Crime And Justice
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Sibiya denied bail as magistrate fears witness tampering
The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, ruling that his release poses a risk of witness tampering and…
‘Not back for revenge’, says Masemola as he resumes police chief role
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has officially resumed his duties following the withdrawal of corruption charges, pledging to rebuild public trust and refocus SAPS…
Suliman Carrim arrested at OR Tambo for evading Madlanga subpoena
Former ANC regional treasurer Suliman Carrim was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for evading a subpoena from the Madlanga Commission, just moments before boarding a…
Fannie Masemola to resume duties as national police commissioner
General Fannie Masemola will resume his duties as national police commissioner after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension following the withdrawal of…
Crackdown on illegal weight loss drugs
Pharmaceutical industry leaders and South African regulators have demanded urgent crackdowns, seizures, and arrests to curb the dangerous open sale of unregistered weight loss…
AKA’s road manager recounts fatal shooting as bodyguard’s whereabouts come under scrutiny
Kiernan “AKA” Forbes' road manager, Siyabonga Mdluli, has described the fatal Florida Road shooting in court, as conflicting witness accounts emerge regarding the rapper's…
AKA and Tibz murder trial adjourned as defence challenges firearm evidence
Proceedings in the murder trial of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane have been adjourned in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, with the defence disputing firearm…
Recording played in Sibiya bail hearing raises questions about alleged criminal connections
A recorded conversation played during Shadrack Sibiya's bail hearing has introduced explosive claims involving businessman Serge Cabonge, connections to the Madlanga Commission,…
Psychology congress to tackle GBVF
As outrage over femicide mounts, the Psychological Society of South Africa convenes in Ekurhuleni to explore evidence-based, psychological approaches to ending gender-based…
Sibiya quits SAPS during disciplinary hearing
Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has resigned from the SAPS during disciplinary proceedings, earning a dishonourable discharge amid serious criminal…
Court lifts witness reporting ban in AKA and Tibz murder
The Durban High Court has amended its media restrictions, permitting journalists to report and broadcast witness testimony in the murder trial of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello…
Brown Mogotsi case postponed until 23 October as defence challenges State’s response
The criminal case against Brown Mogotsi has been postponed to 23 October, allowing his defence team to bring an application compelling the state to furnish further particulars…
When the protector becomes the perpetrator, SAPS faces a GBV crisis
The arrest of top detective Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya on serious sexual offence charges highlights a deepening crisis of trust and leadership in the fight against GBVF…
Melodi Ya Mamelodi: The Cry for Bonolo and Bohlale
The tragic killing of 14-year-old twins Bonolo and Bohlale Makena in Mamelodi West raises urgent questions about child safety, community responsibility, and investing in our youth.
Sibiya’s two-front war to remain in the SAPS and out of jail
Suspended deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya faces parallel legal battles: a SAPS disciplinary process over alleged links to criminal networks and a criminal case…