Woman charged in R2.8m Windhoek International School fraud was hiding in Pretoria
According to court documents, Maria Coetzee transferred over N$2.8 million from the school’s bank account into three accounts under her name.
Crime
Crime
2024 crime statistics: SAPS reports 0.5% drop in murders
SAPS reported a 0.5% decrease in murders from April to June 2024, with KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Western Cape recording the highest rates.
Crime
Four alleged extortionists killed in shootout with Cape Town police
Four suspects linked to extortion in Cape Town were killed in a Milnerton shootout as SAPS intercepted them en route to commit a mass shooting.
News
‘The national organiser’ – Shivambu attracts Colleen Makhubele to MK Party
The gravepine suggests more recruitments are on the way after Colleen Makhubele leaves SARA to join the MK Party. Does Shivambu have anything to do with this?
Sports
Bayanda Walaza strikes gold at World Athletics U20 Championships
Bayanda Walaza capped off a stellar performance for Team South Africa with gold in the men’s 100m final in Lima.
Cape Town Buzz
Snowfall cloaks Table Mountain as icy temperatures settle in Cape Town
Snowfall on Table Mountain is a special event, not only because of its rarity but also because of the way it enhances the mountain’s natural beauty.
Crime
Hamilton Ndlovu luxury car fleet goes on auction
Today’s auction, while a spectacle of wealth and power, was a poignant cautionary tale of how quickly fortunes can turn when built on unethical foundations.
Crime
Accused Joburg serial robber caught with cloned SAPS patrol vehicle
A suspected serial robber linked to the notorious blue lights gang was arrested in Walkerville with a cloned SAPS patrol vehicle.
Crime
‘A harvest of horror’: More details surface about Limpopo farm murders
The murders on the Onvervaght farm in Limpopo have shocked the local community, not only for their brutality but also for the chilling evidence of premeditation.
Crime
Convicted mobster escapes from Durban prison
Mthethwa, who was serving a 15-year sentence for robbery with aggravating circumstances, fled while assigned to work in the facility’s garden.
Cape Town Buzz
Auditor-General report: Western Cape municipalities receive most clean audits
The Western Cape stands out as a beacon of good governance in the 2022-23 Auditor-General’s report, with 22 municipalities in the province achieving clean audits.
Crime
Watch: Shots fired in East Rand Mall jewellery store heist [video]
A group of armed suspects stormed a jewellery store inside East Ran Mall, leading to a chaotic scene that included gunfire.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Cape Town severe weather wreaks havoc across city [video]
Residents across Cape Town witnessed firsthand the destructive power of the severe weather on Tuesday as strong winds and heavy rain swept through the city.
News
Investigation uncovers disturbing claims about Chris Hani’s daughters
Home Affairs records show that Nosipho Hani Khumalo, Vanessa Phindile Madonsela, and Cleopatra Tunyiswa have no legitimate ties to Chris Hani.
Crime
Fake US dollars worth R4 million, drugs, and more found in massive Durban CBD raid
During the raids, authorities discovered counterfeit US dollar bills amounting to over R4 million, along with a stash of drugs and other illicit goods.
News
DA courts backlash for placing another racist-accused member in top post
Roman Cabanac’s appointment has raised eyebrows, especially considering his remarks about black people emigrating to the Western Cape and links to far-right groups.
Crime
Oudtshoorn mom linked to seven-year-old son’s cause of death
A 39-year-old woman from Oudtshoorn has been remanded in custody following her first court appearance for the murder of her seven-year-old son.
News
Umlazi SAPS van involved in crash, several injuries reported
A SAPS van was involved in a crash with a taxi on Mangosuthu Highway in Umlazi, resulting in several injuries.
News
Gayton McKenzie reacts to Dada Morero’s plan to recruit foreign JMPD officers
The recently elected Johannesburg mayor suggested that the JMPD should recruit documented foreign nationals to address language barriers.
News
DA ministers are lifting the lid on ‘financial rot’ in these departments
DA ministers have made serious allegations regarding financial mismanagement within government departments.
Crime
Deveney Nel murder update: Suspect troubling history of rape exposed
The 17-year-old suspect in the murder of Deveney Nel has a troubling history, including a prior rape case that was dismissed due to his age.
Technology
Capitec Bank hit by third outage this year alone: Here’s the latest
The outage, which began in the morning, disrupted mobile and online banking, with users reporting problems logging into the Capitec app and completing transactions.
Technology
FNB hit by massive outage on Friday: Here are the latest updates
The outage, which began around 12:30, led to a surge in reports of issues with FNB’s services, according to live tracking data from Down Detector.
Crime
Watch: Alrode woman kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]
As of now, Melissa van Vuuren is still in the custody of her kidnappers. There have been no further updates on her condition or whereabouts.
News
EFF implosion intensifies with leaked texts between Shivambu and EFFSC president
The friction between Shivambu and Lonzi became public after the youth leader took to social media, where he accused Shivambu of abandoning the revolutionary ideals of the EFF.
Crime
KwaMashu thugs from viral shooting video arrested, KZN police confirm
The footage showed the men brazenly discharging firearms at the KwaMashu hostel, an act that sparked fears of escalating gang violence in the region.
News
Ryan Garcia ‘can’t wait’ to fight in South Africa
Ryan Garcia accepts Gayton McKenzie’s invitation to visit South Africa after supporting Dricus du Plessis, despite recent racism scandals.
News
M1 and M2 highway shutdown: Here are the latest updates
Mass action by City of Johannesburg employees has led to the complete closure of the M1 and M2 highways in Braamfontein and the Johannesburg CBD.
News
Floyd Shivambu goes from EFF deputy president to MK Party organiser
Reports indicate that former President Jacob Zuma will formally announce Shivambu as the MK Party’s national organiser during a press conference on Thursday.
Crime
Tafelsig teens killed in gang-related mass shooting
15-year-old Whitney Davids and a 24-year-old man were fatally shot in what police believe was a gang-related attack on Bainskloof Street, Tafelsig.