June 12, 2023
South Africa: Written Confession - but Cops Won't Arrest Fraudster!
In her acknowledgement of debt, bookkeeper Caron Egan made a full confession, stating: "I unlawfully and intentionally misappropriated from the creditor." The document was signed… Read more »
South Africa: Loan Shark Employee Stabbed and Poisoned, Dies in Hospital
The community of Tsakani is reeling from shock and fear after a loan shark employee, Amelia Mazivila, was robbed, stabbed multiple times, and forced to drink poison on Thursday. Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: Former PSL Coach Shot Dead at Tournament in Khayelitsha
Mike Lukhubene, the former Chippa United and Royal AM coach, was gunned down at the Coke Cup tournament in Khayelitsha, Cape Town on Sunday. Read more »
June 12, 2023
South Africa: Mthatha Crime Fight Gains Support From Local Business
Businessmen in Mthatha have donated 10 bulletproof vests and gloves to members of a Crime Prevention Forum that recently established itself at Munitata building to root out… Read more »
South Africa: Kwanogcoyi Funds Used for Political Campaigns
A former KwaZulu-Natal primary school principal and the retiring governing body chair allegedly stole over R90,000 in funds to campaign for political positions. Read more »
South Africa: Meyiwa Trial Delayed - Again!
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, which was scheduled to resume on Monday has been postponed for another month - this time because the presiding judge isn't well. Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: Charges Against Nomzamo Tavern Shooters Withdrawn
Murder and attempted murder charges against six men accused of killing 16 people at Nomzamo tavern in Orlando, Soweto have been withdrawn. Read more »
June 07, 2023
South Africa: Angry Vigilantes Kill Stock Thieves
Stock theft and other criminal acts have been plaguing two villages just 10 km outside Mthatha, with alarming incidents of violence encouraging the community to take the law into… Read more »
June 09, 2023
South Africa: Anti-Crime Vigilantes Destroy Homes
Residents of Diepsloot have once more taken to the streets on Friday morning in protest against high crime in their township. Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: Soccer Star Thembinkosi Lorch Found Guilty of Assaulting His Girlfriend
Soccer star Thembinkosi Lorch has been found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Judgment was handed down on Tuesday in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. Read more »
South Africa: Police Probe Circumstances Behind Suspected Suicide of Investigator in Thabo Bester Escape Case
A police detective investigating the Thabo Bester case has allegedly committed suicide. Read more »
June 05, 2023
South Africa: Investigator in Thabo Bester Escape Case Dies
In a shocking development, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the untimely death of one of the investigators involved in the high-profile Thabo Bester escape… Read more »
South Africa: Anti-GBV Campaigns Intensify Fight Against Crime
OR Tambo Municipality is intensifying the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide with various campaigns in the district. Read more »
South Africa: Lesufi Unleashes Untrained Police Wardens On Gauteng
First comes the passing out parade -- and then the on-the-job police training. Read more »
South Africa: Durban Hostel Mass Shooting - Death Toll Rises to Eight
The death toll in the mass killing on Saturday at Durban's infamous Glebelands Hostel has risen to eight. Read more »
South Africa: University of Fort Hare Principal Not Fazed By Eastern Cape Premier
Notorious Izinkabi, a dangerous group of murder-for-hire killers from KwaZulu-Natal, have been hunting for Fort Hare University Professor Sakhela Buhlungu for months -- but he will… Read more »
May 30, 2023
South Africa: Crime Statistics - Violent Crime Increases by 4% In First Three Months of Year
Police Minister Bheki Cele presented the quarterly crime statistics for the fourth quarter of 2022/2023 on Tuesday, 30 May. Read more »
May 26, 2023
South Africa: Bulgarian Fugitive Among Four Killed in Cape Town Shooting
Cape Town was shaken by a violent incident on Thursday morning as four individuals lost their lives in a shooting rampage in Constantia. Read more »
May 25, 2023
South Africa: Thabo Bester - No Reason for Bail, Says Prosecutor
The accused in the Thabo Bester case appearing in court on Tuesday had not submitted sufficient evidence for bail to be granted, said prosecutor Sello Matlhoko. Read more »
May 24, 2023
South Africa: Amakrwala Lead Reign of Terror in Lower Crossroads
Residents of Lower Crossroads in Cape Town are falling victim to a wave of robberies committed by amakrwala ("new men"). Read more »
May 25, 2023
South Africa: Zulu Storm - How the King and Buthelezi Fell Out
From the beginning of his reign, Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has been managing a potentially dangerous fallout between himself and Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Read more »
May 24, 2023
South Africa: Advocate Mshololo Asked to Defuse Royal Feud
Zulu royal family members are hoping for high-profile intervention with their legal woes. Read more »
South Africa: Killer Cops Still On the Loose
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) is still looking into cases of residents being shot and killed by police officers during demonstrations in Emalahleni,… Read more »
South Africa: Advocate Mshololo Asked to Help in Royal Feud
Zulu royal family members are hoping for high-profile intervention with their legal woes. Read more »
May 19, 2023
South Africa: Nandipha Challenges Legality of Arrest
Dr Nandipha Magudumana, the partner of Thabo Bester, has taken legal action by filing an urgent court application to declare her arrest and subsequent detention as "unlawful." Read more »