Factory of Slaves in Joburg – Seven Jailed, 91 Freed
Johannesburg’s Gauteng South Division High Court has delivered a landmark ruling, sentencing seven Chinese nationals to 20 years each on 10 September 2025 for human trafficking and forced labour.
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Creche Tragedy at 22 8th Avenue: Mayfair Mourns Four Young Lives, FMYO Rises in Solidarity
On the morning of 19 May 2025, a devastating fire tore through an unregistered creche at 22 8th Avenue, Mayfair,…
South Africa’s Legal Team says ‘Intent is Clear’ in Israel’s Gaza Genocide
Lawyers submit hundreds of pages of evidence to meet Monday ICJ deadline to prove, on paper, that Israel is guilty…
Alberton Parents Sentenced for Horrific Crimes Against Their Children
In a case that shocked the nation, two parents from Alberton North, Ekurhuleni, were sentenced in the Johannesburg High Court for the brutal abuse, rape, and murder of their two-year-old daughter, as well as the abuse of their six-year-old son.
Businesspeople ‘Easy Targets’ for Kidnapping, with Foreign Nationals Most at Risk in Johannesburg
Kidnapping for ransom has surged in Gauteng, with 82 cases reported since April 2024, most of them concentrated in the Johannesburg area.
Tragedy Strikes Braamfontein: University of Johannesburg Mourns Student
Drive-by shooting in Braamfontein leaves three dead, including a University of Johannesburg student, community and university mourn.
Innocence Lost: The Battle Against Massive Human Trafficking Operations in South Africa
Human trafficking in South Africa has escalated significantly, often going unnoticed, according to Hilary Leong, co-founder and CEO of Awareness…
CROSBY JHB – It was a hit, not a hijacking or robbery, says family of Joburg businessman killed in driveway
“It was a hit. It was not a hijacking or robbery.” Adill Ibrahim said he believed his brother-in-law, Egyptian national…
Judge denies bail, rehab centre request for man accused of killing his wife
“You had enough time to rehabilitate yourself. You failed to do so when the time was right.” The magistrate, Nishani…