Articles containing the tag ‘police’
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026

Fannie Masemola a Free Man, Ready to Return to Work as Charges Are Withdrawn

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is a free man after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew the four charges against him at the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Masem... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, September 14th, 2026

Fifth Woman’s Body Found Near Kempton Park Highway

Fear and anger are mounting across Kempton Park following the discovery of a fifth woman’s body near the R21 freeway on Monday morning. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has established a specialise... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

Two-Time World Boxing Champion Zolani Tete Shot Dead Outside His Home in Mdantsane

Former two-division world champion boxer Zolani “Last Born” Tete was shot and killed in an ambush outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, on Friday evening, August 21, 2026. He was 38. According to Eas... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, August 7th, 2026

UPDATE: Preliminary Findings Suggest St Stithians Schoolgirl Was Murdered, Boyfriend Died by Suicide

Mpumalanga police have released preliminary findings in the deaths of two teenagers connected to St Stithians College, whose bodies were found together at a lodge in Sabie on Monday, 3 August 2026. Cameron Wald... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, August 7th, 2026

Two St Stithians College Students Found Dead at Mpumalanga Lodge

Johannesburg’s St Stithians College is mourning the deaths of two young people connected to the school after their bodies were discovered together in a room at a lodge in Sabie, Mpumalanga, on Monday, 3 A... Read more »
Cat Matlala. Image: ENCA
By Staff Writer On Thursday, June 25th, 2026

‘Cat’ Matlala Turns State Witness in R228M SAPS Corruption Case

Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has entered into a proposed Section 105A Plea and Sentence Agreement at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, pleading guilty to seven ch... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 15th, 2026

Jub Jub Arrested on Charges of Kidnapping and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm

South African television presenter and musician Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye has once again found himself in severe legal jeopardy following a dramatic arrest in Edenvale on Sunday morning. The 45-ye... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

Julius Mkhwanazi Granted Bail in High-Profile Corruption Case

On Tuesday, 28 April 2026, suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla were granted bail of R30,000 each by the ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Routine Police Search in Tembisa Uncovers 250 SASSA Cards, Leading to Arrest of Three Suspects

Three South African males were arrested in Tembisa after their car was stopped by police for a routine search on Wednesday. What started as a routine search for the multi-disciplinary team which comprised of Ek... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Nelson Mandela’s Grandson Arrested in a Hijacking Bust

Five people, including a man believed to be a grandson to ANC struggle stalwart Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and a woman have been arrested in connection with a car hijacking in Gauteng.  It all started with a hi... Read more »