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The Clocolan high court sentenced the man to a further four months for common assault.Image: 123RF/STOCKSTUDIO44
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Son jailed for life for raping mother

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his mother in Clocolan in the Free State. The Clocolan high court sentenced the man to a further four months for common assault. On June 3 2018‚ the son arrived at their…

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The case of the Durban mother accused of dumping her baby down a stormwater drain was delayed in the Ntuzuma magistrate’s court.Image: Jackie Clausen
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Outstanding letter delays court case of mom accused of dumping baby

The court case of a Durban woman accused of dumping her baby down a stormwater drain encountered a delay on Wednesday. The 27-year-old woman’s first appearance was set to proceed in her absence at the Ntuzuma magistrate’s court. However…

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A KwaZulu-Natal toddler is in his father’s custody after his mother was arrested for allegedly choking and beating him and sending a video of the abuse to the father.Image: Gallo Images/Thinkstock
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KZN mother ‘sent video of herself choking her toddler’ to child’s father

A 21-year-old Newcastle mother who allegedly recorded herself choking and beating her toddler son will spend the next few days behind bars before she makes a bid for bail. The woman, who is in custody, was arrested by the Newcastle family…

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