Pretoria High Court grants forfeiture order of R1. 8 million fraudulently swindled from manufacturing company

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The Pretoria High Court ordered a monumental recovery of R1. 8 million fraudulently taken from a local company.

Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana loses bid to maintain chartered accountant status

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Yakhe Kwinana will remain struck from the roll of chartered accountants after SAICA determined she was not a fit and proper individual to continue her professional ...

Pietermaritzburg man sentenced to 22 years for daughter's murder

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

After strangling their daughter, the man contacted his ex-girlfriend to inform her of where she could find their daughter's body.

Edwin Sodi's attempted murder case struck from court roll after estranged wife withdraws charges

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Edwin Sodi's attempted murder and assault case a has been withdrawn from court after his estranged wife retracted her allegations.

UPDATE: Four suspects killed in shoot-out with KZN police wanted for murder, robbery, extortion

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The suspects have been linked to numerous criminal activities, including a string of murders, robberies, and extortion cases in the Ethekwini District.

Four suspected extortionists killed in shoot-out with KZN police

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Four suspected extortionists were shot and killed during a shootout with police KwaZulu-Natal.

Gauteng police station commander arrested after illegally seizing goods worth R165,000

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Colonel Logan Govender of the Norwood police station faces serious charges of theft and fraud after allegedly illegally seizing goods valued at R165,000.

Eskom implements Stage 2 load shedding from 6pm until Thursday 5am

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Eskom has announced the implementation of Stage 2 load shedding, which began at 6pm on Wednesday and is set to continue until 5am on Thursday.

Superbike driver killed in Durban horror crash

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Paramedics found that an SUV had collided head-on with a superbike.

Mozambican serial hijacker out on bail, rearrested in KZN for truck theft

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

At the time of his arrest, the suspect was out on bail on two other cases for hijacking committed in Alberton and Bedfordview respectively.

Damelin regains full registration status after deregistration in 2024

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

After a year of trials and tribulations, Damelin is back on track, achieving full registration status.

Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana arrested for extortion and demolition of victims’ properties

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Yakhe Kwinana allegedly orchestrated a reign of terror against residents in East London, where she reportedly extorted money while accompanied by armed men and ordered ...

Court orders man to honour verbal agreement after friend deposits R1 million for a share in company

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A court ruling has unveiled the fragility of trust between friends turned rivals, as a company is ordered to honour a R1 million share agreement in a bitter legal ...

Two suspects arrested after fraudulently withdrawing at least R7 million from ATMs in the Western Cape

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The suspects are believed to have been using a specialised software to withdraw cash illegally from ATMs serviced by Fidelity Cash Solutions.

Over R10 million insurance scam: Daughter’s bail application postponed to April

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Madjadji Flora Shokane stands accused of a chilling series of crimes, including the alleged murder of six people, as well as fraudulently cashing in over R10-million ...

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his sister after accusing him of abusing their mother

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

During the trial, the man pleaded not guilty, claiming self-defence, stating that her sister had threatened to burn him with boiling water.

Fuel trucks burst into flames after welding mishap in Benoni

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Two articulated trucks and one rigid truck caught fire following a welding operation that went dangerously awry.

UN judge convicted after tricking Ugandan woman to come to the UK where she used her as a slave

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The UN judge who is also from Uganda, was studying for her PHD in law at the University of Oxford when the crimes occurred.

KZN police dismantle illegal alcohol factory, seize R1. 5 million counterfeit liquor

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The operation culminated in the arrest of a 36-year-old business manager and the seizure of counterfeit and illegal liquor valued at R1. 5 million.

More charges added as Sassa officials face over 1,300 counts in R260 million fraud scheme

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The officials made their first appearance in the Lenasia Magistrate's Court where they had their charges escalated to over 1,300 counts of cybercrime, fraud, and ...

Hawks strike gold in Johannesburg after seizing counterfeit Hart pots worth R1 million

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

In a bold move against counterfeit goods, the Hawks seize over R1 million worth of merchandise in a sweeping operation.

Three fuel trucks burst into flames after welding mishap in Benoni

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

In an alarming welding mishap at a Benoni fuel truck company, two articulated trucks and a rigid truck caught fire.

Rwanda cuts diplomatic relations with Belgium, orders Belgian diplomats to leave within 48 hours

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Rwanda has taken the bold step of severing ties with Belgium, citing neocolonial patterns and historical grievances.

Asset forfeiture secures preservation order on R2. 2 million Hartbeespoort property acquired through fraudulent scheme

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The Pretoria Asset Forfeiture Unit makes a significant seizure of a R2. 2 million property linked to an alleged Ponzi scheme

Gauteng suspect arrested after drug laboratory discovery, drugs and equipment worth over R1 million seized

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A recent joint operation has yielded a major drug haul in Vanderbijlpark, unearthing a sophisticated drug lab and leading to the arrest of a key suspect.

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