Crime
Justice Minister issues scathing reaction to Timothy Omotoso ruling
The Justice Minister has called for a full report after the court cleared Timothy Omotoso of rape and human trafficking, while the NPA confirms he will be deported.
Crime
Timothy Omotoso to be deported after skirting cult rape charges
After being found not guilty of rape and human trafficking, Timothy Omotoso will be deported from South Africa for being in the country illegally.
Viral News
Cwecwe’s mother survives horror car accident: Here’s what we know
The mother of the young girl at the centre of the Bergview College rape case survived a car crash en route to meet with police investigators.
Crime
Timothy Omotoso found not guilty: Here’s what the judge ruled
Pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused have been found not guilty on all charges after years of trial and delays.
Crime
Cwecwe rape latest news: Bergview College principal submits DNA
Police have confirmed that DNA samples have now been collected from all three suspects in the Cwecwe rape case, including the school principal.
Crime
Police minister centralises resources to escalate Cwecwe rape case
A rape case involving a seven-year-old girl in the Eastern Cape has sparked national outrage, prompting police and education authorities to intensify their response.
Crime
Watch: Happydale Special School teacher kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]
A teacher was kidnapped outside Happydale Special School in Algoa Park, Nelson Mandela Bay, on Monday morning, with the abduction captured on surveillance footage.
![Watch: Happydale Special School teacher kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/swisherpost-happyplace-special-school-kidnapping-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Pamela Mabini: Eastern Cape activist killed in brutal shooting
Gqeberha activist Pamela Mabini was shot and killed outside her home in KwaZakhele.
News
Truck carrying elephants overturns on Olifantskop Pass
A truck carrying four elephants overturned on Olifantskop Pass while en route to a private reserve.
Crime
Anelle de Bruin: Farmer’s wife in court for plotting his murder
Anelle de Bruin, the wife of an Eastern Cape farmer, appeared in court for allegedly plotting his murder in a staged farm attack.
Crime
Tsomo couple murdered execution-style in their homestead
Police are searching for three suspects after a couple was shot execution-style in their Tsomo homestead before the killers fled in a black VW Polo.
News
R70m student debt relief for Eastern Cape youth
The groundbreaking initiative, launched this week by the provincial government in collaboration with the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (MerSETA), aims to clear historical student debt.
Crime
Cape Town’s most-feared killer reportedly gunned down in police shootout
Six suspects were killed in a police shootout in the Eastern Cape, including Cape Town’s most-feared criminal, Yanga ‘Bara’ Nyalara—here’s what we know.
Crime
Death of Muhsin Hendricks reverberates across the world
Pioneering openly gay imam Muhsin Hendricks was shot dead in Bethelsdorp, Eastern Cape, after reportedly officiating a lesbian wedding.
Crime
Korsten businessman kidnapped at Quest petrol station [video]
A Gqeberha businessman was kidnapped at a Korsten petrol station in broad daylight, caught on CCTV. Authorities are investigating possible links to a kidnapping syndicate in the Eastern Cape.
![Korsten businessman kidnapped at Quest petrol station [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/swisherpost-korsten-quest-kidnapping-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Kariega businessman rescued a day after kidnapping
Kariega businessman Ebrahim Moosa was rescued by police after being kidnapped outside his workplace.
Crime
Emaan Fatima reunited with family after surviving horror kidnapping
Nine-year-old Emaan Fatima has been reunited with her family after being abducted outside her school in East London. She was released after her parents paid a ransom.
Crime
More details surface as investigations into Motherwell mass shooting continue
While police have not confirmed a motive, sources close to the family have hinted at possible underlying tensions that may have led to the deadly attack.
Crime
East London police make breakthrough in R1.3 million heist
Eastern Cape police arrest a suspect linked to the audacious R1.3 million heist at a secured Crime Intelligence office in East London. Here’s what we know so far.
News
N9 Eastern Cape crash claims 13 lives
In a post on social media, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said the crash happened at around 05:30 along the N9, around 30 km from Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape.
Crime
Six suspects due in court over Motherwell cash-in-transit heist
Six suspects linked to an Eastern Cape CIT robbery are due in court today.
Crime
Gqeberha man hands himself over after shooting 16-month-old baby
The incident occurred when the man randomly fired a shot while walking down the street.
Crime
Eastern Cape Hawks link five suspects to multiple cash-in-transit robberies
The suspects were apprehended in Vincent, East London, where authorities also recovered unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
Crime
Cabinet condemns killing of Eastern Cape traditional leader
The 71-year-old matriarch was shot to death at her royal home in the province in October.
Crime
Eastern Cape police lauded for foiling Tsolo cash-in-transit robbery
Eastern Cape police successfully thwarted a cash-in-transit heist near Tsolo, killing two armed suspects in a shootout.
News
Eastern Cape villagers fund their own water supply
They say Alfred Nzo District Municipality has failed them.
News
Eastern Cape’s Elundini residents urged to be on high alert for rabies
This is after a donkey exhibiting signs of rabies, including aggression and unusual behaviour, was reported to have bitten several individuals, including a child, on Wednesday.
Crime
New Brighton mom charged with plotting son’s murder makes first court appearance
Shayhieda Dollie, accused of plotting her son’s murder to claim a life insurance payout, appeared in court as chilling details of the alleged scheme emerged.
News
Snowfall disrupts key routes in parts of Eastern Cape on Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Heavy snowfall disrupts parts of the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, with road closures expected in high-altitude areas.
Crime
Off-duty cop killed in bizarre shootout with Eastern Cape police
An off-duty police sergeant was fatally shot in a strange encounter with Eastern Cape police after reportedly opening fire on his colleagues.