Silas Mathebula, a 38-year-old Mozambican national, has been sentenced to 30 years in direct imprisonment after being found guilty of multiple poaching-related offences at the Skukuza Regional Court. Mathebula was convicted on charges including trespassing, conspiracy to commit a crime, the killing of three rhinos, and the possession of illegal
Limpopo comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe, widely known as “SABC Livhu,” appeared today at the Thohoyandou Magistrates’ Court facing charges of motor vehicle theft and fraud. Authorities allege that Madadzhe rented a BMW X3 from Avis and engaged in fraudulent activities by posing as a representative of various car rental companies on
The South African government has welcomed the ruling by Malawi’s Chief Resident Magistrate Court in the extradition case of prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary Bushiri. The decision marks a significant step in efforts to bring the couple back to South Africa to face trial. Shepherd and Mary Bushiri
On March 7th, City of Cape Town Law Enforcement officers came across a visibly confused and profusely sweating individual walking along the R27, just past Koeberg Power Station. Concerned for his condition, they called for an ambulance and alerted Melkbosstrand SAPS. Upon searching him, officers discovered a variety of illegal
The operation, which involved multiple law enforcement teams and a private security company, led to their capture after their latest attacks on two ATMs. The suspects, who engaged in a shootout with police while fleeing, were intercepted on the R81 highway as they tried to escape to Gauteng. Authorities recovered
Potchefstroom police arrested a husband and wife in Wilgeboom on March 7 after uncovering a hydroponic dagga lab during a search operation. Authorities discovered a sophisticated setup for cultivating dagga, along with dagga plants, processed dagga, and dagga cigarettes. In addition to the illicit substances, officers also seized various rounds
A domestic dispute took a dangerous turn in Mhlasini, KwaZulu-Natal, when a man allegedly attempted to kill himself and his wife by crashing his vehicle on Sunday morning. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) responded to the incident on Hazelmere Road at approximately 09h42. Upon arrival, officers discovered a brown Nissan
Fikile Mbalula, the Secretary-General of African National Congress (ANC), is facing allegations of using his position to undermine political opponents in preparation for a potential run for the ANC presidency in 2027. According to reports, Mbalula is clearing obstacles by sidelining rivals and consolidating his power ahead of the party’s
Prince Gift Mdluli, a suspect in the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Piet Pretorius, has been apprehended. Pretorius, the commander of the Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit in Ermelo, was fatally shot on January 16, 2024. Mdluli’s arrest follows an extensive manhunt across KwaZulu-Natal, where he was last believed to be hiding.
In a contentious ruling, the Johannesburg High Court has ordered South African actress and singer Denise Zimba to return her two daughters to Germany, siding with her estranged husband, Jakob Schlichtig. The decision, handed down on Friday, mandates that the children aged 19 months and 5 years be sent back
