A man, who allegedly raped, trafficked and threatened to post naked photos of his victim on Facebook to return to court
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A man, who allegedly raped, trafficked and threatened to post naked photos of his teenage victim on Facebook, will return to court next week. According to the Western Cape Hawks, Mark John Ross appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on 18 June 2026. He faces charges of trafficking in persons, rape and contravention of the Cybercrimes Act. He will apply for bail on 25 June 2026. A man, who allegedly raped, trafficked
MEC urges police strategy review, after back-to-back fatal mass shootings in Cape Town
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The Anti-Gang Unit is leading the investigation into the second fatal mass shooting in Cape Town this week, this time in Lotus River. The Grassy Park SAPS confirmed that four men were gunned down on the corner of Nita and Olga Streets on Thursday night. A fifth victim sustained serious injuries in the attack. Spokesperson for the Western Cape SAPS, Brigadier Novela Potelwa, advised that the victims were between the ages of 32 and 44.
Limpopo police have confirmed the arrest of a 38-year-old private tour guide on charges of culpable homicide and the reckless handling of a firearm, following the death of a 69-year-old Canadian tourist in the Kruger National Park on Wednesday, 17 June. The incident occurred at a concession-operated braai picnic site near Phabeni Gate. Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo says the tourist approached the guide and asked whether the rifle he was holding was
Organised Labour has rejected growing anti-migrant sentiment across the country and warned that migrants should not be made to be scapegoats for failures they did not create. During a media briefing this week, held at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC), COSATU, FEDUSA, SAFTU and NACTU spoke as one, cautioning that removing foreign nationals from workplaces, communities or public spaces will not help South Africa in any way. “We recognise
Everyone’s favourite chef Jenny Morris is cooking up a storm again and has just published her 7th book! Greedy Girl is a celebration of flavour, fun, and feeling. Jenny invites readers to play in the kitchen with this collection of dishes that she loves and stories that she’s lived. It is now available. From Wordsworth, Exclusive Books, Bargain Books, Takealot, Loot, and all good book stores. https://smilefm.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jenny-and-Ryan.mp4
