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Suliman Carrim Granted Bail In Madlanga Commission Case As Other Charges Loom
North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been granted bail in a case linked to his failure to appear before the Madlanga Commission.
‘Shoot Him!’: Dashcam Footage Shows E-hailing Driver Fleeing For His Life In Eldorado Park Robbery
A driver escaped from a group of alleged robbers in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, according to circulating dashcam footage that appears to show a man carrying a firearm and threatening the fleeing driver. Police have been asked to confirm the incident.
Hanover Park Teen Returns Home With Broken Arm After Alleged Police Assault
Charlene Grant alleges her 17-year-old son was assaulted by officers while detained at Philippi police station, with IPID confirming the matter has been reported.
Two Killed, Woman Wounded in Cellphone Dispute Shooting In Kariega
Two men died after three gunmen opened fire on people sitting outside a house in KwaNobuhle, with police investigating two murder cases and one attempted murder.
Six Women Killed in R61 Crash Near Aberdeen After Quantum Collides With Truck
The fatal collision happened about 30km outside Aberdeen in the Eastern Cape, leaving several people critically injured and prompting a culpable homicide investigation.
Aletta Rose Murder Case Delayed As Sister’s Accused Killer Awaits Psychiatric Assessment
The 63-year-old woman remains fifth on the waiting list for a forensic psychiatric evaluation at Valkenberg Hospital, delaying proceedings in her sister’s murder case.
AKA Murder Trial: Detective Identifies Mziwethemba Gwabini In CCTV Footage
The businessman was identified as an alleged spotter after footage showed a man following Kiernan “AKA” Forbes at King Shaka International Airport and a grey BMW trailing the rapper’s vehicle.
Tshwane Cop Peter ‘Gagash’ Nonyane And Attorney Wife Lose R11 Million Deceased Estate Bail Appeal
The Limpopo High Court has dismissed the bail appeal of Nonyane and Charlotte Tibana, who face allegations of theft, fraud and money laundering involving 15 deceased estates.
Over 400 Fall Ill In Bronkhorstspruit Water Crisis As Ramaphosa Apologises
NPA To Investigate Teen’s Father And Serge Cabonge Recording In Shadrack Sibiya Case
Investigators will examine allegations involving inappropriate images of a 16-year-old girl and a recorded conversation after the former police general was denied bail.
Police Van Involved In Baden Powell Drive Crash That Leaves 29 Injured
A bus, a City of Cape Town Law Enforcement bakkie and other vehicles were involved in the morning collision between Strandfontein and Muizenberg.
Shadrack Sibiya Denied Bail In Rape And Sexual Grooming Case
The former deputy national police commissioner will remain in custody after the Randburg Magistrate’s Court rejected his bail application.
Former Police General Arrested With Over 100 Rounds Of SAPS Ammunition
The 57-year-old was arrested after investigators searched his Centurion home during an investigation into the murder of Lieutenant-General Sindile Mfazi.
Shadrack Sibiya Awaits Bail Judgment As Court Prepares To Rule On Release Bid
The former deputy national police commissioner is expected to learn whether he will be released after three weeks of arguments over rape and sexual grooming allegations.
Eshowe Triple Murder: Nzuzo Mthombeni Still On The Run
Police say there are no new developments in the killing of three women at a Boxer store, while social media users debate the case and call for accountability.
Three Peruvian Women Rescued From Suspected Human Trafficking Operation In Gqeberha
The Hawks rescued the women from a lodge in Bluewater Bay during a multi-agency operation investigating alleged human trafficking, fraudulent recruitment and suspected online scams.
N12 Closed In Both Directions Near Lenasia As Service Delivery Protest Disrupts Traffic
Motorists have been urged to use alternative routes as JMPD manages severe congestion around Lenasia, Eldorado Park and surrounding areas.
Four Arrested After Suspected Drug Lab Found At Meadowlands Family Home
Police discovered the suspected drug-manufacturing operation in a room at the back of a family residence in Soweto.
Six Arrested As 12 Jetour Hybrid Vehicles Seized In Suspected Fraud Probe
Police seized six vehicles worth an estimated R4.75 million in Colesberg, bringing the total number impounded in the investigation to 12.
DBE Rejects Fake Matric Exam Leak Claims, Warns Of Legal Action
The department says examination security remains intact and plans to report those behind a fake news poster to law enforcement.
Suliman Carrim Arrested At OR Tambo Before International Flight Over Madlanga Commission No-Show
The former ANC North West treasurer was arrested by the Commission’s Recommendations Task Team and is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court.
Waterloo Man Arrested After Allegedly Selling Mother’s R6,000 Weaves For R700
The 34-year-old was found sleeping beneath a bakkie after his mother reported repeated thefts from her home dating back to July.
Garies Police Officer Accused Of Killing Girlfriend After Allegedly Driving Over Her Twice
Farren Maarman, 27, died after an incident involving a vehicle allegedly driven by her police officer boyfriend, prompting residents to petition against his release on bail.
Socialite Serge Cabonge Says Shadrack Sibiya Met Women Through Him: ‘He Met A Lot Of Girls Around Me’
An audio recording played during Sibiya’s bail hearing captured Cabonge claiming the former police general had met several women in his company, including socialite Tebogo Thobejane.
Western Cape Teacher Dismissed After Admitting To Sexually Harassing 18-Year-Old Learner
Xolile Duma was found guilty of misconduct after admitting to inappropriate comments and behaviour towards a learner at a special-needs school in Eerste River.
