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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

Fourth accused added in Reiger Park shooting case

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has added Mcfoolen Ford as the fourth accused in the Reiger Park shooting case. This was said by NPA South Gauteng Spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole . Mohlatlole said

September 7, 2026

Crime·South Africa

Kaya FM CEO threatens to unleash cops on station ex employee

Kaya FM chief executive officer Dave Tiltmann has threatened to press criminal charges against the station’s former employee Nkosinathi Tshuma after he demanded financial compensation and threatened to take his grievances to the

September 6, 2026

News·South Africa

Alleged job sales: City Manager’s reply undercuts itself

eThekwini City Manager Musa Mbhele has told councillors in a formal written reply that the recommend ndations of two forensic investigations into Metro Police recruitment corruption have been implemented while stating in

September 5, 2026

News·South Africa

Court orderly jailed for assaulting three former girlfriends

A Limpopo court orderly has been sentenced to an effective two years in prison for assaulting three former girlfriends and threatening them with a service pistol. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Limpopo spokesperson

September 3, 2026

Crime·South Africa

Cops share voice note of daughter of couple murdered by Gardee killer

A child who was just one year old when her parents were brutally murdered has spoken of how much she misses them, as the man convicted of killing them is being sentenced.

September 2, 2026

Crime·South Africa

Mogotsi denies alleged prison escape plot in fourth bail bid

Controversial North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has rejected allegations that a correctional services uniform had been prepared as part of an alleged plan to help him escape from custody. Taking the witness

September 1, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Police officially seek protection for Owen Ndlovu from SAMRO CEO’s ‘interference’

The South African Police Service has been dragged into an increasingly bitter battle between SAMRO CEO Annabell Lebethe and Owen Thulani Ndlovu, with SAPS Legal Services now asking the State Attorney to

August 31, 2026

Crime

Crime is down but 140 South African police precincts remain in the danger zone

South Africa’s latest crime statistics tell a story of two very different countries. On the national level, several of the country’s most serious crimes declined between April and June 2026, with murder,

August 28, 2026

Crime

Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla Architect Ordered to Repay R147 Million to National Treasury

The Special Tribunal has ordered former project architect of Nkandla Minenhle Makhanya to personally repay R147.2 million to the National Treasury. The judgment, delivered on Wednesday, August 26, is among the largest

August 27, 2026

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South African police

Man gets 25 years for murder of Hawks officer

Fourth accused added in Reiger Park shooting case

Kaya FM CEO threatens to unleash cops on station ex employee

Alleged job sales: City Manager’s reply undercuts itself

Court orderly jailed for assaulting three former girlfriends

Cops share voice note of daughter of couple murdered by Gardee killer

Mogotsi denies alleged prison escape plot in fourth bail bid

Police officially seek protection for Owen Ndlovu from SAMRO CEO’s ‘interference’

Crime is down but 140 South African police precincts remain in the danger zone

Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla Architect Ordered to Repay R147 Million to National Treasury

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