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Gauteng launches innovative number plates to fight crime
Gauteng's provincial government has introduced a groundbreaking number plate system designed to significantly reduce vehicle theft and enhance road safety. This innovative pilot project will be tested over the next six months, paving the way for a broader implementation.
‘I wasn't as cautious as Olorato’: Joburg woman shares her close encounters with dating scammer
In a chilling account, a Joburg woman reflects on her close encounter with a romance scammer, highlighting the dangers of online dating in South Africa.
Jailed for two decades: How Larrisa Vern stole R2. 8 million from Delmas Primary School
Discover the shocking case of Larrisa Vern, a former financial officer at Delmas Primary School, sentenced to 20 years in prison for embezzling nearly R2. 8 million. This case underscores the relentless pursuit of justice by the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority.
Joburg in decay | Seasoned investigator says there is no crime you cannot find in Joburg CBD
After a harrowing mugging experience in Johannesburg's CBD, Belinda Manzi is like many South Africans who vows never to return to the area. Discover the alarming stories and expert insights into the safety concerns plaguing Joburg.
South African man in court after Limpopo cops foil attempt to smuggle Toyota to Zimbabwe
A 31-year-old man, Mikael Mlambo, faces court after Limpopo police thwarted his attempt to smuggle a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross into Zimbabwe.
Two young women back in court for possession of Toyota Hilux GD-6 stolen in Pretoria
Two young women face serious charges in Limpopo after being caught with a suspected stolen Toyota Hilux GD-6, raising concerns about vehicle theft and smuggling operations.
PICS: Zimbabwean man arrested in Limpopo while driving Toyota RAV4 stolen in Pretoria
Authorities in Limpopo have detained a Zimbabwean national, Mhlalisi Moyo, after he was found driving a suspected stolen Toyota RAV4 on the N1.
Man sentenced to 10 years for stealing R1. 6 million aviation safety equipment from South African Airways
A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing a vital aviation safety component worth over R1. 6 million from South African Airways, raising serious concerns about aviation security.
LOOK: Another South African man arrested for driving stolen Toyota towards Zimbabwe
Lucky Msizi Tshabangu is facing charges of possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle, as well as reckless and negligent driving after he allegedly tried to flee from police.
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?
Surge in burglaries threatens ICT infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal schools
KwaZulu-Natal schools are grappling with a troubling surge in burglaries that jeopardise their ICT infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures from education officials and community leaders.
R5 million fraud: Court orders forfeiture of house and vehicles linked to Covid-19 looting
The High Court in Mbombela has ordered the seizure of assets worth R1. 5 million linked to fraudulent activities during the Covid-19 pandemic, revealing a significant loss for the Mpumalanga Department of Health.
More nights in jail for South African man who was driving stolen Toyota Corolla to Zimbabwe
Police in Limpopo apprehend Mikael Mlambo, a 31-year-old South African man, as he attempts to smuggle a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross into Zimbabwe at high speed, leading to serious charges.
LOOK: Another stolen Toyota Corolla Cross intercepted while heading to cross Beitbridge
Discover how Limpopo police thwarted an attempt to smuggle a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross into Zimbabwe, showcasing their commitment to combatting cross-border crime.
R10 million theft case at Ramaphosa's farm postponed
The Phala Phala theft case involving President Ramaphosa faces another delay, now set for September 2025, as medical issues arise for one of the accused.
PICS: Police intercept stolen Toyota vehicles valued at R1. 4 million en route to Zimbabwe
In one incident, a man emerged from a stolen Toyota Hilux GD-6 vehicle and fled on foot, leaving behind two women aged 19 and 20 who have been arrested.
UK man gets two-year suspended term for stealing R108 million gold toilet
A 37-year-old man has been handed a suspended two-year jail term for his part in the audacious theft of a £4. 5 million solid-gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, in a brazen five-minute raid.
Scammed series: How a 'prophet' convinced SANDF corporal to resign, and stole his R1. 4 million
The prophet, a foreign national, allegedly prophesied that the victim, a member of the SANDF, would be healed if he resigns from the SANDF.
Medical condition: R10 million theft case at President Ramaphosa's farm postponed
Discover the latest developments in the Phala Phala theft case involving President Ramaphosa, as the trial is postponed until September 2025 due to medical reasons.
Gauteng woman who murdered two pensioners and forged will, faces long jail time
Zaheera Boomgaard, a 63-year-old woman from Gauteng, has been convicted of murdering two elderly individuals and forging a will, with sentencing set to begin on June 30.
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.
Scammed series: Ugandan boyfriend and ‘prophetess’ sentenced for defrauding Limpopo woman of R650,000
Two foreign nationals, Serage Martin Lubenga and Rhoda Mirembe, have been sentenced for defrauding a Limpopo woman of R650,000 in a heart-wrenching love scam.
Police recover stolen Toyota Corolla Cross attempting to cross into Zimbabwe via Limpopo River
The SAPS said when police officers approached the white Toyota Corolla Cross, two men alighted from the vehicle and ran into the Zimbabwean side of the border.
Outrage as laptops stolen from school’s newly established cyberlab
A rural school in KwaZulu-Natal faces a setback as its newly established cyberlab was robbed of 20 laptops and essential IT equipment, prompting calls for urgent police action and community involvement.
NPA secures R32m preservation order in ongoing asbestos case
According to the NPA, the seized assets are believed to be the proceeds of a web of criminal activities, including theft, fraud, corruption, and money laundering, orchestrated at the expense of the Free State Department of Human Settlements (FSDHS).