Crime Archives - News@Media https://news.media.co.za/category/all/society/crime/ Latest News & Press Releases Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:10:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://news.media.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cropped-SA-shines-as-a-prime-conference-destination-32x32.png Crime Archives - News@Media https://news.media.co.za/category/all/society/crime/ 32 32 BUSINESSWOMAN AND COMPANY SENTENCED FOR FAILURE TO SUBMIT TAX RETURNS https://news.media.co.za/businesswoman-and-company-sentenced-for-failure-to-submit-tax-returns/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:10:39 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9755 WESTERN CAPE: A Cape Town businesswoman and a company were handed suspended sentences by the Bellville Magistrates Court, after they were found guilty on twelve (12) counts of negligently failing to submit Income Tax Returns between the period of 2022 until 2024 to South African Revenue Services (SARS). Fiona Mutongwizo (39) pleaded guilty to all […]

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]]> SUSPECT IN COURT FOR FAILING TO SUBMIT TAX RETURNS https://news.media.co.za/suspect-in-court-for-failing-to-submit-tax-returns/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:51:59 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9749 The Bellville Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team together with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has successfully secured the arrest of a 40-year old suspect on charges of alleged violation of the Tax Administration Act and the Income Tax Act. The arrest follows a warrant issued in November 2024. The case was subsequently referred to the […]

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]]> A FOREIGN NATIONAL PLEADED GUILTY AND SENTENCED TO NINE YEARS DIRECT IMPRISONMENT https://news.media.co.za/a-foreign-national-pleaded-guilty-and-sentenced-to-nine-years-direct-imprisonment/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:37:48 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9742 Limpopo- On Monday, 16 September, the accused Mr Thomas Jeremiah Makhubele (32) a Mozambican national appeared in the Mokopane Regional Court, pleaded guilty for charges of refining minerals (gold) without permit and contravention of the Immigration Act. He was sentenced to nine (9) years direct imprisonment. On 13 April 2022, Polokwane based Hawks Serious Organised […]

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]]> DRIVERS LICENCE TESTING EXAMINERS AND DRIVING SCHOOL OWNERS ARRESTED FOR FRAUD https://news.media.co.za/drivers-licence-testing-examiners-and-driving-school-owners-arrested-for-fraud/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:18:46 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9739 DRIVERS LICENCE TESTING EXAMINERS AND DRIVING SCHOOL OWNERS ARRESTED FOR FRAUD , CORRUPTION AND CONTRAVENING THE NATIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACT MPUMALANGA : Fourteen suspects between the ages of 34 and 59, were arrested during a multidisciplinary intelligence driven joint operation by a team, comprising of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Mpumalanga , Road Traffic […]

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]]> COURT CONVICT TWO SAPS MEMBERS FOR THEFT https://news.media.co.za/court-convict-two-saps-members-for-theft/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:17:51 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9737 NORTHERN-CAPE: Upington Regional Court convicted and sentenced Michael Sibiya (48) and Tebogo Noe (46) for theft which took place in March 2014. Both accused, members of South African Police Service’s VIP protection unit were on duty in the Upington area. It is reported that the members visited the local mall, where they stumbled upon cash […]

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]]> TRIO IN COURT FOR ABALONE POACHING ALLEGATIONS https://news.media.co.za/trio-in-court-for-abalone-poaching-allegations/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:13:32 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9735 EASTERN CAPE: Boniface Mwachande (30), Winnie Mazengela (19) and Andries Nel (44) appeared before Kariega Magistrates court on 16 September 2024, for allegations of operating a fish processing establishment without a permit. The trio was arrested by the Gqeberha based Serious Organised Crime Investigation’s (SOCI) Economic Protected Resources (EPR) of the Hawks jointly with Dark […]

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]]> ATTORNEY ARRESTED FOR THEFT AND MONEY LAUNDERING https://news.media.co.za/attorney-arrested-for-theft-and-money-laundering/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:41:14 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9733 WESTERN CAPE: The Hawks’ Bellville based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team have on 11 September 2024 arrested a 55 years old Kobie Nieuwenhuis on a warrant. It is reported that the accused was a duly admitted attorney, notary and conveyancer. She practiced as such under the name, Nieuwenhuis Attorneys, for her own account from October […]

