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1 day ago | scrolla.africa | Everson Luhanga

By Everson Luhanga Doctor Sobetha was sentenced in Bethal for pretending to be a lawyer, then arrested for a separate fraud case in Gauteng committed the same year. He also tried to claim his dead twin brother’s funeral policy by pretending to be him — but the insurer caught on. A fake lawyer who conned his unsuspecting clients was sentenced to four years in jail and ordered to pay the money he was given by his clients in 2023.

2 days ago | scrolla.africa | Everson Luhanga

By Everson Luhanga Staff coffee and milk were poisoned with Terbufos, a deadly chemical banned for use outside farming. Police are investigating attempted murder. Sparks Schools has launched an internal investigation and started employee safety talks after two cases of food tampering in the kitchen. Poison meant for rats has been found in the staff kitchen of a private school’s support office, and police have opened a case of attempted murder.

2 days ago | scrolla.africa | Everson Luhanga

By Everson Luhanga Three suspected house robbers were shot dead and one arrested after a high-speed chase and shootout near Sandton. Gauteng police are now copying KwaZulu-Natal top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s hardline shoot-to-kill approach to take down dangerous gangs. KwaZulu-Natal’s top cop, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has become known for his shoot-to-kill stance against criminals, and now Gauteng police are following his lead.

2 days ago | scrolla.africa | Anita Dangazele

By Anita Dangazele Nothozamile Mqengqwa was found dead with her throat slit and eight stab wounds to her back, allegedly at the hands of her son. The suspect was arrested a day later, and the murder weapons were recovered. Police say the motive is still unknown. A small village near Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape has been left in shock after a man allegedly murdered his own mother using a machete and a spear. The killing happened over the weekend at Komkhulu in the Xhorana Administrative Area.

2 days ago | scrolla.africa | Anita Dangazele

By Anita DangazeleFive Walter Sisulu University students were charged with arson and public violence after campus protests. Students protested against the R10,000 bail granted to the residence manager accused of shooting students. Five Walter Sisulu University students will appear before the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court on Thursday following violent protests.