Family feud over Stellenbosch wine estate turns ugly after murder

Mike Behr|Published

Police may regard the grieving widow of murdered Stellenbosch farmer Stephan Smit as a person of interest in their investigation.

Ex-Bishops teacher Fiona Viotti was victim of sexual misconduct incident

Mike Behr|Published

The history teacher at the centre of the sex scandal rocking Bishops Diocesan College was the victim of a sexual misconduct incident at the elite school in 2017. ...

'Philippi farming activist Nazeer Sonday doesn't represent commercial farmers'

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Philippi farming activist Nazeer Sonday does not represent the PHA or any of the commercial farmers, say 16 commercial farmers.

Meghan Markle’s post office ribbon for Uyinene has gone missing

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The ribbon carried a Xhosa message of solidarity with victims of gender-based violence, written in black: “Simi kunye kule si si mo (We stand together in this situation) ...

Sans Souci teacher in slap video cleared of charges

Mike Behr|Published

The NPA has dropped the common assault charge against the Sans Souci Girls? High Grade 9 teacher, Clarissa Venter, who slapped a pupil during a classroom altercation. ...

Worcester murder accused marksman ‘no gunslinger’, says employer

Mike Behr|Published

Combat shooter and firearms instructor Elton Weise, who shot Worcester waste-picker Johannes Jacobs dead last July, ?is not the merciless murderer the media is making ...

Shock as molester gets 5 year sentence for sexually assaulting three girls

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NPA defends British paedophile?s plea deal, says families and the victims were happy with plea agreement.

Western Cape farmer faces murder charge for man's stabbing death

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Stanford wine farmer and estate agent Jan Malan is accused of the murder of a local resident during an altercation over alleged trespassing and theft.

'Financially ruined' mom killed family before turning gun on herself

Mike Behr|Published

Family, school holidays, a cottage in the Cederberg: it sounds perfectly idyllic. Except for the Meyers from Moorreesburg.

Cape wine farmer’s widow ‘to get R3.5m’

Mike Behr|Published

The widow of wine farmer Stefan Smit, who was shot execution-style while having supper, stands to receive around R3. 5 million.

Mystery shrouds Stellenbosch farm attack

Mike Behr|Published

The fatal shooting of wine farmer Stefan Smit is no longer being regarded by police as a farm murder and investigations are now focused on suspects.

Court orders Herschelle Gibbs to pay thousands in child support

Mike Behr|Published

The mother of Herschelle Gibbs?s new baby has had to drag him to court for sufficient maintenance for their eight-month-old son.

Claims of marital problems as cops probe woman's Chapman's Peak death plunge

Mike Behr|Published

Hout Bay police are hoping witnesses can clarify the circumstances leading up to Jolandi le Roux falling off the cliff edge at Lookout Point.

UK paedophile facing 42 sexual assault charges loses appeal in Cape court

Mike Behr|Published

Lee Tucker has been fighting against extradition to the UK, where he faces 42 charges of sexual assault of boys under 16

'Choose me or choose your wife': ultimatum from Rob Packham's mistress

Mike Behr|Published

Murder accused Packham's mistress revealed in court that she issued him with an ultimatum, shortly before his wife Gill was killed

Jason Rohde's lawyer says judge ‘erred’ in sentencing

Mike Behr|Published

Convicted wife killer Jason Rohde?s eldest daughter was too frightened to testify for her dad during his sentencing after Judge Gayaat Salie-Hlophe ordered that ...

Former cricketer Kemp wins court test

Mike Behr|Published

Kemp denies all allegations, noted acting High Court Judge Johan De Waal in his judgment last week.

Jason Rohde ex-mistress 'under severe stress' apologises to judge

Mike Behr|Published

Jason Rohde?s former mistress stands by her Facebook accusations that the Rohde investigating officers raided her home without a search warrant.

Youngest Packham daughter will testify in her father's murder trial

Mike Behr|Published

It is believed she kept her father's infidelity a secret from her mom until soon before Gill Packham's murder

Convicted wife killer Jason Rohde's lover claims he's innocent

Mike Behr|Published

Jason Rohde?s mistress believes he is an innocent man who was wrongfully convicted by a crooked justice system.

Rob Packham was drinking, partying with friends minutes before his arrest

Mike Behr|Published

While others continued to search for Gill Packham and hope the burnt body wasn't hers, her husband partied with friends

Pellet gun shot kills Cape Town toddler

Mike Behr|Published

A three-year-old Durbanville twin who died in hospital after reportedly falling on her bicycle brake lever was actually shot in the heart with a pellet gun.

'365 days of sorrow': Gill Packham’s sisters mark one year since her murder

Mike Behr|Published

Murder victim Gill Packham's sisters have marked the anniversary of her death with a heartbreaking message on Facebook

Ex-SA cricket star accused of being a thief and fraudster by business partner

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Justin Kemp answers restraint of trade claims in raging court battle over Big Catch Fishing Tackle

Parent defends Worcester carer accused of assaulting teens with riding crop

Mike Behr|Published

Twelve children have been removed from carer after the allegations of assault