MUSINA: Five people linked to an alleged clandestine drug laboratory uncovered on a farm in Musina are to appear in the Musina Magistrates’ Court following their arrest during a high-impact intelligence-driven operation. The accused are two Mexican nationals, Verdogo Marioano Barrera, 48, and Leon Castilo Juan, 39, as well as
A foreign national, Tofika Raya Jamal (25), was sentenced by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for contravention of Section 2(2) of the Counterfeit Goods Act 37 of 1997. On 5 November 2025, a counterfeit operation was conducted by members of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, the South African
The Johannesburg Flying Squad, in collaboration with Ekurhuleni South Crime Intelligence, arrested two suspects during an intelligence-driven operation targeting suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery case in Springs. One suspect was arrested in Barcelona, Putfontein, and found in possession of an unlicensed 9mm pistol, a magazine and 13
Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has given the Madlanga Commission detailed evidence about a business arrangement he says he operated with businessman Hangwani Maumela involving the supply of goods under Department of Health requests for quotations, or RFQs. During the 25 August 2026 hearing, Matlala described an arrangement under which he
The name Agrippa Khoza has emerged during the Madlanga Commission hearings as commissioners scrutinised proofs of payment involving nearly R3 million that were forwarded by businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. A previously little-discussed name has entered the spotlight at the Madlanga Commission after evidence concerning a series of financial transactions was
Tiffany Meek walked through the Swazi Place apartment complex in Fleurhof on Wednesday for the first time since her arrest more than a year ago. The Johannesburg High Court, sitting at Palm Ridge, conducted an inspection in loco at the exact location where her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, was found
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Letlhabile is investigating a case of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old learner in Zone 4, Letlhabile. On Tuesday morning, Letlhabile police received a complaint from Letlhabile Clinic that a 15-year-old male learner had been brought to the facility with stab
POLOKWANE — The Limpopo Hawks have told the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court that they have a strong case against Tshwane Metro Police Constable Peter Nonyane and his wife, attorney Charlotte Tibana, who are facing fraud and money laundering charges linked to the handling of three deceased estates. Hawks investigation officer Colonel
The murder of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete was allegedly a carefully planned hit, the state told the Mdantsane Magistrate’s Court. Four men appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges linked to Tete’s murder and the attempted murder of his girlfriend. Tete, 38, was shot dead in NU17, Mdantsane,
The State has made an explosive new allegation against self-proclaimed political fixer Brown Mogotsi, telling the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court that he allegedly planned to escape from custody by disguising himself in a correctional services uniform and walking out of the court cells. The allegation emerged during Mogotsi’s fourth bail application
