The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has condemned the rising gun violence in Gauteng, following the killing of Emfuleni Municipality employee Ms Martha Mani in Vanderbijlpark. The Committee also noted another recent fatal shooting in Ormonde and said such incidents reflect a dangerous increase in violent crime. The case is being investigated […]
The bail application of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi of the Gauteng SAPS Organised Crime Unit will continue on 20 April at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. The state is opposing bail, arguing that its evidence links him to protecting individuals involved in serious and violent crimes. Nkosi was arrested earlier this month during a raid at […]
A fleet of vehicles belonging to Fusion Tactical, linked to businessman Suliman Carrim, was seen arriving at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, where he has been admitted. Reports indicate that Carrim allegedly suffered a heart attack earlier today while at a gym in Sandton. Carrim is expected to continue with his testimony before the Madlanga Commission […]
The slain Emfuleni municipal worker, Martha Mani, had reportedly told her family that she feared for her life before she was shot dead near a police station in Vanderbijlpark last month. Mani worked in the municipality’s finance department. According to her family, she had raised concerns about alleged corruption linked to tenders and fake cheque […]
Suspended Organised Crime Unit member Sergeant Fannie Nkosi told the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court that he intends to plead not guilty to all charges against him. Nkosi was arrested on 2 April following a police raid at his home in Pretoria, where he faces charges including theft, defeating the ends of justice, and unlawful possession […]
A 54-year-old pastor is expected to apply for bail at the Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo after being arrested in January for allegedly raping two minors. He cannot be named to protect the identities of the children. The accused is also facing an additional charge of sexually assaulting another minor, with proceedings underway in the […]
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) arrested 44 motorists during weekend operations targeting drunk driving across several areas, including Sinoville, Atteridgeville, Winternest, and Mamelodi. The crackdown was carried out on Friday and Saturday as part of ongoing efforts to reduce road offences. TMPD spokesperson Puleng Motholo said the number of arrests is concerning and warned […]
At least 200 people are feared dead after Nigerian military airstrikes reportedly hit a village market in Yobe state while targeting militants in the northeast on Saturday night. Residents and a local councillor said the attack caused heavy civilian casualties. The Nigerian Air Force said it had carried out strikes against Boko Haram fighters in […]
A 38-year-old Delft woman, Suraya Davids, and her 12-year-old son were shot and killed in a violent attack on Friday night, while four other people were injured. Police say an unknown gunman entered Davids’ home and opened fire on everyone inside, leaving the community in shock. Family members described the horrifying moment the shooting unfolded, […]
A six-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital after she was shot in the head during a gang-related shooting in Valhalla Park, Cape Town, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 9am on Eloanor Street when a gunfight broke out between rival gangs. Police say the child was caught in the crossfire […]