A Shoprite employee has been sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment after stealing R400 000 while on duty. The Bloemfontein Regional Court in the Free State handed down the sentence to Dimakatso Tshipane on 9 April 2026, following her conviction for theft. Tshipane, who worked in the cash
Suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Inspector Lebogang Phiri, who has been implicated in an alleged multi million rand tender rigging scandal, failed to testify as scheduled at the Madlanga Commission on Thursday. Phiri’s appearance was postponed after he requested additional time to finalise his statement. The commission has
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has formally requested the transfer of alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala from the Bongweni super maximum correctional facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu Natal, to Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre within the next 96 hours. The request, announced on Tuesday, is aimed at ensuring Matlala’s
Police in Senekal, in the Free State, have arrested two suspects aged 19 and 56 following a shooting incident at a farm near Bethlehem. Four firearms were seized during the arrests. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday when a 65-year-old farmer from Senekal was inside
A Polokwane Magistrate court has sentenced two officers for four years of imprisonment with two years suspension for soliciting a R1000.00 bribe from a suspect’s family in 2023. According to the Limpopo police the officers _Rapi Prince Sekopana ( 52) and Thabang Brian Ledwaba ( 32), responded to a
Five women accused of smuggling drugs worth more than R5 million have appeared before the Kempton Park Magistrate Court. The suspects were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport in a major drug bust linked to international trafficking networks. Authorities believe the operation forms part of a larger syndicate. The case
🚨 Major court developments in a high-profile drug case! Accused number 2, Zodwa Patience Mthombeni, and accused number 3, Mulwelwei Precious, appeared in court today as the case continues to unfold. This case involves five women who were arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs worth R5 million from OR
🚨 A shocking incident has caught public attention in KwaZulu-Natal. A driver filmed himself performing a dangerous stunt while driving and allegedly shared the video online. 🚓 Now, KZN traffic authorities have launched a manhunt to track down the individual responsible. This incident raises serious concerns about road safety and
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a major legal victory after the Special Tribunal declared a R14 million grant issued by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) unlawful, invalid, and set it aside. The ruling orders all beneficiaries involved to repay the full amount. The funding, which was meant
The National Prosecuting Authority’s intensified fight against gender-based violence and femicide continues to yield decisive results, with courts imposing harsh sentences backed by strong evidence and compelling prosecution. The Malmesbury Regional Court in the Western Cape has sentenced Denico Leander and Adriaan Pietersen to six life terms each for
