Kelly Smith, Jacquin Appollis and Steveno Van Rhyn have been convicted of the kidnapping and trafficking of Joslin Smith. Presiding Judge Nathan Erasmus delivered the verdict at the circuit court in Saldanha Bay on Friday. [BREAKING] Judge Nathan Erasmus finds Joshlin’s mother Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/opGqXJBokS — Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) May 2, 2025 He noted that the State proved
Stanford Police have registered a culpable homicide docket for investigation following a fatal motor vehicle accident in Stanford on Thursday, which claimed the lives of three occupants. According to police, the multi-vehicle crash, which occurred at about 11:45 on Thursday on the R42 near Stanford, involved a Toyota Quantum minivan and two Toyota Fortuners. Preliminary information suggests that the driver of the Quantum, which has 15 occupants between the ages of eight
The Augrabies Falls has roared to life with record water volumes. According to SANPARKS, Augrabies Falls National Park is currently experiencing a breathtaking surge in water flow, as the Orange River cascades over the iconic 56-metre-high waterfall at a powerful rate of 3,991 cubic metres per second. Augrabies Falls Roars to Life with Record Water Volumes This is a dramatic increase from the usual flow of just 30 to 50 cubic metres per second, making this
Police confirm that the vehicle found yesterday in the Hennops River is the one they were looking for
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The Police have confirmed that the vehicle found yesterday in the Hennops River in Centurion is the one they were looking for. It was the vehicle that the 3 police constables were driving at the time of their disappearance last week. The vehicle chassis number was used to confirm whether that was the vehicle they had been travelling in. The vehicle found yesterday in the Hennops River is the one they were
Clarence Drive (R44) between Rooi Els and Gordon’s Bay will face significant disruptions in May as emergency flood damage repairs get underway. The coastal route will undergo both lane closures and full road closures for infrastructure upgrades, including stormwater system installation and parking area resurfacing. Authorities are urging motorists to plan ahead and expect delays. Lane closures will be in effect from 5 May to 22 May 2025, limited to
