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Man arrested in Germiston for issuing threats against President Ramaphosa and Cape Town mayor

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Germiston for allegedly threatening the lives of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, and a local CEO.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Fraudster gets eight years for house scam

Riaan Dandrey Belelie has been sentenced to eight years in prison after defrauding a complainant of R300 000 in a fraudulent house sale.

Cape Times News
Chevon Booysen|Published

Eight-year prison sentence for fraudster in house sale scam

Riaan Dandrey Belelie has been sentenced to eight years in prison for defrauding a complainant of R300,000 in a fraudulent house sale, following a plea agreement on multiple charges.

Cape Argus News
Chevon Booysen|Published

Fraudster sentenced to eight years for R300,000 house sale scam

Riaan Dandrey Belelie has been sentenced to eight years in prison after defrauding a complainant of R300,000 in a fraudulent house sale. The court revealed the details of the scam that led to his arrest.

News Crime and Courts
Chevon Booysen|Published

Businessman in hot water after receiving R1. 4 million from SARS through misrepresentations

Mbongiseni Ngomane, 34, faces serious allegations of defrauding SARS out of R1. 4 million. What led to his arrest and what are the implications for his business?

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

UPDATE: Former Global Strike Security employees released on R30,000 bail following R6. 3million fraud allegations

A former director and two payroll administrators linked to a R6. 3 million fraud scandal at Anglo American Platinum have each been granted R30,000 bail by the Mahwelereng Magistrate’s Court.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

R6. 3 million Security Scam: Global Strike employees busted for defrauding Anglo American Platinum

Three Global Strike Security Company employees have been arrested by the Hawks for allegedly defrauding Anglo American Platinum of more than R6. 3 million.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Pietermaritzburg battles drug crisis amid forensic lab backlog

In a recent meeting, Pietermaritzburg officials discussed the city's escalating drug crisis, highlighting the impact of forensic lab backlogs on prosecutions and calling for a comprehensive drug master plan

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Corruption Crackdown: Three Pretoria High Court officials suspended

Three Pretoria High Court officials face suspension as the SAPS and Hawks probes allegations of fraud and corruption in the judiciary.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Somerset West CIT heist: Alleged robber in court

Nyameko Samela faces serious charges in Somerset West court—what's next for the alleged robber?

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Hawks foils attempt by two men to smuggle R16 million in gold bars

Daniel Schubert and Adriaan du Plessis face serious charges after being arrested for allegedly transporting R16 million worth of gold bars.

Daily News News
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

'An officer and a gentleman': Hawks mourn communicator, Lieutenant Colonel Lloyd Ramovha

Members of the Hawks gathered in Germiston to honour the life and legacy of Lieutenant Colonel Lloyd Ramovha, who tragically passed away in a swimming pool accident.

News South Africa
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Hawks swoop in on Pretoria High Court to expose fraudulent immigration practices

Experts warn that the issuance of fraudulent notices to undocumented foreign nationals is a widespread issue, as the Hawks raid the Pretoria High Court to investigate serious allegations of corruption within the immigration system.

Cape Times News
Manyane Manyane|Published

Hawks raid Pretoria High Court to expose fraudulent immigration practices

Experts warn that the issuance of fraudulent notices to undocumented foreign nationals is a widespread issue, as the Hawks raid the Pretoria High Court to investigate serious allegations of corruption within the immigration system.

News South Africa
Manyane Manyane|Published

Eastern Cape doctor fined R500 000 for defrauding SARS R1. 8 million in tax evasion

A medical doctor from East London, Kurunalingam Chetty, has been fined R500,000 and received a suspended prison sentence after defrauding SARS of over R1. 8 million.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Gauteng man identified after fatal explosion during cash-in-transit heist, losing his leg and body parts

The Hawks have confirmed the identity of a man who tragically died after an explosive mishap during a failed cash-in-transit robbery in Thokoza, raising concerns over the escalating violence in such heists.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Suspect arrested for impersonating Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya

In a shocking case of fraud, a man impersonating Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya was arrested in the Free State while attempting to extort a businessman.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Eastern Cape woman pulls off a R1. 6 million payday scam with 17 sneaky bank accounts

An Eastern Cape woman has been convicted of defrauding her employer of over R1. 6 million/

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

PSL silent on action against GM Andile Ncobo amid fraud charges

Andile ‘Ace’ Ncobo, the general manager of the Premier Soccer League, faces serious allegations of fraud and money laundering. As he and his wife appear in court, questions arise about the PSL's response to these charges.

Cape Times News
Nicola Daniels and Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Cape Town abalone poacher sentenced after being caught with stash

Ernst Hendrik Theunis Muller, a 67-year-old abalone poacher, faces justice in the Khayelitsha Priority Court after being convicted of multiple charges related to illegal abalone possession and trafficking, raising concerns over environmental crime in Cape Town.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Durban Customs Agent jailed for R2. 4 million tax fraud involving SARS and importers

A customs clearing agent will spend the next eight years behind bars after siphoning funds and defrauding Sars.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Former Gqeberha Spar manager and bookkeeper arrested for R2. 3 million theft

The Hawks have arrested a former Spar manager and bookkeeper in Gqeberha, accused of orchestrating a R2. 3 million fraud scheme over two years, highlighting serious concerns about financial integrity in retail.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

US Embassy commends SAPS for rescuing kidnapped American pastor in Eastern Cape

The US Embassy thanked South African authorities for rescuing Pastor Josh Sullivan, kidnapped during a church service, showcasing vital international cooperation in ensuring safety.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

BOSA demands accountability for R5. 2 million misappropriation of school funds in Eastern Cape

BOSA fights for accountability as R5. 2 million meant for Eastern Cape schools is misappropriated, threatening the future of vulnerable students.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Major breakthrough in financial crime: SCCI apprehends suspects in R4. 4 million fraud

They allegedly colluded to fraudulently claim a death benefit

The Post News
Post Reporter|Published