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]]> HAWKS LAUNCHES A MANHUNT FOR MURDER OF A POLICE OFFICER https://news.media.co.za/hawks-launches-a-manhunt-for-murder-of-a-police-officer/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:20:25 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9726 The Hawks’ National Head, Lieutenant General (Dr/Adv) Lebeya has directed a multi-disciplinary team to investigate the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa in a bid to apprehend those responsible for the murder. He further passed heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased member. Last night, 6 August 2023, Lieutenant Colonel Mathipa […]

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]]> MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHTS FOR BANKING SECTOR https://news.media.co.za/modern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-report-provides-valuable-insights-for-banking-sector/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:14:05 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9720 COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH REPORT BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING INTEGRATED TASKFORCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH REFINITIV, ON MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHTS FOR BANKING SECTOR. Wednesday, 22 March 2023: A research report, compiled by the South African Anti-Money Laundering Integrated Task Force (SAMLIT), in partnership with Refinitiv, on modern slavery and human […]

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]]> HIGH COURT JUDGE TO APPEAR IN COURT FOR FRAUD https://news.media.co.za/high-court-judge-to-appear-in-court-for-fraud/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:56:16 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9717 Free State High Court Judge will appear in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Kroonstad to face charges of theft, money laundering and contempt of court. This morning, the Judge was served with a (J175) court summons as a form of securing the attendance of an accused person in court by the Hawks Serious Commercial […]

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]]> PRESERVATION ORDER GRANTED AGAINST A SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANY https://news.media.co.za/preservation-order-granted-against-a-south-african-company/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:03:39 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9712 The Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) together with the National Prosecution Authority’s, Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) successfully secured a preservation order of more than R3 million against a South African company for fraud that was committed against the Lesotho government. It was reported that, in 2021 Lesotho experienced floods, which led to roads being […]

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]]> COPS RESCUE TWO VICTIMS AND ARREST FOUR MEN https://news.media.co.za/cops-rescue-two-victims-and-arrest-four-men/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:02:41 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9710 Four men were arrested over the weekend and 24 January 2023 respectively after two victims were taken from a home during a kidnapping incident in Empress Tree street, Thubelitsha, Cape town. The victims were kidnapped on Sunday, 22 January 2023 and held hostage in a house at Crescent road, Phillipi East. This comes after a […]

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]]> WANTED SUSPECT ARRESTED https://news.media.co.za/wanted-suspect-arrested/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:03:11 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9705 FREE STATE – A 42 year old suspect was arrested in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 21 December 2022 by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team together with Tactical Response Team (TRT) all based in Welkom for dealing in protected plants. His arrest emanates from an incident which took place on Tuesday, 13 September 2022 where […]

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]]> HIT MAN ARRESTED https://news.media.co.za/hit-man-arrested/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:17:11 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9703 GAUTENG – The Hawks Tactical Operations Management Section (TOMS), Gauteng Traffic Saturation unit together with Bad boys security members successfully arrested a hit man at Mofolo in Gauteng. It is alleged that on Wednesday, 21 December 2022 an intelligence driven joint operation followed up on a tip-off regarding an alleged hit. The team went to […]

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]]> DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE RECOGNISED FOR INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CRIME FIGHTING EFFORTS https://news.media.co.za/director-of-financial-intelligence-centre-recognised-for-international-financial-crime-fighting-efforts/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:03:41 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9700 The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is pleased to announce that its Director, Advocate Xolisile Khanyile has been given a top accolade by the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime (GCFFC). In announcing Adv Khanyile as the Financial Crime Fighter of the Year for 2022 on 15 December, the GCFFC said the award was granted “… […]

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]]> SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY INSTIGATING VIOLENCE https://news.media.co.za/suspect-arrested-for-allegedly-instigating-violence/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:59:09 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9698 NORTHERN CAPE – A 51-year-old suspect is expected to appear before Kimberley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 19 December 2022 for allegedly instigating violence against Kimberley High Court. The suspect was arrested on Thursday, 15 December 2022 by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team with the assistance of Crime intelligence. The information was received of […]

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]]> DRUG KINGPIN SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IMPRISONMENT https://news.media.co.za/drug-kingpin-sentenced-to-12-years-imprisonment/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:17:32 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9692 WESTERN CAPE – A Cape Town-based drug kingpin, Richard Mackinna (48) was sentenced to a direct 12 year’ imprisonment by the Bluedowns Regional Court on 18 November 2022, following his arrest in February 2019 by the Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) team. The arrest was followed by the investigation of a search by […]

