Eastern Cape
Kwasa Lugalo: Everything we know about the 19-year-old’s alleged killer
The man accused of killing #KwasaLugalo in front of her 10-year-old baby sister is in hospital, recovering from a suicide attempt.
Protests
Cape Town traffic: Delft protesters block off R300 highway
The situation in #Delft has intensified. Protesters blockaded the R300 highway with burning tyres and rubble. Motorists are warned to avoid the area.
KwaZulu-Natal
Is there a serial killer preying on Mthwalume women? – Police find fifth body
The Mthwalume community firmly believes there is a serial killer prowling the area for unsuspecting women.
Robbery
Somerset Mall robbery: SAPS swift action foils jewellery heist [video]
SAPS officials' quick response foiled a diamond heist at #SomersetMall.
Hijacking
Be safe on the road: Five things you can do to survive a hijacking
Unfortunately, no amount of vigilance can prevent a #hijacking if you were at the wrong place, at the wrong time.
Looting
Watch: Kuilsriver mob loots OK Liquor store [video]
Scenes in parts of Cape Town are intense. This was captured outside of a OK Liquor store in Kuilsriver #CTProtests.
Crime
Limpopo mom arrested for giving toddler dagga and alcohol [video]
This #Limpopo mom was seen on these videos, giving her two-year-old dagga to smoke and Savanna Cider to drink. She's since been arrested.
Fraud
Absa banker nailed after allegedly milking taxpayers R25 million
This #Absa employee allegedly used his skills to siphon R25 million from the Limpopo government's accounts. This is how he was caught:
Gauteng
OR Tambo Airport: SAPS foil cargo heist, perps killed in shooting [video]
SAPS officials successfully foiled the heist attempt at #ORTambo. Two perps killed, seven others arrested.
Gauteng
RAM couriers in Gauteng: Two vans robbed this morning
Two RAM courier vans were attacked in parts of Joburg, this morning - signs of a new syndicate on the rise.
Court cases
How Tshepang Phohole allegedly blew R5.68m UIF money in five days
#TshepangPhohole allegedly ran through R3.2 million in a few days. The question that baffles everyone is: Where is the remaining R2.4 million?
KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg off-duty trucker attacked by foreign nationals [video]
The #WeStandWithSATruckDrivers hashtag was accelerated by this video of a local trucker being attacked by foreigners in Pietermaritzburg.
Gauteng
Railway thieves caught on CCTV stealing copper cables [photo]
In broad daylight, these copper cable thieves were caught removing wires on the railway tracks at Wadeville train station in #Germiston.
Gauteng
Deadly N12 off-ramp: Motorist found executed on Putfontein highway [photo]
More than 17 shell casings were found at the notorious N12 #Putfontein off-ramp where a motorist was murdered on Wednesday.
Gender-Based Violence
Amahle Quku: This is the face of Philippi teen’s alleged killer [photo]
#AmahleQuku was a teen with a bright future ahead of her. This is the man who is accused of raping and killing the 17-year-old from #Philippi.
Court cases
Tshegofatso Pule latest: Malephane is hellbent on fighting the case
Alleged hitman #MuzikayiseMalephane ditched Legal Aid representation and opted for a private lawyer. #TshegofatsoPule
Gauteng
Sanelisiwe Mfaba latest: Family reveals how violent the relationship was
The family of #SanelisiweMfaba has revealed that the she had filed attempted murder charges against Mashego in 2017.
Gauteng
Tshegofatso Pule latest: The faces of the suspects in her murder [photo]
At least three people know what happened to #TshegofatsoPule. This is everything we have gathered so far.
Gauteng
Tshegofatso Pule latest: Muzikayise Malephane was hired to kill mom-to-be
Tshegofatso Pule, according to Muzikayise Malephane, was marked for death months ago.
Gauteng
Daveyton horror: Two women’s bodies discovered on the same day
Silindile Ndlovu and Zandile Mbatha are the latest victims of gender-based violence and there stories have remained untold until now.
Gauteng
Sanelisiwe Mfaba: Details surface on how killer tried to cover his tracks
Sanelisiwe Mfaba was picked up from a funeral service only to be killed a few hours later by a person she trusted #JusticeForSanelisiwe
Gauteng
Tshegofatso Pule murder case: Police have a suspect in their sights
Tshegofatso Pule was last seen at an apartment on Westlake Rd in Florida. Her body was found in a field not too far from her boyfriend's place. Police have a suspect but who is he? #JusticeForTshego
Ekurhuleni
Sharing clips of alleged Ekurhuleni serial rapist could land you in jail
You could receive a one-year prison sentence if you shared the viral clip of the alleged Ekurhuleni serial rapist on social media.
Court cases
DENIED: Court throws out Ntuthuko Shoba bail application
Ntuthuko Shoba will remain in custody until his trial begins.
Gauteng
Ekurhuleni serial rapist eludes police for nine years
A serial rapist is terrorising Ekurhuleni since 2012 and police are offering a cash reward for his capture.
Missing persons
Mpumalanga police ramp up search for missing woman
Tumelo Molapo has been missing since Monday.
Murder & Investigation
Bellville triple murder: Police probe alleged taxi shooting
Police believe the triple murder was a result of a bubbling taxi war in Bellville.
Gauteng
Atteridgeville mom charged with brutal death of her kids
A 25-year-old woman from Atteridgeville is accused of burning her two daughters, aged 6 and 8, to death.
Eastern Cape
Motherwell woman faces murder charges – Here’s what we know
A 23-year-old woman was arrested this morning for stabbing and killing a 45-year-old man from Motherwell, EC.
Drugs
Cape Town police arrest alleged drug queen
It took collaboration from the provincial integrated task team and national crime intelligence to build a case against the alleged drug queen.
