Arson
Tensions are palpable at Nyanga taxi rank after alleged petrol bomb attack
Three taxis were set alight at Nyanga taxi rank in a suspected petrol bomb attack. Police presence has increased, but is the rank safe for commuters?
Cape Town
Cape Town detective lauded for nailing 53 years to Tafelsig cold-blooded killer
Kirk Daniels has been sentenced to 53 years for two murders in Tafelsig, thanks to the tireless work of Detective Sergeant Bradley Schuurman.
Cape Town
Cape Town police launch manhunt for suspects in Phillippi East mass shooting
Five men were shot and set alight inside a vehicle in Phillippi East, Cape Town. Police have launched a manhunt for four suspects.
AKA
AKA and Tibz murder case ready to go to trial
Despite some delays in the case, the State insists it is ready to proceed even as two additional suspects remain in Eswatini, awaiting extradition hearings.
Child Abuse
Darren Wilken: Court hears accused child porn merchant drove a BMW with ‘KIDZ GP’ plates
Darren Wilken defended his BMW’s “KIDZ NA GP” license plate in court, calling it an inside joke.
Cape Town
Man accused in Dr Ncumisa Mdlokolo death unmasked in court
The NPA confirmed that 36-year-old David Polet was formally charged with culpable homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol, during his first court appearance on Thursday.
Child Abuse
Orange Farm teen charged with poisoning toddler brother expected to apply for bail
The State has charged the teen with murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Cash-in-transit
Explosive cash-in-transit heist on Durban N2 caught on camera [video]
A cash-in-transit heist on Durban’s N2 near the Cement Factory left one person dead and multiple others injured. Footage shows motorists fleeing as gunmen opened fire during peak traffic.
![Explosive cash-in-transit heist on Durban N2 caught on camera [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/swisherpost-durban-cash-in-transit-heist-1-768x512.jpg)
Corruption
Gauteng SAPS flying squad caught on camera accepting bribe
Gauteng SAPS has launched an internal investigation after a viral video allegedly showed Soweto Flying Squad officers accepting a bribe. Authorities are urging the victim to come forward.
Durban
KZN police kill most-feared Inanda gang leader in shootout
The suspect, wanted for multiple murders and violent crimes, opened fire on officers before being gunned down.
Court
Joshlin Smith pretrial kicks off at Western Cape High Court
The pretrial hearing for Joshlin Smith’s disappearance began today, with key witness Laurentia Lombaard set to testify against Kelly Smith and her co-accused.
Court
Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu sentencing delayed: Here’s the latest
The sentencing of Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu, convicted of murdering Lerato’s lover in an insurance fraud plot, has been postponed to March.
Court
Asset Forfeiture seizes property linked to Nedbank R157 million fraud
Authorities have seized R55 million in assets linked to Nedbank’s R157 million fraud case.
Arson
Mpumalanga police make breakthrough in Putco arson attack
Mpumalanga police arrested two suspects linked to the Putco arson attack that destroyed 51 buses. Evidence collected suggests more arrests could follow.
Court
Francios Swart: Alleged Priority Escapes scammer due in court
Francois Swart, the alleged mastermind behind the Priority Escapes travel scam, appears in court after defrauding travellers of R2.1 million.
Court
Musa Khawula abandons bail in crimen injuria case
Musa Khawula remains in custody after abandoning bail in his crimen injuria case linked to businessman Ze Nxumalo.
Child Abuse
Darren Wilken’s alleged accomplice’s case postponed: Here’s the latest
The court proceedings were brief, with the accused’s legal representative confirming that she intends to apply for bail at her next appearance.
Court
Keneilwe Shalaba: Mom accused of selling her toddler due in court
Keneilwe Shalaba, accused of selling her missing two-year-old son, returns to court today. Here’s what to expect.
Abduction
Louis Trichardt businessman rescued after three months in captivity
Gouveia, 51, was rescued earlier this week following a coordinated operation by a police task team.
Attempted Murder
Musa Khawula appears in court for 2021 attempted murder
In addition to his attempted murder case, Khawula faces charges of crimen injuria, violating the Cyber Crimes Act, and hate speech.
Domestic violence
JJ Peters handed life in prison for killing ‘God-fearing’ grandmother
JJ Peters has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2022 murder of his grandmother, Sannie Strydom Kilmister.
Child Abuse
Darren Wilken’s girlfriend arrested in connection with child porn ring
The woman, a web designer, was detained on Thursday after police reportedly found 10 million images of child pornography in her possession.
Cape Town
Llandudno jewellery heist bail hearing: Defence pokes serious holes in the State’s case
Four SAPS officers accused of stealing R20 million in jewellery from a Llandudno home face a critical bail hearing as the defence questions the complainant’s identity and the State’s evidence.
Eastern Cape
More details surface as investigations into Motherwell mass shooting continue
While police have not confirmed a motive, sources close to the family have hinted at possible underlying tensions that may have led to the deadly attack.
Cape Town
Kraaifontein primary school principal gunned down in suspected hit
A Kraaifontein primary school principal was fatally shot, and a female passenger injured, in a suspected hit outside a Wallacedene school.
Caught on Camera
Brutal shooting of man outside Hillbrow tavern caught on CCTV [video]
The CCTV footage, circulating on social media, shows the brutal shooting of two individuals in an incident that has left the Hillbrow community shaken.
![Brutal shooting of man outside Hillbrow tavern caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/swisherpost-hillbrow-shooting-768x512.jpg)
Gauteng
Witness due to testify shot and killed outside Lenasia magistrate’s court
The victim was reportedly shot four times by an unidentified suspect.
Court
Donell Mbele: Son of Sonia Mbele appears in court for rape
Donell Mbele, son of actress Sonia Mbele, appeared in court for two rape charges.
Fugitive
James ‘Tiger’ Tshoaeli: Manhunt launched for alleged zama zama kingpin
Despite being apprehended, police allege that community members and possibly law enforcement officials facilitated his escape before he could be processed.
Durban
Musgrave Centre targeted in jewellery heist
The incident occurred around 11:40, with the suspects allegedly armed and leaving one store employee injured during the ordeal.
