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Short sharp shock: The Nigerian filmmaker and writer Onyeka Nwelue’s new book is the Sopranos of the novella form. Photo: David Levenson/Getty Images
BOOK REVIEW

Review: A blistering run through a morally corrupt but likeable man’s life

The Nigerian Mafia: Johannesburg is as short and sharp as the stabbing blade that the protagonist keeps on his person for protection

  • Rodney Ghobril
5 min read
Bumbling crooks: Brothers Dovi (Emmanuel Castis, above left) and Justin (Carl Beukes) are drawn haphazardly into murder in The Shakedown. (Coco van Oppens)
AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

Inside The Shakedown: The dangerously funny South African crime caper

Amazon Prime’s first South African feature film tells of the hilarious side of the underworld

  • Rolland Simpi Motaung
6 min read
Gauteng experienced a notable 15% decrease in murders and a 9.9% drop in rape cases but kidnapping increased by 1.6% and sexual assault by 5.2%
CRIME

SA underworld economy becoming increasingly sophisticated and violent

If the mafia-like system is not properly grasped by law enforcement agencies the country will suffer devastating consequences

  • Greg Ardé
6 min read
ARREST

Alleged underworld figure arrested after high-speed chase in Cape Town

Alleged underworld figure and three others have been arrested on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and murder of a police officer.

  • Eunice Masson
2 min read
ARREST

Alleged underworld figure arrested after high-speed chase in Cape Town

Alleged underworld figure and three others have been arrested on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and murder of a police officer.

  • Eunice Masson
2 min read