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The theft trial of Walter Sisulu University student Sibongile Mani has been postponed to August 25.Image: Sibongile Mani Facebook/ File

WSU student Mani’s theft trial again postponed

A theft trial against a university accounting student has hit yet another snag after it was again postponed in the East London magistrate court on Friday. This time it was postponed owing to bereavement of Sibongile Mani’s lawyer, Asanda…

The gang stole computers, laptops and solar panels.Image: Pixabay/Wokandapix

Guards tied up with shoelaces, electronics worth R4,5m stolen from Midrand school

Equipment worth an estimated R4,5m has been stolen from a school in Midrand. Police spokesperson Capt Kay Makhubela said Noordwyk Secondary School was broken into at about 3.45am on Tuesday. Five armed men tied up the security guards with…

Siya Kolisi with the Web Ellis trophy as the Springboks arrive at OR Tambo International Airport on November 5.Image: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images

Thieves mar Springbok arrival at OR Tambo airport

Two suspects have been arrested after spoiling what was supposed to be a momentous occasion welcoming home the Springboks at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday night. The Rugby World Cup champions touched down on SA…

Welcome Msomi was convicted on 61 counts of theft at the Palm Ridge magistrate’s court. File photo.Image: Sowetan / Veli Nhlapo

Arts & culture department wants ‘full recovery’ of R8m stolen by Welcome Msomi

The department of sports, arts and culture has welcomed the news that acclaimed director and playwright Welcome Msomi has been found guilty of theft of R8m from the Living Legends Legacy Programme (LLLP). Msomi, 76, a trustee of the…

The Gift of the Givers drilling rig was tampered with and equipment stolen only hours after arriving in Graaff-Reinet.Image: Supplied

Graaff-Reinet water project stalled as theft throws spanner in the works

The water-drilling project in Graaff-Reinet has stalled after equipment was stolen and the drilling rig tampered with during the night. This comes after the Gift of the Givers team arrived in the drought-stricken town at midday on…

Two women were arrested in Mamelodi, Pretoria, for allegedly spiking their victims’ drinks and then robbing them. Image: Mark Bowden

Two women arrested in Mamelodi for alleged drink-spiking and theft

Two women were arrested in Mamelodi, Pretoria, for allegedly spiking their victims’ drinks and then robbing them, police said on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Capt Daniel Mavimbela said the two women are suspected of stealing a Mazda 3 and…

Johannesburg city. Image: MARIANNE SCHWANKHART

Joburg in the dark due to cable theft

BY BAFANA NZIMANDE Several parts of Johannesburg CBD are without electricity due to cable theft. Thieves gained access to underground tunnels on Sunday morning and burnt the electric cables supplying power to the city. As a result‚ a…