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Suspect in Hawks missing drugs case freed on bail

A 49-year-old man accused of stealing illicit drugs worth more than R260 million from a Hawks office has been granted R50,000 bail. According to Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale, Lucas Legabe appeared

September 14, 2026

Crime·News·South Africa

Hawks arrest three over R13m Covid-19 TERS fraud

Three suspects have been arrested in Pretoria for their alleged involvement in a Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) fraud worth more than R13 million. The suspects — Andiswa Jessica Tapu, 40,

September 10, 2026

Crime·South Africa

DA councillor and three co-accused granted bail in murder case

A Democratic Alliance (DA) ward councillor and three co-accused have been granted bail after appearing in the Benoni Magistrates’ Court on charges of murder, attempted murder and kidnapping on Monday 7 September.

September 7, 2026

Crime·South Africa

Businessman appears in court over R16m fraud

A service provider has appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court in connection with an alleged R16 million fraud, corruption and theft case involving the Emfuleni Local Municipality. Mpho Edward Malema, 40, a

September 7, 2026

Crime·News

Judgment reserved in Sandton teacher murder trial

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has reserved final judgment in the trial of 23-year-old Bafana Mahungela, who is accused of kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder and attempted rape in connection

September 4, 2026

Crime

Attorney, Tshwane cop denied bail in R6m fraud case

A Limpopo attorney and a Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) official accused of siphoning and laundering about R6 million from deceased estates have been denied bail and will remain behind bars. Attorney

September 4, 2026

Crime

Eskom made R30bn profit so why is R45bn slipping through its fingers?

Eskom’s R30.3 billion profit has been overshadowed by a startling disclosure at its annual results presentation: roughly R45 billion in potential revenue was not captured, comprising an estimated R29 billion linked to

August 31, 2026

Business

Danny Jordaan, co-accused case postponed pending high court review

The fraud and theft case against South African Football Association (SAFA) president Daniel Jordaan and his four co-accused has been postponed to 27 November 2026 pending the outcome of a high court

August 27, 2026

Crime

City of Joburg settles R5.25bn Eskom debt in full, ending power supply threat

The City of Johannesburg has settled its R5.25 billion overdue electricity debt to Eskom in full, bringing an end to a months-long dispute that threatened the security of power supply to the

August 21, 2026

Business·News·South Africa

82-Year-Old Lawyer Jailed For Looting Client’s R39.8 Million

An 82-year-old former attorney and senior partner at Fluxmans Incorporated has been sentenced to an effective 10 years’ direct imprisonment after being convicted of stealing nearly R40 million from an escrow account

July 9, 2026

Crime·News

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Suspect in Hawks missing drugs case freed on bail

Hawks arrest three over R13m Covid-19 TERS fraud

DA councillor and three co-accused granted bail in murder case

Businessman appears in court over R16m fraud

Judgment reserved in Sandton teacher murder trial

Attorney, Tshwane cop denied bail in R6m fraud case

Eskom made R30bn profit so why is R45bn slipping through its fingers?

Danny Jordaan, co-accused case postponed pending high court review

82-Year-Old Lawyer Jailed For Looting Client’s R39.8 Million

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