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.
Crime
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.
Crime
Rogue cop arrested for embezzling R36 million from dead FNB client
The SAPS officer was among nine suspects arrested for allegedly embezzling R36 million from the account of a dead FNB client.
News
Elizabeth Holmes kicks off 11-year prison term for ‘Theranos’ scam
On Tuesday, Elizabeth Holmes kicked off her 11-year prison term over her ‘Theranos’ scam. Here’s everything you must know.
Crime
Board member’s abandoned farm business soaked up R4.6-million in Lottery funds
A farming business linked to a former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) board member received more than R4.6-million from the NLC’s arts sector.
Crime
Scam alert: Milo Designs flagged as fake online furniture store
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to exercise caution when dealing with Milo Designs.
Crime
Louis Tshakoane: Ex-Kaizer Chiefs spin doctor in court for R100m fraud
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs spin doctor Louis Tshakoane appeared in court alongside his wife and son over a sophisticated R100 million Ponzi scheme.
Crime
Dr Pashy accuses Dr Nandipha of stealing her money
Dr Pashy claims the infamous couple defrauded her of an undisclosed amount of money through fraud and forgery.
Crime
Nzuzo Njilo manhunt: KZN police zero in on Faith Nketsi’s husband
KZN police say the walls are closing in on a ‘homeless’ Nzuzo Njilo.
Crime
Where is Nzuzo Njilo? – Police launch manhunt for Faith Nketsi’s husband
KZN police believe Faith Nketsi’s husband, Nzuzo Njilo, is hiding in the vicinity of Pietermaritzburg.