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Hawks arrest 10th suspect in alleged Russia-Ukraine recruitment case
A 10th suspect has been arrested by the Hawks for allegedly attempting to travel from South Africa to join the Russia-Ukraine war, as multiple co-accused appear in court.
Matlala backtracks on payments to Sibiya
Alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala told the Madlanga Commission that admissions of payments to former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya were…
Idac investigator allegedly attempts to take his own life days before Matlala was due to testify
Alleged kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala told the Madlanga Commission that Idac investigators coerced him into a plea deal to fabricate evidence against senior police generals,…
Nine foreign nationals arrested in SA over alleged plans to join Russia-Ukraine war
Nine foreign nationals have been arrested at O.R. Tambo International Airport and Bruma after an intelligence-driven operation intercepted their alleged bid to join the…
Sophiatown’s patience is wearing thin
Frustrated by mounting crime, dry taps, and uncollected rubbish, Sophiatown residents headed to the polls demanding urgent solutions and accountable leadership.
Two KZN voting stations closed, ballot papers stolen – IEC
The IEC has introduced strict verification protocols after ballot papers and a security stamp were stolen in eThekwini, while severe weather has left voting stations cut off in…
‘I want him to feel safe’: Westbury mother votes for her son’s future
Haunted by gangsterism, chronic water cuts, and unemployment in Westbury, mother Lauren Smith walked kilometres to cast her vote in hope of securing a safer future and better…
More police deployment as party supporters storms IEC storage facility in KZN
The IEC in KwaZulu-Natal has stepped up security at its storage facilities following multiple attempts by political party supporters to gain unauthorised access during the…
MK Party calls for urgent investigation into killing of KZN leader Lastborn Shazi
The MK Party demands an urgent investigation by the Political Killings Task Team after its Ugu regional leader, Lastborn Shazi, was assassinated at his home in uMzumbe,…
AKA and Tibz murder trial continues as defence examines tracking evidence
The defence prepares to challenge vehicle-tracking evidence as the Durban High Court hears testimony detailing the movements of cars linked to the murders of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes…
Mkhwanazi tipped to lead Hawks in police reset
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has recommended KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as the new national head of the Hawks.
CCTV footage takes centre stage in AKA and Tibz murder trial
The Durban High Court has examined surveillance footage from across 17 locations as the state reconstructs the final hours of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane.
KT Molefe murder trial postponed to July 2027
The murder trial of businessman Katiso 'KT' Molefe, linked to the high-profile deaths of DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos, and Armand Swart, has been delayed to July 2027.
KT Molefe appears in court over DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos and Armand Swart Murders
Businessman Katiso 'KT' Molefe and three co-accused face 35 charges in the Johannesburg High Court over high-profile killings, including those of DJ Sumbody and Armand Swart.
Matlala spills the beans in botched plea deal
A leaked affidavit prepared for a rejected plea deal reveals businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s allegations of extensive kickbacks and corrupt ties with senior South African…