https://www.iol.co.za https://www.iol.co.za/assets/img/branding/iol/iol-logo-196x82.jpg https://www.iol.co.za RSS for Node Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:41:29 GMT Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:41:29 GMT https://www.iol.co.za/rss 60 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-fraud-after-falsifying-vehicle-finance-application-0a892295-e0d6-4a22-953a-2d0da9081a19 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-fraud-after-falsifying-vehicle-finance-application-0a892295-e0d6-4a22-953a-2d0da9081a19 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:23:25 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:23:25 GMT IOL Ulrich Jongbloed, 52, faces serious fraud charges after submitting a false income proof for vehicle finance. Following his court appearance at Goodwood, he remains in custody, with a bail application pending on July 2. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/woman-shot-dead-outside-public-toilet-in-woodstock-cape-town-4176c748-2c62-44a3-9463-9bb0998cd842 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/woman-shot-dead-outside-public-toilet-in-woodstock-cape-town-4176c748-2c62-44a3-9463-9bb0998cd842 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:09:40 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:09:40 GMT IOL 31-year-old woman was tragically shot and killed in Woodstock, Cape Town, early on Saturday morning. Police report that the suspect approached her near a public toilet before the fatal attack, which has left the community in shock https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-fraud-after-falsifying-vehicle-finance-application-b4001ba2-61cd-4e9e-b0fb-4a57f5afdef8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-fraud-after-falsifying-vehicle-finance-application-b4001ba2-61cd-4e9e-b0fb-4a57f5afdef8 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:55:41 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:55:41 GMT IOL Ulrich Jongbloed, 52, faces serious fraud charges after submitting a false income proof for vehicle finance. Following his court appearance at Goodwood, he remains in custody, with a bail application pending on July 2. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ex-inmate-zaid-seedat-wins-r1-million-for-tb-contraction-in-pollsmoor-prison-a128fd21-9058-45ed-a6e9-1604021728e8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ex-inmate-zaid-seedat-wins-r1-million-for-tb-contraction-in-pollsmoor-prison-a128fd21-9058-45ed-a6e9-1604021728e8 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:17:06 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:17:06 GMT IOL After a 21-year fight for justice, Zaid Seedat is awarded R1 million for contracting TB in Pollsmoor Prison, as the Western Cape High Court holds the Minister of Correctional Services accountable. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/third-suspect-arrested-in-r600000-franchise-fraud-scheme-targeting-limpopo-pensioner-b3d08b37-d51e-4e7c-a895-fc9bcf7f4408 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/third-suspect-arrested-in-r600000-franchise-fraud-scheme-targeting-limpopo-pensioner-b3d08b37-d51e-4e7c-a895-fc9bcf7f4408 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:40:54 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:40:54 GMT IOL Hawks investigators intensify their probe into a R600 000 franchise fraud scheme in Limpopo, as a third suspect is linked to the case involving a pensioner allegedly misled into making large financial investments. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kzn-principal-and-hitman-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-murder-of-metro-cop-d4c0407e-38a4-4d94-a14e-dc1353fa14a2 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kzn-principal-and-hitman-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-murder-of-metro-cop-d4c0407e-38a4-4d94-a14e-dc1353fa14a2 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:41:46 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:41:46 GMT IOL A former KwaZulu-Natal school principal and a co-accused have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the High Court in Durban for the murder of Captain Zwelakhe Ntombela, alongside additional sentences for firearms-related offences. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/npa-freezes-r6-million-hartbeespoort-property-in-corruption-case-involving-judge-phahlane-3c772730-7333-413c-819f-04a8340fbe44 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/npa-freezes-r6-million-hartbeespoort-property-in-corruption-case-involving-judge-phahlane-3c772730-7333-413c-819f-04a8340fbe44 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:07:21 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:07:21 GMT IOL The NPA has secured a High Court preservation order freezing a R6 million Hartbeespoort property allegedly linked to corruption and money laundering in a case involving Judge Phahlane. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/siu-wins-major-ruling-in-r25-million-grant-case-involving-multiple-beneficiaries-97981d5a-7f07-4f22-989a-a76d33aee5ed https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/siu-wins-major-ruling-in-r25-million-grant-case-involving-multiple-beneficiaries-97981d5a-7f07-4f22-989a-a76d33aee5ed Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:17:53 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:17:53 GMT IOL The SIU says portions of a diverted NLC grant paid through SASCOC-linked structures were distributed to several beneficiaries, including media personality Minenhle “Minnie” Dlamini, as part of a wider corruption scheme. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/knysna-municipality-ordered-to-compensate-grey-elephant-investments-for-unlawful-lease-f85e9d8e-80f5-4deb-aa7f-b95171ee10ae https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/knysna-municipality-ordered-to-compensate-grey-elephant-investments-for-unlawful-lease-f85e9d8e-80f5-4deb-aa7f-b95171ee10ae Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:57:20 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:57:20 GMT IOL Grey Elephant Investments wins a significant court battle against Knysna Municipality, as the Western Cape High Court invalidates an unlawful lease agreement, forcing the municipality to pay overdue rental and consumption fees. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/hawks-arrest-five-suspects-for-illegal-abalone-processing-in-gqeberha-6122e695-395b-4c32-8090-8b8c4a824c57 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/hawks-arrest-five-suspects-for-illegal-abalone-processing-in-gqeberha-6122e695-395b-4c32-8090-8b8c4a824c57 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:33:51 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:33:51 GMT IOL Five suspects are set to appear in court following their arrest by the Hawks for running an illegal abalone drying facility in Gqeberha, while another suspect faces serious charges related to a fatal cash-in-transit robbery. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/spca-sounds-alarm-after-man-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-and-killing-12-goats-cca8330a-9fa3-4896-b1d5-eb2c7cfcad2f https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/spca-sounds-alarm-after-man-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-and-killing-12-goats-cca8330a-9fa3-4896-b1d5-eb2c7cfcad2f Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:17:00 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:17:00 GMT IOL The arrest of a 21-year-old Limpopo man accused of sexually abusing and killing 12 goats has prompted the SPCA to warn of a worrying increase in reports of animal sexual abuse across South Africa. The organisation says such cases are difficult to prosecute and is urging communities to report suspected animal cruelty to help bring offenders to justice. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/shooting-incident-claims-life-of-truck-driver-in-durban-84fc6120-1cda-4781-a35b-9543798a99fc https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/shooting-incident-claims-life-of-truck-driver-in-durban-84fc6120-1cda-4781-a35b-9543798a99fc Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:22:49 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:22:49 GMT IOL A truck driver has been fatally shot on South Coast Road in Durban, with emergency services declaring him dead at the scene. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pics-gauteng-cops-seize-counterfeit-and-illicit-goods-worth-r500-000-in-crackdown-operations-6741b0bc-566c-42fa-9037-bb60b15581a7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pics-gauteng-cops-seize-counterfeit-and-illicit-goods-worth-r500-000-in-crackdown-operations-6741b0bc-566c-42fa-9037-bb60b15581a7 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:22:16 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:22:16 GMT IOL Items valued at an estimated R500 000, including counterfeit consumables, mobile phone accessories, illicit honey and pesticides, and illicit liquor, have been seized by Gauteng police during a series of operations targeting counterfeit and illegal goods. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/five-killed-four-injured-in-head-on-crash-in-mpumalanga-0a62b75e-8109-4e73-a54d-2759a4393f61 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/five-killed-four-injured-in-head-on-crash-in-mpumalanga-0a62b75e-8109-4e73-a54d-2759a4393f61 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:10:53 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:10:53 GMT IOL Five people have died and four others were seriously injured following a head-on collision between a light motor vehicle and an SUV on the P97 Road in Mpumalanga. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/goldfields-mall-robbery-16-suspects-arrested-with-r900000-stolen-luxury-goods-33424427-0cfc-4f65-953a-f72c7ef17cea https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/goldfields-mall-robbery-16-suspects-arrested-with-r900000-stolen-luxury-goods-33424427-0cfc-4f65-953a-f72c7ef17cea Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:54:07 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:54:07 GMT IOL Following a daring robbery at Goldfields Mall in Welkom, police and private security teams arrested 16 suspects across three provinces, recovering luxury goods valued at R900,000. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/three-suspected-rolex-gang-members-killed-in-shoot-out-with-police-in-gauteng-37c95b4a-3283-4aa4-a45a-6ddff5521d3f https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/three-suspected-rolex-gang-members-killed-in-shoot-out-with-police-in-gauteng-37c95b4a-3283-4aa4-a45a-6ddff5521d3f Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:22:40 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:22:40 GMT IOL Three suspects were shot dead during a police operation at Baccleuch Interchange in Gauteng, following a high-speed chase linked to an organised crime group. https://www.iol.co.za/business/five-years-after-the-july-unrest-sa-security-forces-are-quietly-preparing-for-june-30-e0cf33d7-2e40-4977-93ec-1bce1013b948 https://www.iol.co.za/business/five-years-after-the-july-unrest-sa-security-forces-are-quietly-preparing-for-june-30-e0cf33d7-2e40-4977-93ec-1bce1013b948 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:09:56 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:09:56 GMT IOL Five years after the July 2021 unrest, police and private security are coordinating to keep planned protests peaceful and lawful. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/npa-reveals-charges-facing-fourth-accused-in-deadly-monswamy-family-kidnapping-case-9ea9da69-dba3-49ea-93ca-de61623c71d6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/npa-reveals-charges-facing-fourth-accused-in-deadly-monswamy-family-kidnapping-case-9ea9da69-dba3-49ea-93ca-de61623c71d6 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:57:52 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:57:52 GMT IOL A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the brutal kidnapping and murder of seven family members who were abducted from their Newark home in April. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-apartheid-askari-joseph-joe-mamasela-appears-in-court-on-15-murder-charges-5f2e16d4-3c5a-4012-b341-d9245c1935b7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-apartheid-askari-joseph-joe-mamasela-appears-in-court-on-15-murder-charges-5f2e16d4-3c5a-4012-b341-d9245c1935b7 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:55:50 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:55:50 GMT IOL Two former apartheid askaris, Joseph Mamasela and Michael Macitinga, face multiple serious charges, including murder and arson, as they appear in court for their alleged crimes during the apartheid era. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/supreme-court-of-appeal-rules-in-favour-of-johannesburg-in-rabie-ridge-land-invasion-case-5f8c24b2-e4ba-4165-9634-c51b3842461d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/supreme-court-of-appeal-rules-in-favour-of-johannesburg-in-rabie-ridge-land-invasion-case-5f8c24b2-e4ba-4165-9634-c51b3842461d Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:44:29 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:44:29 GMT IOL Johannesburg secures a crucial legal victory in the Supreme Court of Appeal, protecting over 200 residents from unlawful evictions amid ongoing land invasions in Rabie Ridge. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-apartheid-operative-in-court-over-15-murders-linked-to-trc-cases-7fe8a010-e5d3-44ba-8954-0fe43c3d945a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-apartheid-operative-in-court-over-15-murders-linked-to-trc-cases-7fe8a010-e5d3-44ba-8954-0fe43c3d945a Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:04:18 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:04:18 GMT IOL A former apartheid operative has appeared in the Benoni Regional Court on charges linked to the deaths of 15 young anti-apartheid recruits in cases investigated by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-braces-for-protests-as-law-enforcement-prepares-for-illegal-immigration-demonstrations-71dfe69b-4053-4993-846d-f18cd833e907 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gauteng-braces-for-protests-as-law-enforcement-prepares-for-illegal-immigration-demonstrations-71dfe69b-4053-4993-846d-f18cd833e907 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:58:24 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:58:24 GMT IOL The stage is set for a potentially contentious day in Gauteng, as the government braces for protests amid rising frustrations over immigration policies. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/june-30-protests-police-warn-south-africans-employing-illegal-immigrants-could-be-fined-r10000-4030fe17-7347-48f8-8405-3fbc5a072d99 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/june-30-protests-police-warn-south-africans-employing-illegal-immigrants-could-be-fined-r10000-4030fe17-7347-48f8-8405-3fbc5a072d99 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:53:34 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:53:34 GMT IOL Gauteng police have issued a stern warning to South Africans who assist undocumented foreign nationals, saying those found harbouring or employing them could face hefty fines and arrest as law enforcement intensifies immigration-related operations across the province. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/johannesburg-court-rules-against-afriforums-urgent-application-on-water-levy-hike-8eb29f23-1e04-4742-ae8b-91afde237f61 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/johannesburg-court-rules-against-afriforums-urgent-application-on-water-levy-hike-8eb29f23-1e04-4742-ae8b-91afde237f61 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:39:35 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:39:35 GMT IOL AfriForum's legal challenge against a 65.6% increase in Johannesburg's water demand management levy continues after the Gauteng High Court dismissed their urgent application. The case's core issues remain unresolved as the city prepares to implement the new budget. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-courts-decision-highlights-employment-equity-challenges-in-correctional-services-fa8f9d2a-e714-411c-b47a-6ac808c186df https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/labour-courts-decision-highlights-employment-equity-challenges-in-correctional-services-fa8f9d2a-e714-411c-b47a-6ac808c186df Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:03:05 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:03:05 GMT IOL The Cape Town Labour Court has ruled in favour of an employee, A Benjamin, who claimed unfair labour practice after being denied a promotion due to employment equity targets, highlighting the complexities of regional versus national equity policies. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/you-will-be-tracked-and-arrested-gauteng-police-warn-ahead-of-june-30-protests-973422fb-8818-4c6e-9c1c-99dfddcebc94 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/you-will-be-tracked-and-arrested-gauteng-police-warn-ahead-of-june-30-protests-973422fb-8818-4c6e-9c1c-99dfddcebc94 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:22:51 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:22:51 GMT IOL Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lt-Gen Tommy Mthombeni has warned that anyone inciting violence or breaking the law during anti-illegal immigration protests on June 30 will face swift action as police deploy helicopters, drones and more than 33,000 CCTV cameras across the province. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/santaco-backs-police-call-for-business-as-usual-on-june-30-8635a057-52f1-4e96-b22d-e3d10317b85b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/santaco-backs-police-call-for-business-as-usual-on-june-30-8635a057-52f1-4e96-b22d-e3d10317b85b Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:40:21 GMT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:40:21 GMT IOL With nationwide protests planned for June 30, Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane has appealed to taxi associations, owners and drivers to keep routes open and prevent the industry from being used to fuel instability. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fiancee-of-slain-newark-victim-speaks-out-on-family-massacre-1e7181e9-20a4-4569-823a-62e512e4d76c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fiancee-of-slain-newark-victim-speaks-out-on-family-massacre-1e7181e9-20a4-4569-823a-62e512e4d76c Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:09:47 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:09:47 GMT IOL Nearly two months after seven members of the Monswamy family were murdered, Kraidon Monswamy’s fiancée has broken her silence, describing the heartbreak of losing her future husband, her fears for her safety, and her determination to see justice served. https://www.iol.co.za/business/judge-rejects-daughters-dementia-claim-reverses-r650000-cape-town-property-sale-f7aa5d6d-72c9-4441-bd26-e2a8ea2ce0f4 https://www.iol.co.za/business/judge-rejects-daughters-dementia-claim-reverses-r650000-cape-town-property-sale-f7aa5d6d-72c9-4441-bd26-e2a8ea2ce0f4 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:53:39 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:53:39 GMT IOL A Western Cape High Court judge has ordered a daughter to return her 77-year-old father’s home after finding she never paid the agreed purchase price. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/limpopo-man-gets-life-for-stabbing-and-raping-sex-worker-he-lured-and-left-for-dead-in-bushes-168e2b24-3486-45f1-9389-259f1a427777 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/limpopo-man-gets-life-for-stabbing-and-raping-sex-worker-he-lured-and-left-for-dead-in-bushes-168e2b24-3486-45f1-9389-259f1a427777 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:09:18 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:09:18 GMT IOL A 35-year-old Limpopo man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Mokopane Regional Court for the brutal rape of a sex worker he and an accomplice lured from the Mokopane Post Office, before stabbing, assaulting and abandoning her in nearby bushes. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-officers-jailed-for-15-years-over-r12-million-robbery-and-kidnapping-of-foreign-nationals-57a587eb-7e3b-4b90-bf65-2baa9361e06c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-officers-jailed-for-15-years-over-r12-million-robbery-and-kidnapping-of-foreign-nationals-57a587eb-7e3b-4b90-bf65-2baa9361e06c Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:27:45 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:27:45 GMT IOL Four South African Police Service officers and a police informer have been sentenced to 15 years in prison each for kidnapping and robbing three foreign nationals of approximately R1.2 million. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fourth-suspect-arrested-in-durban-over-monswamy-family-massacre-73a7e8c0-14ac-43d9-b311-e76fa1f39e55 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fourth-suspect-arrested-in-durban-over-monswamy-family-massacre-73a7e8c0-14ac-43d9-b311-e76fa1f39e55 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:12:05 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:12:05 GMT IOL A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Durban in connection with the alleged abduction and murder of seven members of the Monswamy family, bringing the number of accused in the high-profile KwaZulu-Natal massacre case to four. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/cape-town-law-enforcement-arrests-two-for-trafficking-743-illegal-abalone-97f34dd3-9ca6-46dc-8898-874b4f622e9e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/cape-town-law-enforcement-arrests-two-for-trafficking-743-illegal-abalone-97f34dd3-9ca6-46dc-8898-874b4f622e9e Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:04:52 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:04:52 GMT IOL Authorities in Cape Town have successfully intercepted a vehicle transporting 743 units of illegal abalone, leading to the arrest of two suspects. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kzn-correctional-services-commissioner-granted-bail-in-r20-million-bosasa-corruption-case-3c97a229-7e8a-4cf5-991b-a574c9a58d3c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kzn-correctional-services-commissioner-granted-bail-in-r20-million-bosasa-corruption-case-3c97a229-7e8a-4cf5-991b-a574c9a58d3c Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:42:49 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:42:49 GMT IOL KwaZulu-Natal Regional Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Mnikelwa Nxele, has been granted R50,000 bail after appearing in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates’ Court on charges of fraud and money laundering linked to alleged Bosasa-related corruption. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/three-arrested-over-cleveland-massacre-that-left-13-dead-82f12db1-8144-4247-ac61-d61058e4eafe https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/three-arrested-over-cleveland-massacre-that-left-13-dead-82f12db1-8144-4247-ac61-d61058e4eafe Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:19:24 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:19:24 GMT IOL Gauteng police have arrested three suspects in connection with the Jumpers Informal Settlement mass shooting that left 13 people dead and 14 injured, with investigations continuing https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/cat-matala-to-face-trial-alone-in-r360-million-saps-tender-79ed5d94-d17d-4c1e-b7c6-1b96978a388b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/cat-matala-to-face-trial-alone-in-r360-million-saps-tender-79ed5d94-d17d-4c1e-b7c6-1b96978a388b Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:46:16 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:46:16 GMT IOL Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala will face a separate trial from 12 SAPS officers in the R360 million Medicare24 tender case. