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Former Lieutenant Colonel arrested for allegedly stealing R1. 2million from the SAPS

Pieter Andries Nel, a former Lieutenant-Colonel, has been arrested on allegations of stealing over a million rand from the South African Police Services (SAPS).

News Crime and Courts
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Shepherd Bushiri's response to Omotoso's acquittal: 'I’m not coming back to SA'

Self-proclaimed Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri expresses support for Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso following his acquittal in a lengthy trial, while voicing concerns about his own legal battles in South Africa.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Bogus estate agent jailed for defrauding home buyer of R650,000

An estate agent has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after defrauding a home buyer of R650,000 in the Eastern Cape.

News South Africa Eastern Cape
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Hawks arrest Free State company director for Covid-19 TERS fraud

A Free State businessman was arrested this week over Covid-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) fraud allegations.

News South Africa Free State
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Municipal employee accused of working in cahoots with her brother and boyfriend to fleece municipality of R2 million

A municipal employee, her brother and ex-boyfriend have been arrested for allegedly defrauding the Mzimvubu Local Municipality of R2 million between 2013 and 2017.

News South Africa Eastern Cape
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published