Alex Patrick is a Sunday Times and TimesLIVE reporter with a keen interest in crime, environmental and socioeconomic issues.
Woman convicted of murdering grandmother, fraudulently using ... Woman convicted of murdering grandmother, fraudulently using Sassa and bank cards
A 31-year-old woman has been convicted of killing her grandmother and using her Sassa card for personal gain.
Nine more arrests in Gauteng over July 2021 unrest Nine more arrests in Gauteng over July 2021 unrest
Police have arrested nine more people linked to the July unrest last year.
Hawks are investigating 22,477 cases worth R1.5-trillion Hawks are investigating 22,477 cases worth R1.5-trillion
The Hawks are dealing with 22,477 cases with more than 500,000 charges.
Detective 'pretended to interview teen but raped her instead' Detective 'pretended to interview teen but raped her instead'
The detective has since resigned from his job.
Second Northcliff High pupil dies in less than a week Second Northcliff High pupil dies in less than a week
Pupils of Northcliff High School have been dealt a second blow after the death of a second pupil in a matter of days.
Search launched for grade R pupil kidnapped outside his Cape ... Search launched for grade R pupil kidnapped outside his Cape Town home
Western Cape police are searching for a grade R schoolboy who was kidnapped on Wednesday in Kensington, as the ...
Wet and warm is the prediction for spring and summer months Wet and warm is the prediction for spring and summer months
"Late spring is expected to have above-normal rainfall countrywide, with significant rainfall expected over the ...
Marikana: Minerals Council says ‘gangs’ are preventing progress ... Marikana: Minerals Council says ‘gangs’ are preventing progress in mining communities
The Minerals Council of SA says it has recommitted to ensuring the Marikana massacre does not happen again.
All movement of cattle banned as foot and mouth disease spreads All movement of cattle banned as foot and mouth disease spreads
As foot and mouth disease spreads, minister of agriculture Thoko Didiza has banned all movement of cattle throughout ...
Teachers ask girls for sexual favours for good grades: report Teachers ask girls for sexual favours for good grades: report
Female students in SA are being asked to sleep with educators for good grades, according to Corruption Watch's “Sound ...