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/julius-mkhwanazi-wanted-cat-matlala-registered-as-peace-corps-in-ekurhuleni-madlanga-commission-b0d32583-57b7-4d40-9db8-6e66e22fdac5 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/julius-mkhwanazi-wanted-cat-matlala-registered-as-peace-corps-in-ekurhuleni-madlanga-commission-b0d32583-57b7-4d40-9db8-6e66e22fdac5 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:14:01 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:14:01 GMT IOL Mkhwanazi said Matlala was among individuals considered for a peace officer initiative aimed at helping the EMPD manage traffic congestion, school safety operations and major public events. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-saps-officer-guilty-of-luring-pretoria-couple-to-their-deaths-d8286c2b-7b48-47ed-a4ec-ff90092727ed https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-saps-officer-guilty-of-luring-pretoria-couple-to-their-deaths-d8286c2b-7b48-47ed-a4ec-ff90092727ed Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:07:20 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:07:20 GMT IOL Former SAPS officer and parolee convicted of luring a couple into a deadly trap before murdering them and abandoning their children. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/edenvale-gym-kidnapping-police-bust-syndicate-after-r2m-ransom-demand-4a8a5b3b-e00a-4b56-8d36-7a2e4e770939 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/edenvale-gym-kidnapping-police-bust-syndicate-after-r2m-ransom-demand-4a8a5b3b-e00a-4b56-8d36-7a2e4e770939 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:25:55 GMT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:25:55 GMT IOL A woman kidnapped while heading to the gym sparked a Gauteng police operation that led to arrests and the rescue of victims. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pretoria-court-denies-bail-to-three-in-e-hailing-driver-murder-case-f02ab5e6-4182-4b06-81dd-9ef1cfb4d67c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pretoria-court-denies-bail-to-three-in-e-hailing-driver-murder-case-f02ab5e6-4182-4b06-81dd-9ef1cfb4d67c Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:28:55 GMT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:28:55 GMT IOL Three accused in the murder of a 23-year-old ride-hailing driver in Pretoria have been denied bail, as the court finds a strong case against them. https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/kzn-police-identify-hotspots-ahead-of-june-30-marches-a0b9a0bf-4df3-4779-a3b6-b809caea5a59 https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/kzn-police-identify-hotspots-ahead-of-june-30-marches-a0b9a0bf-4df3-4779-a3b6-b809caea5a59 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:05:44 GMT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:05:44 GMT IOL As the June 30 deadline looms, KZN police brace for heightened tensions in eThekwini and uMgungundlovu districts amid anticipated marches. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/kzn-police-flag-ethekwini-umgungundlovu-districts-as-hotspots-ahead-of-june-30-2baf6f54-7d4c-43da-a925-a5c0f8d606ec https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/kzn-police-flag-ethekwini-umgungundlovu-districts-as-hotspots-ahead-of-june-30-2baf6f54-7d4c-43da-a925-a5c0f8d606ec Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:43:18 GMT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:43:18 GMT IOL As the June 30 deadline looms, KZN police brace for heightened tensions in eThekwini and uMgungundlovu districts amid anticipated marches. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/lungu-family-celebrates-supreme-court-ruling-on-burial-wishes-773a91f0-f0d1-4c9a-ba6b-c498c2e346d3 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/lungu-family-celebrates-supreme-court-ruling-on-burial-wishes-773a91f0-f0d1-4c9a-ba6b-c498c2e346d3 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:03:15 GMT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:03:15 GMT IOL The Supreme Court of Appeal's recent judgment has vindicated the Lungu family's claim to keep former Zambian president Edgar Lungu buried in South Africa. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/high-court-to-decide-fate-of-johannesburgs-controversial-656-water-levy-hike-78020641-eb37-49ea-87d3-7645413b4844 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/high-court-to-decide-fate-of-johannesburgs-controversial-656-water-levy-hike-78020641-eb37-49ea-87d3-7645413b4844 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:40:29 GMT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:40:29 GMT IOL AfriForum is urgently appealing to the Gauteng High Court to overturn Johannesburg's controversial 65.6% water levy increase, citing potential harm to residents and a lack of transparency in the budget process. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/accused-in-monswamy-family-massacre-wants-bail-5a48c8df-4ab2-4295-b538-2d45abb29ef1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/accused-in-monswamy-family-massacre-wants-bail-5a48c8df-4ab2-4295-b538-2d45abb29ef1 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:49:18 GMT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:49:18 GMT IOL Monswamy family murder accused Bongumenzi Mpungose plans a bail bid as the case involving seven alleged victims returns to court. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kzn-loses-ecd-subsidy-battle-as-court-rules-delayed-payments-unconstitutional-f2c0bef9-28d5-4a42-8c5c-2cc21f859c9b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kzn-loses-ecd-subsidy-battle-as-court-rules-delayed-payments-unconstitutional-f2c0bef9-28d5-4a42-8c5c-2cc21f859c9b Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:26:57 GMT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:26:57 GMT IOL Pietermaritzburg High Court rules against KZN over delayed ECD subsidies affecting hundreds of centres https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/french-bezuidenhout-the-advocate-who-overcharged-and-seeks-redemption-d11e0ba9-db66-404a-8578-bdb485b048bd https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/french-bezuidenhout-the-advocate-who-overcharged-and-seeks-redemption-d11e0ba9-db66-404a-8578-bdb485b048bd Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:49:49 GMT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:49:49 GMT IOL After being expelled from the legal profession for overcharging the Road Accident Fund, former advocate French Bezuidenhout's quest for re-admission raises questions about his remorse and integrity. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/b-bbee-compliance-needs-real-power-not-just-a-black-face-court-warns-a39fea71-7241-4545-b0e8-ebba377fc33f https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/b-bbee-compliance-needs-real-power-not-just-a-black-face-court-warns-a39fea71-7241-4545-b0e8-ebba377fc33f Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:10:02 GMT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:10:02 GMT IOL A recent ruling by the Mpumalanga High Court sheds light on the complexities of B-BBEE compliance, highlighting the need for genuine engagement rather than mere tokenism. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/security-measures-ramped-up-in-eastern-cape-as-sandf-backs-police-for-june-30-92cdc13a-adc8-46bd-b69e-2299f91e2a6b https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/security-measures-ramped-up-in-eastern-cape-as-sandf-backs-police-for-june-30-92cdc13a-adc8-46bd-b69e-2299f91e2a6b Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:39:14 GMT Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:39:14 GMT IOL The South African Police Service has placed all eight districts in the Eastern Cape on high alert ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on 30 June 2026, with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) set to be deployed in gang violence hotspots as authorities brace for potential unrest. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-jailed-for-25-years-after-raping-filming-and-grooming-girlfriends-9-year-old-child-c77fd539-988c-4bd7-9de2-64d172380eb8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-jailed-for-25-years-after-raping-filming-and-grooming-girlfriends-9-year-old-child-c77fd539-988c-4bd7-9de2-64d172380eb8 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:32:28 GMT Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:32:28 GMT IOL A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years for the heinous crime of raping and grooming his girlfriend's daughter, highlighting the urgent need for justice in child protection cases. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/monswamy-family-killings-accused-due-back-in-court-88b2b390-7c59-4d24-b315-07bde07ef2a1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/monswamy-family-killings-accused-due-back-in-court-88b2b390-7c59-4d24-b315-07bde07ef2a1 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:46:37 GMT Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:46:37 GMT IOL Relatives of the Monswamy family will once again come face to face with the men accused of brutally killing their loved ones when the matter resumes at the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/section-89-committee-opposes-ramaphosas-bid-to-halt-impeachment-inquiry-b8a35558-beb8-403a-a7e4-61047d8c5ba8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/section-89-committee-opposes-ramaphosas-bid-to-halt-impeachment-inquiry-b8a35558-beb8-403a-a7e4-61047d8c5ba8 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:39:09 GMT Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:39:09 GMT IOL Chairperson of the Section 89 Impeachment Committee, Makashule Gana, has filed an affidavit opposing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent court application to stop the committee’s work, with the matter set to be heard in the Western Cape High Court next month. https://www.iol.co.za/business/family-feud-ends-in-court-cape-town-father-wins-back-home-from-daughter-08ad78e8-80c2-4134-8fe9-bf9d1e074583 https://www.iol.co.za/business/family-feud-ends-in-court-cape-town-father-wins-back-home-from-daughter-08ad78e8-80c2-4134-8fe9-bf9d1e074583 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:18:25 GMT Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:18:25 GMT IOL A Western Cape High Court judge has ordered a daughter to return her 77-year-old father’s home after finding she never paid the agreed purchase price. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/jub-jub-case-postponed-to-august-as-court-awaits-further-investigation-8adbcaa3-934b-4ea2-addd-cbf9d2c94ddb https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/jub-jub-case-postponed-to-august-as-court-awaits-further-investigation-8adbcaa3-934b-4ea2-addd-cbf9d2c94ddb Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:20:00 GMT Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:20:00 GMT IOL Popular musician Jub Jub appears in court for firearm-related charges, with his case postponed to August as investigations continue. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-clears-bulldog-charlie-after-joburg-attack-claim-dismissed-2161ffe8-7622-4853-b74e-ad2c7ae1191c https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-clears-bulldog-charlie-after-joburg-attack-claim-dismissed-2161ffe8-7622-4853-b74e-ad2c7ae1191c Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:54:43 GMT Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:54:43 GMT IOL A woman claims damages after a bulldog allegedly caused her to fall while walking her dogs, leading to a legal battle that reveals conflicting testimonies. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/life-sentence-for-police-officer-convicted-of-murdering-landlords-son-3762a015-43a0-42f1-8c08-cc540af25ae7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/life-sentence-for-police-officer-convicted-of-murdering-landlords-son-3762a015-43a0-42f1-8c08-cc540af25ae7 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:07:53 GMT Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:07:53 GMT IOL A Limpopo police officer has been sentenced to life imprisonment after fatally shooting his landlord’s son during a confrontation over loud music. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/equality-court-rules-ngizwe-mchunus-anti-lgbtqia-remarks-amount-to-hate-speech-8f4bbe28-2362-4525-a097-f107754aefb4 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/equality-court-rules-ngizwe-mchunus-anti-lgbtqia-remarks-amount-to-hate-speech-8f4bbe28-2362-4525-a097-f107754aefb4 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:51:40 GMT Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:51:40 GMT IOL Lawyers for Human Rights celebrate a landmark ruling by the Gauteng High Court against Ngizwe Mchunu for hate speech, reinforcing the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals in South Africa during Pride Month. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/peet-viljoen-from-celebrity-lawyer-to-accused-in-a-r27m-land-fraud-case-039e1305-390a-4b3f-b975-b7a3ddbfddf1 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/peet-viljoen-from-celebrity-lawyer-to-accused-in-a-r27m-land-fraud-case-039e1305-390a-4b3f-b975-b7a3ddbfddf1 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:47:41 GMT Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:47:41 GMT IOL Former celebrity lawyer Peet Viljoen, described by his wife as a 'gentle giant', faces serious charges including fraud and corruption, as he fights for bail following his arrest. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fraudster-mamufumadi-anna-molelekoa-taso-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-for-failing-to-repay-victims-e6e1db46-25da-4a5f-8676-d0b30a43d808 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/fraudster-mamufumadi-anna-molelekoa-taso-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-for-failing-to-repay-victims-e6e1db46-25da-4a5f-8676-d0b30a43d808 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:30:26 GMT Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:30:26 GMT IOL After failing to comply with a court order, Mamufumadi Anna Molelekoa-Taso is set to serve a 10-year prison sentence for her role in a significant fraud case that deceived numerous victims. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/limpopo-police-enhance-security-measures-after-suspect-arrested-for-vandalising-iec-branding-471d547f-5ab9-49d2-93f6-7da0c2d5f526 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/limpopo-police-enhance-security-measures-after-suspect-arrested-for-vandalising-iec-branding-471d547f-5ab9-49d2-93f6-7da0c2d5f526 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:27:00 GMT Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:27:00 GMT IOL Police in Limpopo are ramping up security measures for the IEC voter registration ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, following the arrest of a suspect for vandalism. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/saps-prepares-for-june-30-demonstrations-ensuring-safety-and-law-enforcement-76b6d99e-873d-4b5f-8107-710065d66a3a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/saps-prepares-for-june-30-demonstrations-ensuring-safety-and-law-enforcement-76b6d99e-873d-4b5f-8107-710065d66a3a Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:14:47 GMT Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:14:47 GMT IOL Management in the South African Police Service (SAPS) briefs Acting Minister Firoz Cachalia on readiness for the June 30 demonstrations, as tensions rise over an anti-migrant deadline. The SAPS aims to ensure safety and uphold the law during this critical period. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/dramatic-return-to-court-for-couple-convicted-in-brutal-murder-of-british-botanists-540be4d0-a103-438c-8f0c-1939a9195349 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/dramatic-return-to-court-for-couple-convicted-in-brutal-murder-of-british-botanists-540be4d0-a103-438c-8f0c-1939a9195349 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:25:22 GMT Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:25:22 GMT IOL After nearly a year of avoiding court, Bibi Fatima Patel and Sayefudeen Aslam Del Vecchio face justice for the brutal murder of British botanists Rodney and Dr Rachel Saunders. