Khaza Mathebula

Former EMPD officer Julius Mkhwanazi and Witness K arrested in alleged R15m precious stones theft

Former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officer Julius Mkhwanazi and another suspect, known as Witness K, have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of precious stones worth nearly R15 million

July 18, 2026

by Khaza Mathebula

Cash rains down on Germiston streets after Fidelity explosion

Cash was scattered across rooftops, streets, trees and open spaces in Germiston after an explosion ripped through the Fidelity Security Solutions premises in the early hours of Saturday morning. The blast at the company’s premises on Dimitri Street, Germiston, at

August 24, 2026

by Khaza Mathebula

Madlanga Commission Turns Down Khan’s Closed Hearing Request Amid Claims He Remains Critically ill

Suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan will not be allowed, for now, to give

Family identifies body of missing Kempton Park runner

The family of 38-year-old Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo has confirmed that the body discovered during a police

Freezing Joburg: City Power battles 2,400 outages as cold snap drives electricity demand

Johannesburg is battling widespread electricity outages as a bitter cold snap grips the country, with City Power warning residents to reduce their electricity consumption as demand reaches critical levels. The electricity distributor

August 11, 2026

News·South Africa

Reiger Park killings: Police strengthen Anti-Gang Unit as gang violence puts state under pressure

The South African Police Service is strengthening its Anti-Gang Unit following the killing of two police officers and two civilians in Reiger Park, east of Johannesburg, in a shooting that has renewed

August 11, 2026

Crime·News

Madlanga Commission may postpone Fadiel Adams testimony over late affidavit

The highly anticipated appearance of National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is now in doubt, with the commission indicating that he

August 11, 2026

News·South Africa

Malema to face prosecution over alleged false rape claims against former principal

EFF leader Julius Malema is set to be prosecuted for crimen injuria after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) upheld representations lodged by AfriForum’s private prosecution unit over statements he allegedly made accusing

August 10, 2026

Crime·News

Hlabisa Sets 4 November as Date for 2026 Local Government Elections

South Africans will go to the polls on 4 November 2026 to elect their municipal representatives after Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa officially proclaimed the date. Hlabisa announced the

August 7, 2026

News·Politics

Man jailed for 40 years after stabbing wife 18 times and hiding her body

A 44-year-old Mpumalanga man has been sentenced to an effective 40 years’ direct imprisonment for the brutal murder of his wife, whom he stabbed 18 times before attempting to conceal her body.

August 6, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

EMPD deputy chief and four others remain behind bars as court delays bail hearing

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi and four men accused alongside him will stay in custody after the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court postponed their bail proceedings until next

August 6, 2026

News·South Africa

Ramaphosa Orders Criminal Investigations Against General Sibiya

President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the Madlanga Commission’s second interim report, which calls for disciplinary proceedings and possible criminal investigations against suspended deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, Sergeant Fannie

August 6, 2026

News·South Africa

Doctor’s Killer Sentenced To Life Imprisonment After Brutal Tavern Robbery And Murder

A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional 15 years behind bars for the brutal murder and robbery of a young medical doctor in Elukwatini three years ago.

August 6, 2026

Crime·News

Alleged sextortion kingpin returns to court after teen’s suicide

A 30-year-old man accused of running an international online sextortion and money laundering syndicate linked to the suicide of a teenage boy is expected to continue with his formal bail application in

August 6, 2026

Crime·News

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Khaza Mathebula

Former EMPD officer Julius Mkhwanazi and Witness K arrested in alleged R15m precious stones theft

Cash rains down on Germiston streets after Fidelity explosion

Madlanga Commission Turns Down Khan’s Closed Hearing Request Amid Claims He Remains Critically ill

Family identifies body of missing Kempton Park runner

Freezing Joburg: City Power battles 2,400 outages as cold snap drives electricity demand

Reiger Park killings: Police strengthen Anti-Gang Unit as gang violence puts state under pressure

Madlanga Commission may postpone Fadiel Adams testimony over late affidavit

Malema to face prosecution over alleged false rape claims against former principal

Hlabisa Sets 4 November as Date for 2026 Local Government Elections

Man jailed for 40 years after stabbing wife 18 times and hiding her body

EMPD deputy chief and four others remain behind bars as court delays bail hearing

Ramaphosa Orders Criminal Investigations Against General Sibiya

Doctor’s Killer Sentenced To Life Imprisonment After Brutal Tavern Robbery And Murder

Alleged sextortion kingpin returns to court after teen’s suicide

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