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SANDF arrest shop owner for selling army fatigue [video]
The SANDF has made it clear that army fatigue is out of fashion for the foreseeable future. Read More
Intelligence unit launched to combat cash-in-transit heists
The specialised intelligence unit will start as early as this festive season, with plans in place to prevent money truck heists in key parts of SA. Read More
Hartbeespoortdam hijacking syndicate taken down by police
Seven members of a Hartbeespoortdam hijacking syndicate were taken off the streets by a collaborative police effort. Read More
KwaMashu shop owner faces murder charges for killing looter
A KwaMashu shop owner is in court for allegedly using an illegal firearm to kill a suspected looter. Read More
Nyanga mass shooting raises fears of an all-out taxi war
Nyanga was the scene of a mass shooting where five people linked to the taxi industry were killed and two others wounded. Read More
Hawks posers arrested for alleged fraud and corruption
Two fake Hawks members are due to appear in court for alleged fraud and corruption. Read More
Bethelsdorp teen body found in bushes
Bethelsdorp police need your help identifying a teenage John Doe whose dead body was found in the area’s bushes. Read More
Watch: Brakpan man stalked and robbed after ATM withdrawal [video]
This Brakpan man had no idea he was being followed, after he made a large ATM withdrawal. Read More
Watch: Soweto ATM guard watches on as victim is robbed [video]
This ATM guard could do nothing but watch on as a victim was robbed of his withdrawal. Read More
Exclusive: Playschool Academy robbed in broad daylight
Playschool Academy in Florida Park, Roodepoort, was robbed today. We spoke to the school principal and this is what she revealed: Read More
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. Read More
Free State cop investigated for shooting alleged house robbers
The officer was woken by two suspects attempting to steal his plasma TV. Read More
Eastern Cape pensioner lauded for biting off alleged rapist’s tongue
It didn’t take too long for Eastern Cape authorities to track down the tongueless rapist. Read More
Bekkersdal CIT heist: Officer killed in encounter with robbers
Bekkersdal was hit by a brazen cash-in-transit heist where one security guard was shot and killed. Here’s what we know. Read More
Limpopo man in court for alleged infant murder
A man from Giyani, Limpopo. is accused of hacking an infant to death with a pick handle. Read More
It’s the big one – Hawks nab four state officials
As promised, the Hawks have arrested four former state officials from Gauteng’s Health Dept. on tender fraud charges. Read More
Woman’s dead body found in Eldorado Park river
Eldorado Park police are looking for assistance in identifying this woman. She was found floating on a river stream. Read More
Hawks warn of ‘prominent’ arrest on Thursday
After snatching up Bushiri, his wife and another couple, the Hawks have their eyes set on an alleged Covid-19 fraudster. Read More
Matthew Charles Dunn: Investment scammer out on bail
Matthew Charles Dunn was released on R20 000 bail. Read More
Kimberley has a vicious rapist on the loose
Kimberley authorities fear this alleged rapist could strike again. Read More
SA police in search for these missing children
SA police are in search of these four children who’ve been missing since Thursday. Read More
Sinesipho Likhotsholo: EC woman’s dead body dumped in farm
Sinesipho Likhotsholo, a 24-year-old from Chalumna, is the latest victim of gender-based violence. Read More
Bogus Forex trader gets 10 years for fraud
This bogus Forex trader milked more than R6 million from vulnerable investors. Here’s how he was caught. Read More
How Priscilla du Toit was failed by SA’s police system
Priscilla du Toit was viciously killed on this day last year. The South African police’s poor handling of her case is, in part, the reason why it remains unsolved. Read More
Dawn Park man arrested for raping his month-old baby
A father from Dawn Park, Boksburg, was caught by his wife allegedly raping his month-old baby. Read More
Andre Pienaar: Senekal rioter denied bail
Andre Pienaar is said to be a danger to witnesses in his attempted murder case. This is why the Sekenal Magistrate’s Court has denied his bail application. Read More
