Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officer Peter ‘Gagash’ Nonyane and his wife, attorney Charlotte Tibana, are expected to learn on Friday, 4 September 2026, whether they will be granted bail. Also see: Emtee’s father speaks out after rapper’s release on bail The couple appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, where the State and […]
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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has launched both criminal and internal investigations, after a student participated in a CPUT graduation and posed as a bona fide graduand in order to walk the stage and be capped. Also see: Internet reacts to posthumous graduations at University of Free State This comes after a student […]
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South Africans who use banking apps are being warned about a fast-growing form of digital fraud known as Remote Access Trojan or RAT attacks. RATs give criminals remote control of a phone so they can operate banking apps while the customer believes they are using the device, reports Cape {town} Etc. Also see: 3 Savvy ways […]
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Actress and casting director, Nolwazi Shange has been granted bail following her brief appearance at the Brixton Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg. This comes after it has been alleged that former Scandal! actress was involved in financial misconduct of R700 000 involving Rhythm World, Masakhane Casting, and Make Your Art (Pty) Ltd. The allegations against her […]
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South African media personality Sol Phenduka is known for staying on top of the latest gossip, and he recently weighed in on actress Buhle Samuels’ fraud scandal. Sol Phenduka’s reaction was brief but humorous, as he responded to a post about Samuels’ court appearance with a simple yet punchy “Nkosyam [Oh, my God].” Nkosyam https://t.co/ffS30mKJ01 […]
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Former Muvhango actress Buhle Samuels has allegedly found herself in hot water with authorities as she faces charges of fraud and forgery in relation to the infamous birthday Porsche that once made waves on social media. The day some X (formerly known as Twitter) users have been anticipatedly waiting on has arrived: the day the […]
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The rental market in South Africa is currently navigating a treacherous landscape filled with fraudulent property scams that are ensnaring both tenants and landlords in their deceptive web. With the rise of digital platforms, numerous scams have emerged, exploiting the vulnerabilities of unsuspecting individuals desperate for housing. According to a recent industry report, online rental scams are […]
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Former lecturer and South African Football Association (SAFA) president Daniel ‘Danny’ Jordan, SAFA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Gronie Hluyo, and businessman Trevor Neethling are in hot water with the law after they were arrested on charges of defrauding the organisation of approximately R1,3 million. The trio has since been released on R20 000 bail, as […]
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South Africa has become notorious for the growing rates of scams and crime that people have fallen for, which research shows is highly motivated by socio-economic factors such as poverty and unemployment. South African media personality Shashi Naidoo has recently fallen victim to fraud after thieves stole her cellphone, and continued to wipe all of […]
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In a recent judgment handed down by the Pretoria Specialized Commercial Crimes Court, a former Assupol manager has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding the company of R1.6 million. According to The Citizen, Megan Nolan, a former insurance manager, has pleaded guilty to committing fraud exceeding R1.6 million. Megan admitted to manipulating […]
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The High Court in Pretoria has sentenced former Venda Building Society (VBS) Mutual Bank chairperson Tshifhiwa Matodzi to 495 years in prison for his involvement in one of South Africa’s largest banking scandals. According to The Citizen, Tshifhiwa pleaded guilty to all 33 charges, including fraud, theft, money laundering, and corruption, and entered into a […]
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There is absolutely nothing more frustrating than being busy with work or kids and having to drop everything you are busy doing to answer your phone – only to find the person dropping the call on the opposite end the moment you answer with a “Hello.” This has become a frequent occurrence for many South […]
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