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1. August 7CrimeMacpherson Opens Criminal Case Against Suspended IDT CEOPublic Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has opened a criminal case against Tebogo Malaka, the suspended CEO of the Independent Development Trust (IDT), at Cape Town Central Police Station on 7 August 2025. The charges follow allegations of corruption and bribery, sparked by a…August 7
2. August 6CrimeMunicipal Officials Sentenced to Life for Engineer's MurderFour individuals have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2019 murder of Oscar Hlatshwayo, a civil engineer at the Alfred Duma Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. Hlatshwayo, who served as Executive Director in the Engineering and Infrastructure Services Department, was killed in a…August 6
3. August 6CrimeMurder Accused Molefe Declares Millions in AssetsSandton businessman, Katiso 'KT' Molefe, has revealed ownership of assets worth millions during a bail application at the Alexandra Magistrates Court, where he faces charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The charges relate to the 2022 killings of musicians Oupa Sefoka, known as DJ…August 6
4. August 5CrimeFormer Arsenal Player Partey Granted Bail on Rape ChargesFormer Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail following his appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The allegations, involving three women, relate to incidents reported between 2021 and…August 5
5. August 4CrimeJaco Pieterse Exits Bergview College After NPA Drops ChargesBergview College in the Eastern Cape has announced the mutual separation with its former principal, Jaco Pieterse, following allegations that he raped a seven-year-old pupil named Cwecwe. The case, which sparked significant public interest and debate earlier this year, was dropped by the National…August 4
6. August 4CrimeCourt Postpones Case of Toddler Allegedly Given MandraxA disturbing incident involving a mother and three others accused of encouraging a four-year-old boy to smoke what is believed to be mandrax has been postponed to Thursday, August 7, at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. The group faces charges of child neglect, child abuse, and attempted murder…August 4
7. August 3CrimeSouth Africa Introduces High-Security Immigration StampsThe Border Management Authority (BMA) in South Africa has introduced high-security immigration stamps to combat document fraud and strengthen border control, while reporting significant enforcement actions. BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato announced these developments during the authority’s…August 3
8. August 1CrimeFiroz Cachalia Sworn in as Acting Police MinisterProfessor Firoz Cachalia was sworn in as Acting Minister of Police today, following his appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this month. He replaces Senzo Mchunu, who was placed on immediate leave after allegations of corruption and political interference surfaced. KwaZulu-Natal Police…August 1
9. July 31CrimeMotsoaledi Addresses Doctor Misconduct in Kimberley ScandalSouth Africa’s Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has announced that the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) will review recommendations from a Health Ombud report following the deaths of two patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and critical care failures at…July 31
10. July 30CrimeQuestions Swirl Around Mashatile R65m Property DeclarationsSouth Africa’s Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, has come under fire after declaring ownership of a R28.9 million Constantia estate in Cape Town, which he previously said was owned by his son-in-law’s company, alongside another luxury property in Waterfall, Midrand, valued at R37 million, despite…July 30