Stats SA manager, his daughters, killed in house fire
Gladwin Mboweni was a Stats SA District Manager, seperated from his wife for four years. So, what drove him to torch himself and his two daughters? Here’s what we know. Read More
Free State farmer survives horrific robbery
This Free State farmer was about to be torched alive but fortunately, he had a firearm to defend himself. Read More
Watch: Trucker survives violent hijacking attempt
This trucker’s facial expression said it all. Read More
SA president condemns farm murders
The president says the murder of Brendin Horner should “anger and upset every one of us.” Read More
Worries mount after three Mitchells Plain girls go missing
The family of these three school pupils from Mitchells Plain are fearing the worst as the search for their whereabouts continues. Read More
Watch: Hijacker crashes Fortuner in car chase [video]
JMPD officers forced this hicjacked Toyota Fortuner to crash. Here’s footage of the high-speed race. Read More
SA police minister slams angry farmers
Bheki Cele called for the arrest of every farmer/rioter responsible for the vandalism that took place outside Senekal Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Read More
Watch: Angry farmers attack police outside Free State court [video]
Thousands of enraged farmers torched police vehicles and damaged court property in retaliation to the brutal murder of Brendin Horner. Read More
John McAfee: Cybersecurity wiz jailed for tax evasion
John McAfee created the cybersecurity software we depend on everyday. Today, he is in jail facing tax evasion charges. In Belize, he’s wanted for murder. Read More
Woman robbed outside Sandton complex [video]
The woman was waiting to pull into a residential complex in Sandton, when two armed men accosted her and made off with her belongings. Read More
Watch: Burglars hit up a house in East Rand [video]
The four suspects made off with a number of items, including a large LCD TV, in a white Toyota Corolla. Read More
Watch: Fidelity guard bolts during money heist [video]
This Fidelity guard had no intentions of defending the case of cash, so he bolted! Read More
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. Read More
Hartbeesfontein prison escapees include rapist, killer
Two of the four Hartbeesfontein prison escapees are facing charges of murder and rape. They are considered to be armed and dangerous. Read More
Tzaneen teen hit with perjury for faked kidnapping
The 14-year-old girl from Tzaneen faked her friend’s kidnapping. Why?… Here’s what we know. Read More
Watch: Cash-in-transit robbery caught on CCTV [video]
The security guards of this Fidelity truck that was robbed yesterday had no chance. Read More
Watch this epic SAPS car chase [video]
This movie-like car chase is one way to add some adrenaline to your morning. Read More
Hennopspark shootout: Police kill two suspects [video]
Hennopspark was the scene of a shootout between police and criminals. Here’s everything we know. Read More
Baden Powell Drive is a dumping site for Cape Town murderers
In a span of three weeks, six bodies have been dug out of the bushy Baden Powell Drive. All these homicide cases remain unsolved. Read More
Ocean Basket double murder: Two suspects finally caught
Polokwane authorities say more arrests are expected in the murder of Lizette Deacon and her mom. Read More
Watch: Hermanus cyclist survives robbery [video]
This Hermanus cyclist was almost robbed by three suspects. Thanks to vigilant motorists, their plans were foiled. Read More
Watch: Man executed at Gordon’s Bay eatery in broad daylight [video]
A 40-year-old man was executed at a Gordon’s Bay tavern, in broad daylight, on Thursday. Police are looking for this hitman. Read More
Jurgen Vandekeere: Court finds rapist, murderer guilty
In April 2011, Jurgen Vandekeere raped and mutilated 20-year-old Chantelle Barnard in the Benoni property she rented from him. Read More
Hawks intercept truck loaded with R90m heroin – Here’s what we know
342.5kg of pure heroin were discovered in a truck that was on its way to KwaZulu-Natal. Read More
Woman caught smuggling R700k drugs in Cape Town
The 31-year-old woman was carrying 13 500 mandrax tablets, worth R700 000 in Cape Town’s illicit drug trade. Read More
