SAPS lieutenant general arrested at Sandton strip club
A 59-year-old SAPS lieutenant general was arrested at a Sandton strip club over alleged sexual offences against two teenagers. Here is what we know.
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Gauteng
Fifth body found in Kempton Park amid serial killer fears
A fifth woman's body has been found near Kempton Park, days after police warned of a possible serial killer targeting women in the area.
Gauteng
Kempton Park serial killer fears grow: what we know so far
A possible Kempton Park serial killer is feared after a fourth woman's body was found in Rhodesfield, prompting a SAPS task team and a public warning to women.
Foreign nationals
Black Axe Nigerians extradited to US over R100m scam
Six Nigerians extradited to US over an alleged R100 million Black Axe romance scam that targeted more than 100 American women.
Court
Bafana Mahungela found guilty of murdering Kirsten Kluyts
Bafana Mahungela was found guilty on all charges in the murder of Kirsten Kluyts. Here is the verdict, the case and what happens next.
Court
Lindsay Clancy mistrial looms as jury reports deadlock
A Lindsay Clancy mistrial is in prospect after a Massachusetts jury split 11 to one, with the defence racing to the state's highest court to stop it.
Drugs
OR Tambo drug mule arrest ahead of Hong Kong flight
An OR Tambo drug mule arrest is heading to the Kempton Park court, with police yet to confirm the weight of the suspected cocaine seized.
Corruption
Tembisa Hospital tender fraud suspect arrested at OR Tambo
The Hawks have made a Tembisa Hospital tender fraud arrest at OR Tambo, with the unnamed 37-year-old businessman due in the Palm Ridge court on Monday.
Fraud
Emfuleni employees arrested over alleged electricity scheme
Emfuleni employees arrested: police say five municipal staff allegedly charged residents to switch power back on without authorisation in Gauteng.
Boxing
Zolani Tete shot dead outside his Mdantsane home
Zolani Tete shot dead at his Mdantsane gate, aged 38. What police have said so far, and what the sports minister is asking of the community.
Corruption
Eskom tender fraud conviction handed down in Middelburg
An Eskom tender fraud conviction has put a former buyer and her associates in the dock, with sentencing set for October and their assets now targeted.
Court
Lindsay Clancy trial hears defence psychologist testimony
The Lindsay Clancy trial heard a defence psychologist on criminal responsibility, and what each verdict would mean for the accused in Massachusetts.
Democratic Alliance
DA councillor Ndlovu murder: Fifth suspect arrested
A fifth suspect in the DA councillor Ndlovu murder is due in the Howick Magistrate's Court, as two co-accused wait for plea proceedings to be finalised.
Court
Glyn Razzell parole release blocked by High Court
A judge has overturned the Glyn Razzell parole ruling, leaving the man convicted of murdering his estranged wife in prison as her body stays missing.
Court
Julius Mkhwanazi bail bid opposed in Mbense murder case
Julius Mkhwanazi bail was contested at the Brakpan court as the State leaned on a Schedule 6 charge over the 2022 killing of Emmanuel Mbense.
Court
Lucy Letby further charges ruled out after review
No Lucy Letby further charges will follow, after an independent prosecutor re-examined six attempted murder allegations for bereaved families.
Court
Durban VAT fraud case ends with direct imprisonment
A Durban VAT fraud case has ended with a lengthy prison term for a company representative who claimed millions in false tax refunds.
Gauteng
Precious stones robbery: two EMPD officers granted bail
Two EMPD officers were granted bail in the R14.9 million precious stones robbery case, as the court heard how the Killarney operation unfolded.
Court
Ndodana Tshuma court appearance begins UK extradition fight
The Ndodana Tshuma court appearance began in Johannesburg on Monday, opening extradition steps in the UK triple murder case. Here is everything we know.
AKA
Anele Tembe inquest opens five years after fatal fall
The Anele Tembe inquest opened in Cape Town on 13 July 2026, five years after her fatal fall, with six witnesses to testify. Here is what the court will examine.
Court
Vusi Matlala withdraws plea deal in R228m SAPS case
Vusi Matlala withdrew from his plea deal on 13 July 2026 after the court proposed a 12-year term. The R228m SAPS tender case was postponed to September.
Cape Town
Cape Town mass shootings leave seven dead in two areas
Seven people were killed and five wounded in two Cape Town mass shootings 20 minutes apart in Tafelsig and Philippi East. Here is what police have said.
Gauteng
Sindile Mfazi death now investigated as a murder
The Sindile Mfazi murder investigation deepens as police raid SAPS-linked properties, five years after his death was blamed on Covid-19 complications.
Culpable homicide
Ntuthuko Mahlaba death: arrest made in fatal crash probe
Ntuthuko Mahlaba death: KZN police open a culpable homicide case and arrest the driver after the ANC leader was killed jogging in Newcastle.
Court
Saunders botanists murderers handed double life sentences
The Saunders botanists murder ended in double life sentences at the Durban High Court, with the trio convicted of a premeditated 2018 killing.
Attempted Murder
Hillbrow shooting sees three arrested for attempted murder
Three arrested after the Hillbrow shooting that wounded two during the 30 June anti-immigration marches, with attempted murder charges to follow.
Attempted Murder
Feroz Khan shot in Houghton assassination attempt
Crime intelligence boss Feroz Khan shot in a Houghton assassination attempt, days before his expected Madlanga Commission testimony.
Court
Mamelodi double murder accused denied bail in tavern case
The Mamelodi double murder accused was denied bail as Tebogo Mnisi stays in custody over the tavern killing of two cousins, with the case back in July.
