UCT researchers decode oldest human DNA ever found in SA

As the country gears up for Heritage Day tomorrow, researchers from the University of...

Body in Silvermine identified as missing City employee

DNA tests have confirmed that the decomposed body discovered in the Silvermine Nature Reserve...

DNA update expected Monday in Joshlin Smith kidnapping case

The State will provide an update on DNA tests related to the kidnapping case...

Rape accusation against gang member dropped due to lack of evidence

A member of the 26s gang accused of raping a 17-year-old girl from Ravensmead...

WC SAPS Laboratory aims to eradicate forensic backlog by 2023

While the national DNA backlog stands at nearly 40,000 sexual offences, currently at the...

Minister Albert Fritz concerned over Cape’s rape statistics

The Department of Community Safety has expressed concern over the continued disservice by SAPS...