Who killed Thandeka Mdeliswa? – Police launch manhunt for suspects
Police tracked down the suspects who killed Thandeka Mdeliswa but they slipped away. Read More
Money truck crashes into garage – Here’s what we know
A money truck crashed into the garage of a residence in Welgelegen, Cape Town. One guard shot and wounded, here’s everything we know: Read More
Boipelo Mesi could be abducted: Details on missing nine-year-old
Nine-year-old Boipelo Mesi was last seen talking to “a tall man with blue overalls”. Read More
Kidnapping gangs are getting bolder in South Africa
A 76-year-old man is the latest kidnapping victim, a trend that has gripped Gauteng in fear. Read More
These daredevil doughnut spinners are wanted by Limpopo police [video]
These guys had the gall to spin doughnuts around helpless police officers who did nothing to stop this dangerous stunt. Read More
Boyfriend sought for allegedly hacking Limpopo girlfriend
It’s reported that Grace Mudau reported the abuse she allegedly suffered from her at-large boyfriend and nothing was done. On Saturday, she was found killed in his home. Read More
Asemahle Mzimeli: PE police in search of missing Motherwell teen
Asemahle Mzimeli walked out to her backyard to use the toilet. She never returned. Have you seen this missing teen? Read More
Eldorado Park locals clash with SAPS after death of teen [video]
Conflicting accounts on the tragic death of Nathaniel Julius have been reported. What exactly happened to this #EldoradoPark teen? Read More
Port Elizabeth police need your help in finding these two missing girls
Two 14-year-old girls, #LeverneSeptember (left) and #AminaMbulo (right) have been missing for five days and PE authorities need your help in finding them Read More
Watch: Convenience store robber gets pummelled by victim [video]
The victim was protecting a woman who was viciously slapped by the robber. Fortunately, he was not harmed. Read More
Boschkop farm murder: Victim killed over two cellphones
A #farmmurder has been reported in Boschkop. The suspects allegedly gunned down the farmer and fled with two cellphones. Read More
Kwasa Lugalo: Everything we know about the 19-year-old’s alleged killer
The man accused of killing #KwasaLugalo in front of her 10-year-old baby sister is in hospital, recovering from a suicide attempt. Read More
Cape Town traffic: Delft protesters block off R300 highway
The situation in #Delft has intensified. Protesters blockaded the R300 highway with burning tyres and rubble. Motorists are warned to avoid the area. Read More
Watch: Unsuspecting victim robbed at convenience store [video]
You can literally get robbed anywhere in South Africa. Read More
Is there a serial killer preying on Mthwalume women? – Police find fifth body
The Mthwalume community firmly believes there is a serial killer prowling the area for unsuspecting women. Read More
Stellenbosch protesters are determined to ‘unsettle white privilege’ [video]
#Stellenbosch is a ticking timebomb that will most likely erupt into chaos if Kayamandi protesters make it into the town’s CBD. Read More
Dynah Rikhotso: Polokwane woman’s eerie disappearance raises concerns
#Limpopo authorities need your help in locating Dynah Rikhotso, an avid #OrlandoPirates fan. Read More
Somerset Mall robbery: SAPS swift action foils jewellery heist [video]
SAPS officials’ quick response foiled a diamond heist at #SomersetMall. Read More
Nicolway Centre robbery: Armed perps take down jewellery store [video]
Bryanston Jewellers at Nicolway Centre was robbed this morning. Here’s footage of the suspects piling display jewellery into carrier bags. Read More
Mpumalanga SAPS officer charged with sexually assaulting a teen
It’s alleged the 27-year-old #SAPS constable lured the teen to his residence and raped her. He’s scheduled to appear at the Standerton Magistrate’s Court this morning. Read More
OR Tambo Int. Airport drug bust: Consignment worth R4.7m seized
This seismic drug seizure comes days after OR Tambo Int. Airport was raided by the Hawks. Read More
Lawren Shernice Jonathan: PE family rocked by daughter’s brutal murder
A dark cloud hangs over #WomensDay2020 after the dead body of a 26-year-old woman was found in Schauderville, PE. Read More
Gezina shootout: Nine suspects arrested after waging war on SAPS [video]