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]]> SAPS ARRESTS ALLEGED FRAUDSTERS https://news.media.co.za/saps-arrests-alleged-fraudsters/ Thu, 26 May 2022 08:02:45 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9686 GAUTENG – The Provincial Head, Major General Ebrahim Kadwa praised the investigation team for a major breakthrough on the apprehension of two fraud accused in relation to approximately R35 million defrauded from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). It was reported that in October 2017, the retail company director, Eusuf Fehaaz (42) and his accountant, David […]

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]]> LADY KIDNAPPED BY TWO SUSPECTS BUT FORTUNATELY FOUND ALIVE https://news.media.co.za/lady-kidnapped-by-two-suspects-but-fortunately-found-alive/ Tue, 24 May 2022 14:19:23 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9683 Nelspruit: 24 May 2022- The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has ordered for the swift arrest of the two suspects who were involved in the kidnapping of a young woman as she waited for a taxi to ferry her home. The 21 year old lady was reportedly kidnapped […]

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]]> TWO ALLEGED KIDNAPPERS IN CUSTODY https://news.media.co.za/two-alleged-kidnappers-in-custody/ Fri, 20 May 2022 10:58:22 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9680 KWAZULU-NATAL – On Thursday 19 May 2022, Hawks members from Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation working together with Crime Intelligence, Special Task Force, Hostage Negotiation unit and Inanda Detectives arrested two suspects for kidnapping which happened at Inanda area on Wednesday. It is alleged that a 13-year-old victim was forcefully taken by three unknown suspects […]

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]]> FRAUDSTER SENTENCED FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF PASSPORTS https://news.media.co.za/fraudster-sentenced-for-illegal-possession-of-passports/ Wed, 18 May 2022 14:16:24 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9676 MPUMALANGA – Freque Rereque (38), a Mozambican national was found guilty and sentenced by the Nelspruit Regional Court on 13 May 2022 for contravention of Immigration Act and illegal possession of passports which do not belong to him. The accused was sentenced to a fine of R10 000 or 12 months imprisonment of which half […]

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]]> FIVE APPEAR IN COURT FOR CASH-IN-TRANSIT ROBBERIES https://news.media.co.za/five-appear-in-court-for-cash-in-transit-robberies/ Wed, 18 May 2022 14:04:14 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9671 EASTERN CAPE – Fikile Msindwana (54), Camagu Zimela (47), Siphelo Mase (34), Siyabonga Mkhangeli (34) and Noveki Maqungeni (38) appeared in the East London Regional Court for charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, two counts of attempted murder and malicious injury to property on 18 May 2022 after their arrest by East London based Hawks’ […]

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]]> POLICE OFFICER IN CUSTODY FOR EXTORTION https://news.media.co.za/police-officer-in-custody-for-extortion/ Wed, 18 May 2022 14:03:34 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9669 PRETORIA – A 41-year-old Crime Intelligence police officer is expected to appear in the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, 19 May 2022 on allegations of extortion, defeating the ends of justice and corruption. She was arrested by the Pretoria based Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team yesterday. It is alleged that last month, the suspect and […]

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]]> SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FOR KIDNAPPING https://news.media.co.za/suspect-in-custody-for-kidnapping/ Wed, 18 May 2022 14:02:47 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9667 KWAZULU-NATAL – On Tuesday 17 May 2022, the Hawks members from the Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation arrested a 23-year-old suspect for kidnapping which happened at Sterkspruit in the Eastern Cape Province on Sunday, 15 May 2022. It is alleged that a 30-year-old female was kidnapped by unknown suspects who allegedly demanded cash from the […]

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]]> ASSETS USED IN THE COMMISSION OF CRIME FORFEITED TO THE STATE https://news.media.co.za/assets-used-in-the-commission-of-crime-forfeited-to-the-state/ Wed, 18 May 2022 14:02:05 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9665 EASTERN CAPE – The Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) in the Eastern Cape successfully had assets accumulated through criminal conducts forfeited to the state. In March 2022, information was received by South African Police Service members while performing their normal duties about a white Nissan NP 200 LDV with an armed man travelling on […]

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