Crime
Madlanga Commission Rules Cat Matlala’s Failed Plea Deal Statement Can Be Used In Hearings
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga dismissed objections from Matlala’s legal team, clearing the way for the statement to be discussed during the commission’s proceedings.
Driver Flees Moving Truck As Police Seize R1.5 Million Drug Consignment In Free State
Police discovered 452 bales of dagga and seven packs of mandrax after stopping a truck suspected of transporting drugs from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Fidelity Cash-In-Transit Crewman Arrested In Suspected Inside Job Near Cape Town Airport
The Hawks believe two members of the security crew were involved in the September 2025 robbery, in which an undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
Hitman Arrested In Murder Of Former Knysna Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa
The Electoral Commission's chief electoral officer says delivering the elections required extensive planning, thousands of coordinated activities and significant resources under strict legal deadlines.
Family Friend Arrested At Scene After Alleged Rape Of 15-Year-Old Girl In Limpopo
A 37-year-old man, known to the teenager’s family, was arrested after the girl’s mother allegedly discovered him inside their home in Chavani Riverside Section.
UDM Councillor Luxolo Namette Shot Dead In Motherwell As Party Fears Political Assassination
Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Luxolo Namette was found with a gunshot wound to the head in Motherwell, prompting the UDM to call for the Political Killings Task Team to investigate.
Malesela Teffo Identified In Prison Dance Video As Raid Uncovers Cellphones And 194 Mandrax Tablets
A viral video showing inmates dancing and playing music at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility has triggered an urgent security operation, leading to the seizure of cellphones, drugs and other prohibited items.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Loses Bid To Have July 2021 Unrest Charges Dropped
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has lost her Section 174 bid to have charges linked to the July 2021 unrest dropped. Her case will continue in 2027.
Neighbour Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Three Young Girls In Amaoti, KZN
A 37-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by members of the public after three girls, aged four, four and seven, reportedly told their mothers they had been sexually abused.
Somali National Loses High Court Bid To Restore Refugee Status After Three-Month Trip Home
The Johannesburg High Court found that Ahmed Mohammed Ali had voluntarily re-availed himself of Somalia’s protection after travelling to Hargeisa, despite his explanation that he went to visit his terminally ill father.
Four Suspects Arrested After Attack On Police Officers Near Hanover Park Voting Station
The suspects, aged between 16 and 20, were arrested following a stone-throwing incident during the 2026 Local Government Elections security operations.
Andrea Johnson And Feroz Khan Arrested Over Alleged Defeating Of The Ends Of Justice
Former IDAC head Andrea Johnson and ex-Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court following their arrests.
NPA Moves To Freeze R99 Million Assets Linked To Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni
The provisional restraint order covers luxury vehicles, properties, bank accounts and investments allegedly linked to proceeds of organised criminal activities, including extortion.
Five Suspects Arrested After Dashcam Footage Captures Eldorado Park E-Hailing Driver Robbery
Gauteng police have arrested five suspects aged between 15 and 21 following the armed robbery of a 20-year-old e-hailing driver in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
Cat Matlala Accuses Former Lawyer Of Influencing His Testimony About Shadrack Sibiya
Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala alleges that advocate Bronwynne Forbay influenced his answers before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, claims the former lawyer has strongly denied.
Judge Intervenes After Defence Objections Halt Expert Testimony In AKA Murder Trial
Proceedings at the Durban High Court were interrupted after defence lawyers challenged the evidence of a vehicle-tracking expert, prompting Judge Nomfundo Sipunzi to convene discussions with both sides.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.