In a deadly shootout that took place in #Gezina, Tshwane, members of the #SAPS prevailed. Here’s everything we know. Read More
Yolanda Munorwei: Worries grow as search for missing woman enters third day
#YolandaMunorwei has been missing for three days. The last person to have seen her alive was her boyfriend. Read More
Fly Inn murders update: Police are treating case as robbery-turned-deadly
Wayne and Janique Giles were viciously attacked in their #FlyInn home. Here are the latest updates on the case. Read More
Fly Inn murders: Family viciously attacked in brazen estate robbery
A family was attacked at the #FlyInn estate. The only member without any injuries was the son. Here’s everything we know: Read More
Watch: Two cash-in-transit trucks bombed in one day [video]
A security guard was killed in two #cashintransit heist attempts, on Monday. No money was stolen. Read More
Durban beachgoers caught breaking lockdown regulations [video]
The North Coast, in #Durban, was packed with beachgoers who flouted #lockdown regulations for a day out in the sun. Read More
Shoprite staffers held hostage by robbers: Here’s what we know [video]
The Shoprite supermarket in #Westonaria is the scene of a hostage situation. This is what we can confirm at this time. Read More
Watch: Gauteng police save alleged hijacker from angry mob [video]
If it was not for the swift reaction of police, this alleged hijacker would have died at the hands of the Riverlea community. Read More
Be safe on the road: Five things you can do to survive a hijacking
Unfortunately, no amount of vigilance can prevent a #hijacking if you were at the wrong place, at the wrong time. Read More
Where is Mohamed Zedan? – CCTV shows how he was abducted [video]
#MohamedZedan was abducted at Mochachos, in Fordsburg, JHB. The whole ordeal was captured on video. Read More
Watch: Mercedes driver’s quick reactions botches hijack attempt [video]
The Mercedes Benz motorist has his quick wit to thank for surviving this #hijack attempt. WATCH: Read More
Hartswater farm murder: Family abducted, killed – Here’s what we know
A family from a farm in #Hartswater was brutally murdered on Monday evening. All four suspects have been arrested. Read More
Watch: Mabopane motorists loot beer from SAB truck [video]
Parched motorists on #Mabopane highway wasted no time in getting their hands on trays of beer from an abandoned SAB truck. Read More
Watch: Cash-in-transit robbers blow up money truck [video]
Brits police officials have cordoned off an interchange near Lethlabile Mall, in the North West, after a cash-in-transit truck was robbed. Cash-in-transit heist in Brits: Here’s what we know The incident took place on Monday morning. Very few details are available at this time but we understand that an unknown number of suspects placed explosives… View Article Read More
Cape Town shutdown: Live updates, Monday 27 July [video]
#CapeTownShutdown is still very much alive. Follow the latest #CTProtests updates here: Read More
Just in: East Rand Mall jewellery store hit by armed robbers
Shoppers are advised to avoid #EastRandMall after four armed suspects robbed a jewellery store. Read More
Watch: Kuilsriver mob loots OK Liquor store [video]
Scenes in parts of Cape Town are intense. This was captured outside of a OK Liquor store in Kuilsriver #CTProtests. Read More
Zim woman gets 10 years for smuggling R1.2 million explosives into SA
Linda Katiyo tried to make it into South Africa with a bag filled with explosives worth R1.2 million. Read More
Sylvia Nyandeni: Steve Tshwete Municipality staffer arrested for fraud
Sylvia Nyandeni allegedly took advantage of desperate RDP complainants and ran off with more than R700 000. Read More
Sasol defrauded of R279m: This is how the suspects allegedly did it
These six suspects allegedly used FNB as a ruse to defraud Sasol of R279 million. Read More
Brits newborn kidnapped: Police release profile of alleged baby-snatcher
A six-week-old baby was kidnapped in Brits by a woman known only as Kedibone from Phase 3, Oukasie. Read More
Khayelitsha rioters burn down community hall, stone vehicles [photo]
#Khayelitsha rioters burned down a community hall that was used to provide extended healthcare services to the community. Read More
