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

Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case postponed over ill-health

Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial has been postponed to 16 September 2026 after she was unable to attend court due to ill-health. The Gauteng Division of the High Court

September 10, 2026

Crime

Fourth suspect arrested for Limpopo businessman’s murder

A convicted criminal already serving a 40-year prison sentence has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of Mankweng businessman Tebogo Mothapo. Ntsiri Justice Mashiane, 36, was arrested on Wednesday

September 10, 2026

Crime·South Africa

R4m Eskom damage: Police arrest suspect as four others flee

Police have arrested a 34-year-old man after an alleged attempt to strip an Eskom substation of copper resulted in about R4 million worth of damage. The suspect is expected to appear before

September 10, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial halted due to fatigue

Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s testimony was abruptly halted on Wednesday after she required medical attention. Mapisa-Nqakula was in the witness box for a third day as the Pretoria High Court

September 9, 2026

Crime·News·Politics

Scholar transport driver granted bail over learners deaths

A 23-year-old scholar transport driver facing 14 murder charges following a crash that claimed the lives of 14 learners has been granted R3,000 bail. Ayanda Dludla appeared before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court,

September 9, 2026

Crime·News

Scharnick granted R5,000 bail in firearms case

Stuart Scharnick, 40, has been granted R5,000 bail after appearing in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on charges relating to alleged contraventions of the Firearms Control Act. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said

September 9, 2026

Crime·South Africa

Mapisa-Nqakula tells court: Travel cash funded home renovations

Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has given an account of the cash payments used to fund extensive renovations at her home in Bruma, Johannesburg. Mapisa-Nqakula is facing 12 counts of corruption and

September 9, 2026

Crime·South Africa

What happened to the PKTT’s 121 political-killing cases?

The parliamentary inquiry into KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations has put renewed scrutiny on the fate of 121 case dockets removed from the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). The committee

September 9, 2026

Crime

Fresh criminal case opened against Rhoode over Phala Phala

A former South African Police Service (SAPS) crime intelligence analyst has opened a criminal case of perjury at Rosebank Police Station on Tuesday 8 September and called for an investigation into Major

September 9, 2026

Crime·Politics·South Africa

Lesotho authorities urged to probe journalist abduction

Amnesty International has called on Lesotho authorities to urgently investigate the reported abduction and assault of journalist and human rights defender Kananelo Boloetse. Boloetse was allegedly abducted from his home in Katlehong,

September 9, 2026

News·South Africa

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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

Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case postponed over ill-health

Fourth suspect arrested for Limpopo businessman’s murder

R4m Eskom damage: Police arrest suspect as four others flee

Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial halted due to fatigue

Scholar transport driver granted bail over learners deaths

Scharnick granted R5,000 bail in firearms case

Mapisa-Nqakula tells court: Travel cash funded home renovations

What happened to the PKTT’s 121 political-killing cases?

Fresh criminal case opened against Rhoode over Phala Phala

Lesotho authorities urged to probe journalist abduction

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