The Johannesburg High Court in Gauteng has set a trial date for alleged crime kingpin Katiso “KT” Molefe and his three co-accused following a pre-trial hearing on Thursday. The proceedings will run from October 26 to December 4, 2026. Molefe, 61 who is alleged to be the big top five
🚨 Tensions rise in Johannesburg as Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department officers are forced to run for their lives after alleged land grabbers reportedly pelt them with stones during a confrontation. The shocking incident highlights the growing tensions around land occupation and illegal land grabs in parts of South Africa. In
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is heartbroken after a 16-year-old Grade 9 boy from Badirile Secondary School in Khutsong, Carletonville, died today following a stabbing during a fight on school grounds. The incident unfolded on Thursday morning, 12 March 2026, when the Grade 9 learner was allegedly attacked by a
The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Gauteng sentenced the former Steinhoff at Work, Group Audit Executive Hein Odejdaal (67) to four years direct imprisonment or fine of R2 million. Odendaal was further sentenced to two years imprisonment wholly suspended for a period of five years, on condition that
Interpol National Central Bureau in Pretoria and SAPS arrested three (3) Somalian nationals for fraud and corruption during disruptive operations executed at land border posts from 27 February 2026 to 11 March 2026 in Mpumalanga. According to SAPS Spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Mukhathi on 10 March 2026, Interpol NCB
The sentencing of convicted child-killer Amber Lee Hughes has been postponed until 15 April 2026 due to logistical issues. The decision was made during proceedings at the Johannesburg High Court, where the case has drawn national attention. Hughes, a 26-year-old former preschool teacher, was convicted in August 2025 for the
🚨 A dramatic moment unfolded in court as Katiso Molefe appeared wearing a bulletproof vest during his court appearance. The unusual security measure quickly drew public attention and sparked discussion about safety concerns surrounding the case. According to reports from MDN News, Molefe entered the courtroom under heightened security, raising
Western Cape police are investigating three counts of murder following a shooting incident at a taxi rank in Delft on Thursday morning. According to police reports, approximately 06:15, police responded to a complaint of a shooting at the taxi rank on Delft Main Road, Voorbrug. Upon arrival at the scene,
There was lot of contradicting statements from the suspended Organised Crime Unit Head Major General Richard Shibiri when he returned to the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday. Shibiri was facing a fresh round of cross-examination over alleged links to criminal cartels. Advocate Thabang Pooe led the cross examination taking Shibiri
Mogaila appeared in the Tembisa Magistrates Court on Tuesday facing charges of culpable homicide and reckless driving. The October 2024 collision on Andrew Mapheto Road killed nine-year-old Gomolemo Mavimbela. It also left another child, Thando Khethiwa, in critical condition. Shauna Mogaila’s legal team has now signaled their intent to submit
