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South African Businessman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Wife Murder

A 38-year-old businessman, Rameez Patel, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Fatima Choomara Patel, in a case that dates back to 2015.

The sentencing was delivered at a High Court in South Africa on Friday, December 19, 2025. In addition to the life sentence for murder, Patel was also sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm and three years for unlawful possession of ammunition.

During the court sitting in Polokwane, Limpopo, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) declared the accused unfit to possess a firearm.

It was revealed in court that Patel had pleaded not guilty in 2016, despite evidence showing that he and the deceased were married and living together at the time of her death.

Fatima Choomara Patel was found shot dead on April 10th, 2015, inside their apartment in Nirvana, Polokwane, following ongoing marital disputes linked to the accused’s extramarital affairs.

Police evidence indicated that there were no signs of forced entry into the apartment. Patel initially claimed that intruders were responsible, but his version later changed and was contradicted by evidence presented in court.

The court further heard that Patel instructed his younger brother, Razeen Patel, to hide a box containing a firearm at a shop after the murder. Razeen testified that the accused threatened to k8ll him if he disclosed the crime. He later reported the threats and confession to the police.

Forensic pathologist Dr Thakadu Mamashela told the court that the deceased died from a gunshot wound to the head and had also sustained other injuries before her death. A cricket bat, recovered from the ceiling of the apartment, formed part of the State’s case.

Patel had been out on R250,000 bail since 2015, with the trial formally commencing in 2016.

In mitigation, the defence called clinical psychologist Dr Lebogang Selahle, who recommended house arrest. However, under cross-examination, she admitted she was unaware that Patel had already been convicted and confirmed that her recommendation could change. She also stated that she had not interviewed the children, who are currently in the care of their maternal grandmother and aunt.

Patel did not testify in mitigation, and no evidence was led on his behalf by his current wife.

In aggravation of sentence, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Lethabo Mashiane argued that life imprisonment was appropriate, describing the matter as one of the most disturbing cases of femicide and highlighting South Africa’s ongoing gender-based violence crisis.

While delivering judgment, Judge Joseph Raulinga stated that sentencing requires careful consideration of all relevant factors. The court found that Patel showed no remorse and that there were no substantial and compelling circumstances to justify deviating from the prescribed minimum sentence.

Patel was therefore sentenced to life imprisonment for m8rder.

Reacting to the ruling, the NPA stated: “The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentence. The Director of Public Prosecutions in Limpopo, Advocate Ivy Thenga, noted that gender-based violence has been declared a national disaster and stated that the NPA is encouraged that justice has ultimately been served,”

“She commended Advocate Mashiane, as well as the investigating team from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS), including Warrant Officer Abdul Wahab and Colonel Richard Boshomane, for their dedication and professionalism.”

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Former Power Minister Bayo Adelabu Sister and Twin Children Kidnapped in Ibadan

The younger sister of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, and her twin children have reportedly been abducted by unknown gunmen in Ibadan, Oyo State.

According to reports, the incident occurred in the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday, June 3.

The victims were said to have been kidnapped in the Elewura area of Challenge while travelling out of the neighborhood.

Confirming the incident, one of Adelabu’s media aides, Femi Awogboro, disclosed that the victims were attacked and taken away by the suspected kidnappers while on their way to connect to the expressway.

Awogboro said:

“Adelabu’s younger sister, together with her twins (Peter and Paul), were kidnapped this morning (Wednesday) by unknown gunmen at Elewura, Challenge, Ibadan.

“The family members were going out this morning from Elewura to link the express when they were attacked and whisked away by the unknown kidnappers.”

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Pregnant woman sentenced to life without parole for killing mother of five who was pregnant for her boyfriend

A pregnant woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole after being convicted of the fatal shooting of another pregnant woman in Birmingham, Alabama.

Aaniyah Nowden was found guilty of capital murder in connection with the death of 38-year-old Justina Wallace, a mother of five, who was also pregnant at the time of the incident.

