Patrick Patrese Jones captured after 10 years on the run for alleged R14.7 million Eskom fraud
Patrick Patrese Jones, who had been on the run for an extended period, was arrested earlier this month at a hideout in the Western Cape.
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Patrick Patrese Jones: Religious author disappears amid Eskom R14.7 million fraud case
Patrick Patrese Jones, a self-proclaimed real estate magnate and published religious author, is wanted for a R14.7 million Eskom fraud case.
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KZN traffic clerk sentenced to six years for selling learners licences for R1 000
Xolani Simelane, a disgraced KZN traffic clerk, sold learners’ licences for R1 000 each, unaware that he had attracted the Hawks’ attention.
Travel
Priority Escapes: Celebrity-endorsed travel agent disappears with holidayers savings
Priority Escapes sent an email to customers confirming it was closing down after failing to meet its financial obligations.
News
Exposed: The Sunday World’s lucrative partnership with the Lottery
The newspaper got millions of rands of Lottery advertising and also ran stories to counter exposés of corruption
Local
Arthur Mafokate could be investigated for tender fraud: Here’s everything we know
Arthur Mafokate faces a tender fraud probe after it was discovered he was paid close to R2 million for a NYE party in 2015 using public funds.
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Nzuzo Njilo fraud case gets new court date: Here’s everything we know
The fraud case agaisnt Nzuzo Njilo and his co-accused Kwanda Ntshangase, was postponed to October 2023. Here’s everything we know.
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Eskom sabotage suspect arrested: Here’s everything we know
The Hawks’ members worked on an operation which was conducted outside the Kriel power station after information was received that the suspect will be transporting money yet again to the service provider.
International
G Herbo faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud
G Herbo pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud, a charge that could land him a 20-year prison sentence. Here’s everything we know.
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R15-million Covid housing project ruined by fraud
Fraud accused in 2020 Talana construction case still to be brought to court
International
G Herbo arrested in Chicago for gun possession: Here are the latest updates
Drill rapper G Herbo was recently arrested for unlawful gun possession, further adding to his long list of criminal charges he already faces.
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AmaBhungane ungagged to report on Moti files
The investigative news agency has overturned a gagging order brought by the Moti Group
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Hamilton Ndlovu luxury vehicle fleet will go up for auction on this date
Hamilton Ndlovu’s luxury vehicle fleet will go up on auction in early July 2023. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Seven suspects in court for alleged R2 million UIF fraud
The suspects face 220 counts of theft, UIF fraud and money laundering while an eighth suspect is still being sought.
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Rogue cop arrested for embezzling R36 million from dead FNB client
The SAPS officer was among nine suspects arrested for allegedly embezzling R36 million from the account of a dead FNB client.
News
Elizabeth Holmes kicks off 11-year prison term for ‘Theranos’ scam
On Tuesday, Elizabeth Holmes kicked off her 11-year prison term over her ‘Theranos’ scam. Here’s everything you must know.
Crime
Board member’s abandoned farm business soaked up R4.6-million in Lottery funds
A farming business linked to a former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) board member received more than R4.6-million from the NLC’s arts sector.
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Scam alert: Milo Designs flagged as fake online furniture store
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to exercise caution when dealing with Milo Designs.
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Louis Tshakoane: Ex-Kaizer Chiefs spin doctor in court for R100m fraud
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs spin doctor Louis Tshakoane appeared in court alongside his wife and son over a sophisticated R100 million Ponzi scheme.
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Dr Pashy accuses Dr Nandipha of stealing her money
Dr Pashy claims the infamous couple defrauded her of an undisclosed amount of money through fraud and forgery.
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Nzuzo Njilo manhunt: KZN police zero in on Faith Nketsi’s husband
KZN police say the walls are closing in on a ‘homeless’ Nzuzo Njilo.
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Where is Nzuzo Njilo? – Police launch manhunt for Faith Nketsi’s husband
KZN police believe Faith Nketsi’s husband, Nzuzo Njilo, is hiding in the vicinity of Pietermaritzburg.
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Who is Thoshan Panday? – Durban businessman’s R165m assets seized amid SAPS tender fraud case
The NPA believes Thoshan Panday is the mastermind behind the syndicate that defrauded millions from SAPS during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Home Affairs: Registry search pulled no results for Thabo Bester
A surface-level search for Thabo Bester on the South African national population registry pulled no results. Here’s why.
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Dr Pashy passport saga: How Dr Nandipha allegedly stole her friend’s identity
Dr Pashy claims Dr Nandipha used a fake work assignment to steal her passport and fingerprints.
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Who is Zolile Sekeleni? – Five things to know about Dr Nandipha’s father
Zolile Sekeleni faces serious charges, including murder. Here are five things to know about Dr Nandipha’s father.
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Thabo Bester saga: Nandipha Magudumana abandons her rented mansion
Landlord tried to stop associates of Dr Nandipha Magudumana from removing some of the household contents.
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Thabo Bester ran a glamorous media company from prison
Joburg high society attended the luxurious launch of Bester’s company
News
Terry Pheto loses R3 million Bryanston mansion to auction
Terry Phetos’ luxury mansion was auctioned at a starting price of R3 million, a 40% loss on the amount she and her cronies paid in 2018.
News
Kim Kardashian Twitter hacker to be extradited to US
James O’Connor, originally from Liverpool, can be extradited to the US over the suspected hacking of Kim Kardashian and 130 other celebs’ Twitter accounts.