SA border security intercept tanker filled with boxes of cigarettes [photo]
This fuel tanker believed to be from #Zimbabwe was caught trying to smuggle #cigarettes into South Africa, Read More
Limpopo mom arrested for giving toddler dagga and alcohol [video]
This #Limpopo mom was seen on these videos, giving her two-year-old dagga to smoke and Savanna Cider to drink. She’s since been arrested. Read More
Absa banker nailed after allegedly milking taxpayers R25 million
This #Absa employee allegedly used his skills to siphon R25 million from the Limpopo government’s accounts. This is how he was caught: Read More
OR Tambo Airport: SAPS foil cargo heist, perps killed in shooting [video]
SAPS officials successfully foiled the heist attempt at #ORTambo. Two perps killed, seven others arrested. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Watch: Durban delivery biker mowed by speeding taxi [video]
This was highly avoidable. Read More
Nelspruit man in court for attempting to burn teen girlfriend alive
A 35-year-old man from #Nelspruit allegedly poured paraffin over his sleeping teen girlfriend and set her alight. Read More
Body of missing Harrismith teen recovered: Here’s what we know
Stefan Niewoudt (19) never made it to his friend’s house. His body was found with a gunshot wound to the head. Read More
Owners of Bundu Lodge nailed for fraud, money laundering
The couple allegedly tried to siphon money from their business, axing out a third partner. This was their downfall. Read More
Missing female SAPS officer found after surviving horrific ordeal
Constable Silowe accepted a lift from unsuspecting men and woke up the next day, bound with rope in a bushy area, hundreds of kilos away from #Lydenburg. Read More
RAM couriers in Gauteng: Two vans robbed this morning
Two RAM courier vans were attacked in parts of Joburg, this morning – signs of a new syndicate on the rise. Read More
Watch: Armed response security robbed at Garden City Engen [video]
An armed response security guard was shot and robbed of his firearm at #Engen this morning. Perps are still at large. Read More
Covid-19 contamination forces closure of these police stations
These police stations in Mpumalanga and Free State have been temporarily closed due to #Covid19 exposure. Read More
Philippi East ambush: Police arrest five in mass murder case
The task force investigating the mass murders in #PhilippiEast have made great progress in catching the seven suspects who ambushed a house in Block 4 and randomly killed five men. Read More
Family murder-suicide leaves Limpopo village in shock
After raping his 16-year-old daughter, the man killed his partner and her niece before turning the gun on himself. Read More
Durban woman faces 25-to-life for exacting ultimate revenge on her ex
This woman from #Durban kidnapped her ex-boyfriend and demanded a ransom of R400 000 from his brother. This is how she was caught. Read More
Worcester SAPS officers arrested for extorting spaza shops
Instead of arresting the spaza shop owners for selling cigarettes illegally, the #SAPS officers allegedly demanded hush money. Read More
Watch: Ennerdale thugs takedown RAM courier in broad daylight [video]
Two armed suspects took down this RAM courier van in #Ennerdale this morning. Read More
How Tshepang Phohole allegedly blew R5.68m UIF money in five days
#TshepangPhohole allegedly ran through R3.2 million in a few days. The question that baffles everyone is: Where is the remaining R2.4 million? Read More
Pietermaritzburg off-duty trucker attacked by foreign nationals [video]
The #WeStandWithSATruckDrivers hashtag was accelerated by this video of a local trucker being attacked by foreigners in Pietermaritzburg. Read More
Watch: Boksburg daredevils doing doughnuts on N12 highway [video]
These guys from #Boksburg thought it would be smart to do doughnuts on the #N12 highway. Read More
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. Read More
Deadly N12 off-ramp: Motorist found executed on Putfontein highway [photo]
More than 17 shell casings were found at the notorious N12 #Putfontein off-ramp where a motorist was murdered on Wednesday. Read More
Delft police publish identikit of this wanted rape suspect
This man is linked to a rape incident in #Delft and has been on the run since February. Read More
