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1. July 30CrimeSimelane Addresses the Issue of Foreigners in RDP HousesSouth Africa's Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, has responded to growing concerns about foreign nationals occupying Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) houses, which are government-subsidised homes intended for economically disadvantaged South African citizens. Simelane…July 30
2. July 30CrimeMolefe AK-47 Linked to 10 High-Profile Murder CasesSouth African police are investigating 10 high-profile murder cases connected to a single AK-47 rifle, with businessman Katiso "KT" Molefe at the center of the probe. On Tuesday, Molefe faced new charges in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court for the 2022 murder of musician Hector Buthelezi, known as…July 30
3. July 24CrimeFormer Teacher Admits to Drowning Ex-Boyfriend’s DaughterA former preschool teacher, Amber Lee Hughes, has admitted to drowning her ex-boyfriend’s four-year-old daughter, Nada-Jane Chalita, in a Johannesburg High Court hearing on Thursday. The admission marks a significant turn in the case, which has gripped South Africa since the child’s death in…July 24
4. July 24CrimeNiDCOM Demands Justice for Slain Nigerian TradersThe Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian traders in Durban, South Africa, describing the act as "intolerable and senseless." NiDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, called for the culprits to be brought to justice, expressing deep concern over…July 24
5. July 24CrimeZondo Slams Hawks’ Ineffectiveness in Tackling CorruptionFormer Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has expressed deep concern over South Africa’s failure to curb corruption, attributing much of the problem to the ineffective Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the Hawks. Speaking at the South African Council of Churches’ (SACC) National…July 24
6. July 23CrimeNew Docuseries Explores Serial Killer Moses Sithole’s CrimesA new three-part docuseries, premiered on Showmax on 22 July 2025, revisits the chilling crimes of Moses Sithole, one of South Africa’s most notorious serial killers, while drawing parallels to the country’s persistent gender-based violence (GBV) crisis. In 1994, as South Africa emerged from…July 23
7. July 23CrimePA Suspends Kunene but Maintains His InnocencePatriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has staunchly defended deputy president Kenny Kunene, declaring his innocence and stressing the need for a transparent investigation. Kunene faces a one-month suspension from the party after he was found at the Sandton home of Katiso "KT" Molefe…July 23
8. July 22CrimeCourt Says No to Omotoso Case QuestionsThe Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape has dismissed an application by the state seeking clarification on the judgment that acquitted televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho. Judge Nyameko Gqamana ruled that the state is not entitled to clarification…July 22
9. July 22CrimeFour Arrested in DJ Sumbody MurderSouth African authorities have detained four men in connection with the November 2022 murder of DJ Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody, amid explosive allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Speaking at a press conference, Mkwananzi…July 22
10. July 21CrimeMalema Firearm Trial: AI Tampering AllegedDefence lawyer Shane Matthews, representing Adriaan Snyman, former bodyguard of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, has suggested that a key video in their firearm discharge case may have been manipulated using artificial intelligence. The East London Magistrates Court reserved…July 21