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The South African
11-07-2025
- The South African
Bail granted to SANDF twelve embroiled in murderous scandal
On 11 July 2025, the Randburg Magistrate's Court granted R10 000 bail each to twelve South African National Defence Force officials. They are embroiled in a murderous scandal. Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa was gunned down on 6 August 2023. According to law enforcement, the shooting was an alleged plot by the 12 SANDF members. At the time of the incident, Mathipa was driving on the N1 highway near Hammanskraal. According to Hawks spokesperson, Katlego Mogale, the shooting caused Mathipa to lose control of his vehicle. He veered into a ditch and it resulted in his subsequent death. An investigation into Mathipa's death led the Hawks to Sunnybooi Pinny Wambi, Edward Albert van Deventer, David Mogaditswe, Kgosietsile Letsatsi, Samkelo Ngwenya and Jonathan Nteleza. Mogale said Paulos Matlou, Herbert Mashego, Solomon Lechoenyo, Jacob Mokoena, Richard Mpoetsi and Olyn Lenardus were also implicated. Lieutenant Colonel Mathipa was on duty when he was killed. He was a member of the Gauteng Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit of the Hawks. He was tasked with investigating crimes against the state. 'The accused are also allegedly linked to a case of kidnapping of two male foreign nationals at a mall in Midrand on 29 December 202,' Mogale continued. While the twelve celebrate temporary relief, Mogale has warned that it will be only for a week as they are due back in court next Thursday. Following the granting of bail, the Magistrate postponed the case to 17 July 2025, for the state to appeal the bail judgement.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
2 realtors abduct, thrash another over 35k debt; held
Pune: Hadapsar police on Saturday arrested two realtors on charges of abducting and beating up another estate agent (28) at Manjari village in the intervening night of Friday and Saturday to recover Rs35,000. The victim from Alandi Devachi near Hadapsar filed a complaint with the police after the two accused and their two accomplices let him go. A search is underway for the duo's accomplices. Senior inspector Sanjay Mogale of Hadapsar police told TOI, "We arrested two real estate agents—one 35-year-old and another 36-year-old—both residents of Manjari. The victim and the arrested individuals have known each other for the last few years because of the same plotting businesses in the Hadapsar and adjoining areas." You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune "A few months ago, the victim borrowed Rs 35,000 from the accused after facing financial difficulties. However, he failed to return the money as his financial constraints continued," Mogale said. "The two real estate agents met the victim at Manjari village and took him to an isolated spot behind an educational institute in a car. They stopped the car at this spot and pulled out the victim. They kicked and punched him, demanding their money. The victim sustained injuries to his back, face, and head," Mogale said.
The Citizen
17-06-2025
- The Citizen
Seven accused in fraudulent passport case remanded in custody
The suspects face charges of corruption, fraud, and contraventions of the Identification Act and Immigration Act. The seven suspects arrested in connection with the issuing of fraudulent passports have been remanded in custody after appearing in court on Tuesday. Philani Mmeli Zaca, 41, Fumani 'Guru' Hlayisi,35, Zime Anita Shange, 38, Bongiwe Kubheka, 48, Thandiwe Pretty Khwela, 43, Lungisani Siyanda Mzobe, 32, and Lindokuhle Bongumusa Mpanza, 31, briefly appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes court sitting in the Durban Magistrate's Court following their arrests by the Pretoria-based Serious Corruption Investigation component of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks). Five of the suspects were arrested on 14 June in an ongoing operation, one was arrested on Monday, while another handed himself over on Tuesday morning. They face charges of corruption, fraud, and contraventions of the Identification Act and Immigration Act. Their case was postponed to Friday for legal aid and a formal bail application. Complaint from the Department of Home Affairs Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said the operation emanated from a complaint from the Department of Home Affairs, relating to the issuance of fraudulent passports to undocumented foreign nationals between February 2020 and July 2023. The group allegedly facilitated the fraudulent acquisition of South African passports by foreign nationals at the department's offices in Durban, specifically the Commercial Street branch. ALSO READ: EFF calls for treason charges against corrupt Home Affairs officials 'These unlawful activities took place outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, when the Department of Home Affairs offices were officially closed,' Mogale said. 'Preliminary investigations by the [department] confirmed that the criminal activities were indeed conducted on off hours, where the local citizens offered R300 to R1 000 in exchange for their cooperation – especially at offices in Isipingo, Durban Central and Eshowe – resulting in a case being opened for investigation by Serious Corruption Investigation,' Mogale added. Arrests since 2022 To date, a total of 38 suspects have been arrested in connection with this matter since September 2022. Seven of them are Home Affairs officials, while 31 are private citizens. '24 individuals, of whom four are [Home Affairs] officials, have been convicted and sentenced to a combined 310 years' imprisonment,' Mogale said. She added that the Hawks are not ruling out the possibility of more suspects being arrested. More than 800 cases In May, Home Affairs Deputy Director-General for Counter Corruption and Security Conny Moitse revealed a growing number of cases under investigation by the department. According to Moitse, at least 805 cases have been investigated over the past three financial years. NOW READ: Home Affairs launches Operation New Broom to tackle illegal immigration
The Citizen
17-06-2025
- The Citizen
7 Home Affairs officials arrested for contravention of Immigration and Identification Acts
7 Home Affairs officials arrested for contravention of Immigration and Identification Acts Seven Department of Home Affairs (DHA) employees have been arrested in connection with issuing fraudulent passports to undocumented foreigners. This forms part of an ongoing operation run by the Serious Corruption Investigation component of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) in Pretoria. ALSO READ: WATCH: Protesters block Home Affairs office with coffins The operation emanates from a complaint by the DHA relating to the issuance of fraudulent passports. Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale explained that allegations included corruption, fraud and contravention of the Identification Act and Immigration Act. The crimes reportedly took place between February 2020 and July 2023, with the facilitation of fraudulent passports from DHA offices in Durban, specifically the Commercial Street branch. 'These unlawful activities took place outside regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and on public holidays when the DHA offices were officially closed,' said Mogale. 'Preliminary investigations by the DHA confirmed that local citizens [were] offered R300 to R1 000 in exchange for their co-operation, especially at DHA offices in Isipingo, Durban Central and eShowe, resulting in a case being opened for investigation.' To date, 38 people have been arrested between September 2022 and now, seven of whom are DHA officials and 31 private citizens, explained Mogale. He said 24 individuals – four of them DHA officials – were convicted and sentenced to a combined 310 years' imprisonment. 'The remaining five suspects were arrested by the Serious Corruption Investigation on Saturday in various parts of Durban and will face charges of corruption, fraud, contravention of the Immigration Act and contravention of the Identification Act,' he said. Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
17-06-2025
- The South African
Two more suspects arrested for corruption at Home Affairs in KZN
An additional two suspects have been arrested for corruption in the Department of Home Affairs in the ongoing operation that began last week in KwaZulu-Natal. On Saturday, 14 June, five suspects, including an ex-Home Affairs official, were arrested by the Serious Corruption Investigation component of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (also known as The Hawks), which is based in Pretoria. Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said the execution operation emanates from a complaint from the Department of Home Affairs relating to the issuance of fraudulent passports to undocumented foreign nationals. Mogale said the allegations reported serious offences include corruption, fraud, and contraventions of the Identification Act and Immigration Act that took place between February 2020 and July 2023, wherein a group of South African citizens allegedly facilitated the fraudulent acquisition of South African passports by foreign nationals at DHA offices in Durban, specifically the Commercial Street branch. 'These unlawful activities took place outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, when the Home Affairs offices were officially closed. 'Preliminary investigations by the DHA confirmed that the criminal activities were indeed conducted on off hours where the local citizens offered R300 to R1 000 in exchange for their cooperation especially at Home Affairs offices in Isipingo, Durban Central and Eshowe resulting in a case being opened for investigation by Serious Corruption Investigation,' Mogale explained. According to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, so far, a total of 38 individuals have been previously arrested on the matter, between September 2022 to date of which seven are Home Affairs officials whilst 31 are private citizens. A total of 24 individuals of whom four are Home Affairs officials have been convicted and sentenced to a combined sentence of 310 years imprisonment. The other five suspects who were arrested by the Serious Corruption Investigation on 14 June in various parts of Durban will face charges of corruption, fraud, contravention of the Immigration Act; and contravention of the Identification Act. The suspects are expected to appear at the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday, 17 June. The DPCI has not ruled out the possibility of more suspects being arrested. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
