World Cup engineer killed: cops in deal talks

Patrick Hlahla|Published

Two cops who allegedly shot and killed a Pretoria sound engineer in 2010 briefly appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.

Council to fight ruling on street names

Patrick Hlahla|Published

The Tshwane Metro Council is set to challenge a ruling by the Pretoria High Court to restore the old street names on street signs.

Pretoria cops blamed for hawker havoc

Patrick Hlahla|Published

Angry Marabastad business people have criticised the police for failing to protect their businesses.

Henning’s murder a contract killing - magistrate

Patrick Hlahla|Published

Magistrate Patterson said he did not believe that Ambrose Monye was the mastermind of the plot to kill Chanelle Henning.

R11m Sars ‘fraud gang’ in the dock

Patrick Hlahla|Published

A former SA Revenue Service employee has appeared in the Pretoria High Court on 2 265 charges.

Let the talking begin over metro’s new vision for the inner city

Patrick Hlahla|Published

THERE is an urgent need for discussions between the Tshwane Metro Council, commuters, taxi operators and informal traders.

Councillor versus Speaker

Patrick Hlahla|Published

A legal battle is looming between the DA councillor, Brandon Topham, and council speaker Morakane Mosupye.

Don’t just add to numbers, speak out

Patrick Hlahla|Published

DEBATES in the Tshwane Metro Council chamber can get really hot. So hot that one cringes, listening to some of the statements made by councillors.

Henning killing ‘a cold-blooded assassination’

Patrick Hlahla|Published

Young mother Chanelle Henning’s killing was a “cold-blooded assassination”, according to prosecutor Gerrie Nel.

Henning hit: cellphone trail wiped

Patrick Hlahla|Published

Calls between André Gouws and Chanelle Henning’s estranged husband Nico were deleted from Gouws’s handset.

Henning psychologist was watched

Patrick Hlahla|Published

One of the five men accused in the murder of Chanelle Henning kept the offices of a her psychologist under surveillance.

Henning: ‘supplier’ of gun gets bail

Patrick Hlahla|Published

An Elandspoort man who allegedly supplied the gun used in the murder of Chanelle Henning has been granted bail.

Third Henning accused in bail bid

Patrick Hlahla|Published

One of the suspects arrested after the drive-by shooting of assistant school teacher Chanelle Henning is expected to apply for bail.

Cloud over city’s new acting top cop

Patrick Hlahla|Published

A Tshwane Metro Police officer once linked to irregularities in a surveillance tender, is now the acting chief of the service.

Broody gay couple may use a surrogate

Patrick Hlahla|Published

The Pretoria High Court has paved the way for a surrogate mother to carry a child for a gay couple.

McBride dubbed evil, arrogant

Patrick Hlahla|Published

“You acted in a thuggish manner against members of the public, who are taxpayers and paid for the official car you crashed. ”

12 years for R12m theft

Patrick Hlahla|Published

A retired attorney who ripped off fellow pensioners to the tune of R11. 8 million has been sentenced to 12 years in jail.

3 more linked to lecturer’s death

Patrick Hlahla|Published

There are now seven people linked to the murder of retired college lecturer Abram Moema, 62, last year.

Suspected Mandela street sign vandals get bail

Patrick Hlahla|Published

“This (arrest of the men) is a political over-reaction. It is aimed at scaring people who want to express their views,” said the men’s lawyer.

New NTP chief targets drag racing

Patrick Hlahla|Published

The newly appointed chief of the National Traffic Police, David Tembe, has promised tough action against drunk drivers and drag racers.

Hero cop’s widow gets bail

Patrick Hlahla|Published

The wife of Daniel de Bruin, who was killed in a helicopter disaster, was overwhelmed with emotions after being released on bail.

‘My dad shot me’

Patrick Hlahla|Published

The court heard how IT specialist Muziwendoda Kunene allegedly shot his son Msebenziwenkosi, in November 200.

Thousands registered to vote

Patrick Hlahla|Published

More than 600 000 people visited voting stations around the country, according to the IEC.

Bail for high-flyer fraud accused

Patrick Hlahla|Published

Four men - including a former MEC - accused of embezzling R14 million from the AgriBEE scheme were each granted bail of R40 000.

Cops in court over robbery

Patrick Hlahla|Published

Three police officers arrested in connection with a robbery at a jewellery shop in Johannesburg’s have appeared in court.