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6/12/2025, 6:23:57 PM

A kidnapping suspect has been shot dead in Randburg after a shootout with police. Police and private security pounced on the suspect when he opened fire. It is believed two arrests were made earlier in Midrand. Sources say it is believed that police are hot on the heels of a known kidnapping kingpin. #CrimeWatch

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6/12/2025, 1:29:22 PM

THREE POLICE OFFICERS CONVICTED FOR CORRUPTION @SAPoliceService The Serious Corruption Investigation component of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, deployed in the Headquarters has secured a successful conviction on 11 June 2025 in a high-profile corruption matter involving three (3) police officials, Madoda Mduduzi Mhlongo (56), Siyabonga Herbert Mabhida (51) and Prince Ntsikelelo Shezi (50) who were attached to the Provincial Taxi Violence Unit in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. It was reported on the 13 March 2019, the complainant was approached by the three police officials who alleged that they were under pressure from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to arrest two suspects due to the alleged murders of key witnesses in a case they were investigating. The officials solicited a gratification of R200,000 from the complainant, in lieu to prevent the arrests. The trio warned that failure to pay would result in the suspects being arrested that same night. Later that evening, the police officials arrived at one of the suspects’ premises, reinforcing the threat. The matter was reported to the Serious Corruption Investigation component at Head Office. A police operation was authorised in terms of section 252A of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977), and on 29 March 2019, the three implicated police officials, who were all Warrant Officers, were arrested after receiving the R200,000. The trio appeared in the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 1 April 2019 and were each released on R10,000 bail. Their trial commenced on 1 March 2021 and ran over an extended period until they were found guilty of corruption. The trio was remanded in custody as the matter was postponed to 19 June 2025 in the same court for their sentencing.

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6/12/2025, 4:36:00 PM

Security company owner and underworld murder-accused, Andre Naude, has been shot dead in Parow, outside Cape Town.

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6/13/2025, 3:28:18 AM

[COMING UP] What role should the youth be playing in ensuring safety and reducing crime? As South Africa celebrates Youth Day on Monday, we also look at school safety. And: The Minister of Police and National Commissioner have a message for the youth. Don’t miss #CrimeWatch this Sunday: 7.30pm on @eNCA DSTV 403 After the Devi Show on @etv

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6/12/2025, 6:31:56 AM

POLICE HAVE ISSUED A REWARD FOR THE ARREST OF THE REMAINING SUSPECT IN THE ALLEGED MURDER OF IFP DEPUTY CHIEF WHIP @SAPoliceService The police in Gauteng have issued a reward of R60 000.00 to anyone who can come forth with information that will lead to the arrest and successful conviction of Zamani Ngila Ximba who is wanted for the murder of Inkatha Freedom Party Deputy Chief Whip, Mr Khethamabala Sithole, and attempted murder of two other people at Buyafuthi Hostel in Katlehong on the 31st of May 2025. The suspect is tall, dark in complexion and deemed armed and very dangerous. Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect is urged to call Major General Mbuso Khumalo at 082 556 8642 or Captain Abe Montoedi at 082 461 4794 Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or by using MySAPS App. All received information will be treated as confidential.