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According to AOL reports, the shooting occurred on July 7, 2023. Both Nowden and Wallace were reportedly expecting children by the same man when the tragedy unfolded.

Nowden was convicted in a Jefferson County, Alabama court and received a life sentence without parole last week.

Authorities said Wallace’s unborn child did not survive the shooting.

Reports indicate that on the day of the incident, Nowden went to Wallace’s home, where an argument broke out involving Wallace, Nowden, and the children’s father.

During the trial, Nowden claimed she acted in self-defense. However, prosecutors argued that Wallace was unarmed and posed no threat at the time she was shot.

The court also heard that two of Wallace’s children were nearby when the shooting occurred.

According to reports, the incident was captured on cellphone video and later presented as evidence during the case.

Deputy District Attorney Jason Wilson said: “This defendant shot and killed a pregnant woman who was carrying nothing but her baby… in her arms.

“Justina had no weapon, no gun, she wasn’t attacking anybody.”

Nowden was initially charged with three counts of capital murder. However, the jury dismissed two of those charges before ultimately finding her guilty on one count of capital murder.

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Boyfriend arrested after stabbing his girlfriend, their newborn baby, and grandmother

A heartbreaking tragedy has left a family shattered after a young mother, her two-week-old baby, and her mother were fatally stabbed in their home.

The victims were identified as Fabiola Gonzalez-Nunez, 23, her newborn son Mateo Gonzalez, and her mother, Nunez-Villalobos, 54.

According to reports, police officers responded to an emergency call at approximately 9:20 a.m. and discovered Gonzalez-Nunez suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Officers also found the infant and Nunez-Villalobos with serious stab injuries inside the residence, along with an unharmed three-year-old child.

Authorities said both Gonzalez-Nunez and Nunez-Villalobos were pronounced dead at the scene. Baby Mateo was rushed to a hospital for treatment but sadly died later that day on May 28.

The three-year-old child was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation before being placed in the custody of Child Protective Services (CPS).

Investigators believe the toddler is the child of Gonzalez-Nunez and the suspect, identified as Joaquin Escoto, who is also believed to be the father of baby Mateo.

According to Modesto Police, officers quickly located and arrested Escoto on the day of the incident. He was reportedly found hiding inside a nearby residence.

Escoto was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail on three counts of murder, special-circumstance enhancements, and use of a deadly weapon. He also faces an outstanding warrant connected to a previous DUI case.

Police said investigators believe Escoto and the victims lived together in the home where the fatal stabbings occurred.

Authorities further stated that Escoto is believed to have been “involved in a relationship with Fabiola Gonzalez-Nunez, although the exact nature of their relationship remains under investigation.”

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US influencer Hilde Lynn Helphenstein found dead after undergoing plastic surgery

US influencer Hilde Lynn Helphenstein has been found dead in a luxury hotel in São Paulo, Brazil.

Reports indicate that her lifeless body was discovered lying on her bed at the Rosewood São Paulo hotel on Sunday, May 31, after her surgeon reportedly went to check on her when he was unable to reach her by phone.

According to accounts, upon entering the hotel room, the surgeon found her unresponsive, with an empty vodka bottle, a broken glass on the floor, and unidentified pills reportedly nearby.

Authorities say the surgeon had previously taken Helphenstein to an emergency care unit following a suspected overdose, raising concerns about her health prior to her death.

Police confirmed that the case has been registered as a “suspicious death” at the 78th District Police Station in Jardins as investigations continue.

Officials are yet to determine the exact cause of death.

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Sikh man sentenced to 21 years in prison for stabbing 18-year-old boy after falsely accusing him of racism

The family of 18-year-old Henry Nowak has called for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death after he was fatally stabbed and subsequently handcuffed by police following allegations that were later rejected in court.

Bodycam footage released after the incident showed Henry repeatedly pleading for help and telling officers, “I can’t breathe,” after suffering multiple stab wounds.

