Crime

Ndodana Tshuma Extradition Hearing Begins In South Africa Over UK Family Murder Case

Fugitive Ndodana Tshuma is wanted in Britain over the alleged killing of his wife and two young daughters, with extradition proceedings now underway in Johannesburg.

Shadrack Sibiya Claims 16-Year-Old Had A Crush On Him As He Denies Rape And Grooming Charges

Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has denied the allegations against him, telling the Randburg Magistrate’s Court he intends to plead not guilty.

Four Arrested After Three Off-Duty Police Officers Attacked In Harrismith

Police have arrested four people after three off-duty officers were allegedly assaulted outside a Harrismith tavern, with a fifth suspect still being sought.

Gauteng Police Kill Three Suspected Cash-In-Transit Robbers In R80 Shootout

Three suspected cash-in-transit robbers were killed and another arrested after police intercepted a vehicle on the R80 highway in Gauteng.

Thembisa Murder: Estranged Husband Found Dead In Midrand After Boitumelo Mashita Was Shot

Police traced Boitumelo Gift Mashita’s estranged husband after she was shot dead in Thembisa, only to find him dead inside his vehicle in Midrand hours later.

Bafana Sindane Named In Alleged R100,000 Monthly Extortion Demands At Madlanga Commission

WhatsApp messages presented to the Madlanga Commission detail allegations that taxi bosses Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and Bafana “King of the Sky” Sindane demanded monthly payments from a businessman linked to a Sanral road project.

Tembisa Woman, 23, Shot Dead On Way To Work As Police Probe Suspected Robbery

Police are investigating the murder and alleged robbery of a 23-year-old woman who was shot on Mapungubwe Street in Tembisa.

Barberton Shooting: One Killed And Three Wounded As Gunmen Open Fire On Group

Police have launched a manhunt after four people were shot while walking home from a tavern in Emjindini, Barberton.

11th Woman Found Dead in Ekurhuleni as Springs Body Discovered Near Railway Line

Police have found the body of another woman in Springs, taking the number of women’s bodies discovered across Ekurhuleni since July to 11.

Tembisa Cemetery Murder Suspect Arrested In Limpopo After Woman’s Body Found

Police arrested a suspect in Tzaneen hours after a woman’s body was discovered at Mooifontein Cemetery in Tembisa.

Lwandle Mass Shooting Leaves 10 Dead And 11 Injured As Gunmen Flee

Ten people have died and 11 others were wounded after gunmen opened fire on party-goers at an entertainment venue in Lwandle.

Wedela Tavern Shooting Leaves 17 Dead As Gauteng Police Hunt Eight Suspects

Seventeen people were killed and 15 others wounded after armed suspects opened fire at a tavern in Wedela on Saturday night.

10th Woman’s Body Found At Mooifontein Cemetery In Tembisa

Police are investigating after the body of a woman was discovered at Mooifontein Cemetery in Tembisa South, Gauteng, on Saturday morning.

Newborn Baby Found Alive In Dustbin At Somerset West Mall As 25-Year-Old Woman Arrested

A premature baby boy was discovered alive in a toilet at Somerset West Mall and taken to hospital, where authorities said he remains stable.

Limpopo Teacher Granted R1,000 Bail After Alleged Rape Of 17-Year-Old Learner

A 32-year-old Limpopo teacher has been granted R1,000 bail after allegedly raping a 17-year-old learner inside his vehicle, prompting strong condemnation from the province’s police commissioner.

KwaMakhutha Shooting: 11 Killed, Including Pregnant Woman, As Police Launch Manhunt

Eleven people, including a woman believed to be pregnant, have been killed and three others injured after gunmen opened fire during a gathering in KwaMakhutha, KwaZulu-Natal.

Octavia Swarts Murder: 14-Year-Old Relative Rearrested After Girl Found Dead Near Dam

Ten-year-old Joostenberg Primary School learner Octavia Swarts was found dead near a dam after disappearing during a Sunday afternoon run, with a 14-year-old relative now facing a murder case.

Brown Mogotsi Bail Denied Again As Court Questions His Addresses

Brown Mogotsi has been denied bail yet again after the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court found that he had failed to provide a reliable and verifiable residential address.

Cat Matlala's Wife Arrested Over Alleged Fraudulent R95,000 Waterkloof Lease

Tsakane Matlala, wife of alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, has been arrested in connection with an alleged fraudulent lease agreement in Waterkloof.