Malawi High Court Sets Aside Shepherd Bushiri’s Extradition Order
The court identified procedural and legal flaws in the proceedings involving the preacher and his wife, Mary, while the State retains the option to appeal.
Katlehong Shooting: Suspect Hands Himself Over After Two ANCYL Members Killed
Five others were wounded when gunfire erupted as mourners returned from a memorial service in Ekurhuleni, prompting condemnation from Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala Abandons Bail Bid In R95,000 Waterkloof Lease Fraud Case
The alleged underworld figure will first deal with his ongoing attempted murder trial in Johannesburg before considering another bail application.
Socialite Serge Cabonge Claims Police Connections Helped Get Case Withdrawn At Shadrack Sibiya Bail Hearing
An audio recording played during Shadrack Sibiya’s bail hearing captured the socialite describing how he allegedly used his connections to help a former girlfriend’s daughter.
Suspect Arrested In Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo Murder Probe
Police say the suspect was found with an item belonging to the Kempton Park runner, but no murder charge has been brought.
EThekwini Man Arrested After 11-Year-Old Stepdaughter Reports Alleged Sexual Abuse
Reaction Unit South Africa officers arrested the suspect after the child disclosed allegations of repeated abuse to responders in north Durban.
De Aar Police Recover 15 000 Historic Ammunition Rounds Worth R7 Million
Municipal workers stumbled upon crates of suspected Anglo-Boer War-era ammunition in Sunrise, prompting a police operation assisted by military personnel.
Durban Protests: Three Houses And Motorbike Torched In Umbilo
Fires broke out at properties reportedly occupied by foreign nationals as hundreds of protesters marched through Durban, with police deploying stun grenades and rubber bullets.
Four Arrested As Anti-Immigration Protest Turns Tense In Johannesburg CBD
Gauteng police commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says the suspects are believed to have led the demonstration and face charges including inciting violence.
Home Affairs Withdraws Asylum Directive After Soweto And Durban Unrest
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed the decision, saying it creates an opportunity to address concerns without undermining the Constitutional Court ruling.
Gauteng Manhunt For Pastor After Mother Allegedly Raped And Baby Found In Shallow Grave
A 43-year-old mother was allegedly raped during a cleansing ritual near Hennops River before her four-month-old baby was found buried in a shallow grave.
Police Uncover Second Multi-Million-Rand Drug Laboratory In Gauteng Within A Week
Five people were arrested after mandrax and ecstasy tablets were found at a farm in Krugersdorp.
Shadrack Sibiya Bail Bid: Wife Says Complainant’s Father Wanted To Withdraw Charges
izakele Dlamini says the father of the 16-year-old at the centre of the grooming allegations repeatedly sought contact with the family and proposed withdrawing the case.
Second Suspect Arrested Over EFF Member Monica Dube Murder
A 39-year-old man is expected in the Cullinan Magistrate’s Court after investigators linked him to the June killing of EFF member Monica Dube.
Cape Town School Shooting: JFK Gang Member Killed After Dropping Off Child
The 31-year-old was shot multiple times outside Heatherdale Primary School in Belgravia, with police linking the killing to an ongoing gang war.
Pinetown N3 Crash Leaves Motorist Dead As Truck Driver Rescued From Wreckage
A man in his 40s died after his vehicle was struck by a car carrier on the N3, while the truck driver had to be cut from the wreckage.
Feroz Khan’s Uncle Preggy Padayachee Shot Dead In Suspected R21 Hit
Preggy Padayachee was killed during a shooting on the R21 near Griffiths Road, while a passenger was wounded and another person escaped unharmed.
University Of Limpopo Student Found Dead Near Campus In Sovenga
Police are investigating the death of a 22-year-old University of Limpopo student whose body was found near the campus fence in Sovenga.
Mamelodi West Twin Brothers Found Murdered In Their Home As Police Investigate
Police are investigating the murder of 14-year-old twins Bonolo and Botlhale Makoena, who were found stabbed inside their Mamelodi West home.
Sibiya Bail Hearing: Defence Disputes Claim He Was Arrested Inside Strip Club
“I put it to you – it’s not only exclusively a strip club. There’s a restaurant area, there’s a hotel area, and those areas are separate from the strip club. Are you going to dispute that?”
Rhodes University Protests: Students Allegedly Shot At And Arrested Near Graduation Venue
A campus news alert reportedly said shots were fired at around 8.45am, describing some of the gunfire as warning shots and alleging that students were also targeted.
Mapisa-Nqakula Warrant Issued After No-Show In Corruption Trial
The State alleges that she solicited and received about R4.5 million in corrupt payments from SANDF contractor Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu.
Sibiya Bail Hearing: Girls Allegedly Fear For Their Lives, Court Hears
An investigating officer told the Randburg Magistrates’ Court that the two complainants have repeatedly sent messages expressing fears for their safety and concerns about suicide.
Cape Town Shooting Leaves Three Men Dead And Woman Critically Injured
Police are searching for four armed suspects after a late-night shooting in Lentegeur that left three men dead and a woman seriously wounded.
Duncan Hoorn Weeps As Murdered Wife Chantel’s Final Memories Are Shown In Court
The convicted killer’s sentencing was postponed after his lawyer indicated he intended to call a psychiatrist who had reportedly treated him since 2024.