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-high-court-rules-in-favour-of-pensioner-in-property-dispute-with-daughter-75c5505c-aa67-4a59-9318-e22fa7496624 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-high-court-rules-in-favour-of-pensioner-in-property-dispute-with-daughter-75c5505c-aa67-4a59-9318-e22fa7496624 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:31:07 GMT Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:31:07 GMT IOL A pensioner regains his property after the High Court finds his daughter breached their sale agreement, highlighting the need for protections against financial exploitation of the elderly. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kwadukuza-man-to-stand-trial-for-a-series-of-rapes-and-kidnappings-0110caf7-b105-4585-944b-1449e5b2c594 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kwadukuza-man-to-stand-trial-for-a-series-of-rapes-and-kidnappings-0110caf7-b105-4585-944b-1449e5b2c594 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:10:33 GMT Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:10:33 GMT IOL A 36-year-old KwaDukuza man faces 39 charges, including multiple rapes and kidnappings, as the State reveals a chilling pattern of violence against vulnerable victims from 2013 to 2016. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/saps-seizes-r12-million-in-stolen-copper-in-city-deep-operation-2ad5af4c-5674-4020-9579-17cfcad469cd https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/saps-seizes-r12-million-in-stolen-copper-in-city-deep-operation-2ad5af4c-5674-4020-9579-17cfcad469cd Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:50:29 GMT Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:50:29 GMT IOL In a significant blow to smuggling syndicates, SAPS and international partners seize R12 million in stolen copper, uncovering a complex operation involving hijacked trucks and fraudulent documents. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/urgent-appeal-police-need-your-help-to-identify-suspects-in-news-cafe-shooting-09bf06dc-58ba-478e-a19a-d373c77fcf1a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/urgent-appeal-police-need-your-help-to-identify-suspects-in-news-cafe-shooting-09bf06dc-58ba-478e-a19a-d373c77fcf1a Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:35:10 GMT Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:35:10 GMT IOL After a tragic shooting at News Cafe in Table View, police are calling on the public for help in identifying the suspects. A viral video captured the shocking moment of the incident. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-sentences-fraudster-to-10-years-for-defrauding-elderly-couple-of-r94000-5ca27be9-f3dd-474a-ac63-a0db0dd82383 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-sentences-fraudster-to-10-years-for-defrauding-elderly-couple-of-r94000-5ca27be9-f3dd-474a-ac63-a0db0dd82383 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:29:47 GMT Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:29:47 GMT IOL A 38-year-old woman from Somerset West has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding an elderly couple of over R94,000, exploiting their trust by manipulating their banking information and executing fraudulent transactions. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mamelodi-man-denied-bail-after-alleged-double-murder-of-girlfriend-and-cousin-8e4f2b24-9a36-44c6-ae7f-7d2c21e0837a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mamelodi-man-denied-bail-after-alleged-double-murder-of-girlfriend-and-cousin-8e4f2b24-9a36-44c6-ae7f-7d2c21e0837a Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:13:09 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:13:09 GMT IOL A 38-year-old man from Mamelodi East has been denied bail in a high-profile murder case involving his girlfriend and her cousin, as the National Prosecuting Authority expresses satisfaction with the ruling. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/undocumented-foreign-national-arrested-for-allegedly-selling-expired-medication-in-western-cape-cb9e6302-5966-41c5-a0c2-518a0f2b7f6d https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/undocumented-foreign-national-arrested-for-allegedly-selling-expired-medication-in-western-cape-cb9e6302-5966-41c5-a0c2-518a0f2b7f6d Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:06:05 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:06:05 GMT IOL A 22-year-old undocumented foreign national was arrested on Thursday evening after police discovered expired prescription medication being sold from a shop in Berg Street, Vrygrond, in what authorities are describing as a brazen contravention of medicines and immigration laws. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/captain-laurence-makgotloe-granted-r15000-bail-in-murder-evidence-tampering-case-6cf91249-395f-4d93-b987-77d26a6ababf https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/captain-laurence-makgotloe-granted-r15000-bail-in-murder-evidence-tampering-case-6cf91249-395f-4d93-b987-77d26a6ababf Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:41:30 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:41:30 GMT IOL SAPS forensic science official accused of interfering with evidence linked to a murder investigation has been granted R15,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrate's Court, despite opposition from the State. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/five-senior-police-officers-including-senona-cleared-in-esmael-nangy-case-b38194ff-4741-4f47-902c-092708f4c1cb https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/five-senior-police-officers-including-senona-cleared-in-esmael-nangy-case-b38194ff-4741-4f47-902c-092708f4c1cb Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:55:15 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:55:15 GMT IOL The South African Police Services has confirmed that it has concluded an internal disciplinary hearing, clearing five senior police officers of kidnapping and assault of Ismael Nangy. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/theyve-suffered-enough-criminologist-pleads-for-leniency-for-british-botanists-killers-c9344b28-a53c-4d3a-83ed-3e623d27ee54 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/theyve-suffered-enough-criminologist-pleads-for-leniency-for-british-botanists-killers-c9344b28-a53c-4d3a-83ed-3e623d27ee54 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:50:45 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:50:45 GMT IOL During sentencing proceedings, a 'criminologist' argues that the psychological trauma and solitary confinement experienced by the killers of British botanists Rodney and Rachel Saunders should influence the court's decision on life sentences. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-shot-multiple-times-in-broad-daylight-in-springfield-park-durban-4a11c367-7c0a-46a4-a51e-6f6b09f42a85 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-shot-multiple-times-in-broad-daylight-in-springfield-park-durban-4a11c367-7c0a-46a4-a51e-6f6b09f42a85 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:18:35 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:18:35 GMT IOL Emergency services responded to a shooting incident in Springfield Park, Durban, where a man has been shot multiple times. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ngizwe-mchunu-loses-hate-speech-case-ordered-to-apologise-and-pay-r250000-7a7a4ec9-c7b9-4fef-90c5-d8ac1fdf4ee6 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/ngizwe-mchunu-loses-hate-speech-case-ordered-to-apologise-and-pay-r250000-7a7a4ec9-c7b9-4fef-90c5-d8ac1fdf4ee6 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:46:02 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:46:02 GMT IOL The South African Human Rights Commission welcomes a landmark ruling against Ngizwe Mchunu for hate speech targeting the LGBTQIA+ community, imposing a ban and a R250,000 penalty. https://www.iol.co.za/business/jobs/jailed-community-leader-fails-to-overturn-sibanye-interdict-at-marikana-mine-6057a845-262c-48b4-b68c-70e765e9dca0 https://www.iol.co.za/business/jobs/jailed-community-leader-fails-to-overturn-sibanye-interdict-at-marikana-mine-6057a845-262c-48b4-b68c-70e765e9dca0 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:08:26 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:08:26 GMT IOL The North West High Court has refused to hear jailed community leader Tshepo Hope Molaulwa's urgent bid to overturn an interdict that led to his imprisonment. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-delays-plague-zurenah-smits-murder-trial-amid-psychiatric-evaluation-wait-3f8dc676-a79f-4c49-ae1b-9871f7f19a55 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/court-delays-plague-zurenah-smits-murder-trial-amid-psychiatric-evaluation-wait-3f8dc676-a79f-4c49-ae1b-9871f7f19a55 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:17:54 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:17:54 GMT IOL Zurenah Smit's murder trial is stalled as she awaits a vital psychiatric evaluation to determine her competency, raising questions about the future of the case, with the next court date set for July 17. https://www.iol.co.za/business/jobs/the-multi-million-rand-budget-crisis-forcing-legal-aid-sa-to-claw-back-a-major-employee-perk-e76e1814-6e98-4bb4-bd22-294072303beb https://www.iol.co.za/business/jobs/the-multi-million-rand-budget-crisis-forcing-legal-aid-sa-to-claw-back-a-major-employee-perk-e76e1814-6e98-4bb4-bd22-294072303beb Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:57:33 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:57:33 GMT IOL An internal CEO email reveals Legal Aid SA did temporarily extend retirement to 65, before pulling back after a R813 million budget hit https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-high-court-prioritises-support-for-six-year-old-rape-victim-f8dabab5-8333-449f-8507-206c8db4990e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/western-cape-high-court-prioritises-support-for-six-year-old-rape-victim-f8dabab5-8333-449f-8507-206c8db4990e Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:54:18 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:54:18 GMT IOL The Western Cape High Court's landmark ruling highlights the urgent need for systemic change in child protection, prioritising the ongoing support for a six-year-old rape victim after her attacker received two life sentences. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/emergency-services-worker-dies-after-elsies-river-smash-and-grab-incident-73204b5a-20ab-4c2f-b900-4ab857f03491 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/emergency-services-worker-dies-after-elsies-river-smash-and-grab-incident-73204b5a-20ab-4c2f-b900-4ab857f03491 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:25:59 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:25:59 GMT IOL An Emergency Medical Services staff member tragically lost his life while allegedly pursuing robbers in Elsies River. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cape-towns-gunshot-detection-system-under-review-as-city-expands-safety-tech-reset-1dc7da59-f63b-41f6-a4bb-bad024c9a50e https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cape-towns-gunshot-detection-system-under-review-as-city-expands-safety-tech-reset-1dc7da59-f63b-41f6-a4bb-bad024c9a50e Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:14:03 GMT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:14:03 GMT IOL The City of Cape Town's ShotSpotter project, aimed at combating gun violence, has concluded. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/idac-dismisses-arrest-reports-of-crime-intelligence-boss-dumisani-khumalo-ace2bc83-d320-4ad1-9475-5a5d69a33cdf https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/idac-dismisses-arrest-reports-of-crime-intelligence-boss-dumisani-khumalo-ace2bc83-d320-4ad1-9475-5a5d69a33cdf Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:06:15 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:06:15 GMT IOL The IDAC clarifies that Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo has not been arrested, countering recent media reports. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-department-of-agriculture-director-arrested-over-travel-fraud-scheme-46062c41-cdb9-46d0-bb06-6630d6b51e5e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-department-of-agriculture-director-arrested-over-travel-fraud-scheme-46062c41-cdb9-46d0-bb06-6630d6b51e5e Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:02:46 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:02:46 GMT IOL A former senior official in the Department of Agriculture has been arrested for alleged travel fraud, raising serious concerns about accountability in government departments. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/cape-town-father-found-in-contempt-for-r460000-maintenance-arrears-while-living-luxuriously-with-new-family-b1ca078e-29a9-4b3a-a161-0d2498060caf https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/cape-town-father-found-in-contempt-for-r460000-maintenance-arrears-while-living-luxuriously-with-new-family-b1ca078e-29a9-4b3a-a161-0d2498060caf Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:38:13 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:38:13 GMT IOL A Cape Town father has been found in contempt of court for failing to pay R460,000 in maintenance while living a luxurious lifestyle with his new family. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/liquidators-seek-r767-million-from-former-novabuild-directors-in-high-court-action-bddd1520-aa6d-4df5-ad8c-92008e3cf03a https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/liquidators-seek-r767-million-from-former-novabuild-directors-in-high-court-action-bddd1520-aa6d-4df5-ad8c-92008e3cf03a Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:58:44 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:58:44 GMT IOL In a significant legal move, Novabuild's liquidators are pursuing former directors for R76.7 million in alleged reckless trading, highlighting serious financial misconduct. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/the-peet-viljoen-case-explained-400-charges-and-a-r27-million-fraud-allegation-e0a07e48-5f41-4909-87fb-8ce520df6bad https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/the-peet-viljoen-case-explained-400-charges-and-a-r27-million-fraud-allegation-e0a07e48-5f41-4909-87fb-8ce520df6bad Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:25:31 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:25:31 GMT IOL Let's unpack the charges against Peet Viljoen. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/durban-court-orders-eviction-of-businessman-from-hindu-organisation-phoenix-property-8d16b1ee-34f7-4dfe-98f1-939db95e1519 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/durban-court-orders-eviction-of-businessman-from-hindu-organisation-phoenix-property-8d16b1ee-34f7-4dfe-98f1-939db95e1519 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:53:26 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:53:26 GMT IOL The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has ruled that businessman Kader Latiff must vacate a disputed property owned by the Caneside Sanathan Hindu Dharma Sabha by August 31, 2026, amidst claims of unlawful occupation. