Crime
Cape Town police lauded for busting alleged Khayelitsha passport forgers [photo]
The suspects, aged 26, 28, and 30, are now facing charges of fraud, forgery, and uttering.
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Viral News
Fake doctor Matthew Lani skirts fraud charges
Matthew Lani, known as the fake TikTok doctor on social media, avoided fraud charges in a Johannesburg court, on Tuesday.
Crime
Nopinky Mdleleni: Ex-con bishop exposed in R100k alleged scam
Nopinky Mdleleni, or 'Pinky Likhanyise Hewu', a respected Apostle bishop is at the centre of an alleged scam that cost a family R100 000.
Viral News
Watch: Matthew Lani caught red-handed perpetuating fake doctor scam [video]
Security officers spotted Lani, dressed in a hoodie and surgical mask, with a stethoscope around his neck.
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News
Andile Nongogo NSFAS days are over: Axed CEO under fire for multi-billion rand payments scandal
Andile Nongogo has been fired as the CEO of NSFAS over a R47-billion payments scandal linked to irregularities student allowance tenders.
Crime
Durban woman arrested for running ingenious R1.4 million licence fee scam
The suspect was employed in the Melmoth office and according to investigations, between the years 2016 and 2020, the suspect is alleged to have manipulated the department's Enatis system.
Viral News
Matthew Lani: Fake doctor’s forged texts reported to police – Gauteng Health
The Gauteng Health Department surfaced with a statement clarifying a string of texts Matthew Lani posted on TikTok as proof of the 'confusion' around his credentials.
Crime
Cape Town police arrest illegal foreigner with R19 million in counterfeit cash
An illegal foreigner was arrested in Cape Town, found with R19 million in counterfeit cash.
Crime
Two City of Cape Town officials due in court for R900,000 Mfuleni public housing scam
Two City of Cape Town officials are due in court over a fraudulent scheme that deprived 11 prospective buyers of their hard-earned money.
News
Progress made in combatting ‘economic sabotage’ – President
The President said that in an effort to combat economic sabotage, some 20 Economic Infrastructure Task Teams have been established through the SA Police Service.
News
Somandla Sibisi: AFU freezes millions in assets related to alleged PPE corruption case
The order was granted against the assets of well-known Kimberley businessman Somandla Sibisi and his companies Macronym 37 and Aphiwokuhle Holdings.
Viral News
Fake ‘doctor’ Matthew Lani ‘special needs’ education history revealed
Several institutions, which Lani alleged to have graduated from, have also come forward to disavow his claims, further solidifying the Gauteng Education Department's findings.
Health
World Mental Health Day: Five disorders that can explain the complex mind of ‘Matthew Lani’
To commemorate World Mental Health Day, we delved into five mental health disorders that might explain Matthew Lani and his alarming proclivity for falsehoods.
Viral News
Is ‘Dr Matthew Lani’ a scammer? – Here’s everything we know
Is it Dr Bongani Matthew Lani or Sanele Zingelwa? Here's what we uncovered about the self-proclaimed medical professional going viral for the wrong reasons.
News
Public Works Dept warns the public about these job scams
One of these methods, which is currently on the rise, is to fraudulently advertise jobs, falsely claiming they are at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.
News
SIU granted order to freeze KZN NLC official’s bank accounts
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted a preservation order by the Special Tribunal to freeze approximately R2.4 million held in four bank accounts linked to a KwaZulu-Natal National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC) official and his wife.
Crime
Patrick Patrese Jones captured after 10 years on the run for alleged R14.7 million Eskom fraud
Patrick Patrese Jones, who had been on the run for an extended period, was arrested earlier this month at a hideout in the Western Cape.
Crime
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.
Crime
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.
Travel
Priority Escapes: Celebrity-endorsed travel agent disappears with holidayers savings
Priority Escapes sent an email to customers confirming it was closing down after failing to meet its financial obligations.
News
Exposed: The Sunday World’s lucrative partnership with the Lottery
The newspaper got millions of rands of Lottery advertising and also ran stories to counter exposés of corruption
Local
Arthur Mafokate could be investigated for tender fraud: Here’s everything we know
Arthur Mafokate faces a tender fraud probe after it was discovered he was paid close to R2 million for a NYE party in 2015 using public funds.
Crime
Nzuzo Njilo fraud case gets new court date: Here’s everything we know
The fraud case agaisnt Nzuzo Njilo and his co-accused Kwanda Ntshangase, was postponed to October 2023. Here's everything we know.
Crime
Eskom sabotage suspect arrested: Here’s everything we know
The Hawks' members worked on an operation which was conducted outside the Kriel power station after information was received that the suspect will be transporting money yet again to the service provider.
International
G Herbo faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud
G Herbo pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud, a charge that could land him a 20-year prison sentence. Here's everything we know.
Crime
R15-million Covid housing project ruined by fraud
Fraud accused in 2020 Talana construction case still to be brought to court
International
G Herbo arrested in Chicago for gun possession: Here are the latest updates
Drill rapper G Herbo was recently arrested for unlawful gun possession, further adding to his long list of criminal charges he already faces.
Crime
AmaBhungane ungagged to report on Moti files
The investigative news agency has overturned a gagging order brought by the Moti Group
Viral News
Hamilton Ndlovu luxury vehicle fleet will go up for auction on this date
Hamilton Ndlovu's luxury vehicle fleet will go up on auction in early July 2023. Here's everything you need to know.
Crime
Seven suspects in court for alleged R2 million UIF fraud
The suspects face 220 counts of theft, UIF fraud and money laundering while an eighth suspect is still being sought.
