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Man gets 25 years for murder of Hawks officer

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years’ direct imprisonment for the murder of a Hawks officer who was fatally shot during a shootout with suspects in Mamelodi in June 2023.

October 14, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

‘Today is your funeral’: Prison boss reveals threats

Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale has allegedly been receiving death threats. On Tuesday, 13 October, Thobakgale revealed that he had received a WhatsApp message declaring the day his funeral. He also

October 14, 2026

News·South Africa

Municipal PPE tender trio found guilty of corruption, money laundering

A businessman, his company and an Emthanjeni Municipality employee have been found guilty of 27 counts of corruption and nine counts of money laundering linked to a personal protective equipment (PPE) tender.

October 12, 2026

News·South Africa

Five accused appear in court over R100m drug lab

Five men arrested after the discovery of a clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory with an estimated street value of R100 million at a farm in Hekpoort, near Krugersdorp, have appeared in court. Trent

October 12, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Six Years after execution, hawks finally arrest killers of Groblersdal commander

For six years, the murder of Colonel Lebyane Jeffrey Seroka – the former Station Commander of Groblersdal Police Station – has haunted Limpopo SAPS like an open wound. Gunned down outside his

October 10, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Hawks complainant feared for her life, says watchdog

A person who complained to the Hawks’ watchdog feared for her life and had to be helped into a witness protection programme, Parliament has heard. Charmaine Marshall, the director in the office

October 9, 2026

News·South Africa

Three arrested over alleged R1.5m Govan Mbeki fraud

Three people have been arrested over allegations that Govan Mbeki Local Municipality paid more than R1.5 million for goods and services that were never delivered. Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Magonseni Nkosi said

October 7, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Hawks arrest Mogalakwena municipal employee in R45m tender probe

A senior Mogalakwena Local Municipality employee and his company have been arrested in connection with an alleged R45 million tender fraud and corruption scheme. Hawks spokesperson Captain Wendy Nkabi said the Serious

October 7, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Home Affairs official convicted of selling passports to foreigners

A former Home Affairs employee has been convicted on 264 charges linked to the alleged fraudulent acquisition of South African passports by foreign nationals. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) spokesperson

October 2, 2026

Crime·South Africa

AFU freezes R178.6m assets linked to Standerton Mandrax syndicate

The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has secured a preservation order to freeze assets worth approximately R178.6 million allegedly linked to a large-scale Mandrax manufacturing operation in Standerton, Mpumalanga. NPA Mpumalanga spokesperson Monica

October 1, 2026

Crime·South Africa

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Man gets 25 years for murder of Hawks officer

‘Today is your funeral’: Prison boss reveals threats

Municipal PPE tender trio found guilty of corruption, money laundering

Five accused appear in court over R100m drug lab

Six Years after execution, hawks finally arrest killers of Groblersdal commander

Hawks complainant feared for her life, says watchdog

Three arrested over alleged R1.5m Govan Mbeki fraud

Hawks arrest Mogalakwena municipal employee in R45m tender probe

Home Affairs official convicted of selling passports to foreigners

AFU freezes R178.6m assets linked to Standerton Mandrax syndicate

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