Black Axe Nigerians extradited to US over R100m scam
Six Nigerians extradited to US over an alleged R100 million Black Axe romance scam that targeted more than 100 American women.
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Crime
Emfuleni employees arrested over alleged electricity scheme
Emfuleni employees arrested: police say five municipal staff allegedly charged residents to switch power back on without authorisation in Gauteng.
Crime
Eskom tender fraud conviction handed down in Middelburg
An Eskom tender fraud conviction has put a former buyer and her associates in the dock, with sentencing set for October and their assets now targeted.
Crime
Durban VAT fraud case ends with direct imprisonment
A Durban VAT fraud case has ended with a lengthy prison term for a company representative who claimed millions in false tax refunds.
Viral News
Peet Viljoen faces 400 fraud charges as bail delayed
Peet Viljoen faces 400 fraud charges and stays in custody after the Pretoria court postponed his bail bid to Friday, 26 June 2026.
News
R86 million KZN border wall tender set aside over fraud and fake B-BBEE certificate
The Special Tribunal set aside an R85.7 million KZN border wall tender after the winning contractor submitted a fraudulent B-BBEE certificate and left the project incomplete.
Crime
Julius Mkhwanazi arrested by Madlanga Commission task team on fraud and corruption charges
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi was arrested on 18 April 2026 by the Madlanga Commission task team on fraud and corruption charges.
News
Malusi Gigaba due in court after surrendering to authorities over Transet fraud
Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba is expected to appear before the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today in connection with corruption linked to Transnet’s state capture-era contracts.
Crime
Katiso Molefe returns to court to appeal bail denial
Katiso Molefe, accused of orchestrating multiple murders and linked to the Big Five cartel, will appeal his bail denial in the Johannesburg High Court.
Crime
Thabang Makwetla released on R10,000 bail over Bosasa graft charges
Former Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla has been granted R10,000 bail after being charged with fraud and corruption linked to Bosasa security upgrades.
Cape Town Buzz
High-level SAPS operation linked to R1.6 billion tender fraud rocks City of Cape Town
Police launched a second major search-and-seizure operation into alleged R1.6 billion City of Cape Town tender fraud, raiding 26 sites.
News
Political parties call for criminal prosecution in Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal
Political parties are demanding swift prosecutions after the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal revealed that syndicates looted more than R2 billion meant for patient care.
Crime
SIU probe into Tembisa Hospital exposes R2 billion fraud scheme linked to Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala
he Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has uncovered shocking corruption at Tembisa Hospital, revealing that three powerful syndicates – including one tied to businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala – looted over R2 billion meant for healthcare.
Crime
Sabelo Phewa: Hitman behind Sibusiso Sithole murder sentenced to life imprisonment
Hitman Sabelo Phewa has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Richmond municipal manager Sibusiso Sithole, a case linked to political killings in KwaZulu-Natal.
News
Lumka Oliphant’s New York spending spree lands her a comfy paid suspension
Social development spokesperson Lumka Oliphant has been suspended after the Sunday Times exposed the department’s R3 million New York trip.
Crime
Phone records link yet another police minister to Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has been linked to jailed businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala through phone records.
Viral News
These influencers are being investigated for allegedly recruiting ‘young girls’ for jobs in Russia
South African influencers are under investigation for allegedly promoting a Russia internship scam that recruits young girls with promises of jobs and training opportunities.
News
Limpopo court freezes school nutrition tender contracts over alleged fraud
The Limpopo High Court has stopped companies from carrying out school nutrition tenders after serious concerns were raised about how the contracts were awarded.
Crime
Gauteng SAPS crime intelligence head due in court on graft charges
Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo and six senior SAPS officers return to court over allegations of irregular appointments and bypassed vetting processes in the Crime Intelligence division.
Crime
Cape Town SAPS officials arrested for selling blank affidavit forms for R100
Two SAPS members from Table View police station have been arrested for allegedly selling signed blank affidavit forms to the public for R100 each.
News
Mpho Mofikoe axed for exposing R90 million SAMRO fraud
Mpho Mofikoe has been suspended by SAMRO after reportedly uncovering R90 million in questionable payments and fraud.
News
Tebogo Malaka bribery exposé: Suspended IDT CEO caught on camera offering journalist R60,000
Suspended IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka and spokesperson Phasha Makgolane were filmed trying to bribe a Daily Maverick journalist with R60,000 in cash to suppress a corruption investigation.
Sports
Marcus Morris arrested in Florida on fraud charge
NBA veteran Marcus Morris has been arrested in Florida on a fraud-related charge, adding to a history of past legal troubles.
News
Kenny Kunene resigns as Joburg councillor amid DJ Sumbody murder link
Kenny Kunene resigns as Johannesburg councillor after being linked to a suspect in DJ Sumbody’s murder.
Viral News
Anushka Bogdanov fined and banned by JSE for falsifying PhD qualification
Anushka Bogdanov has been fined R500,000 and banned from holding directorships for 10 years after admitting she lied about having a PhD.
Crime
Hawks seize devices from top executives in Prasa HQ raid over R18bn contracts
The Hawks raided Prasa HQ and confiscated laptops and documents from senior executives as part of an investigation into controversial R18-billion train contracts.
Crime
Chinese fugitive caught in Sandton while applying for US visa
A Chinese fugitive wanted for fraud in his home country was arrested in Sandton while applying for a US visa
News
Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama due in court for Transnet tender fraud
Former Transnet executives Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama are in court over charges related to a controversial R93 million locomotive tender.
