By Thakira Desai After a week of gruelling searches and the discovery of a body positively identified as missing Courtney Pieters, the family was dealt another blow when police arrested a suspect, said to be a trusted family friend. Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk confirmed that a 40-year-old man was apprehended on Sunday night at Saturn Close, Salberau, Elsiesrivier. He is expected to appear in Goodwood Magistrates Court on a […]
Turkish authorities have identified the gunman responsible for the attack on an elite nightclub that killed 39 people celebrating New Year, the foreign minister said Wednesday. "The identity of the person responsible for the Istanbul attack has been established," Mevlut Cavusoglu told Anadolu news agency during a televised interview. He did not name the attacker or give any further details. Anadolu has said some 20 people have been detained as […]
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Stellenbosch student Robyn Pearce, the family's lawyer William Booth said on Wednesday. He said the man, believed to be a labourer who worked at the apartment building where Pearce's body was found, was arrested shortly after 20:00. The man is presently being held at Sea Point police station. Booth said the suspect may appear in court on Monday. Pearce's […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