Philippi East war zone: Police probe six murders in one day
#PhilippiEast is a township gripped by rampant gun violence. Six people were killed in violent shootings on Tuesday alone. Read More
Sandown creche security kills hijacker, saves mom [video]
This #Sandown creche security guard was outnumbered but he managed to kill a hijacker, scare off other armed suspects and save a woman’s life. Read More
Watch: KZN robbers attack surgery patient in broad daylight [video]
These robbers tried it with the wrong guy. Read More
Amahle Quku: This is the face of Philippi teen’s alleged killer [photo]
#AmahleQuku was a teen with a bright future ahead of her. This is the man who is accused of raping and killing the 17-year-old from #Philippi. Read More
Zanele Dikhudu: Here’s everything we know about this missing teen
#ZaneleDikhudu has been missing for nine months. She was last seen in #Ikageng on Sunday 1 September 2019. Read More
Tshegofatso Pule latest: Malephane is hellbent on fighting the case
Alleged hitman #MuzikayiseMalephane ditched Legal Aid representation and opted for a private lawyer. #TshegofatsoPule Read More
Where is Alakhe Gwambi? – Search for Motherwell boy enters Day 4
#AlakheGwambi was playing with friends one moment, then suddenly disappeared. His search has entered Day 4 with no trace of him. Read More
Sanelisiwe Mfaba latest: Family reveals how violent the relationship was
The family of #SanelisiweMfaba has revealed that the she had filed attempted murder charges against Mashego in 2017. Read More
Watch: Aftermath of KwaMashu taxi war leaves alleged hitmen dead [video]
A team of alleged hitmen from KwaMashu were killed in a drive-by shooting. These videos captured the aftermath. Read More
Tshegofatso Pule latest: The faces of the suspects in her murder [photo]
At least three people know what happened to #TshegofatsoPule. This is everything we have gathered so far. Read More
Tshegofatso Pule latest: Muzikayise Malephane was hired to kill mom-to-be
Tshegofatso Pule, according to Muzikayise Malephane, was marked for death months ago. Read More
Daveyton horror: Two women’s bodies discovered on the same day
Silindile Ndlovu and Zandile Mbatha are the latest victims of gender-based violence and there stories have remained untold until now. Read More
Tshegofatso Pule latest: Muzikayise Malephane charged with murder
The suspect in the #TshegofatsoPule murder case has been identified as Muzikayise Malephane. This is what we know about him. Read More
Limpopo cocaine farm raided: Police seize drugs worth R10m
Police took down a farm in Limpopo that was manufacturing cocaine and other drugs in large quantities. Read More
Sanelisiwe Mfaba: Details surface on how killer tried to cover his tracks
Sanelisiwe Mfaba was picked up from a funeral service only to be killed a few hours later by a person she trusted #JusticeForSanelisiwe Read More
Eersterust woman mutilated by boyfriend: Here’s what we know
It’s believed the man who allegedly killed Evelyn de Kock in #Eersterust, Clayton Andrews, is hiding in Geluksdal. Read More
Signal Hill is not safe: Knife-wielding robber attacks hikers
Two hikers were attacked by a knife-wielding suspect but thanks to the police and Steve Jobs, the robber was nabbed in less than two hours. Read More
Sanelisiwe Mfaba: Everything we know about her alleged killer
The man accused of killing Sanelisiwe Mfaba is a driver of the Witwatersrand Taxi Association. #JusticeForSanelisiwe Read More
Siphamandla Lucawa: Have you seen this missing UFS student?
#SiphamandaLucawa has been missing for four days. Here’s everything you need to know about her disappearance. Read More
Do you know Jane Doe? – This Dobsonville woman was found dead under a tree
Police believe Jane Doe was killed elsewhere and dumped near the Sasol petrol station on Friday morning #Dobsonville Read More
Tshegofatso Pule murder case: Police have a suspect in their sights
Tshegofatso Pule was last seen at an apartment on Westlake Rd in Florida. Her body was found in a field not too far from her boyfriend’s place. Police have a suspect but who is he? #JusticeForTshego Read More
Tzaneen scorned woman charged with killing her husband for cheating
A woman from Kuranta village in Tzaneen appeared in court for killing her husband who was caught in bed with another woman. Read More