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Electronics worth R42,000 stolen in burglary at Premier Mabuyane's residence
Police are investigating a burglary at the East London residence of Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane, where intruders stole electronic items worth over R42,000 despite police presence.
Phala Phala farm cash-in-couch burglary case heads to court
The high-profile trial into the 2020 burglary at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm is set to begin in the Modimolle Regional Court. Siblings Floriana and Ndilinasho Joseph, along with Imanuwela David, are accused of stealing US$580 000 in cash hidden inside a sofa on the farm—allegedly proceeds from a buffalo sale to a Sudanese businessman. The State has lined up 23 witnesses and all three accused are expected to plead not guilty.
'Treated her like an animal': Zimbabwean man sentenced to life for Pretoria rape and robbery
During sentencing proceedings, Mulero Nyangero pleaded for leniency, telling the court that he is married and has two minor children that he needs to provide and care for.
Cash-in-transit robber shot dead, another hospitalised after failed heist
Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a dramatic cash-in-transit robbery attempt that left one alleged robber dead and another injured, highlighting the ongoing battle against crime in the region.
Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi relied upon to nab a construction mafia gang that held workers hostage and stole 300 litres of diesel
A six-member construction mafia group armed with guns took control of a construction site in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, holding workers hostage and stealing 300 litres of diesel.
Five convictions overturned after lawyer found practicing illegally for 10 years
Five people jailed for robbery have walked free after the North West High Court found their lawyer had been practicing without a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate for over a decade. The court ruled their right to a fair trial was violated.
Update: Bus driver shot during armed robbery in KZN dies in hospital, suspects at large
A bus driver, shot during a robbery in Buffelsdraai, Verulam on Monday, has died in hospital.
KZN bus robbery: Driver shot, passengers, including newborns, held at gunpoint
An armed robbery on a bus in Verulam resulted in the driver being shot and passengers, including two newborns, being robbed.
Four suspects arrested after violent robbery in Durban CBD
Ensure Security's reaction unit and the SAPS collaborate in arrest of robbery suspects in Durban's CBD.
TikTok couple's Cape Town visit turns into nightmare after robbery
A Cape Town couple's visit turns into a nightmare as they experience a violent robbery in Browns Farm, reigniting concerns over safety in the area.
UK TikTok couple flees Cape Town after terrifying robbery
After a terrifying robbery in Cape Town, a UK TikTok couple shares their shocking experience and raises concerns about safety in high-crime areas.
Leave the cash: Government warns South Africans to steer clear of cash-in-transit crime scenes
As cash-in-transit crime escalates in South Africa, the government urges citizens to prioritise their safety by avoiding crime scenes.
Five armed men storm Gqeberha church, steal 50 cellphones and flee in pastor's wife's Toyota
An armed robbery at a Gqeberha church left worshippers shaken as five masked men targeted the congregation during service. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Dramatic armed robbery at Somerset West shopping complex: 10 suspects on the run
Western Cape police chase ten armed robbers after a bold daylight heist at a Somerset West shopping complex, leading to a dramatic gunfight.
Police chase armed robbers after Somerset West shopping complex heist
Police in the Western Cape are in pursuit of ten armed robbers who executed a brazen daylight raid on a Somerset West shopping complex, resulting in a dramatic exchange of gunfire.
10 armed robbers storm Somerset West shopping complex
Police in the Western Cape are in pursuit of ten armed robbers who executed a brazen daylight raid on a Somerset West shopping complex, resulting in a dramatic exchange of gunfire.
Convicted 'killer' busted in Table View for robbery
Xolani Du Preez, convicted of murdering Suritha Alting, has been arrested again for robbery in Table View, raising concerns about the justice system.
E-hailing council issues safety warning after Durban woman, daughters robbed at gunpoint
The KwaZulu-Natal E-hailing Council has issued a warning to the public to remain vigilant after a mother and her daughters were allegedly robbed at gunpoint by an e-hailing driver in Durban. The council emphasises the importance of safety protocols and urges passengers to use official apps for their rides.
Terrifying robbery: e-hailing driver targets mother and her children in Durban
A mother and her two daughters faced a terrifying ordeal when an e-hailing driver held them at gunpoint during their trip to Durban.
Four people shot during armed robbery at Mpumalanga tarvern
Four patrons were shot and injured during a terrifying armed robbery at a tavern in Thekwane. As police launch an investigation, they urge the public to assist in apprehending the suspects who fled with stolen valuables.
PICS: Three police officers mysteriously vanished while travelling from Free State to Limpopo
Their police officers' last known location was at Engen, near Grasmere toll plaza on the N1, on Wednesday.
Five suspects arrested in Wilkoppies for house robbery, kidnapping, and murder
Police have arrested five suspects in Wilkoppies for the shocking murder of Hasani Daniel Maluleka, recovering his body and stolen vehicles in a dramatic investigation.
Man shot dead in a robbery gone wrong in KwaZulu-Natal
A man in his late twenties died during an alleged attempted robbery in KwaZulu-Natal.
Two men nabbed after Ford Ranger driver was hijacked and kidnapped
Baveli Robert Maseko and Orbin Mith Mohammed face serious charges after a dramatic police chase leads to their arrest for hijacking a Ford Ranger and kidnapping its driver in Mpumalanga.
Hitchhiking robbery turns deadly: One suspect killed, two arrested in Gauteng
A hitchhiking incident in Gauteng turned deadly when a hitchhiker, targeted for robbery, used his licensed firearm to defend himself, killing one attacker and injuring two others who were arrested.