Tag: Hawks

ENTERTAINMENT

Hawks uncover alleged assassination plot targeting senior government anti-corruption official

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has arrested two suspects, including a Department of Human Settlements administrative clerk, for allegedly plotting to assassinate a senior government housing official who had been trying to stop corruption involving the illegal sale of RDP houses. Also see: ‘No bullets, just politics’ – Mashatile accused of faking assassination attempt […]

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AMERICAN SPORTS

Austin Reaves’ Buzzer-Beater Headlines a Wild Night in the NBA

Basketball fans were treated to a rollercoaster Wednesday in the NBA — a night that had it all. Austin Reaves’ buzzer-beating floater lifted the Los Angeles Lakers past the Timberwolves, Anthony Davis exited with another injury scare for the Mavericks, Trae Young went down with a knee sprain, and Zach LaVine received a hero’s welcome […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Anton Taylor vs Mchunu: Comedian vows to ‘go even harder

Comedian and television personality Anton Taylor says that his latest altercation with the Hawks and suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu has motivated him to go even harder. Anton, a man who has now become renowned for his occasional social media skits, has found himself at the wrong end of the law. In June this year, […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ian Cameron Condemns Hawks for Raiding Influencer’s Home Over Satirical Video

In a move that has sparked outrage and debate across South Africa, Ian Cameron, the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, has sharply criticized the Hawks for raiding comedian Anton Taylor’s home in Cape Town. The raid occurred after Taylor posted a satirical video mocking suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, leading to accusations of […]

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NEWS

Fake Apple Products Worth R60k Seized in Gqeberha Raid

The sleek glow of Apple’s logo has long been a magnet for buyers in South Africa, but it’s also become a lure for counterfeiters. This week, the Hawks swooped down on a Gqeberha store in Summerstrand Village after Apple itself raised red flags over suspicious merchandise. The Raid That Stopped the Sale Acting on a […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

A storm is brewing for Shauwn Mkize, officials raid her La Lucia home

Another day, another scandal in the republic as word of a raid conducted by a coalition of the SAPS, SARS and the Hawks on popular socialite and business woman Dr Shauwn Mkhize’s La Lucia home spreads rapidly. Like many other figures in the entertainment industry, Dr Shauwn Mkhize is somewhat of a controversial presence in […]

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