Watch: Umhlanga suspects caught on camera stealing copper water pipe [video]
Eyewitnesses in Umhlanga captured video footage of two men stealing a copper water pipe in broad daylight before fleeing the scene.
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Watch: Wanted Randburg car jammer caught on CCTV [video]
It’s believed the suspect is still at large and likely operates in and around the Randburg region.
Crime
Kempton Park home invasion caught on camera [video]
Watch CCTV footage capturing a brazen home invasion in Kempton Park, where suspects stole a Camp Master railer in the early hours of Friday morning.
News
Public Works Dept lost R300 million to cyber theft in 10 years
The Department of Public Works revealed a decade-long cyber theft of R300 million, with four officials suspended and investigations ongoing.
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Tensions escalate outside Ratanda Shoprite after teen freezes to death
A 13-year-old boy died after allegedly being locked in a cold room overnight at the Ratanda Shoprite supermarket in Heidelberg.
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Fidelis Moema remanded in custody over R16m KPMG fraud
Fidelis Moema, a 32-year-old bursary specialist, is in custody facing charges related to a R16m fraud against KPMG.
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Kruger National Park Mugg and Bean in search of undocumented manager over R900 000 theft
A Zimbabwean man is on the run after allegedly defrauding Mugg and Bean in Kruger National Park of close to R900 000.
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Cable thieves target Mangaung townships during loadshedding
Power utility has spent more than R50-million to repair and replace stolen and vandalised infrastructure.
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Eskom coal theft: Authorities make landmark arrests
The three individuals were apprehended and subsequently charged with fraud and coal theft.
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Taxi driver arrested attempting to cross border into Mozambique with corpse in stolen trailer
Nhlanhla Mkhabela, a taxi driver, is due in court for attempting to smuggle a corpse into Mozambique in a stolen trailer.
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Will Carlee Russell be arrested? – Here are the charges she likely faces
Carlee Russell could be arrested if Alabama authorites forge ahead with pursuing these charges against the 24-year-old.
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Mbuso Moloi: ‘Woolworths looter’ sentenced to three years – Here’s what you must know
Mbuso Moloi, the infamous ‘Woolworths looter’ from Durban’s 2021 July unrest, was sentenced to three years on Friday. Here’s what you must know.
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Three suspects to appear in Klerksdorp court for stealing crocodile
The 2.5-metre-long Nile crocodile worth R25 000 was returned to its owner.
News
‘Euphoria’ star Chloe Cherry charged with theft of $28 blouse
Chloe Cherry has been charged with misdemeanour theft after allegedly taking a blouse from a store without paying.
Crime
Watch: Reiger Park cable thieves steal copper across the road from police station [video]
Reiger Park police were aware of a group of men digging up copper cables but failed to react quick enough.
News
Michael Jackson estate accuses Jeffre Phillips of stealing items worth $1 million
Michael Jackson’s estate is seeking to recover over $1 million of stolen property, which they claim was taken by Jeffre Phillips from the star’s home in the days after his death.
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Johan Venter: Ex cash van guard gets ‘slap on the wrist’ for theft
Johan Venter skirted a five-year bid in jail for stealing R100 000 from Fidelity Security.
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AngloGold hospital cable thieves caught red-handed
AngloGold Hospital has stood abandoned since 31 March 2022.
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Soweto thief nabbed with 1.3 metres railway track
The PRASA property was found in the man’s shack at the Angola Squatter Camp.
Gossip
Watch: Yola Ndubela allegedly walks off with stolen goods at Bryanston eatery [video]
Yola Ndubela reportedly issued a response to the allegations.
Crime
Border patrolmen find stolen bakkie hidden in brooms [video]
This insipid attempt at hiding an entire stolen bakkie under a load of traditional grass brooms is as South African as it gets.
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Watch: CCTV catches Middelburg booster red-handed [video]
This booster was a little too casual in his attempt to steal at a hardware store in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
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Watch: West Rand car thieves caught red-handed [video]
In South Africa, a car parked on the side of a busy street, in broad daylight, is not immune to theft.
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Railway thieves caught on CCTV stealing copper cables [photo]
In broad daylight, these copper cable thieves were caught removing wires on the railway tracks at Wadeville train station in #Germiston.
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Durban man in court for brazen theft
A man from Durban was caught trying to steal a computer from a court office, in broad daylight.
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Matthew Charles Dunn: Investment scammer out on bail
Matthew Charles Dunn was released on R20 000 bail.
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Rustenburg diesel cronies arrested after botched bribery attempt
Two suspects tried to pay an investigator R30 000 to free their mates from prison, as well as a fuel tanker that held stolen diesel worth R480 000.
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Gavin du Plessis: PE lawyer faces jail time for defrauding deceased client
Gavin du Plessis took the deceased client’s entire estate money and didn’t leave a cent for the grieving family.