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A sly businesswoman tricked her cousin into paying R720 000 for a property that she didn't have the mandate to sell.
They allegedly colluded to fraudulently claim a death benefit
A Gauteng man, posing as a doctor, has been arrested for defrauding victims through a fake pharmacy scheme. His assets, including a VW Polo, are now subject to forfeiture as authorities pursue justice.
The Democratic Alliance has filed serious corruption charges against Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, alleging she defrauded Eskom of over R700,000 while working for consulting firm Vitrovian, raising concerns about accountability in government.
The Department of Justice has taken decisive action by dismissing 54 officials for misconduct, reinforcing its commitment to ethical governance and signalling a strong stance against corruption.
Security guards at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital apprehend a man impersonating a doctor, raising alarms about safety in healthcare facilities.
Simangele Sangweni, a 33-year-old from Northern Cape, faces 10 years in prison for a cunning banking scam that swindled nearly R1 million from two municipalities, showcasing the alarming rise of fraud in local government.
A Nigerian scammer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding an American homebuyer of over R3,2 million through a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme.
Thabo Caza, a businessman from the Eastern Cape, has been arrested and appeared in court over serious allegations of fraud related to a water tanker tender.
Students involved in a skills development programme voice their frustrations over delays in stipend payments and the non-issuance of certificates in the New Venture Creation business skills programme, calling for immediate action from Services SETA
The investigation involved the Hawks, the FBI, and the United States Secret Service.
A Nigerian scammer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding an American homebuyer of over R3,2 million through a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme.
An former employee of the Kloof and Highway SPCA pleads guilty to fraud charges, stealing R80 000 from the charity.
City Power's bold measures against corruption reveal a troubling internal crisis, leading to the dismissal of employees and contractors involved in theft and bribery, and signalling a new era of accountability.
The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed six more corrupt officials, bringing the total to 33 since July 2024. With criminal prosecution under way for 19 officials and eight already serving prison sentences, Minister Leon Schreiber's anti-corruption campaign is showing tangible results.
The Road Accident Fund has welcomed a significant sentencing in the Eastern Cape, as a woman is convicted of defrauding the fund, shedding light on the ongoing battle against fraudulent claims.
Two more suspects arrested in R25 million Bojanala fraud case, increasing total accused to seven.
A woman from the Eastern Cape has been sentenced for defrauding the Road Accident Fund in a scheme that nearly cost taxpayers over R700,000.
A 41-year-old East London man, Thobani Mabizela, has been convicted of fraud after masterminding a scheme that cost banks over R4. 6 million. The Hawks' investigation revealed he created fake financial documents to secure vehicle loans that were never repaid.
A 28-year-old Department of Transport intern has appeared in Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court after allegedly soliciting R6,500 bribes from job seekers in exchange for fake traffic officer positions.
The Hawks have arrested two former top executives from the University of Fort Hare in a shocking R2. 4 million fraud investigation. The elaborate scheme involved fake payments and non-existent services, exposing critical vulnerabilities in one of South Africa's oldest educational institutions.
What does the arrest of three school governing body members for defrauding Kwenatshwene Primary School of R82,000 reveal about financial oversight in South African education?
Bail hearing for eleven suspects accused of defrauding the South African Social Security Agency of R260 million continues, as one suspect pleads for release to care for her ailing mother.
After a meticulous decade-long investigation, an Eastern Cape farmer has been arrested for allegedly burning his grain harvester to fraudulently claim R700,000 in insurance.
Five alleged members of a sophisticated fraud syndicate appeared in the Emalahleni Magistrate's Court after being arrested for a scheme that cost Capitec Bank over R2 million. The suspects allegedly recruited bank employees to facilitate fraudulent loan applications between 2021-2023.