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South AfricaGauteng traffic police warn against taxi groups stopping motorists
South AfricaMpumalanga taxi boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni arrested in extortion case- South AfricaSchools turn to criminals for protection amid vandalism surgeSome schools in South Africa have reportedly turned to criminal groups in an effort to prevent vandalism and theft, amid growing concerns over safety in the education sector. Reports from Cape Town indicate that some school principals have been making payments to individuals or groups claiming…April 1, 2026
- South AfricaSeven killed in suspected extortion-linked shooting in Cape Town settlementGunmen shot dead seven people and wounded three others in an informal settlement on Cape Town's Cape Flats in the early hours of Saturday in what police said was a suspected extortion-related attack. The victims, six men and one woman aged 30 to 50, were killed at around 12:15 a.m. local time in…January 17, 2026
- South AfricaOperation Dudula Accused of Taking Bribes in Extortion SchemeJohannesburg, 22 October 2025- Allegations have emerged that the civic movement Operation Dudula is taking bribes from companies by threatening to expose employment of undocumented foreign nationals. According to investigative reports, businesses in parts of Johannesburg and Gauteng were…October 22, 2025
- CrimeSAPS Sergeant and Wife Charged with KidnappingA Gauteng police sergeant and his wife have been charged with kidnapping and extorting a 23-year-old Swiss national in Johannesburg. Sergeant John Motladile, from Tarlton Police Station, and his wife, Yvonne, appeared briefly in Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. The charges stem from…August 14, 2025
- CrimeTwo JMPD Officers Arrested for Alleged R8,000 ExtortionTwo Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers have been arrested for allegedly extorting R8,000 from a motorist in Johannesburg. The complainant alleges the officers stopped his vehicle, accusing him of fleeing an accident scene, and demanded payment to avoid arrest. After paying…July 21, 2025
