A Chinese national was arrested in Eerste River, Western Cape, on Tuesday after police uncovered suspected counterfeit alcohol worth an estimated R3.5 million during a major raid. The operation, conducted under “Operation Prosper,” involved a multi-agency task team comprising the SAPS Counterfeit Unit, the Liquor Authority, SARS, and the SANDF.
Three accused, Thepang Dithato (23), Kearabetswe Mofokeng (24), and Vuyani Nondey (28) were sentenced by the Bothaville Regional Court after they pleaded guilty to charges against them on Monday, 25 May 2026. Lejweleputswa Police spokesperson Sergeant Palesa Thabana said that the sentencing emanates from an incident that occurred on Friday,
Johannesburg: The two men accused of murdering popular media personality Warrick Stock, better known as DJ Warras, are expected back in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday as the high-profile case continues. The accused are facing charges linked to the killing of the well-known DJ and media figure, whose death
Johannesburg: Proceedings in the high-profile murder trial of Bafana Mahungela were dramatically adjourned at the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday after the accused claimed he was suddenly unwell during cross-examination. Mahungela, who is currently conducting part of the cross-examination himself, told the court that his ears were “not okay” and
POLOKWANE: A swift intelligence-driven operation conducted by Northam police, working together with PPS Security Brits, led to the arrest of two suspects aged 38 and 49 in connection with a case of theft under false pretences reported in Northam. The operation was activated on Monday, 25 May 2026, after police
“PEOPLE SAY THE DRUGS BELONG TO YOU”: THE EXPLOSIVE CONFRONTATION AND THE SMELL OF LIES AT THE MADLANGA COMMISSION South Africa’s highly anticipated Madlanga Commission officially began on 17 September 2025, marking the start of what could become one of the country’s most consequential public inquiries in recent years. On
POLOKWANE: The South African Police Service in Limpopo is in an intense fight against crime through high-density operations. Shanela arrested 926 suspects between 18_24 May 2026, in all five districts. Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says six firearms and twenty-eight dangerous weapons, amongst others, were seized during the operation.
POLOKWANE: A coordinated operation between members of the Provincial Flying Squad and Banderlierkop SAPS led to the successful arrest of a 27-year-old suspect linked to cases of house robbery, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), and possession of suspected stolen property. Members attached to the Provincial Flying
A Dutch national arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after police allegedly found more than 40kg of khat in his luggage has made his first appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court. Arthur Peter Krishna Van Oosterhout was arrested over the weekend during an intelligence-driven SAPS operation. Police said the
A SAPS captain attached to the Forensic Science Laboratory has been arrested in Pretoria in connection with investigations linked to the Madlanga Commission. According to News24, police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that the officer was arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice. The arrest reportedly follows a
