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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) on Friday arrested Madlanga Commission witness “K”, an Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) inspector, in Alberton as part of its widening investigation into the alleged R15 million precious stones theft. Photo: Supplied

IPID Arrests Madlanga Commission Witness ‘K’ in Widening R15 Million Precious Stones Theft Case

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) on Friday arrested Madlanga Commission witness “K”, an Ekurhuleni…

Former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality city manager Dr Imogan Mashazi and her three co-accused have all been released on bail of R50 000 each. Photo: JCPS
Former Ekurhuleni City Manager and Three Senior Officials Granted R50 000 Bail in Corruption Case

Former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality city manager Dr Imogan Mashazi and her three co-accused have all…

Keisha Leigh Stols
Keisha Leigh Stols Appears in Court as Third Accused in Alleged R14.9 Million Precious Stones Robbery

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officer Keisha Leigh Stols has become the third accused in…

EMPD Constable Adrian Norman Mackenzie and businessman Etienne van der Walt
Court Postpones Bail Bid for EMPD Officer and Businessman Accused in R15m Precious Stones Heist

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case against an Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD)…

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About R15m Gemstone Scandal: Two Suspects in Court, More Arrests on the Way

Two suspects accused of participating in the alleged unlawful raid and seizure of precious stones worth nearly R15 million from a Johannesburg home will appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, as the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) confirmed that two more arrests are imminent. The court appearance marks the latest development in a case that has exposed alleged misconduct involving several law enforcement officers from different agencies, as well as a businessman accused of masquerading as a police…

Tembisa Protests Erupt as Premier Panyaza Lesufi Prepares to Deliver SOPA

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is set to deliver his highly anticipated State of the Province Address (SOPA) later on Monday, but the build-up to the speech has been overshadowed by violent protests in Tembisa over deepening service delivery failures. The address, scheduled for 16:00 at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, comes at a time of mounting pressure on the provincial government to respond to growing frustration among residents. In a dramatic start to the day, Tembisa residents took to…

Sekhukhune United Star Makes Sensational Return Amid Culpable Homicide Case

Sekhukhune United’s versatile player Shaun Mogaila made a sensational return to the Betway Premiership last night, four months after he was charged with culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving.  The 29-year-old right-wing player played for 90 minutes and registered an assist on Andy Boyeli’s first goal, helping Ba Bina Noko clinch a convincing 4-2 victory against the Kwazulu Natal outfit Amazulu at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Wednesday, February 19.  In November 2024, the Thembisa Magistrate’s Court…

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