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Police raid methamphetamine lab near Swartruggens tied to Sinaloa cartel

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International drug syndicates led by the Mexican Sinaloa cartel are establishing industrial-scale crystal methamphetamine laboratories across southern Africa to supply lucrative markets in Australia and New Zealand, according to law enforcement officials. South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau head Brigadier Devon Naicker told Agence France-Presse that investigators are tracing shipments seized abroad back to local labs … Read more

Durban Businessman Denied Bail in Human Trafficking Case

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Two Durban businessmen, including a prominent figure facing human trafficking charges alongside 48-year-old co-accused Rangasamy Naidoo, submitted bail affidavits in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, according to court reports. Charges and Recruitment Allegations The case stems from a 2022 incident where three young women from Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, were lured to Durban with false … Read more

Joburg Butchery Closed for Health and Labour Violations

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A Johannesburg inner-city butchery was shut down on Friday following a joint government inspection that uncovered severe labour, health, and safety violations. Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth and Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero led the multi-disciplinary compliance operation in the city centre as part of a wider government crackdown on businesses flouting labour laws … Read more

Durban Man Hijacked and Shot Dead in Reservoir Hills Garage

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A Durban man succumbed to his injuries after being shot during a hijacking in Reservoir Hills on Wednesday night, highlighting ongoing concerns over violent crime in the area. According to a source, the victim drove into his property and was followed into his garage by another vehicle before neighbours heard a single gunshot. When neighbours … Read more

Mzi Khumalo, Gauteng ANC Task Team Spokesperson, Dies

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Mzi Khumalo, the Gauteng African National Congress provincial task team spokesperson and a former provincial MEC, has died at the age of 54, according to statements released by the party on Monday. He passed away in the early hours of Monday morning after collapsing at his residence and being rushed to hospital for emergency medical … Read more

Chad le Clos Reflects on His Life-Changing Week

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South African swimmer Chad le Clos lost his Sea Point flat to a destructive fire while competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, an incident that claimed the life of his 93-year-old neighbour, Sam Strime. According to city fire and rescue services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse, the blaze erupted at approximately 3:30 p.m. on the top … Read more

Kidnapped Johannesburg Attorney Rescued Hours After Northcliff Abduction

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Alex Soleil van Heerden, a 26-year-old Johannesburg attorney, was rescued safely in Vosloorus on Thursday night after being abducted outside her Northcliff home on August 5, 2026. According to Specialised Security Services investigator Mike Bolhuis, she was rescued less than 28 hours after being forced into a white Renault hatchback by at least three suspects … Read more

Court Overturns Nedbank Vehicle Repossession After Client’s Late Arrival

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The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg recalled a summary judgment granted to Nedbank in a vehicle finance dispute after the defendant arrived at court shortly after the order was issued. Acting Judge J Mitchell ruled that the court maintains the inherent power to recall its own orders to ensure procedural fairness when a litigant … Read more

Gauteng Homeowner Wins Appeal Over R3.5M Luxury Home Sale for Levy Debt

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A Gauteng homeowner owing over R681,000 in unpaid levies has been granted leave to appeal a High Court order that declared her luxury property in Pretoria’s Lombardy Estate specially executable for a public auction, after a judge found reasonable prospects that another court could reach a different conclusion on the constitutional proportionality of the foreclosure. … Read more

Cat Matlala Trial Begins

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The trial of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused began in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, with the state identifying a Russian-model AK-47, serial number 575363, as a central piece of evidence. Matlala, a 49-year-old tenderpreneur, faces 25 charges including conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, money laundering, and fraud, all of which he … Read more

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