‘No warning’: the death penalty in Japan
Tokyo – The death penalty has strong public support in Japan but is also heavily criticised for the secretive... Read more
25 Jan, 2024
Japanese man sentenced to death in anime arson trial
Kyoto – A Japanese man found guilty of carrying out an arson attack that killed 36 people at an... Read more
25 Jan, 2024
Deadly Johannesburg fire began as murder cover-up, inquiry hears
Johannesburg –A Johannesburg drug user has admitted setting fire to a crowded housing block to cover up a murder,... Read more
25 Jan, 2024
Man arrested for Johannesburg fire that killed 77
Johannesburg — South African police said on Wednesday that they had arrested a man accused of starting a fire... Read more
24 Jan, 2024
Arrests made after assault on truck driver during police chase of overloaded bus
Cape Town – A bus driver and two Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested for assaulting a truck driver who... Read more
24 Jan, 2024
Thousands lose $16 mn in Singapore ‘fake friend’ scams
Singapore – More than 6 300 people fell prey to “fake friend” scams in Singapore last year and collectively... Read more
24 Jan, 2024
Father-son duo accused of assault and dog attack return to court
Cape Town – A father and son, Piet Groenewald, 63, and Stephan Groenewald, 27, were arrested on Thursday for... Read more
23 Jan, 2024
Manhunt underway as mass shooting leaves 4 dead at Mpumalanga tavern
Cape Town – Police in Mpumalanga are on a manhunt following a mass shooting at Chisa Mpama tavern in... Read more
22 Jan, 2024
11-year-old boy under parental supervision following mysterious death of 10-month-old girl
Cape Town – Police in Botsalano, Morokweng, North West, are investigating a murder case involving the death of a 10-month-old... Read more
22 Jan, 2024
Kidnapped Nigerian sisters rescued after outcry
Abuja – Five kidnapped Nigerian sisters have been rescued after their abduction and the death of another sister triggered... Read more
21 Jan, 2024