According to reports, Henry was stabbed six times by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa during an incident in Southampton city centre last December. Despite his injuries, Henry was initially treated as a suspect after Digwa allegedly told officers that the teenager had racially abused him, assaulted him, and removed his turban.

The footage reportedly captured Henry telling officers, “I’ve been stabbed,” only for one officer to respond, “I don’t think you have, mate.”

As he lay seriously injured, Henry repeatedly begged officers to call an ambulance. He was also heard saying he could not breathe several times while being restrained and handcuffed.

Henry later died from his injuries.

The footage further showed Digwa telling officers that Henry had not been stabbed. A female officer responded, “I know, but we have to check, don’t we.”

During the trial, the court heard evidence that contradicted Digwa’s claims. Judge William Mousley KC stated he was “sure” that Henry had not made any racist remarks.

The judge told the defendant: “I am sure that Henry said nothing racist.

The knife Vickrum used to murder Henry that night

“You are the only person to make that claim and it is completely at odds with his previous character.

“You have brought shame upon your family and your religion.

“Your actions have stirred up racial tension in Southampton and across the country which have made many Sikhs worried about their safety.”

Digwa was later convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years after a jury found that he had aggressively pursued Henry before stabbing him multiple times.

Following the sentencing, Henry’s family expressed their heartbreak over how he was treated in his final moments.

Henry handcuffed by the police while pleading for help after being stabbed

His father, Mark Nowak, said: “Let me be absolutely clear – we hold Vickrum Digwa solely and 100 per cent responsible for the brutal murder of our son.

“But Henry should not have died on the streets of Southampton in police custody. The way he was treated was inhumane and degrading.

“His murderer, however, was afforded decency. He was believed. He was not handcuffed when arrested. He was not handcuffed when transported to the police station. As far as we understand, he was never handcuffed at all.

“And, as Vickrum Digwa himself told the court, while under arrest for Henry’s murder, police even took him to the kitchen so he could choose his food. The contrast is unbearable.”

Fighting back tears outside court, Mr Nowak paid tribute to his son, saying: “I want Henry to know wherever he is we are so proud of him and we love him beyond words.”

Prosecutor Mr Lobbenberg also criticized the events that followed the stabbing, telling the sentencing hearing: “Henry Nowak dying alone, humiliated and handcuffed was a direct consequence of Vickrum Digwa’s dishonesty.

“Vickrum Digwa chose on two occasions to make videos, first of Henry fleeing and then of Henry dying with close-ups of his face. The Crown says that is both intrusive and humiliating.

“His defence describing Henry as a violent drunk racist aggressor compounds the grief of the family.”

Following the conviction, Hampshire Police issued an apology to Henry Nowak’s family for handcuffing the critically injured teenager during the incident.

His family continues to call for a “full, fearless and transparent” investigation into the police handling of the case.

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Video goes viral showing moment police officers dragged pregnant woman to the floor during confrontation at Dutch asylum centre

A video circulating widely on social media has sparked debate after capturing a confrontation involving police officers and a heavily pregnant woman at a centre for asylum seekers in Zeist, a town located near Amsterdam.

The footage shows a tense situation unfolding inside a corridor at the facility, where a man and the pregnant woman appeared to be involved in a heated exchange.

Several police officers could be seen standing nearby as the situation developed.

According to the video, one officer approached the woman and briefly spoke with her. Moments later, another officer, accompanied by a German Shepherd police dog and carrying a baton, walked toward the woman.

The footage appears to show the officer taking hold of the woman’s arm before pulling her forward and bringing her to the ground in the middle of the corridor.

Shortly after, a man believed to be associated with the woman rushed toward the officer and attempted to intervene, leading to a physical confrontation.

The situation quickly escalated as additional officers moved in to assist, resulting in a struggle involving several individuals.

In another part of the video, the woman appears disoriented while being moved along the corridor by officers as bystanders watch the incident unfold.

At the same time, several officers can be seen restraining the man on the ground as the confrontation continues.

