former soldier's unhappy marriage blamed for murder

Murray Swart|Published

Infidelity and marital problems were major contributing factors in murder accused John Mamogale's decision to kill his wife, an expert has testified.

Alleged assegai killer walks free

Murray Swart|Published

A judge has ruled that Shadrack Boikanyo was not in a state of mind to be held accountable for allegedly killing his girlfriend in a jealous rage.

Alleged wife killer waits to hear fate

Murray Swart|Published

The Soul City man accused of killing his wife before dumping her body in a shallow grave will know his fate in March.

Victim's body was ‘folded’ to fit in carry bag, court hears

Murray Swart|Published

The body of Kerileng Mavis Nyathi Nqozi was discovered in a shallow grave, “folded” to fit into a carry bag, the Northern Cape High Court heard.

Drug dealer's drink killed my wife, claims murder accused

Murray Swart|Published

A man accused of murdering his wife and disposing of her body in a shallow grave believes she was killed by toxic beer from a disgruntled drug dealer.

Mall guard shot in parking row

Murray Swart|Published

A guard at a Kimberley shopping mall was shot after apparently asking the driver of a cash-in-transit vehicle to park in an appropriate manner.

Prominent NC politician’s son ‘stoned to death’

Murray Swart|Published

Kimberley - The son of a prominent local politician has died less than a week after being stoned by an angry mob in Bloemhof. Alfonso Arends, 17, the son of EFF ...

Prominent politician’s teen son ‘died like a dog’

Murray Swart|Published

The son of a prominent Northern Cape politician has died after he was attacked with stones and bottles by dozens of community members.

Alleged arsonist in dock for girlfriend's murder

Murray Swart|Published

A 32-year-old man appeared in court on charges of arson and murder after he allegedly set his girlfriend's shack alight.