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
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
City Power Sets Record Straight on HAWKS Visit — No Raid, No Seizure
City Power has moved swiftly to dispel what it terms “misleading and sensational” reports circulating in the media regarding a visit by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, to its head office earlier this week. Contrary to media claims suggesting that the Hawks “raided” City Power’s offices and confiscated… Continue reading City Power Sets Record Straight on HAWKS Visit — No Raid, No Seizure
Former Chief Justice Says He Has Little Faith in Hawks as He Did With Scorpions, Lashes Out at NPA
The former Chief Justice has lashed out at the Hawks, saying he had no similar faith in them as he had with the former Scorpions. Raymond Zondo says the Scorpions were very effective, and the corrupt lot in the country feared them, and corruption was largely contained. He then lamented the decision of the ANC,… Continue reading Former Chief Justice Says He Has Little Faith in Hawks as He Did With Scorpions, Lashes Out at NPA
Maluti-a-Phofung Municipal Manager Distances Himself From Tender Now Under Hawks Investigation
The Municipal Manager of the Maluti-a-Phofung (MAP) local municipality has distanced himself from a multi-million contract that was first flagged by the Office of the Auditor-General (AG) and later investigated by the Hawks. Advocate Matthews Mofokeng says the tender was not issued under his watch as it was awarded before he took office. He has… Continue reading Maluti-a-Phofung Municipal Manager Distances Himself From Tender Now Under Hawks Investigation
Hawks Arrest Former Director and Payroll Administrators for Alleged R6.3 Million Fraud
The Hawks in Limpopo have arrested Global strake security former director and two former payroll administrators for allegedly creating 33 fraudulent invoices that amounted to R6.3 million on Wednesday, 19 May 2025. According to the Hawks provincial spokesperson Lethunya Mmuroa, the trio of former employees of the security company based in Mokopane, allegedly submitted fraudulent… Continue reading Hawks Arrest Former Director and Payroll Administrators for Alleged R6.3 Million Fraud
Hawks Raids Pretoria High Court Over issuing of Fraudulent Motions to Illegal Immigrants
The Pretoria High Court in north Gauteng is in the spotlight after the Hawks raided it to gather evidence against an official under investigation for suspected fraud and corruption. Late yesterday, May 13, the elite crime-fighting unit pounced on the office of a court official who is accused of issuing fraudulent notices of motion to… Continue reading Hawks Raids Pretoria High Court Over issuing of Fraudulent Motions to Illegal Immigrants
Hawks, NPA Tying Up Loose Ends In Corruption Case Implicating Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
The Head of the Hawks, Lt Godfrey Lebeya, has publicly confirmed that the fraud and corruption investigation against Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the embattled Minister in the Presidency, is almost done. Lebeya said the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) are currently tying up some loose ends in the high-profile corruption case involving Ntshavheni, a member… Continue reading Hawks, NPA Tying Up Loose Ends In Corruption Case Implicating Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni