Durban Man Hijacked and Shot Dead in Reservoir Hills Garage

A Durban man succumbed to his injuries after being shot during a hijacking in Reservoir Hills on Wednesday night, highlighting ongoing concerns over violent crime in the area. According to a source, the victim drove into his property and was followed into his garage by another vehicle before neighbours heard a single gunshot. When neighbours … Read more

Singapore Police Arrest Suspected Scammer with Fake Supreme Court Passes

A 23-year-old Malaysian man was caught at Woodlands Checkpoint on Tuesday, Aug. 11, carrying counterfeit employee passes and official-looking stamps allegedly intended for use in scams, according to the Singapore Police Force. Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officers directed the man for enhanced checks at the arrival bus hall of the checkpoint. During the inspection, officers … Read more

Polish Study Reveals Supplement Ads Cause Confusion

Consumer knowledge regarding dietary supplement regulation and product categorization in Poland remains poor, according to a study published in Nutrients that evaluated public responses to radio advertisements. Out of 397 participants aged 18 to 65 surveyed about general supplement awareness and four radio ad transcripts targeting memory, weight loss, immunity, and sleep, only 4.8% correctly … Read more

Free State Police Arrest Alleged Vehicle Licence Cartel Kingpin

A man believed to be an IT specialist linked to a motor vehicle licensing fraud cartel has been arrested by authorities at his private residence in Parys, Free State, according to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC). Investigators allegedly found the suspect operating the National Traffic Information System (Natis) on a computer screen at the … Read more

Cash Buyer Fights to Cancel R359k Haval Deal After Early Faults

A second-hand 2021 Haval H6 2.0T Premium purchased for R359,000 in cash has spent 162 days in repair workshops, according to owner Mario Angrisano, after a cascading series of electrical and mechanical failures culminated in a total engine collapse. The Brackenfell resident, 54, bought the luxury SUV from Kia Tyger Valley on December 29, 2023, … Read more

Nolan vs. Zalone: Box Office Battle for the Odyssey

Blockbuster event cinema releases like Christopher Nolan’s Odissea and Checco Zalone’s comedy hits are reshaping box office trends by driving massive audiences back to theaters during historically quiet seasons, according to published box office data. Box Office Resurgence: How Odissea and Zalone Drive Audiences to Theaters Christopher Nolan’s Odissea pulled in over 1,900,000 spectators during … Read more

L.A. Protester Sentenced to Prison for Throwing Cinder Blocks

Jacob Daniel Terrazas, a 31-year-old resident of Paramount, was sentenced this week to 10 months in federal prison for assaulting a Border Patrol agent during an immigration protest on June 7, 2025. Terrazas pleaded guilty in January to a misdemeanor count of simple assault on a federal officer after admitting he threw chunks of a … Read more

Canterbury Medical Cannabis Supplier Faces Drug Charges

Police have launched an investigation into a 40-year-old individual following the discovery of cannabis and paraphernalia at a property in Canterbury. According to police, the evidence suggested the items were being used for personal purposes outside the scope of a medicinal cannabis licence. Authorities are currently reviewing information gathered during the search as they determine … Read more

Man Charged Following Woodlands Coffee Shop Incident

Xie Jianzhong, 56, has been charged with criminal intimidation following an incident on July 15 at a coffee shop located at Block 167 Woodlands Street 11. Authorities allege Xie harassed a 14-year-old girl and threw a glass mug in her direction after she refused his request to drink beer with him. The accused was released … Read more

Farming Communities Fear Rise in Mob Justice Attacks

Police are investigating the deaths of two men from the Chatsworth farming community near Malmesbury, following allegations of mob justice. Cedick Jonathan van Schalkwyk was reportedly dragged from his home and beaten to death by a group claiming to be hunting farm robbers, while the body of Nicolas “Whitey” Gedult was later recovered from a … Read more