Brandon Nel

Journalist

A SCARY, SCARY MAN - Six other women sought protection from Plett girlfriend ‘murderer’

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Updated

At least six women have now come forward with claims to have taken out protection orders against a Garden Route artist arrested for the brutal murder of an ex-police ...

EX-COP 'KILLED BY NEW BERK': 'Over the moon' about meeting new man, ex-cop found dead hours later

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Nicky van Heerden was over the moon about a new man she had recently met — so much so that she introduced him to family members for the first time on Saturday. But ...

Five distinctions for Gauteng teen lost at sea

Brandon Nel|Published

Rikus Kylander bagged five distinctions in his matric exams. But the 18‑year‑old, of Krugersdorp, Gauteng, cannot celebrate his achievements as he disappeared while ...

Watch VideoKaapse dad-and-son team reclaim fastest drone world record

Brandon Nel|Published

The quadcopter, a type of drone, is faster than an electric car, a bullet train, and even a World War II Spitfire.

Extortion gangs demand R10 000 from City workers amid Khayelitsha sewage crisis

Brandon Nel and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Residents of Khayelitsha are trapped in a sewage crisis as gangsters demand extortion payments from municipal workers, leaving essential repairs unaddressed and ...

DJ Warras gunned down in Johannesburg

Brandon Nel|Updated

DJ Warras, a beloved South African radio and TV presenter, was tragically shot dead in Johannesburg Central, leaving fans and colleagues in shock as police investigate ...

Watch VideoDelft gangs recruiting nine-year-olds

Brandon Nel and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Children barely tall enough to see over a car bonnet are being pulled into gang life in Delft — some as young as nine, sent to steal and surrender their loot to ...

Slain Kayamandi vice-palie's son: 'There was blood all over the place'

Brandon Nel|Published

Deputy principal Mlamli Matshingana, 54, was fatally shot at Kayamandi Primary. His son described cleaning his father’s blood as “unreal.” Police are investigating. ...

WINDE REPORT: '28s GANG INFILTRATED COPS'

Brandon Nel|Published

Angry Western Cape Premier Alan Winde on Thursday finally released a report into claims that the notorious 28s gang wormed its way into senior police ranks — a report ...

Saldanha mayor slams 7pm 'curfew' for kids

Brandon Nel|Published

Saldanha Bay’s mayor has thrown the book at those behind a curfew ordering children to be home by 7pm, saying the move was never approved by his office.

Malema guilty of reckless shooting

Brandon Nel|Published

Moments after being convicted of unlawfully firing a firearm, EFF leader Julius Malema walked out of the East London Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and joined his ...