Crime
Kutloano Shalaba: Mother remanded in custody for allegedly trafficking her son
The woman had initially reported that her son was kidnapped by three men in a silver-grey VW Polo on Wednesday, 13 November 2024.
Crime
Kutloano Shalaba: Search escalates for toddler abducted in broad daylight
Gauteng police are searching for two-year-old Kutloano Shalaba, who was abducted in Boipatong by men in a silver-grey VW Polo.
Crime
SuperSport crew kidnapped in Nigeria: Here’s everything we know
A SuperSport TV crew was kidnapped in Nigeria on Friday morning while en route to cover an AFCON qualifier match. Six members were rescued, but one was tragically killed.
Crime
Carlos Rebelo: Man accused of kidnapping domestic’s daughter speaks out
Carlos Rebelo said he would return Eva under these two conditions.
Crime
Nkosinathi Phakathi slapped with 42 life sentences for serial assault
Nkosinathi Phakathi, a serial rapist, was sentenced to 42 life terms for assaulting women and children in Ekurhuleni between 2012 and 2021.
Crime
Alize van der Merwe found alive after horror kidnapping ordeal
Alize van der Merwe was found alive after her kidnappers dropped her off at an Eastern Cape police station. Here’s how the ordeal unfolded.
Crime
Cape Town family rescued from horror kidnapping
A Cape Town family was rescued from a kidnapping ordeal, with the suspect set to appear in court on Monday, 9 September 2024.
Crime
Watch: Alrode woman kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]
As of now, Melissa van Vuuren is still in the custody of her kidnappers. There have been no further updates on her condition or whereabouts.
![Watch: Alrode woman kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/swisherpost-melissa-van-vuuren-alrode-gauteng-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Who took Liqhame Tshaka? – Free State student kidnapped outside Bloem court
Tshaka’s mother reported her missing after multiple unsuccessful attempts to contact her on her cellphone.
Crime
Fourways R300m drug bust escalates into kidnapping rescue mission
Police rescued a kidnapped businessman and arrested eight suspects in Fourways during a drug bust operation.
Crime
Suspects in Kriel high school kidnapping denied bail
The seven suspects, arrested for their involvement in the kidnapping of a high school learner, appeared in the Kriel Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Crime
Sello Machitje found dead: Here are the latest updates
Sello Machitje had been reported missing after a hijacking incident in Gauteng on Monday.
Viral News
Goodwood correctional facility raided after inmate viral video
The DCS has confirmed that Banks will face disciplinary action for his actions.
Crime
Suspect arrested in Mark Ramos kidnapping was out on bail for abduction
A suspect arrested in the Mark Ramos kidnapping case was previously out on bail for another abduction charge.
Crime
Nqabayomzi Kwankwa’s Cape Town barber stop turns to horror
Deputy President of the UDM, Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, was allegedly kidnapped and held for ransom on his way to Cape Town International Airport.
Crime
Watch: Mali national kidnapped in Cape Town CBD [video]
A Mali national, 52-year-old Ibrahim Baya Gamby, was allegedly kidnapped by three men dressed as SAPS officiers.
![Watch: Mali national kidnapped in Cape Town CBD [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/swisherpost-kidnapped-cape-town-cbd-ibrahim-baya-gamby-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Gang leader linked to Shamshudeen Faki kidnapping killed in shootout
A suspect linked to the kidnapping of businessman Shamshudeen Faki was killed in a police shootout on the N12 in Johannesburg.
Crime
Canelands hostage rescue: Four suspects arrested after terrifying ordeal
In Canelands, KZN, a dramatic rescue operation led to the arrest of four suspects who had held three women captive, planning to murder them.
Crime
Joshlin Smith latest: Search for missing six-year-old stretches to Wales
The search for missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith has expanded internationally, with recent efforts including a detailed search of a ship in Wales.
Crime
Zahraa Mohammed and Hafez Mohammed Bataviya kidnapping ordeal ends in relief
Thanks to the stellar work of North West police, Zahraa Mohammed and Hafez Mohammed Bataviya were rescued 20 days after they were brazenly kidnapped outside a Brits primary school.
Crime
Joshlin Smith accused, Lourentia Lombard, back in court
The fourth suspect accused in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, Lourentia Lombard, returns to Vredenburg Magistrate's Court, on Monday.
Crime
Thohoyandou mom and son kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]
A Thohoyandou mother and her son were brazenly kidnapped in broad daylight, on Tuesday, and the entire ordeal was captured on CCTV.
![Thohoyandou mom and son kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/swisherpost-thohoyandou-kidnapping-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Lourentia Lombard: Here’s what we know about the latest suspect in Joshlin Smith disappearance
Lourentia Lombard, the 32-year-old woman charged in the Joshlin Smith disappearance, made her first court appearance, on Monday.
Crime
Joshlin Smith latest news: New suspect, a woman, set to appear in court
All eyes will be zoomed in at the Vredenburg Magistrate's Court, on Monday, for a first glance at the latest suspect reeled into the Joshlin Smith disappearance.
Crime
Sonam Gajjar: Police escalate search for kidnapped Gqeberha woman
The search intensifies for Gqeberha housewife Sonam Gajjar, who was abducted by four unidentified males on Wednesday, 13 March 2024.
Crime
Mother of Joshlin Smith abandons bail – Here’s everything we know
As expected, court proceedings were brief, as Joshlin Smith's mother Kelly, Jacquen and Steveno informed the court of their collective decision to abandon bail as a safety precaution.
Crime
Joshlin Smith suspects expected back in court: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Joshlin Smith's mother, Racquel, her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis and two others will be back at Vredenburg Magistrate's Court, on Wednesday.
Crime
Police in a race against time to find cousins kidnapped outside Brits primary school [video]
Brits police launch urgent search for two cousins, Zahraa and Bataviya Mohammed, kidnapped outside a primary school, on Wednesday.
Crime
Melusi Buthelezi reportedly taken hostage in horror Vosloorus hijacking
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi was reportedly hijacked and taken hostage in Vosloorus, on Friday. Here's the latest.
Crime
South Africa Crime statistics for third-quarter of 2023: Here’s what you must know
SAPS Q3 2023 crime stats reveal a 2.1% rise in murders and a decrease in sexual offences.
