Mahira Duval

Cape Town

Writer at Independent Online

Writer at Daily Voice (South Africa)

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Western Cape police officer on trial for using K-word against colleague

1 month ago | iol.co.za | Mahira Duval

1minCASE: Cape Town Magistrate's Court. Image: Armand Hough/ Independent NewspapersTwo Western Cape cops are embroiled in a legal battle as one senior police officer has now gone on trial for allegedly using the K-word on his colleague. According to court papers, Lieutenant-Colonel Leonard Germishuys had pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled by his coworker.
K-word cop in court

1 month ago | dailyvoice.co.za | Mahira Duval

Mahira Duval | April 30, 2025Two Western Cape cops are embroiled in a legal battle as one senior police officer has now gone on trial for allegedly using the K-word on his colleague. According to court papers obtained by the Daily Voice, Lieutenant-Colonel Leonard Germishuys had pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled by his coworker.
Convicted 'killer' busted in Table View for robbery

1 month ago | capeargus.co.za | Mahira Duval

Slain make-up artist Suritha Alting was robbed and stabbed on her way home from a restaurant in Richwood, Cape Town. Image: Independent Newspapers ArchiveQuestions have arisen over how the teen convicted of the murder of Suritha Alting, 28, was found robbing people in Table View this month - less than two years after he was sentenced.
Alleged killers of Pinelands businessman Previn Pillay plead 'not guilty

1 month ago | capeargus.co.za | Mahira Duval

'Suitcase killers' make pleas as victim's father takes stand in murder trialPrevin PillayImage: supplied Heartbreaking details surrounding the frantic search for Pinelands businessman, Previn Pillay, have emerged in the Western Cape High Court as the trio of alleged killers pleaded not guilty.
'NOT GUILTY'

1 month ago | dailyvoice.co.za | Mahira Duval

Mahira Duval | April 30, 2025Hartseer details surrounding the frantic search for Pinelands businessman Previn Pillay have emerged at the Western Cape High Court as the trio of alleged killers pleaded not guilty. Nearly five years after the horrific murder of the young businessman who was decapitated and his mutilated corpse placed in a suitcase and set light, his alleged killers have pleaded not guilty as his father took the witness stand on Tuesday.
'KILLER' ON THE LOOSE

1 month ago | dailyvoice.co.za | Mahira Duval

Mahira Duval | April 30, 2025Questions have arisen how a teen believed to be the convicted murderer of Suritha Alting, 28, was found robbing mense in Table View this month less than two years after he was sentenced. Brave Table View dad, Dave Walters, says he got a skrik when he was informed by investigators that the man who robbed him of his cellphone two weeks ago was in fact a "killer who slipped through the cracks".
Gert Bezuidenhout and Johannes Hendrik Jacobs appeal bail denial in Lifman murder case

1 month ago | capeargus.co.za | Mahira Duval

Mahira Duval|Published 4 minutes agoJohannes Hendrik Jacobs, left, and Gert Bezuidenhout, in court for the murder of Mark Lifman. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent NewspapersImage: Ayanda Ndamane The two men accused of murdering slain underworld kingpin, Mark Lifman, have lodged an appeal in the Western Cape High Court against the denial of their bail.
Mother in court for allegedly sexually exploiting her daughter for milk money

2 months ago | iol.co.za | Mahira Duval

2minMom is accused of selling her daughter to the neighbour for milk moneyImage: SuppliedA Cape Town mom accused of selling her teen daughter to have sex with the neighbour in exchange for milk money is set to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court. The shocking arrest of the 39-year-old mom comes after a relative found shocking text messages that revealed that the mother was allegedly aware her child was being sexually exploited, according to the Daily Voice.
Lifman accused fight back

2 months ago | dailyvoice.co.za | Mahira Duval

Mahira Duval | April 29, 2025TWO of the men accused of murdering slain underworld kingpin, Mark Lifman, has lodged an appeal against the denial of his bail at the Western Cape High Court. As preparations are underway for the murder trial to be held at the George Regional Court, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has revealed that the appeal by Gert Bezuidenhout will be argued at the High Court next month.
Cape Town mom in court for allegedly prostituting her teen daughter for milk money

2 months ago | iol.co.za | Mahira Duval

2minMom is accused of selling her daughter to the neighbour for milk moneyImage: SuppliedA Cape Town mom accused of selling her teen daughter to have sex with the neighbour in exchange for milk money is set to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court. The shocking arrest of the 39-year-old mom comes after a relative found shocking text messages that revealed that the mother was allegedly aware her child was being sexually exploited, according to the Daily Voice.