Kathryn Kimberley

Cape Town, Eastern Cape

Senior Legal Writer, Arena Holdings at Sunday Times

Senior Legal Writer, Arena Holdings at Daily Dispatch (South Africa)

Senior Legal Writer, Arena Holdings at The Herald Port Elizabeth

News Editor: The Herald, Weekend Post & HeraldLIVE.

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Articles

Importance of thorough DNA profiling highlighted by successful case

2 weeks ago | theherald.co.za | Kathryn Kimberley

Importance of thorough DNA profiling highlighted by successful case Premium By Kathryn Kimberley - 20 May 2025 The Andy Kawa case has demonstrated the importance for SA to have a well-functioning scientific laboratory to be able to match a suspect’s DNA swiftly. In 2022, when it seemed investigations into Kawa’s 2010 rape had gone cold, Moses Gqesha was arrested for stealing a lawnmower...
‘Life has its trials - mine was 15 years’, says Andy Kawa

2 weeks ago | theherald.co.za | Kathryn Kimberley

‘Life has its trials — mine was 15 years’, says Andy Kawa Kawa describes journey to healing as daily battle continues behind the scenes Premium By Kathryn Kimberley - 20 May 2025 There are happy endings in movies — but the Andy Kawa trial is not a movie. It was a reference made by Kawa’s daughter, Celiwe, that put her mother’s years of anguish into perspective...
Business owner Rob Evans to face extra charges including kidnapping, defeating ends of justice

3 weeks ago | theherald.co.za | Brandon Nel |Kathryn Kimberley

Murder accused Gqeberha business owner Rob Evans has been slapped with additional charges of kidnapping, attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice. In addition, the state alleges that he killed his girlfriend, Vanessa van Rensburg, 36, by striking her with a bottle or similar object, and strangled her. It is further claimed that once Van Rensburg was dead, Evans, 58, tried to clean up the crime scene.
JUST IN | Arrest made in connection with Vanessa's murder

4 weeks ago | theherald.co.za | Brandon Nel |Kathryn Kimberley

ARREST MADE: Vanessa van Rensburg, 36, was murdered in Oyster Bay last month A well-known Gqeberha businessman has been arrested in connection with the murder of 36-year-old woman, Vanessa van Rensburg. Detectives working on the case arrested the man on Friday morning. The body of the Gqeberha mom was discovered inside her boyfriend's Oyster Bay holiday home during the early hours of Easter Sunday. She had seemingly been beaten and strangled to death.
Rotary club celebrates 100 years of serving community

1 month ago | theherald.co.za | Kathryn Kimberley

Rotary club celebrates 100 years of serving community Premium By Kathryn Kimberley - 03 May 2025 There is a saying that goes, “the only way to do great work is to love what you do”. These were the words referenced by revered Eastern Cape judge Nambitha Dambuza, who was invited as the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth’s milestone 100th birthday celebration recently...
Tarryn’s larger than life productions light up the stage

1 month ago | theherald.co.za | Kathryn Kimberley

Tarryn’s larger than life productions light up the stage Theatre guru has big line-up of shows in the pipeline starting with ‘Moulin Rouge’ Premium By Kathryn Kimberley - 27 April 2025 She is a self-confessed drama queen who believes everybody should live a little larger. And that is exactly what Tarryn Light has done with her latest production, which is a colourful display of feathers, sequins and fishnet stockings in a sultry, immersive burlesque theatre-in-the-round experience. ..
MOVER & SHAKER | Garth Sampson: Talking about more than just the weather

1 month ago | theherald.co.za | Kathryn Kimberley |Fredlin Adriaan

MOVER & SHAKER | Garth Sampson: Talking about more than just the weather Premium By Kathryn Kimberley - 27 April 2025 Garth Sampson, best known as the “Weather Guru” spent 42 years working for the SA Weather Service. He is also a much-loved columnist and when it comes to weather, no matter which way the wind blows, he knows his stuff. He also has a great sense of humour and always speaks his mind. ..
Nelson Mandela Bay security firms challenge ‘irrational’ firearm curbs

1 month ago | theherald.co.za | Kathryn Kimberley |Brandon Nel

Nelson Mandela Bay security firms challenge ‘irrational’ firearm curbs Under proposed amendment Bill, even the use of handcuffs and tasers are set to be regulated Premium By Kathryn Kimberley and Brandon Nel - 25 April 2025 Private security firms in Nelson Mandela Bay are pushing back against controversial proposed firearms regulations, while experts have warned that the changes could put millions of South Africans at risk.
Paradise Beach father gets life for sex abuse of children

1 month ago | theherald.co.za | Kathryn Kimberley

Paradise Beach father gets life for sex abuse of children No other sentence suitable for man who raped his daughter, among other crimes, says judge By Kathryn Kimberley - 24 April 2025 The final gavel came down on the “house of horrors” in the Gqeberha high court on Thursday when a Paradise Beach father was jailed for life. The judge found that no sentence other than life imprisonment could be considered suitable for the man who failed in his duty to protect his daughter...
Greyvensteins’ court bid against Legal Practice Council dismissed

1 month ago | theherald.co.za | Kathryn Kimberley |Brandon Nel |Werner Hills

Greyvensteins’ court bid against Legal Practice Council dismissed Premium By Kathryn Kimberley and Brandon Nel - 23 April 2025 A large Gqeberha law firm accused of buying work and touting its conveyancing services through estate agents has failed in its bid to challenge a report of the Legal Practice Council (LPC) investigation committee. Greyvensteins Inc wanted the report and the findings set aside before disciplinary hearing proceedings could commence...