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Six foreign-owned shops looted in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A video circulating on social media has captured the aftermath of a looting incident involving shops owned by foreign nationals in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands region of South Africa.

The incident reportedly occurred on the morning of May 29, 2026, and has sparked widespread discussion online.

Confirming the development, provincial police spokesperson Lt-Col Robert Netshiunda said that six shops belonging to foreign nationals were looted during the unrest.

According to Netshiunda, calm has since been restored in the area, and no injuries were reported during the incident.

“Police are assessing the situation for further investigations and police visibility will be maintained in the area,” he said.

Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation while carrying out investigations into the looting.

Reports indicate that the incident may have been linked to growing tensions surrounding a directive issued by Mayor Mduduzi Myeza, who had reportedly given undocumented foreign national business owners a 21-day deadline to leave the town.

The deadline was scheduled to expire on May 27, 2026.

However, a group of affected business owners reportedly challenged the directive in court on May 26, seeking legal intervention before the deadline elapsed.

Netshiunda also revealed that a meeting was scheduled for Friday afternoon involving the mayor’s office, police officials, and the owners of the building where the affected shops are located.

The meeting is expected to focus on addressing tensions between local residents, foreign business owners, and government authorities, while exploring ways to restore stability and prevent further incidents.

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Please don’t forget us in the bush — Bandits release new video of abducted principal in Oyo State

A new video reportedly released by the kidnappers holding pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State has surfaced online, showing the victims pleading for urgent intervention from the government.

In the video, the abducted school principal, identified as Mrs. Alamu, appealed to the Nigerian government and prominent leaders for immediate assistance to secure their release.

She specifically called on Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Seyi Makinde to intervene and help rescue them safely.

According to her, the abductors are becoming increasingly impatient, raising fears about the safety of the victims.

Mrs. Alamu urged the Oyo State Government to consider direct negotiations with the kidnappers in order to prevent harm and secure the release of the captives.

Speaking emotionally in the video, she said:

“President Tinubu, Governor Seyi and every other wellmeaning Nigerians, please help us. You don’t need force. All you have to do is negotiate with them to release us. We are in the cold. We are under the sun, under the rain. The children and the adults as well.

“Please we are begging. Don’t let them waste our lives. They are getting impatient and frustrated. Please help us. We are begging you in the name of God. Please help us. Don’t leave us here. Don’t forget us in the bush.”

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He has always said one day he would burn my beards — Man cries out after Friend sets his beard on fire

A Kenyan man identified as John Kyalo Mutua has called for justice after allegedly being attacked by a man who reportedly set his beard on fire, leaving him with severe injuries and emotional trauma.

In a viral video circulating online, Mutua was seen breaking down in tears as he recounted the painful incident, claiming the suspect was someone he personally knew.

Speaking emotionally in the video, Mutua explained how the incident happened after he spent time with friends on the night of the attack.

“On that fateful night, I was at a friend’s place having a beer. After that, I left and went to an entertainment joint for a while. Then I went to a place just to relax and take a power nap so I could wake up feeling rejuvenated and go home,” he said.

Mutua further revealed that the suspect had allegedly threatened him several times in the past.

“He had been threatening me, saying that one day he would burn my beard, and he did. He has left me in physical pain and trauma. After the incident, I went to the police, and they told me to go to the hospital. They gave me painkillers, but I am still in great pain,” he added.

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Female Uber Driver Praised for Staying Calm During Robbery in Pretoria, South Africa

A video making rounds on social media has captured the shocking moment a female Uber driver remained calm while being robbed by two men in Pretoria, South Africa.

The incident reportedly happened in Nellmapius, Pretoria, on May 27 and has since sparked reactions online due to the driver’s calm behavior throughout the terrifying encounter.

In the viral footage, the two suspects could be seen confronting the woman and demanding her belongings while inside the vehicle.

Despite the tense situation, the female driver maintained her composure and cooperated fully with the robbers as they carried out the attack.

After the suspects finished taking her belongings, the woman surprisingly thanked them before they left the scene.

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