Search
Welcome
  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe here
Register Now
  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
                       
Careers & Tenders
Newsletters
Subscribe
The Mail & Guardian
      SUBSCRIBE / Support independent journalism                   CAREERS & TENDERS / Visit careers.mg.co.za                   WHATSAPP? / Follow the M&G WhatsApp channel here            
Login / Register

LOGIN

  • News
    • Africa
    • Business
    • Editorial
    • Education
    • Health
    • Motoring
    • National
    • Sci-tech
    • Sport
    • World
  • Thought Leader
  • Politics
  • Green Guardian
  • Friday
  • Features
    • Buthelezi, the King’s Hand
    • Cabinet Report Cards 2023
    • Cabinet Report Cards 2012-2021
    • The Fiscal Cliff
  • Research World
    • Submissions
    • Papers
  • Power of Women 2024
  • Events
    • 200 Young South Africans
    • Greening The Future
    • Power Of Women
      • 2024 Edition
    • Critical Thinking Forum
    • Youth Summit
    • Webinars
  • More..
    • Partners
    • Podcasts
    • Crossword
    • Digital Editions
    • Register
    • WhatsApp Channel
    • Login
    • Lost Password

           

CRIME

The legal position of the 49 Afrikaner ‘refugees’: Sorts facts and misinformation
Opinion
/ 26 May 2025

The legal position of the 49 Afrikaner ‘refugees’: Sorts facts and misinformation

The FW de Klerk Foundation affirms that no South African citizen is being persecuted on the basis of race

By Ismail Joosub
Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week
Crime
/ 1 April 2025

Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week

Judge Nathan Erasmus said online harassment threatened trust in South Africa’s justice system and caused ‘suspicion’

By Des Erasmus
Opposition parties dismiss Lesufi’s State of the Province address as bluster without actionable plans
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

Opposition parties dismiss Lesufi’s State of the Province address as bluster without actionable plans

They criticised the Gauteng premier’s water and electricity solutions as misguided

By Mandisa Nyathi
Correctional services grilled over contraband crisis
Crime
/ 18 February 2025

Correctional services grilled over contraband crisis

The portfolio committee has demanded tougher action as thousands of illicit items flood prisons

By Des Erasmus
Political meddling, budget cuts hamper cold case murder investigations
Crime
/ 3 February 2025

Political meddling, budget cuts hamper cold case murder investigations

National cold case detectives battle with missing dockets, poorly trained juniors and interference from senior officers

By Des Erasmus
Police confirm arrest of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla
Crime
/ 30 January 2025

Police confirm arrest of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla

The daughter of former president Jacob Zuma will appear in court on Thursday on charges of domestic terrorism

By MG Reporter
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla to appear in court over July 2021 riots
Crime
/ 28 January 2025

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla to appear in court over July 2021 riots

Police minister Senzo Mchunu has said he is not aware of Zuma-Sambudla’s arrest or court appearance

By Lunga Mzangwe and Des Erasmus
KZN police arrest over 15 000 in festive season crackdown
Crime
/ 6 January 2025

KZN police arrest over 15 000 in festive season crackdown

Alcohol was cited as a major contributing factor in assault cases, while over 800 arrests were made relating to public consumption of booze

By MG Reporter
Thoshan Panday granted R100 000 bail in tax fraud matter
Crime
/ 28 November 2024

Thoshan Panday granted R100 000 bail in tax fraud matter

The Umhlanga-based businessman will appear in the Durban High Court on 15 February on corruption and tax-related charges

By Paddy Harper
SARS, police raid properties owned by Shauwn Mkhize
Crime
/ 27 November 2024

SARS, police raid properties owned by Shauwn Mkhize

Mkhize allegedly owes R37 915 549 in tax debt linked to the Shandi Trust, a family entity

By Khethuuthula Xulu
Crime stats: Eastern Cape has highest murder rate
Crime
/ 25 November 2024

Crime stats: Eastern Cape has highest murder rate

Although murders declined nationally by 5.8% for the second quarter, the province’s numbers increased because of the ‘Lusikisiki massacre’

By Anathi Madubela
Durban a step closer to having metro police in control of CCTV network
Crime
/ 20 November 2024

Durban a step closer to having metro police in control of CCTV network

As crime increases, the frequently malfunctioning cameras have become a source of frustration for residents and opposition parties

By Des Erasmus
SAFA boss Danny Jordaan free to travel after arrest, but must notify court
Crime
/ 13 November 2024

SAFA boss Danny Jordaan free to travel after arrest, but must notify court

Co-accused Gronnie Hluyo and Trevor Neethling were ordered to surrender their passports

By MG Reporter
AfriForum private prosecution unit says family of slain DA leader ‘extremely fearful’
Crime
/ 11 November 2024

AfriForum private prosecution unit says family of slain DA leader ‘extremely fearful’

In December, it will be a year since Nhlalayenza Ndlovu was gunned down in front of his wife and children

By Londiwe Xulu
Nandipha Magudumana to appeal her extradition on Thursday
Crime
/ 5 November 2024

Nandipha Magudumana to appeal her extradition on Thursday

She will argue in the Supreme Court of Appeal that her constitutional rights were violated through her ‘forced return’ to South Africa

By Tania Broughton
27s gang member sentenced to life for rape, murder of ex-girlfriend on 21st birthday
Crime
/ 30 October 2024

