South Africa crime

Wiandre Pretorius: 10 things to know about ex-police reservist who died in Gauteng

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What happened to Wiandre Pretorius? Ex-police reservist linked to witness D Murder dies by suicide

The death of Wiandre Pretorius has sent shockwaves through Gauteng and reignited public debate around police accountability, witness protection, and unresolved high-profile murder cases. Once a police reservist in Ekurhuleni, Pretorius’ name later surfaced in connection with some of South Africa’s most disturbing allegations involving alleged extrajudicial violence and witness killings. His death—by apparent suicide—came … Read more

What happened to Wiandre Pretorius? Ex-police reservist linked to witness D Murder dies by suicide

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What happened to Wiandre Pretorius? Ex-police reservist linked to witness D Murder dies by suicide

A cloud of shock and unanswered questions hangs over Gauteng following the death of former Ekurhuleni police reservist Wiandre Pretorius, who died by apparent suicide just days after surviving a reported attempt on his life. Pretorius, 41, was found dead at a filling station in Brakpan on Saturday night, in what police have described as … Read more

Thamsanqa Moyo: Gauteng taxi leader shot, SAPS task team leads murder probe

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Thamsanqa Moyo: Gauteng taxi leader gunned down, SAPS task team leads murder probe

Thamsanqa Moyo, the Gauteng chairperson of the National Taxi Alliance, was fatally shot on Thursday morning while driving along the Soweto Highway in southern Johannesburg. The brazen attack, which occurred in broad daylight, saw unknown assailants in a minibus taxi and a Toyota Yaris fire multiple shots at Moyo’s vehicle, killing him instantly before fleeing … Read more

Amber Lee Hughes: Preschool teacher shocks Court with murder confession

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Amber Lee Hughes

In a chilling courtroom twist, former preschool teacher Amber Lee Hughes has admitted to the rape and murder of 4-year-old Nada Jane Challita, a child who was once under her care. The sudden confession came during her court appearance at the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, bringing a horrifying chapter in Eastern Cape criminal history … Read more

Jayden Lee‑Meek: Mother arrested in a tragic twist

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Jayden Lee-Meek Mother

The Fleurhof community is reeling after Tiffany Nicole Meek, mother of 11-year-old Jayden Lee‑Meek, was arrested and formally charged with her son’s murder in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court. The news has sent shockwaves through Gauteng, where residents quickly moved from shock to mourning and outrage. Flowers and candles still mark the spot where Jayden’s life … Read more