Fraud
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
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.
Cape Town
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.
Auctions
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.
Gauteng
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.
Farm murders
‘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.
Durban
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.
Caught on Camera
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.
![Watch: Shots fired in East Rand Mall jewellery store heist [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/swisherpost-east-rand-mall-fire-768x512.jpg)
Drugs
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.
Corruption
Top Free State municipal officials arrested for fraud
The former municipal manager and department director in the Dihlabeng Local Municipality appeared in court on Friday
Child Abuse
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.
Cape Town
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.
CCTV
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.
![Watch: Alrode woman kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/swisherpost-melissa-van-vuuren-alrode-gauteng-768x512.jpg)
Durban
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.
Cape Town
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.
Fake News
Correctional services clears the air on Musa Khawula death hoax
Correctional Services debunked rumours of Musa Khawula's death, confirming that he is alive and serving his 60-day sentence.
Cape Town
Watch: Grassy Park mob ambushes store, make off with cash till [video]
The robbers, caught on security cameras, made off with cash, cigarettes, and card machines.
![Watch: Grassy Park mob ambushes store, make off with cash till [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/swisherpost-grassy-park-robbery-768x512.jpg)
Gauteng
Have you seen Isielle Leslie? – Search for missing Hercules teen escalates
Isielle Leslie, who left her home without informing anyone of her destination, has not been seen or heard from since that day.
Eastern Cape
Mthatha primary school defies extortionists and reopens on Wednesday
The school was shut down last week after a group of individuals stormed the premises, demanding that the funds from a network tower located on the school's property be deposited into their accounts.
Gauteng
Midrand shootout update: Taxi war on the brink in Johannesburg
This recent incident in Midrand echoes a similar situation earlier this month in Soweto, where taxi owner Kwanele "MKZ" Makwanza was gunned down by unknown assailants.
Fugitive
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha: Kenyan man accused of killing 42 women escapes prison
Khalusha is accused of a shocking series of murders, with 42 women, including his wife, allegedly falling victim to his brutal acts since 2022.
Gauteng
Broad day shootout rocks Midrand: Here’s everything we know
The shootout occurred at the corner of Olifantsfontein and Lever Road in Midrand, close to Noordwyk.
Eastern Cape
SAPS beefs up resources to tackle extortion in Mthatha
In response to the escalating incidents of extortion, SAPS has deployed multidisciplinary teams to Mthatha and other parts of the Eastern Cape.
Durban
Verulam man killed in his home in suspected assassination
On Tuesday morning, a 42-year-old man was found dead in his room in an outbuilding in Trenance Park, Verulam.
Abduction
Pastor Mboro denied bail: Watch how he reacted in court [video]
Cameras captured the moment Pastor Mboro's face fell as the judge announced the decision, which also denied bail for his bodyguard, Clement Camillot Baloyi.
![Pastor Mboro denied bail: Watch how he reacted in court [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/swisherpost-pastor-mboro-bail-768x512.jpg)
Cape Town
Deveney Nel accused killer assisted in teen’s search, court hears
The court heard shocking details from state prosecutors, who revealed that the accused had assisted in the search for Deveney before being arrested.
Crashes & Accidents
Presidential protection unit officer takes his own life after hit-and-run
Following the accident, the sergeant attempted to cover up the crime by reporting the state vehicle as stolen. The vehicle was later found abandoned in a sugarcane field.
Attempted Murder
UK stabbings: Manchester man arrested after fatal gutting spree
According to UK reports, a 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stabbing spree in the Gorton area on Monday.
Court
Middelburg teen girl sentenced to 18 years for gutting pensioner to death
The teen, whose identity was sealed due to her age, was also handed a concurrent 10-year sentence for aggravated robbery.
Durban
Taxi war looms in Durban after driver is gunned down in alleged hit
The fatal shooting occurred around 08:46, on Monday, 19 August 2024, when the driver was approached by three armed men as he stood outside his home.
