News@Media https://news.media.co.za/ Latest News & Press Releases Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:29:10 +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 News@Media https://news.media.co.za/ 32 32 Nelson Mandela day https://news.media.co.za/nelson-mandela-day/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:15:32 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9758 Little echoes educare situated at 14 Grandmore Road KZN celebrated Nelson Mandela day on the 18th of July. Kids dressed up in their different heritage outfits.

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]]> 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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]]> South Africa hosts second G20 Health Working Group Meeting in KZN https://news.media.co.za/south-africa-hosts-second-g20-health-working-group-meeting-in-kzn/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:02:28 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9752 South Africa will next week (26-28 March) host the second G20 Health Working Group (HWG) meeting as part of a series of countrywide G20 events taking place throughout the year. This three-day meeting will take place under the theme “Accelerate Health Equity, Solidarity and Universal Coverage” and will consist of several side events which will […]

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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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]]> Strike at Cape Town Airport results in death https://news.media.co.za/strike-at-cape-town-airport-results-in-death/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:04:50 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9746 The Western Cape E-hailing Association embarked on a strike today and some members came to the airport earlier and blocked entrances to Parkade 1 and Tower Road. ACSA security and SAPS responded, and the areas were cleared. Violence broke out at the E-hailing staging area on Tower Road which is away from the main airport […]

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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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]]> Health Department confirms one more positive mpox case https://news.media.co.za/health-department-confirms-one-more-positive-mpox-case/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:21:33 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9730 The Department of Health calls for continued public vigilance as the country records one more laboratory-confirmed case. The patient is a 38-year-old man who sought medical intervention at a private medical practice in Cape Town, Western Cape on 4 September 2024 after he experienced typical mpox lesions on the face, trunk, thorax and genitals, and […]

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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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]]> FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE AT HELM OF NEW STATE FORENSIC CAPABILITY https://news.media.co.za/financial-intelligence-centre-at-helm-of-new-state-forensic-capability/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:34:40 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9723 The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has established a new shared forensic service initiative termed a state forensic capability (SFC) unit within the FIC, which will see specialised resources in forensic accounting, financial analysis and related services working together to support the work of law enforcement and other competent authorities in their pursuit of high priority […]

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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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]]> ADVOCATE PRIYA BISESWAR APPOINTED AS EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR MONITORING AND ANALYSIS AT THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE https://news.media.co.za/advocate-priya-biseswar-appointed-as-executive-manager-for-monitoring-and-analysis-at-the-financial-intelligence-centre/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:40:08 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9714 The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Advocate Priya Biseswar as executive manager for the Monitoring and Analysis division of the FIC, effective from 1 February 2023. Adv Biseswar will oversee the Monitoring and Analysis division, which receives and analyses information and data to identify the proceeds of crime, money […]

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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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]]> NEW REPORTING STREAM TO SHED LIGHT ON ELECTRONIC CROSS-BORDER TRANSACTIONS https://news.media.co.za/new-reporting-stream-to-shed-light-on-electronic-cross-border-transactions/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:19:23 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9708 The President signed a proclamation  on 13 December 2022, for the commencement on 1 February 2023 of sections 31 and 56 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FIC Act). On Friday, 20 January 2023, the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, gazetted [http://www.fic.gov.za/Documents/Proclamation%20IDTR%20Gazetted.pdf] the commencement of sections 31 and 56 and the relevant regulations. Section […]

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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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]]> MINISTER AMENDS THE SCHEDULES TO THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE ACT https://news.media.co.za/minister-amends-the-schedules-to-the-financial-intelligence-centre-act/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:16:48 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9695 Wednesday, 30 November 2022: The Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, has amended the Schedules in the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (Act 38 of 2001) (FIC Act), which comes into effect from 19 December 2022. The amendments, contained in Government Gazette 47596 [http://www.fic.gov.za/Documents/GG%2047596%20-%2029%20Nov%202022%20(002).pdf] published on 29 November 2022, relate to changes affecting accountable institutions […]

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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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