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

Meet the woman behind DJ Warras’ murder

Gauteng police are appealing to the public for information that could help them locate Hlengiwe Goodness

US imposes visa restrictions on certain South Africans

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting certain foreign nationals from South Africa, as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to cool diplomatic ties with Pretoria.

September 16, 2026

Global·Politics·South Africa

Farmer sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of fellow farmer

A 44-year-old Vanderbijlpark farmer has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of fellow farmer Christiaan van Tonder. According to NPA Pretoria spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana, Fredrick Pieter Jacobus Botha was

September 15, 2026

Crime·South Africa

Sister-in-law sentenced to 17 years for murder of circuit manager

The sister-in-law of Limpopo Department of Education Circuit Manager Dr Malekutu Johannes Mehlape has been sentenced to an effective 17 years in prison for his murder. According to Limpopo NPA spokesperson Mashudu

September 15, 2026

Crime·South Africa

Man sentenced to life for rape and murder of five-year-old girl

A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of five-year-old Renesh Gollane Palane in the Angelo Informal Settlement in Boksburg. NPA Gauteng spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole said

September 15, 2026

Crime·South Africa

Mkhwanazi and five co-accused denied bail in Mbense murder case

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and five other people accused of murdering Emmanuel Mbense will remain in custody after their bail applications were rejected. The Brakpan Magistrate’s

September 15, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Sixth woman’s body found on East Rand as serial killer fears grow

Police are investigating after the body of another woman was found on the East Rand on Tuesday morning. The woman’s remains were discovered near a church along Sekhukhuni Street in Kwa-Thema, Springs.

September 15, 2026

Crime·South Africa

Hawks track down examination paper fraud suspects

Three suspects allegedly linked to the illegal distribution and sale of an examination paper have been brought closer to facing justice, a decade after the fraud was reported. Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel

September 15, 2026

Crime·South Africa

Creecy sends condolences to families of 29 killed in crashes

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Transport Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa have sent their condolences to the families of 29 people killed in two separate road crashes in the Western Cape and Mpumalanga.

September 14, 2026

Motoring·News·South Africa

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 investigation into the deaths of women in Kempton Park is hers. Moselakgomo disappeared last week after

September 14, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Chikane rubbishes legal action rumours against ANC

ANC veteran Frank Chikane has dismissed as “fake” reports that he is taking the ANC to court over the omission of his name from the party’s IEC candidate lists. Chikane said he

September 14, 2026

Politics·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

Meet the woman behind DJ Warras’ murder

US imposes visa restrictions on certain South Africans

Farmer sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of fellow farmer

Sister-in-law sentenced to 17 years for murder of circuit manager

Man sentenced to life for rape and murder of five-year-old girl

Mkhwanazi and five co-accused denied bail in Mbense murder case

Sixth woman’s body found on East Rand as serial killer fears grow

Hawks track down examination paper fraud suspects

Creecy sends condolences to families of 29 killed in crashes

Family identifies body of missing Kempton Park runner

Chikane rubbishes legal action rumours against ANC

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