A former apartheid-era Askari is set to appear in court facing 15 counts of murder, among other charges. The legal proceedings are part of ongoing efforts to address crimes committed during the apartheid era, according to SABC News.

Jags Raja, a grandfather, was shot in the thigh while defending his family from gunmen during a home invasion in Stanger. The bullet remains lodged in his thigh as medical professionals assess the safest method for its removal.

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting that occurred at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg. They are scheduled to appear before the Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Thursday. Reports indicate that the suspect was found in possession of 100 bullets.

A businessman has surrendered to police regarding a case involving the alleged theft of R15 million worth of precious metals. Two individuals are set to appear in court in connection with this incident, which dates back to 2023, according to SABC News.

A shooting during a Fourth of July cookout near Coney Island beach resulted in eight people being wounded, including four children, according to police. One victim, a 21-year-old woman, is in critical condition, while the others are stable and expected to survive, as reported by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The incident occurred Saturday night in the courtyard of an apartment building close to the beach.

Prosecutors in Provo, Utah, are set to begin a five-day preliminary hearing regarding the murder case of Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot. They aim to persuade a judge that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial against the accused, Tyler Robinson, and to seek the death penalty. This hearing will be the first significant presentation of evidence and will involve Kirk's parents and widow.