Northern Cape
Kimberley has a vicious rapist on the loose
Kimberley authorities fear this alleged rapist could strike again.
Fraud
Matthew Charles Dunn: Investment scammer out on bail
Matthew Charles Dunn was released on R20 000 bail.
Gauteng
Woman’s dead body found in Eldorado Park river
Eldorado Park police are looking for assistance in identifying this woman. She was found floating on a river stream.
Gauteng
Gezina shootout: Nine suspects arrested after waging war on SAPS [video]
In a deadly shootout that took place in Gezina, Tshwane, members of the SAPS prevailed. Here's everything we know.
![Gezina shootout: Nine suspects arrested after waging war on SAPS [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-senzo-meyiwa-firearm-768x512.jpg)
Gauteng
Shoprite staffers held hostage by robbers: Here’s what we know [video]
The Shoprite supermarket in #Westonaria is the scene of a hostage situation. This is what we can confirm at this time.
![Shoprite staffers held hostage by robbers: Here’s what we know [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/swisherpost-ratanda-shoprite-768x512.jpg)
Gauteng
Watch: Gauteng police save alleged hijacker from angry mob [video]
If it was not for the swift reaction of police, this alleged hijacker would have died at the hands of the Riverlea community.
Gauteng
Where is Mohamed Zedan? – CCTV shows how he was abducted [video]
Mohamed Zedan was abducted at Mochachos, in Fordsburg, JHB. The whole ordeal was captured on video.
Gauteng
Watch: Mercedes driver’s quick reactions botches hijack attempt [video]
The Mercedes Benz motorist has his quick wit to thank for surviving this hijack attempt.
![Watch: Mercedes driver’s quick reactions botches hijack attempt [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/swisherpost-mercedes-benz-cla-s-class-768x512.jpg)
Abduction
Hartswater farm murder: Family abducted, killed – Here’s what we know
A family from a farm in #Hartswater was brutally murdered on Monday evening. All four suspects have been arrested.
Looting
Watch: Mabopane motorists loot beer from SAB truck [video]
Parched motorists on the Mabopane highway wasted no time in getting their hands on trays of beer from an abandoned SAB truck.
![Watch: Mabopane motorists loot beer from SAB truck [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/swisherpost-placeholder.jpg)
Cash-in-transit
Watch: Cash-in-transit robbers blow up money truck [video]
Both vehicles were bombed and the suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of money in two BMWs, a metallic grey X5 and a white 3 Series, both of which were not fitted with registration plates.
![Watch: Cash-in-transit robbers blow up money truck [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/tembisa-cash-in-transit-768x512.jpg)
Looting
Cape Town shutdown: Live updates, Monday 27 July [video]
Cape Town Shutdown is still very much alive. Follow the latest CT Protests updates here:
Gauteng
Just in: East Rand Mall jewellery store hit by armed robbers
Shoppers are advised to avoid East Rand Mall after four armed suspects robbed a jewellery store.
Smuggling
Zim woman gets 10 years for smuggling R1.2 million explosives into SA
Linda Katiyo tried to make it into South Africa with a bag filled with explosives worth R1.2 million.
Fraud
Sylvia Nyandeni: Steve Tshwete Municipality staffer arrested for fraud
Sylvia Nyandeni allegedly took advantage of desperate RDP complainants and ran off with more than R700 000.
Fraud
Sasol defrauded of R279m: This is how the suspects allegedly did it
These six suspects allegedly used FNB as a ruse to defraud Sasol of R279 million.
Kidnapping
Brits newborn kidnapped: Police release profile of alleged baby-snatcher
A six-week-old baby was kidnapped in Brits by a woman known only as Kedibone from Phase 3, Oukasie.
Protests
Khayelitsha rioters burn down community hall, stone vehicles [photo]
Khayelitsha rioters burned down a community hall that was used to provide extended healthcare services to the community.
![Khayelitsha rioters burn down community hall, stone vehicles [photo]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/swisherpost-khayelitsha-768x512.jpg)
Smuggling
SA border security intercept tanker filled with boxes of cigarettes [photo]
This fuel tanker believed to be from Zimbabwe was caught trying to smuggle cigarettes into South Africa.
Corruption
Rustenburg diesel cronies arrested after botched bribery attempt
Two suspects tried to pay an investigator R30 000 to free their mates from prison, as well as a fuel tanker that held stolen diesel worth R480 000.
Eastern Cape
Gavin du Plessis: PE lawyer faces jail time for defrauding deceased client
Gavin du Plessis took the deceased client's entire estate money and didn't leave a cent for the grieving family.
![Watch: Durban delivery biker mowed by speeding taxi [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/swisherpost-durban-delivery-bike-accident-768x512.jpg)
Court cases
Nelspruit man in court for attempting to burn teen girlfriend alive
A 35-year-old man from #Nelspruit allegedly poured paraffin over his sleeping teen girlfriend and set her alight.
Free State
Body of missing Harrismith teen recovered: Here’s what we know
Stefan Niewoudt (19) never made it to his friend's house. His body was found with a gunshot wound to the head.
Fraud
Owners of Bundu Lodge nailed for fraud, money laundering
The couple allegedly tried to siphon money from their business, axing out a third partner. This was their downfall.
Gender-Based Violence
Missing female SAPS officer found after surviving horrific ordeal
Constable Silowe accepted a lift from unsuspecting men and woke up the next day, bound with rope in a bushy area, hundreds of kilos away from #Lydenburg.
Gauteng
Watch: Armed response security robbed at Garden City Engen [video]
An armed response security guard was shot and robbed of his firearm at #Engen this morning. Perps are still at large.
![Watch: Armed response security robbed at Garden City Engen [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/swisherpost-garden-city-engen-768x512.jpg)
Murder & Investigation
Philippi East ambush: Police arrest five in mass murder case
The task force investigating the mass murders in #PhilippiEast have made great progress in catching the seven suspects who ambushed a house in Block 4 and randomly killed five men.
Gender-Based Violence
Family murder-suicide leaves Limpopo village in shock
After raping his 16-year-old daughter, the man killed his partner and her niece before turning the gun on himself.
Extortion
Durban woman faces 25-to-life for exacting ultimate revenge on her ex
This woman from #Durban kidnapped her ex-boyfriend and demanded a ransom of R400 000 from his brother. This is how she was caught.
