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Behind bars but online: Inmates linked to WhatsApp extortion scheme
An extortion scheme apparently operating from prison by inmates led to a Hawks’ investigation into WhatsApp impersonation scams.
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Court date set for alleged elderly abuse case at a Welkom care centre
The court heard on Friday, 7 November, that investigations have been completed and that the state is ready to proceed. The charges against the accused include attempted murder, torture, abuse, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and kidnapping…
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Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Brutal Murder of Girlfriend in Phomolong
A Phomolong man has been successfully convicted and sentenced to 23 years for the brutal murder of his girlfriend in 2024.
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Former Virginia Pastor Sentenced to 55 Years for Raping Young Church Members
The court heard evidence that Mariti used his position of power and perceived spiritual authority to groom and exploit young female members of his church. The victims were part of a group called the “Team of Prophecy,” consisting of girls…
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Drug bust made in court
The police confiscated 50 Mandrax tablets with an estimated value of R3 000 from a woman who had smuggled them into the Odendaalsrus Court for an awaiting trail detainee. Photo: SAPS
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Convicted Welkom lawyer fails to appear for R15 Million fraud bail hearing
Jan Gysbert Maritz (57) was not transported to Welkom from Grootvlei Prison in Bloemfontein for his scheduled bail hearing. The application has been postponed to 28 and 29 October.
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Sewe vermeende ‘Barney’ vroulike bendelede versteek glo vuurwapens in polisievangwa
KIMBERLEY. – Die hof in die opspraakwekkende verhoor van George Peters oftewel Barney, vermeende leier van die Hollanders-bende in Kimberley en Kuruman, het Dinsdag gehoor dat sewe van sy “houvroue” […]