Crime
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Bail for police officer linked to Gqeberha organised crimes postponed
A serving police officer accused of kidnappings and extortion in Gqeberha briefly appeared in court for his bail application, postponed until Wednesday.
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Hawks arrest kidnapping suspect in Bizana
Hawks arrest 36-year-old suspect in connection with a ransom kidnapping in Bizana, Eastern Cape. Investigations continue to trace further suspects.
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Judge sentences Eastern Cape bank robbers to 20 years for murder
Two Eastern Cape bank robbers have been sentenced to an effective 20 years in prison for murder, robbery and other serious offences.
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Five dead in Willowvale mass shooting, SAPS investigates
Five young men were shot dead and a sixth person seriously injured when three unknown suspects stormed a flat in an informal settlement in Willowvale.
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NPA opposes bail for attorney in multi-million RAF fraud case
The NPA will oppose bail for KuGompo attorney Precious Muleya, accused of defrauding the RAF of approximately R5.2 million through allegedly fraudulent claims.
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Two in court after R1.4m allegedly goes missing from community project
Two Cofimvaba community members appear in court over the alleged theft of R1.4 million from the Khulani Project, which received R3.85m in grants.
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Two men sentenced to 30 years for revenge killing of older man
The NPA has secured a 30-year sentence against two men for the revenge killing of a 50-year-old man during a traditional initiation ceremony in Centane.
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Lawyer arrested over alleged R20 million RAF fraud claims
A lawyer wanted in connection with alleged fraud and theft of RAF compensation claims has been traced after a protracted investigation by the Hawks.
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Hawks seize suspected counterfeit goods worth R7 million in Gqeberha
Hawks seize suspected counterfeit branded merchandise worth approximately R7 million in a Gqeberha search-and-seizure operation at a Gelvandale retail shop.
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15-year sentence for fatal brawl delivered in Khwenxurha case
Bongani Mbali sentenced to 15 years for fatally stabbing Sikhumbuzo Mfiki during an altercation at a traditional ceremony in Khwenxurha.
