Drugs
Namibian woman caught at OR Tambo with cocaine-stashed capsules in her stomach
A Namibian woman was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport with more than 60 cocaine capsules hidden in her stomach.
Eskom
SIU welcomes extradition of Michael Lomas
Lomas was arrested in April 2021. He is one of five accused of the alleged crimes.
Court
Court sets aside conviction in dagga case
The magistrate had relied on a section of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act that was declared unconstitutional almost 30 years ago.
Corruption
Watch: Alleged Eskom fraudster lands in South Africa [video]
Alleged Eskom fraudster Michael Lomas, extradited from the UK, landed in South Africa today. The ailing suspect arrived in a wheelchair under strict supervision.
Cape Town
Crucial suspect in Cape construction mafia case killed in alleged hit
Abdul Kader Davids, a suspect in the Cape construction mafia case, was killed in an alleged hit after posting bail. Police believe the shooting is linked to the case.
Court cases
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
All eyes are on the Pretoria High Court as the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes.
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Court
Deveney Nel latest news: NPA confirms suspect will be tried as a minor
The NPA has confirmed that the 17-year-old suspect in the murder of Deveney Nel will be tried as a minor, despite public outcry.
Court
Watch: Thabo Bester gets into heated argument with magistrate
Thabo Bester clashes with a magistrate over his request for a laptop during his court appearance.
Court
Watch live: Thabo Bester in court over access to laptop
Thabo Bester heads to court to request access to a laptop, claiming it's crucial for preparing his legal defence. Watch the live court proceedings here.
Court
Thabo Bester heads to court for access to a laptop: Here’s everything we know
Thabo Bester is back in court seeking access to a laptop, which the Department of Correctional Services has previously denied due to security concerns.
Court
Joshlin Smith latest news: State granted final postponment to explore ‘new evidence’
The state has been granted a final postponement in the Joshlin Smith case to investigate new evidence. If unprepared by the next court date, the case risks collapse.
Drugs
Nigerian drug mule caught at OR Tambo Airport with cocaine stashed in airport headphones
A Nigerian drug mule was arrested at OR Tambo Airport with cocaine hidden in airline headphones.
Child Abuse
Hermanus pastor sentenced to 22 years for teen rape
Hermanus pastor Marshall Dicks was sentenced to 22 years in prison for raping a teen girl, with DNA evidence linking him to the crime.
Durban
Richards Bay teen wanted for murder captured after hitching ride from police officer
A 19-year-old suspect wanted for the murder of Khanya Mthembu was arrested in Richards Bay after hitching a ride from an undercover police officer.
Cape Town
Notorious Cape Town hitman gets 57 years for triple murder
Enrico Slawers was found guilty of gunning down three individuals in November 2022.
Court
Accused Kirsten Kluyts killer bail denied: Here’s the latest
Accused Kirsten Kluyts killer, Bafana Mahungela, lost his bail bid after presenting new evidence in court.
Cape Town
Eight suspects linked to City of Cape Town tender fraud arrested in sting operation
In a statement issued by the Western Cape SAPS on Tuesday, the department confirmed that four of the suspects were apprehended in Johannesburg, while the others were arrested in Cape Town and the Eastern Cape.
Court
Seven KZN officers charged with extortion unmasked in court
Eight suspects, seven of whom are SAPS officers, appeared in a Durban court on extortion charges after allegedly demanding R100,000 from a Phoenix shop owner.
Cape Town
Cape Town gangland: 22 killed in violent week of crime
Multiple neighbourhoods were affected by the violence, including Delft, Manenberg, and Lavender Hill, where communities faced the brunt of gang warfare.
Corruption
Armand Swart murder linked to Transnet tender fraud
New developments reveal the murder of Armand Swart is linked to Transnet tender fraud.
Cash-in-transit
Gauteng SAPS lauded after killing six cash-in-transit robbers
Six suspects involved in a Germiston cash-in-transit robbery were killed during a shootout with police.
Cape Town
Cape Town family rescued from horror kidnapping
A Cape Town family was rescued from a kidnapping ordeal, with the suspect set to appear in court on Monday, 9 September 2024.
Athletes
Rebecca Cheptegei brutal murder sends shockwaves across global athletics
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after being set alight by her ex-boyfriend in Kenya. Here's what we know.
Eastern Cape
‘Dalinzolo Mareke was not a traditional leader’, AbaThembu kingdom confirms
AbaThembu kingdom clarifies that Dalinzolo Mareke was not a traditional leader. Mareke was killed during a police shootout amid suspicions of extortion involvement.
Court
Deveney Nel murder update: Magistrate who ignored suspect’s psych evaluation in hot water
According to psychiatric evaluations, Deveney Nel's alleged killer showed signs of cognitive retardation and a lack of respect for societal norms, leading experts to recommend that he be referred to the children’s court for further assessment. However, no such referral was made.
Durban
‘Another one bites the dust’: Wanted murder suspect killed in shootout with KZN police
A wanted murder suspect was killed in a shootout with KZN police in Mariannhill. Police recovered a rifle during the operation.
Extortion
‘Armies of murderous parasites’ – Police minister tables plan to deal with extortion in South Africa
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu presented a plan in Parliament to combat extortion in South Africa, describing extortionists as "armies of murderous parasites."
Economic Freedom Fighters
Tshwane EFF member killed in front of her son over RDP dispute
A Tshwane EFF member was shot and killed in front of her son over an RDP dispute.
Gauteng
Two SAPS officers killed in horror Vosloorus house robbery
The officers were in Vosloorus to pick up a colleague when they encountered a robbery in progress at a neighbour's house.
Durban
KZN police lauded for neutralising wanted murder suspects in South Beach shootout
KZN police killed six wanted murder suspects in a South Beach shootout, marking another victory in the fight against criminal syndicates.
