A desperate attempt to evade arrest ended with a R1.3 million Range Rover being driven into the Limpopo River during an anti-smuggling operation along the South Africa-Zimbabwe border. The vehicle was among a haul of contraband seized by South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers during a series of operations in Limpopo. Members of the 4 Artillery Regiment, deployed under Joint Operations Limpopo, recovered the luxury vehicle after suspects allegedly drove it into the river while trying to escape. According…

The case against Stuart James Scharnick has been postponed to 1 September as the State continues investigations and verifies information relating to the accused. Scharnick was arrested last Thursday and is facing charges of contravening the Firearms Act. His arrest attracted significant attention after he was taken into custody in a high-profile operation following allegations that he intimidated a journalist. During his court appearance, it emerged that Scharnick has previous convictions. The State is still working to verify information about…

The reopened inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko has highlighted a broader concern for his family: that the pursuit of justice should not be overshadowed by questions about who will pay for the proceedings. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has now confirmed that it will fund the inquest being heard at the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape. The decision follows Legal Aid’s refusal to fund the Biko family after a means test found…