The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation has confirmed an investigation into the circumstances surrounding 17 South African men reportedly taken to the Ukraine Russia conflict zone, following cases opened by two daughters of former President Jacob Zuma. The first enquiry was lodged at the Sandton Police Station by Nkosazana Zuma Mncube, and the second was… Continue reading Hawks Probe Case of 17 South Africans Reportedly Trapped in Ukraine–Russia Conflict
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Tembisa Duo in Court Over R100k Bribe
A Tembisa Hospital official and a Hawks sergeant appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday, where they face corruption charges linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged wrongdoing at the hospital. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the two accused, Zacharia Chisele, 53, and Sergeant Papi Tsie, 41, are jointly charged with corruption… Continue reading Tembisa Duo in Court Over R100k Bribe
Two Suspects to Appear in Court Over Tembisa Hospital Corruption Case
Two suspects, including a police official attached to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and a Tembisa Hospital official, are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 24 November 2025, facing charges of corruption. The arrests follow a sting operation carried out by the DPCI’s Serious Corruption Investigation unit on Sunday.… Continue reading Two Suspects to Appear in Court Over Tembisa Hospital Corruption Case
City Power Stands Its Ground in Court Battle with Hawks
City Power has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s decision to postpone its urgent application against the Hawks to Friday, describing it as a necessary step to ensure fairness and legal compliance. The case arises from what City Power calls the “unlawful execution of a search warrant” by the Hawks’ Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)… Continue reading City Power Stands Its Ground in Court Battle with Hawks
City Power Fights Back: Utility Challenges Hawks Raid in Court
A showdown is expected to unfold today in the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg) as City Power takes on senior government ministers and police officials. The case, brought by the City of Johannesburg’s electricity utility, City Power, against the Police Minister, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, and several other… Continue reading City Power Fights Back: Utility Challenges Hawks Raid in Court
Chinese Factory Bosses Convicted of Trafficking to be Sentenced in SA Court
The Johannesburg High Court will today, sentence seven Chinese nationals convicted on 160 charges linked to human trafficking and child labour. The group—Kevin Tsao Shu-Uei, Chen Hui, Qin Li, Jiaqing Zhou, Ma Biao, Dai Junying, and Zhang Zhilian—was found guilty in February 2025 of offences including aiding trafficking, bondage, and benefitting from exploitation. Their convictions… Continue reading Chinese Factory Bosses Convicted of Trafficking to be Sentenced in SA Court