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$2m ransom demanded as kidnapped Johannesburg man rescued

Johannesburg – A 38-year-old man who was allegedly kidnapped in Johannesburg’s CBD has been rescued unharmed, while five suspects... Read more

23 hours ago

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Police warn of scam using colonel’s image to extort families

Polokwane – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo has warned the public about an extortion scam in... Read more

27 Sep

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Metro police officer allegedly pocketed R1.5 million in cash bribes in one day

Johannesburg – A Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer allegedly took R1.5 million in bribes in a single day,... Read more

8 Sep

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106 blackmail cases reported as extortion continues to plague South Africa

Johannesburg – South Africa recorded 106 cases of blackmail between April and June 2026, with most involving threats to... Read more

29 Aug

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R10,000 ‘safe passage’ demand lands border cop in trouble

Johannesburg – A 47-year-old South African Police Service (SAPS) warrant officer stationed at the Maseru Port of Entry has... Read more

28 Aug

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SAPS constable, father and brother arrested in Stellenbosch extortion crackdown

Stellenbosch – A South African Police Service (SAPS) constable is among four suspects arrested in connection with an alleged... Read more

17 Aug

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Crime Intelligence Colonel Ismail Dawood hands himself over, arrested

Johannesburg – Senior Crime Intelligence officer Colonel Ismail Dawood has handed himself over to police after being sought in connection... Read more

21 Jul

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Case against taxi tycoon Joe Sibanyoni re‑enrolled after prosecutor no‑show

Mpumalanga – Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, also known as “Ferrari”, and his three co-accused are expected to appear... Read more

27 May

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Taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni says he’s ‘a man of God’ amid extortion allegations

Mpumalanga – Taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has denied involvement in a multimillion-rand extortion case after appearing in the... Read more

14 May

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JMPD, SAPS members nabbed in corruption and extortion case

Johannesburg – Nine law enforcement officers, including members of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), South African Police Service... Read more

25 Apr