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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

Why Mswazi Hired Cat Matlala to Kill Me-Taxi Tycoon Joe Sibanyoni

Prominent businessman and taxi tycoon Joe “ Ferrari”Sibanyoni claims he received intelligence years ago that alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala had been hired by the late taxi boss Jothan Zanemvula “Mswazi” Msibi to assassinate him. “That was the information

July 19, 2026

by Ngwako Malatji

Matlala trial: no 9mm casings found where witness says he fired 15 rounds

The State’s first witness in the trial of alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala was confronted

Defence attacks credibility of first witness in ‘Cat’ Matlala trial

The first witness in the trial of alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala faced a sustained

Senior SAPS brigadier dismissed over misconduct linked to ‘Cat’ Matlala

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has dismissed Brigadier Rachel Matjeng after she was found guilty of serious misconduct arising from her dealings with alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Police spokesperson

July 1, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Malawian Bus Driver Arrested With Explosives Hidden in Rice Bags at Beitbridge

A 39-year-old Malawian bus driver has been remanded in custody after he was allegedly caught smuggling explosives concealed inside bags of rice through the Beitbridge Border Post. Gondwe Samson Tonne, a Malawian

June 29, 2026

Crime·News

PIC Ordered to Pay Mampeule’s Legal Costs After Failed Bid to Have Him Jailed

The Joburg High Court has dismissed an urgent application by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) that sought to have businessman Rali Mampeule imprisoned for 60 days for allegedly breaching a court order.

June 29, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Court Rejects Oupa Brown Mogotsi’s Second Bid for Bail

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has once again denied bail to disputed police informant Brown Mogotsi, ruling that he failed to place any new facts before the court to justify his release. Magistrate

June 29, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

396 Illegal Immigrants Among 692 Arrested in Limpopo Crackdown Ahead of National Shutdown

Nearly 400 illegal immigrants were among 692 suspects arrested during a massive police crackdown across Limpopo, just two days before the planned national shutdown on June 30 over South Africa’s illegal immigration

June 29, 2026

Africa·Crime·News·South Africa

Judgment Looms in Oupa Brown Mogotsi’s Bail Bid Over Alleged Staged Assassination Attempt

The Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court is expected to deliver judgment on Monday, 29 June, in the bail application of alleged police informant and North West businessman Oupa Brown Mogotsi, who is facing a

June 28, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

NPA Freezes Judge Phahlane’s R6m Hartbeespoort Mansion

The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has moved to seize a luxury Hartbeespoort property worth about R6 million that is allegedly linked to corruption and money laundering. The Pretoria

June 26, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Matlala Plea Deal Could Reshape R360m SAPS Tender Corruption Case

Businessman and tender entrepreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s plea agreement could significantly influence the corruption case arising from the R360-million SAPS Medicare 24 Tshwane District health tender. The State disclosed this during the

June 26, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Three Suspected Rolex Gang Members Killed in Shootout With Police

Three suspected members of the notorious “Rolex Gang” were shot and killed during an intelligence-driven police operation on the N3 near the Buccleuch Interchange on Thursday 25 June 2026. Police said the

June 26, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Cops to Verify Addresses for Lesotho Nationals Behind Cleveland Mass Shooting

Three Lesotho nationals behind the mass shooting at Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, south of Joburg, were remanded in custody when they appeared in the Joburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 25 June

June 25, 2026

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Crime - Page 13

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

Why Mswazi Hired Cat Matlala to Kill Me-Taxi Tycoon Joe Sibanyoni

Matlala trial: no 9mm casings found where witness says he fired 15 rounds

Defence attacks credibility of first witness in ‘Cat’ Matlala trial

Senior SAPS brigadier dismissed over misconduct linked to ‘Cat’ Matlala

Malawian Bus Driver Arrested With Explosives Hidden in Rice Bags at Beitbridge

PIC Ordered to Pay Mampeule’s Legal Costs After Failed Bid to Have Him Jailed

Court Rejects Oupa Brown Mogotsi’s Second Bid for Bail

396 Illegal Immigrants Among 692 Arrested in Limpopo Crackdown Ahead of National Shutdown

Judgment Looms in Oupa Brown Mogotsi’s Bail Bid Over Alleged Staged Assassination Attempt

NPA Freezes Judge Phahlane’s R6m Hartbeespoort Mansion

Matlala Plea Deal Could Reshape R360m SAPS Tender Corruption Case

Three Suspected Rolex Gang Members Killed in Shootout With Police

Cops to Verify Addresses for Lesotho Nationals Behind Cleveland Mass Shooting

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