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73-year-old man under police guard after allegedly shooting brothers
Two brothers from a well-known family in Potchefstroom were shot, one fatally, during a business meeting.
Witness C tells Madlanga commission of operation conducted at Matlala’s home
The Madlanga commission of inquiry into allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system on Friday heard how Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala told the investigating officers during a raid about a tender he secured from the SAPS and his connection with the police’s top officials, including revealing their names.
Alleged DJ Sumbody murder mastermind KT Molefe granted R400,000 bail after appeal
Katiso “KT” Molefe, 61, accused of the murder of Pretoria club owner Oupa John Sefoka, better known as DJ Sumbody, was granted R400,000 bail by the Johannesburg high court on Friday. Molefe is accused of masterminding the murder of DJ Sumbody, who was shot dead with his two bodyguards, Sibusiso Mokoena and Sandile Myeza, in Woodmead, Johannesburg, in November 2022.
‘An attack on a police officer is an attack on the state’ — police warn communities after viral video of attack on cops
National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola warned that police would not tolerate unruly behaviour from community members who disrespect police officers. This comes after the arrests of two men caught on camera while allegedly assaulting a female police officer in Kimberley. In a video that has gone viral, a man can be seen allegedly attacking the officer while she was conducting crime prevention duties.
Alexandra businessman dies in hail of bullets
A community leader and businessman from Alexandra township in northern Johannesburg, Vincent Ndima, was fatally wounded in a shooting on Monday morning. Gauteng police spokesperson Capt Tintswalo Sibeko said gunmen opened fire on two men at 1.10am on the corner of John Brandt Street and 12th Avenue in Alexandra.
Ex-employees jailed for stealing funds from Gauteng education department
Two former Gauteng department of education officials from the Gauteng West district abused the trust placed in them by the department. Johannesburg specialised commercial crimes court magistrate Philip Venter said this on Thursday as he sentenced Kenneth Maredi and Banyana Mokela to time in prison.
The tragic end of the 'Pastry Princess', who fell in love with a 'broken man'
Sibuso Zitha, 41, and Thembekile Letlape, 38, met at a corporate event about six years ago for the first time and lost contact for the longest time and were unable to communicate.
15-year prison term meted out to 'Pastry Princess' killer Sibusiso Zitha
The high court in Johannesburg has sentenced Sibusiso Zitha to 15 years' imprisonment for the murder of Thembekile Letlape, a celebrity baker known as the “Pastry Princess”.
Pastry Princess murderer admits to being a bad partner
Sibusiso Zitha, 41, found guilty of the murder of Thembekile Letlape, 38, a celebrity chef known as the “Pastry Princess”, admitted he introduced his partner to bad things including drugs.
Fraud case against Safa boss Danny Jordan to proceed in November
SA Football Association boss Danny Jordaan, CFO Gronie Hluyo and businessman Trevor Neethling appeared at the Palm Ridge specialised commercial crimes court on Friday.



















