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Net closing on cabinet ministers and other Sodi beneficiaries

While the arrest of senior government officials and businessman Edwin Sodi has been welcomed as "a step in restoring confidence in the Commission of Inquiry Into State Capture and law enforcement... [Read more....]

WC police commissioner describes Kinnear's death as a 'tragedy with irreversible implications'

The Western Cape SAPS held a wreath-laying ceremony and memorial service to honour the life of slain Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear. Kinnear was shot dead on 18 September. The service was held in... [Read more....]

Cops arrest five KZN transport officials for selling taxi operating licences

Five KwaZulu-Natal transport department officials appeared in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday for alleged fraud and corruption. Sihle Qwabe, 43, Jonas Mhlambi, 61, Khanyi Mbatha, 44,... [Read more....]

Investigation launched into traffic officer caught on camera 'accepting bribe'

A Gauteng traffic officer is under investigation after he was filmed allegedly accepting a bribe from a motorist in Alberton on Monday. A video doing the rounds on social media shows the officer... [Read more....]

Free State asbestos saga businessman and former government officials arrested

Edwin Sodi, who was involved in an alleged asbestos looting scheme in the Free State, has reportedly been arrested by the Hawks along with the former head of the department of human settlements in... [Read more....]

15-year-old arrested in connection with brutal murder of toddler

A 15-year-old relative of the toddler was brutally in KwaMashu, Durban has been arrested in connection with the crime. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker said the teenager was... [Read more....]

Six suspects arrested for a CIT robbery in Limpopo

Six alleged cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers have been arrested following a CIT robbery that occurred at the R555 road in Burgersfort, Limpopo, on Monday. Police spokesperson, Colonel Brenda Muridili... [Read more....]

Serial rapist gets 25 years behind bars

The Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda has sentenced a 22-year-old man to 25 years' imprisonment for rape and attempting to rape five women between 2015 and 2018. According to National Prosecuting... [Read more....]

Another bogus kidnapping: Cops urge public not to share fake news

The South African Police Service has again urged members of the public not to share bogus information about "kidnappings". According to police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, this followed... [Read more....]

SA on the 'brink of collapse' says Cosatu as nationwide strike to go ahead

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will continue "to intensify its national mobilisation efforts in the build-up" to its protest action next week with a complete shutdown planned... [Read more....]

Six people linked to cash-in-transit heist in Limpopo arrested

Six people were arrested for allegedly taking part in a cash-in-transit heist in Burgersfort, Limpopo, police said on Tuesday. Colonel Brenda Muridili said explosives were used in the attack on the... [Read more....]

Nehawu hopes to meet health MEC after PPE-clad gang 'kills man' at Kimberley hospital

Four people dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) allegedly shot dead a patient in Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley. Police spokesperson Colonel Mashay Gamieldien alleged the... [Read more....]

Naming and shaming rape accused MEC could harm child victims

The ANC in Mpumalanga has been accused of insensitivity towards victims of sexual assault and breaking the law, after revealing the identity of the member of its executive arrested for the rape of... [Read more....]

Two bodies of women with gunshot wounds to their heads found in KZN

Two bodies of women with gunshot wounds to the head have been in found in KwaMashu, Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala confirmed the discovery of the two bodies on... [Read more....]