POLOKWANE, LIMPOPO – Eight people linked to an alleged insurance-murder syndicate are expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, as one of Limpopo’s most disturbing criminal investigations continues. The accused are alleged to have participated in a scheme in which unsuspecting people were insured
POLOKWANE, LIMPOPO – Tshwane Metro Police Department officer Peter Nonyane, popularly known as “Gagash”, and his wife, attorney Charlotte Tibana, are expected back in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, as their formal bail application continues. Nonyane, 36, and Tibana, 33, face allegations arising from transactions involving
A 29-year-old police constable based at Orange Farm SAPS has appeared in court facing charges of assault, rape under the Domestic Violence Act, and possession of unlicensed ammunition. Constable Delano Thompson, who is attached to the Visible Policing unit (Community Service Centre) in the Sedibeng District, was arrested last Thursday
Four suspects who allegedly stormed into a store and stole cellphones at a shopping centre in Hibberdene on Wednesday, were arrested by police officers who are members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes unit on Friday. According to KZN SAPS Spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said on Wednesday, 19
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape confirms that four suspects are now in custody in connection with the murder of well-known boxer Zolani Tete, who was fatally shot at NU 17, Mdantsane, on 21 August 2026. Court appearances are scheduled as follows: The 22-year-old suspect arrested
Two suspects aged between 23 and 35 were arrested on Friday, 21 August 2026 at Groblersbrug Port of Entry for alleged possession of illicit cigarettes with an estimated value of R2 091 981.00. Members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) Polokwane, working together with
The Legal Practice Council (LPC) has issued a media statement saying it will seek evidence from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi following his recent appearance before Parliament. In the statement dated 20 August 2026, the LPC said it noted with concern allegations about the alleged involvement of certain legal
POLOKWANE: The wife of Tshwane Metro Police Department Constable Peter Nonyane, known as “Gagash”, allegedly bought luxury vehicles and property that were registered in the names of her siblings, the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court has heard. The allegations emerged during the couple’s bail proceedings, where the State is opposing their release
Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s attempt to have the corruption and money-laundering case against her dismissed has been delayed after her legal team told the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria that key witness transcripts remain outstanding. Mapisa-Nqakula’s lawyers are preparing an application in terms of Section 174 of the
The National Prosecuting Authority has unconditionally withdrawn all fraud and corruption charges against seven senior Crime Intelligence officials, including divisional head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo and Brigadier Dineo Mokwele. The officials appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 21 August 2026, where prosecutors formally withdrew the case, turning what
