Jacques Pretorius News Today

Music has been blamed for many things over the years. Some feel that certain genres encourage violence, and a few even believe that the artists themselves

A matric pupil who allegedly killed a fellow schoolboy with a sword will appear in the Krugersdorp Magistrate's Court on Friday.

A boy assaulting a girl at a Krugersdorp school was caught on camera. Warning. Some viewers may find this video disturbing.

As the year draws to a close, readers can usually expect the release of some really great non-fiction books. That’s definitely the situation with South African publishing. There have been a number of books released dealing with varying but all equally interesting topics. The Daily Vox team rounds up a few to add to the reading TBR. 

Sara-Jayne Makwala King chats to creator and writer of the True Crime South Africa podcast Nicole Engelbrecht. 

Sara-Jayne Makwala King chats to creator and writer of the True Crime South Africa podcast Nicole Engelbrecht. 

In what feels like a distasteful 'Devilsdorp' crossover, it has been alleged that Cecilia Steyn WAS in close contact with Morné Harmse.

In the latest news in South Africa on Tuesday 15 March 2022, Morne Harmse, dubbed the ‘Samurai Killer’ has been released from prison

The family of Jacques Pretorius believes Morné Harmse was not sorry and never showed any remorse when they attended his parole hearing in 2019.

So-called Samurai killer Morné Harmse has been released on parole, according to the Department of Correctional Services. He used a katana to kill 16-year-old Jacques Pretorius, a fellow Nic Diederichs Technical High School pupil, in August 2008.