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THEFT

Rhino horn stockpiles too ‘tempting for criminals’
The Green Guardian
/ 10 May 2024

Rhino horn stockpiles too ‘tempting for criminals’

The Hawks have arrested latest suspect in R9 million rhino horn theft from a stockpile facility in North West

By Sheree Bega
In poverty-stricken Zimbabwe, thieves target churches and priests
Africa
/ 4 January 2023

In poverty-stricken Zimbabwe, thieves target churches and priests

Congregation coffers attract desperate thieves as churches are known not to bank their donations

By Marko Phiri
Johannesburg’s electricity infrastructure under siege from murderous criminals
National
/ 7 April 2022

Johannesburg’s electricity infrastructure under siege from murderous criminals

South Africa must deal with the economic sabotage that is keeping the country in the dark

By Michael Sun
Timeline: State security-compromising attacks
National
/ 13 January 2022

Timeline: State security-compromising attacks

Eskom, parliament, constitutional court, looting could all be linked. ‘We smell a rat’, says Blade Nzimande

By Tunicia Phillips
541kg of cocaine stolen from Hawks office in KZN
National
/ 10 November 2021

541kg of cocaine stolen from Hawks office in KZN

An expert says the theft of drugs worth R200-million is ‘not random’; inquiry will be launched

By Eunice Masson
R191m SAPS corruption case involving Phahlane delayed, again
National
/ 28 September 2021

R191m SAPS corruption case involving Phahlane delayed, again

Former top cops file applications to contest the ‘unreasonable delays’ in their fraud matter, also known as the ‘blue-light’ tender

By Khaya Koko
State rejects pyramid-schemer’s plea: ‘I stole the money, and plead guilty’
National
/ 11 April 2021

State rejects pyramid-schemer’s plea: ‘I stole the money, and plead guilty’

The state has rejected fraudster Roderick Cole-Edwards’ guilty plea for R11.6-million pyramid-scheme theft

By Khaya Koko
Pair rob CTM of R26m over six years
National
/ 13 March 2021

Pair rob CTM of R26m over six years

The women, who worked for a firm handling the tile and bathroom retailer’s debtors, created 916 fictitious invoices

By Khaya Koko
In a bizarre twist VBS liquidators sue KPMG for R863mn
Business
/ 24 February 2021

In a bizarre twist VBS liquidators sue KPMG for R863mn

In filed court documents, the VBS liquidators are blaming auditing firm KPMG’s negligence for the alleged looting of the bank

By Khaya Koko
The pensioner who ‘fronted’ for R10m of a family’s capture of SAPS
National
/ 13 February 2021

The pensioner who ‘fronted’ for R10m of a family’s capture of SAPS

An old-age grant recipient was allegedly paid just R5 000 a month to be a director of one of the Chetty-owned companies

By Khaya Koko
R100-million: How one family captured the police
National
/ 5 February 2021

R100-million: How one family captured the police

The family-run syndicate behind the alleged scam may have looted even more — as much as R1-billion

By Khaya Koko
Motsoaledi blames ‘porous’ and ‘rotten’ borders for Bushiris’ escape
National
/ 17 November 2020

Motsoaledi blames ‘porous’ and ‘rotten’ borders for Bushiris’ escape

Home affairs minister admits South Africa has weak borders, and that the Bushiris had 10 passports between them

By Khaya Koko
With school suspended, Kenya’s children become students of gang culture
Africa
/ 31 August 2020

With school suspended, Kenya’s children become students of gang culture

Schools in Kenya will reopen only in 2021. Meanwhile, children are getting their education on the streets, through becoming involved in petty crime

By Pierra Nyaruai
Covidpreneurship: From corruption to rebuilding legitimacy and trust in our political leadership
Coronavirus
/ 28 August 2020

Covidpreneurship: From corruption to rebuilding legitimacy and trust in our political leadership

High levels of corruption and low levels of trust go together; citizens need to use every available resource to hold government to account

By Paul Kariuki
Security at schools is not the community’s responsibility
Education
/ 17 June 2020

Security at schools is not the community’s responsibility

It is unrealistic to expect vulnerable people to ensure that nearby schools aren’t vandalised or robbed

By Sean Mbusi
Mo Farah lifts lid on bust up with Gebrselassie
Article
/ 25 April 2019

Mo Farah lifts lid on bust up with Gebrselassie

Athletics icons Mo Farah and Haile Gebrselassie are locked in a bitter dispute just days away from the London Marathon

By Agency
Fraud costs Metrobus millions
Article
/ 18 August 2017

Fraud costs Metrobus millions

Six Computicket staffers are up on fraud charges, but the real problem is inside the bus service itself

By Given Sigauqwe
Opposition parties urge Zuma to report corruption to police
Article
/ 20 November 2016

Opposition parties urge Zuma to report corruption to police

If the president knows who is stealing, as he claimed in a speech on Friday, he should report them to the police.

By Reuters
Art theft: Now you see it, now you don’t
Article
/ 4 October 2011

Art theft: Now you see it, now you don’t

The theft of valuable bronze works from the Johannesburg Art Gallery has raised issues of security and funding in South Africa’s public galleries.

By Lisa Van Wyk
SA hospitals losing ambulances to theft
Article
/ 29 March 2011

SA hospitals losing ambulances to theft

Hospital thieves have walked off with items ranging from ambulances to bed linen, costing South Africa R16-million.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 2 November 2010

‘Cipro not to blame for Yengeni debacle’

Department of Trade and Industry Director General Tshediso Matona absolves (Cipro) of blame in the latest Tony Yengeni debacle.

By Staff Reporter
Cops ‘looking into’ theft at Fifa offices
Article
/ 29 June 2010

Cops ‘looking into’ theft at Fifa offices

A burglary at the Fifa headquarters in Johannesburg was confirmed by national police commissioner General Bheki Cele on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
Mystery millions burglary
Article
/ 18 June 2010

Mystery millions burglary

Police boss denies sources’ claims that cash was taken from his Durban home and drivers were questioned.

By Jackie Mapiloko, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
No image available
Article
/ 12 June 2010

Thieves lift wallets from Uruguay team hotel

Thieves broke into the Uruguay team hotel and stole $12 000 from two of the squad while they were playing against France on Friday evening.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 29 September 2009

DA calls on Booi to resign as MP

The DA on Tuesday called on former ANC chief whip Nyami Booi to resign as an MP and committee chairperson following his conviction for theft.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 September 2009

E Cape to probe large-scale theft of milk formula

The Eastern Cape health department has set up a task team to probe the large-scale theft of milk formula, spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 9 September 2009

Food theft spikes amid recession

The theft of basic foodstuff has increased in the past year as cash-strapped consumers battle to cope in the recession, it was reported on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 5 September 2009

Govt employees’ R21m theft

Financial misconduct in state departments is rife, with justice and correctional services at the top of the list.

By Mandy Rossouw
No image available
Article
/ 29 June 2009

Confed Cup: No suspects in hotel theft

No one has yet been identified as responsible for the alleged theft of money from the Egyptian national soccer team’s hotel rooms, police say.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 5 June 2009

Harmony suspends 57 workers over gold theft

Harmony on Friday said it has suspended 57 workers for gold theft, days after the bodies of 76 illegal miners were recovered from an abandoned shaft.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 12 February 2009

Free State ‘prophet’ jailed for 18 years

A fake prophet who preyed on Free State women was jailed for 28 years by the Virginia Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, said police.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 10 November 2008

Thieves make off with R5m-worth of jewellery in Durban

Jewel thieves made off with jewellery worth R5-million in Durban, police said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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