27s gang member sentenced to life for rape, murder of ex-girlfriend on 21st birthday

Calvin Cloete hacked Carmen Gouws to death with an axe and stomped on her back with such force that he left shoe imprints

By MG Reporter
Police officers, botanist accused in poaching fraud case
Crime
/ 25 October 2024

Police officers, botanist accused in poaching fraud case

Officer who headed endangered species unit says it’s a ‘wild-goose chase’

By Liezl Human
Mchunu confirms Thabo Bester was detained and then released while he was on the run
Crime
/ 24 October 2024

Mchunu confirms Thabo Bester was detained and then released while he was on the run

Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester showed police officers a fraudulent identity document after being apprehended for speeding in July 2022

By Daniel Steyn
Eskom withdraws from Cape Town informal settlement after second attack
Crime
/ 23 October 2024

Eskom withdraws from Cape Town informal settlement after second attack

On Monday, a security vehicle escorting the power utility’s workers into the area was hijacked

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik
NPA claims Pule Mabe and wife shared spoils of ‘fraudulent’ R27million tender
Crime
/ 17 October 2024

NPA claims Pule Mabe and wife shared spoils of ‘fraudulent’ R27million tender

The senior ANC member allegedly controlled the bank account of the catering company that received the lucrative vehicle supply contract

By Khaya Koko
Pule Mabe says he will plead not guilty in R27m tender fraud case
Crime
/ 16 October 2024

Pule Mabe says he will plead not guilty in R27m tender fraud case

Mabe conceded that he may lose his NEC position due to the ANC’s step-aside resolution

By Khaya Koko
Man accused of murdering KZN DA councillor Ndlovu abandons bail bid, for now
Crime
/ 14 October 2024

Man accused of murdering KZN DA councillor Ndlovu abandons bail bid, for now

Thobane Hlongwa is believed to have evidence that could expose the masterminds behind the assassination plot

By Londiwe Xulu
Death toll rises to 18 after Lusikisiki mass shootings as police hunt gunmen
Crime
/ 29 September 2024

Death toll rises to 18 after Lusikisiki mass shootings as police hunt gunmen

Four women, one man and a two-month-old baby survived the shootings, which took place in the same street

By MG Reporter
Gauteng teacher wins case against police minister after unlawful arrest, detention
Crime
/ 28 September 2024

Gauteng teacher wins case against police minister after unlawful arrest, detention

Police were unaware of the law and a national instruction that gives them discretion in dealing with domestic violence arrests

By Tania Broughton
Michael Lomas makes first court appearance in Eskom graft case
Crime
/ 27 September 2024

Michael Lomas makes first court appearance in Eskom graft case

The former contractor has been charged with fraud, corruption and money laundering

By MG Reporter
Famo gang wars fuel deadly violence in Lesotho that spills into South Africa
National
/ 16 September 2024

Famo gang wars fuel deadly violence in Lesotho that spills into South Africa

Musicians, mediators and journalists are frequent targets of the gangs

By Tšoloane Mohlomi
Cape Town social workers face rising extortion threats from criminal syndicates
Crime
/ 16 September 2024

Cape Town social workers face rising extortion threats from criminal syndicates

Social workers operating in vulnerable communities in the city have become the latest targets for criminals demanding protection fees

By Matthew Hirsch
Beyond extortion: Lawlessness and criminality a threat to national sovereignty
Opinion
/ 16 September 2024

Beyond extortion: Lawlessness and criminality a threat to national sovereignty

Acts of extortion should not be viewed as isolated incidents but outlines of a larger picture of dysfunctionality and misgovernance

By Mabutho Shangase
Rebecca Cheptegei becomes third female athlete murdered in Kenya in three years
Crime
/ 9 September 2024

Rebecca Cheptegei becomes third female athlete murdered in Kenya in three years

Some 34% of women in Kenya report suffering physical violence or abuse, according to a 2022 official report, and success puts women athletes particularly at risk

By Kalungi Kabuye
Police crime statistics: Spike in murders of women and children
Crime
/ 30 August 2024

Police crime statistics: Spike in murders of women and children

The latest data shows that contact crimes and rapes are on the rise

By Lyse Comins
Gender-based violence affects one in three women regardless of income group
National
/ 28 August 2024

Gender-based violence affects one in three women regardless of income group

A report by the Tears Foundation has highlighted that women don’t report cases to the police and call for help from work, emphasising the need for personal, confidential services

By Lyse Comins
Joburg gave R200m tender to firm facing fraud charges of R94m
National
/ 21 August 2024

Joburg gave R200m tender to firm facing fraud charges of R94m

The city confirmed that repairs to Lilian Ngoyi Street, formerly Bree, will now be completed in May 2025 instead of December this year

By Khaya Koko
← Older posts

MAIL & GUARDIAN

ABOUT

About
Contact
Advertise

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscribe
Newsletters

FOLLOW

WhatsApp Channel
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
Threads

FLAGSHIP EVENTS

200 Young South Africans
Power Of Women
Greening The Future

LEGAL & CORRECTIONS

Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Ethics & Social Media Policy

RESOURCES

Mail & Guardian Careers
Property for sale


Mail & Guardian

© 2025 The Mail & Guardian. All rights reserved.

  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }