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South African Police Service officers examining counterfeit goods seized during raids in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal

South African Police Bust Major Counterfeit Operations

South African police have uncovered two significant counterfeit goods operations in separate raids, arresting six people including four foreign nationals. In Mpumalanga province, two Ethiopian nationals are appearing in the White River Magistrate’s Court today after police discovered counterfeit items valued at
November 27, 2024
Shauwn Mpisane home in La Lucia north of Durban Picture Puri Devjee

Police Raid Durban Socialite’s R80m Mansion

South African police and revenue officials are currently conducting a raid at the R80 million mansion of Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane in the upmarket suburb of La Lucia. The operation, which began before midday on Tuesday, involves officials from the South African
November 26, 2024

Three Arrested After Police Shootout in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe police have arrested three suspects following a shootout in Bulawayo’s Luveve suburb, ending a four-month spree of armed vehicle robberies across the region. The suspects, aged between 18 and 22, opened fire on detectives who had tracked them to their hideout
November 26, 2024
court hammer

Mother Faces Trafficking Charges Over Missing Toddler

A South African court has postponed the case of a mother accused of selling her two-year-old son, as authorities continue their search for the missing toddler. The 32-year-old woman appeared in Vanderbijlpark Magistrate Court, Gauteng, where she faces charges of human trafficking,
November 26, 2024
Jeremy Bosman appeared in the De Aar District Court where the National Prosecuting Authority was able to successfully have bail opposed Picture NPA

Man Denied Bail in South African Child Death Case

A 29-year-old man has been denied bail in South Africa after being charged with the murder of his three-year-old stepson in what prosecutors describe as a fatal response to bed-wetting. Jeremy Bosman appeared before De Aar District Court where he faces murder
November 4, 2024

Jealous grandmother jailed for life over hitman murder

A court in South Africa’s North West province has handed down life sentences to three people involved in a contract killing sparked by romantic jealousy. The High Court in Klerksdorp found that Maseiso Clementinah Kokama, 64, paid 20,000 rand (£850) to have
October 22, 2024
The 63 year old Gborbu Wulomo with his 12 year old wife

Social Outrage as Priest, 63, Marries 12-Year-Old Girl in Ghana

In a ceremony that has ignited widespread outrage and condemnation, a 63-year-old priest in Ghana, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru, married a 12-year-old girl, sparking a firestorm on social media. Videos and photos of the traditional marriage, featuring influential community figures, went viral,
April 1, 2024