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/peet-viljoen-faces-400-counts-of-fraud-in-r27-million-johannesburg-property-scheme-d08d93f4-e2ef-4e34-b45f-c8511b79b2de https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/peet-viljoen-faces-400-counts-of-fraud-in-r27-million-johannesburg-property-scheme-d08d93f4-e2ef-4e34-b45f-c8511b79b2de Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:49:46 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:49:46 GMT IOL Peet Viljoen (57) appeared briefly at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/watch-violence-against-journalists-pro-israeli-protester-attacks-reporter-at-western-cape-high-court-4d55a6b7-cae7-4318-80be-580476c24264 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/watch-violence-against-journalists-pro-israeli-protester-attacks-reporter-at-western-cape-high-court-4d55a6b7-cae7-4318-80be-580476c24264 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:57:30 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:57:30 GMT IOL During a heated protest outside the Western Cape High Court, a journalist was assaulted by a pro-Israeli demonstrator, raising serious concerns about media safety amid ongoing tensions between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli factions. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/peet-viljoens-legal-nightmare-from-ice-detention-to-pretoria-prison-7dacc4a4-1c69-4d9f-86cb-bebd6a16e63f https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/peet-viljoens-legal-nightmare-from-ice-detention-to-pretoria-prison-7dacc4a4-1c69-4d9f-86cb-bebd6a16e63f Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:56:51 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:56:51 GMT IOL Disgraced lawyer Peet Viljoen, recently detained in the US, faces 400 charges including fraud and theft in South Africa. His court appearance reveals a complex legal battle ahead. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/arrest-in-cape-town-milnerton-man-charged-with-trafficking-and-rape-7406c69e-4451-41ef-9e1c-f1a33a5a7b28 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/arrest-in-cape-town-milnerton-man-charged-with-trafficking-and-rape-7406c69e-4451-41ef-9e1c-f1a33a5a7b28 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:55:50 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:55:50 GMT IOL A Milnerton man faces serious charges of human trafficking and rape, following a police operation that uncovered disturbing allegations involving a 19-year-old victim. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/zandile-gumede-trial-court-hears-that-appointing-a-head-of-special-projects-was-standard-practice-in-ethekwini-9d07be47-b4df-4254-88a3-905614a2f93e https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/zandile-gumede-trial-court-hears-that-appointing-a-head-of-special-projects-was-standard-practice-in-ethekwini-9d07be47-b4df-4254-88a3-905614a2f93e Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT IOL During the Durban High Court proceedings on the R320 million Durban Solid Waste corruption case, a former senior manager testified that the appointment of a head of special projects amid a waste crisis was not unusual in eThekwini Municipality. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/durban-court-sentences-ayanda-zulu-to-life-imprisonment-for-orchestrating-uber-driver-murder-12fb0a7c-fd75-4245-b248-3cfea23b28a7 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/durban-court-sentences-ayanda-zulu-to-life-imprisonment-for-orchestrating-uber-driver-murder-12fb0a7c-fd75-4245-b248-3cfea23b28a7 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:28:44 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:28:44 GMT IOL Durban High Court has sentenced Ayanda Zulu to life imprisonment for orchestrating the murder of Uber driver Zwakushiwo Dennis Zondi, whose body was burned beyond recognition. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/ten-convicted-in-mitchells-plain-kidnapping-and-murder-but-missing-teens-remains-still-not-found-24c2f789-5c04-42ba-9417-fb861f735bcb https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/ten-convicted-in-mitchells-plain-kidnapping-and-murder-but-missing-teens-remains-still-not-found-24c2f789-5c04-42ba-9417-fb861f735bcb Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:43:47 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:43:47 GMT IOL Ten people have been found guilty of the murder and kidnapping of Vinchernico 'Nico' Theron, whose body remains missing. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town-learner-dies-after-classroom-assault-linked-to-cellphone-theft-b05f4818-0996-4cb4-92d3-8b7d83b7a54e https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town-learner-dies-after-classroom-assault-linked-to-cellphone-theft-b05f4818-0996-4cb4-92d3-8b7d83b7a54e Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:23:30 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:23:30 GMT IOL Police have opened a murder investigation following the tragic death of a Grade 10 learner at Bellville South High School, allegedly resulting from an assault by a fellow student. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kruger-park-shooting-police-vow-full-investigation-90e80430-2c97-440d-8ee0-b026475da734 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kruger-park-shooting-police-vow-full-investigation-90e80430-2c97-440d-8ee0-b026475da734 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:17:11 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:17:11 GMT IOL A 69-year-old Canadian tourist was fatally shot during a bush braai at Kruger National Park, prompting an investigation by South African authorities. https://www.iol.co.za/business/jobs/exclusive-inside-the-legal-aid-revolt-why-lawyers-say-the-system-is-about-to-collapse-96164852-7df5-4738-bba5-6eb6341a119c https://www.iol.co.za/business/jobs/exclusive-inside-the-legal-aid-revolt-why-lawyers-say-the-system-is-about-to-collapse-96164852-7df5-4738-bba5-6eb6341a119c Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:22:35 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:22:35 GMT IOL Unionised staff say candidate lawyers are handling more than eight court matters a day while civil practitioners juggle over 200 files - and the board is being told to go https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/peet-viljoen-appears-in-court-82e34c81-3dbb-4bf9-bbbb-fe9c009e39be https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/peet-viljoen-appears-in-court-82e34c81-3dbb-4bf9-bbbb-fe9c009e39be Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:36:04 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:36:04 GMT IOL Peet Viljoen is appearing in court on charges of fraud, theft, forgery, uttering, and contravention of Section 4 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-confirm-fate-of-missing-uk-woman-naomi-bernes-after-cape-town-airport-disappearance-7813f397-ae9a-47cf-a4be-a5f8dbb503d8 https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-confirm-fate-of-missing-uk-woman-naomi-bernes-after-cape-town-airport-disappearance-7813f397-ae9a-47cf-a4be-a5f8dbb503d8 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:40:11 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:40:11 GMT IOL Police in the Western Cape have confirmed the tragic conclusion of the investigation into missing woman Naomi Gaynor Bernes, who was last seen at Cape Town International Airport. https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/newcastle-municipality-liable-after-closing-businesses-over-false-pollution-claims-24bf9764-7268-4984-8422-628d8dbf1aaf https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/newcastle-municipality-liable-after-closing-businesses-over-false-pollution-claims-24bf9764-7268-4984-8422-628d8dbf1aaf Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:32:52 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:32:52 GMT IOL Newcastle Municipality found liable after High Court rules businesses were wrongfully shut down over unsupported pollution claims. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/father-to-appear-in-court-after-child-found-alone-on-sea-point-promenade-cf60db16-8b56-4474-beb6-df9ac093f5f5 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/father-to-appear-in-court-after-child-found-alone-on-sea-point-promenade-cf60db16-8b56-4474-beb6-df9ac093f5f5 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:09:57 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:09:57 GMT IOL A Cape Town father has been arrested after his three-year-old daughter was found alone on Sea Point promenade on Youth Day, with the case now under investigation in terms of the Children’s Act.