Senior SAPS Lieutenant-General Arrested Over Alleged Grooming And Rape Of 16-Year-Old

A 59-year-old SAPS lieutenant-general has been arrested and is facing allegations involving the sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl and the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman in Sandton.

Cleveland Shootout: Suspect Killed, 10 Arrested As Police Recover Nine Guns

One suspected criminal was shot dead and 10 others arrested after a dramatic confrontation between police and an alleged group of criminals in Cleveland, Johannesburg.

Lawrence Mudzinganyama Arrested As Ministers Order Probes Into Business Links

Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama has been arrested following a viral Sandton restaurant confrontation, while government ministers have called for investigations into his immigration status and business interests.

Dawn Park Murder: Three Arrested Over Ninth Ekurhuleni Woman’s Death

One man and two women have been arrested over the murder of the unidentified woman whose body was found in Dawn Park, as police intensify their investigation into nine women’s deaths.

OR Tambo Drug Bust: 52-Year-Old Arrested With Heroin Worth Over R2 Million

A 52-year-old South African national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after suspected heroin worth more than R2 million was allegedly found in his luggage.

Top Racing Driver Robert Wolk Shot Dead In Kempton Park Road-rage Attack

Celebrated racing driver Robert Wolk was fatally shot in Esther Park after an alleged minor collision, leaving South Africa’s motorsport community mourning one of its most accomplished competitors.

21 Foreign Nationals Arrested In Mpumalanga Illegal Mining Crackdown

Police seized gold-bearing material, mining equipment and three phendukas during a three-day operation in Pilgrim’s Rest.

Ekurhuleni Murders: Police Probe Suspect’s Nationality As Possible Links Emerge

Police are working with Home Affairs to establish the identity and nationality of the only suspect in custody as investigators examine possible links between some of the nine deaths.

Gracious Nkomo Identified As Third Woman Found Dead Along R21

The family of 28-year-old Gracious Nkomo has identified her body at the Germiston Mortuary as police intensify their investigation into the deaths of women across Ekurhuleni.

‘Cash For Driving Licence’ Scandal: Eight Appear In Limpopo Court

Eight people, including government employees, are accused of selling learner’s licences for R2,000 without applicants completing the required tests.

Ninth Woman Found Dead In Ekurhuleni As Dawn Park Body Adds To Police Probe

Police have discovered another woman’s body in Dawn Park, Ekurhuleni, as investigators intensify a probe into a series of deaths across the East Rand.

Three Men Shot Dead After Passenger Opens Fire Inside Khayelitsha Car

Police are searching for a gunman who allegedly opened fire on three fellow passengers before fleeing the scene in Khayelitsha.

West Gang Suspect ‘Sniper’ Killed In Police Shootout In Inanda

A suspected West Gang member known as “Sniper” was fatally wounded during a crime intelligence-led operation in Mzomusha, Inanda.

Itumeleng Kekana Identified As Second Victim In Ekurhuleni Women Killings

The 38-year-old went missing in Kempton Park in July before her partially naked body was discovered near the R21, leaving her family seeking answers.

Four Arrested After Disabled Khayelitsha Woman Allegedly Raped In Front Of Young Son

A 43-year-old wheelchair user was allegedly attacked inside her Khayelitsha home, with her family now appealing for help to secure the property.

Police Offer R400,000 Reward As Eight Women Are Found Dead In Ekurhuleni

SAPS has launched a specialised investigation into eight cases involving women whose bodies were discovered across Ekurhuleni, with several victims still unidentified.

Eighth Woman Found Dead In Gauteng As Police Probe Possible Links

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia confirms an eighth body has been found in Olifantsfontein as investigators intensify efforts to determine whether the cases are connected.

Malesela Teffo Arrested After Legal Practice Council Alerted Police

Disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo has been arrested after allegedly arriving at the Legal Practice Council seeking a certificate of good standing, despite a warrant having been issued for his arrest.

Gauteng Women Deaths: Police Confirm Seven Bodies Under Investigation

Police have expanded a Gauteng investigation into the deaths of women after confirming that a seventh body, found in Clayville, is now part of the probe.

Six Nigerian Suspects To Be Extradited From South Africa Over R100 Million US Romance Scam

Durban Robbery Suspects Killed In High-Speed Chase And Shoot-Out

Three alleged armed robbers were fatally wounded and a fourth injured after a police and security pursuit following a robbery in Overport, Durban.