Arson
Marikana woman in court for alleged arson attack on her seven-month-old baby
A 28-year-old woman from Marikana, Mpumalanga, is due in court for the alleged arson attack that charred her seven-month-old baby.
Court
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Court hears how murder weapon was likely NOT sealed in evidence
State witness Captain Bonginkosi Mtshali told the court that the murder weapon that killed Senzo Meyiwa was likely not sealed in evidence.
Eastern Cape
Enyobeni tavern tragedy: Shebeen couple set to launch its defence
The owners standing trial in the Enyobeni tavern case are expected to launch their defence after the state rested its case.
Court cases
Firearm linked to Senzo Meyiwa murder was almost destroyed in 2017, court hears
The firearm in question, discovered in the possession of accused No 3, Mthobisi Mncube, was stored at the Cleveland police station. Mncube is one of the five men arrested in connection with the murder of Senzo Meyiwa in October 2014.
Mpumalanga
Spike in Nelspruit business robberies linked to ‘guns-for-hire’ bartender
Mpumalanga police made a breathrough in a series of Nelspruit business robberies after a bartender was found with an arms cache linked to several open cases.
Arson
Suspect charged with two counts of murder in Pretoria special needs school fire
A suspect is due to appear in court on two counts of murder related to the Pretoria special needs school fire.
Court cases
Advocate Zandile Mshololo targets reasonable doubt in Senzo Meyiwa trial
Advocate Zandile Mshololo took full advantage of the forensic inefficiencies in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, in a bid to achieve reasonable doubt.
Corruption
Patrick Patrese Jones: Religious author disappears amid Eskom R14.7 million fraud case
Patrick Patrese Jones, a self-proclaimed real estate magnate and published religious author, is wanted for a R14.7 million Eskom fraud case.
Child Abuse
Michael Ncube: Court hears how accused serial child rapist targeted his victims
Michael Ncube, an accused child rapist, allegedly went to extreme lengths to lure his victims.
Caught on Camera
Rustenburg man assassinated on Kock Street and it was caught on CCTV [video]
A Rustenburg man was assassinated outside a coffee shop, on Kock Street, on Wednesday morning, and the entire ordeal was caught on CCTV.
![Rustenburg man assassinated on Kock Street and it was caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-rustenburg-man-assassinated-kock-street-pluto-coffee-cctv-768x512.jpg)
Court cases
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Forensics expert found a second bullet projectile at the crime scene
Thobeka Mhlahlo, a forensic expert, testified that she discovered a second projectile at the scene of Senzo Media's murder.
Caught on Camera
This Kimberley man linked to fatal Diamond Mall police shooting [video]
Following an intensive manhunt, the suspect, a 38-year-old male who apparently hijacked a Transnet bakkie and subsequently drove towards Riverton, was arrested.
![This Kimberley man linked to fatal Diamond Mall police shooting [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-kimberley-man-diamond-mall-police-shooting-768x512.jpg)
Cash-in-transit
Watch: Horror Durban cash-in-transit caught on camera [video]
Durban onlookers watched on in horror as armed suspects pulled off a daring cash-in-transit heist near Russell and Victoria Street.
![Watch: Horror Durban cash-in-transit caught on camera [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-durban-cash-in-transit-heist-caught-on-camera-video-768x512.jpg)
Court cases
Babita Deokaran killers plead guilty: Here’s everything we know
Six suspect accused of killing whistleblower Babita Deokaran pleaded guilty on Tuesday, a day before the anniversary of her assassination.
Caught on Camera
Watch: Brazen Durban cellphone snatcher caught on CCTV [video]
A Durban cellphone snatcher was caught on CCTV targeting an unsuspecting woman on Musgrave Road. Here's the footage of the robbery.
![Watch: Brazen Durban cellphone snatcher caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-durban-cellphone-snatcher-video-768x512.jpg)
Child Abuse
Lucy Letby: UK neonatal nurse gets ‘whole-life’ for killing seven babies
Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse found guilty of killing seven babies, is one of three living women to be handed a whole-life sentence.
Familicide
Makgophong security guard wanted in connection with family double murder
A security officer from Makgophong is wanted by the police for his alleged involvement in the murder of his wife's cousin and sister-in-law.
Child Abuse
Little Thato Ralesile: Search for missing Pudimoe toddler enters second day
Thato Ralesile was playing outside in her aunt's yard when she was last seen on Saturday afternoon around 17:00.
Court cases
Iran Mathonsi: Marikana woman remanded in custody for allegedly kidnapping teen girl
Iran Mathonsi, a 43-year-old woman, was arrested for her role in the alleged kidnapping of a 17-year-old teen girl.
Crime
Operation Shanela helps to drive crime down
The Minister said the aggressive policing approach has also been bolstered through Operation Shanela, which was launched on 8 May 2023.
CCTV
Watch: Brazen Boksburg double murder caught on CCTV [video]
The community of Boksburg is reeling in shock after a brazen double murder that occurred on Friday, 18 August 2023, was caught on CCTV.
![Watch: Brazen Boksburg double murder caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-boksburg-double-murder-768x512.jpg)
Court cases
KZN traffic clerk sentenced to six years for selling learners licences for R1 000
Xolani Simelane, a disgraced KZN traffic clerk, sold learners' licences for R1 000 each, unaware that he had attracted the Hawks' attention.
Crime
Crime statistics: Arguments, road rage leading cause of murder in South Africa
Recent crime statistics for the period between April and June 2023 show arguments and road rage as leading causes of murder in South Africa.
Crime
Crime statistics: Contact crimes increased 4.8% between April and June 2023
On Friday, the police ministry released the quarterly crime statistics, which showed a rise in contact crimes between April and June 2023.
Gender-Based Violence
Mpumalanga man, 19, charged with murder of 37-year-old girlfriend
Simphiwe Mkhwanazi, 19, was remanded in custody for the murder of his 37-year-old girlfriend, Ella Dlamini, whose body was recovered from a shallow grave in a Daggakraal cemetery.
Caught on Camera
Watch: Motorist bravely foils broad daylight hijacking attempt [video]
Acting purely on instinct, the motorist quickly turned toward the building and tossed his car keys on the roof, effectively foiling the gun-wielding male's attempt to hijack the vehicle.
![Watch: Motorist bravely foils broad daylight hijacking attempt [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-attempted-hijacking-caught-on-cctv-video-768x512.jpg)
Child Abuse
Lauren Dickason: SA woman living in New Zealand found guilty of killing three daughters
Lauren Dickason, a South African woman living in New Zealand, was found guilty of killing her three daughters aged between two and six.
Mpumalanga
Bushbuckridge man killed outside his house: Here’s everything we know
A 49-year-old man from Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, was shot and killed outside his home, on Monday evening, police confirmed.
Gauteng
Riverlea illegal mining still rampant despite high-level police intervention
Illegal mining in Riverlea continues unabated, despite the intervention of high-level police units aiming to curb the dangerous operations.
FW De Klerk
Luyanda Mboniswa: Marike de Klerk killer due for parole
After serving 21 years of his life sentence, Luyanda Mboniswa, the convicted killer of former First Lady Marike de Klerk, is due for parole.
