Did Senzo Mchunu sanction raid on Anton Taylor’s house? – Here’s what we know
Comedian Anton Taylor says the Hawks raided his house after a TikTok video mocking suspended minister Senzo Mchunu, citing “crimes against the state.”
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Hawks seize devices from top executives in Prasa HQ raid over R18bn contracts
The Hawks raided Prasa HQ and confiscated laptops and documents from senior executives as part of an investigation into controversial R18-billion train contracts.
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Hawks conduct search and seizure operation at Pretoria High court
This matter was formally reported to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in March 2025
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Mastermind behind Edumarks matric results hack is 21 years old, Hawks confirm
A 21-year-old has been arrested for masterminding the Edumarks.co.za hack that leaked matric results. Here’s what we know about the investigation so far.
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Gauteng Hawks arrest two suspects in R15 million gold bar sting operation
The state of the gold bars, irregular in shape, not neatly moulded or standardised like investment-grade gold bullion, suggests they were potentially smuggled from a refinery, or worse, produced by zama zamas (illegal miners).
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Top Free State municipal officials arrested for fraud
The former municipal manager and department director in the Dihlabeng Local Municipality appeared in court on Friday
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Lottery corruption: two men arrested in Soweto
Hawks finally appear to be taking action against some of the fraudsters who ripped off the National Lotteries Commission.
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Limpopo Hawks uncover guerrilla military camp in Modimolle
The purpose of the training at this facility remains unclear, but authorities are investigating the possibility of military-related activities.
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Fidelis Moema remanded in custody over R16m KPMG fraud
Fidelis Moema, a 32-year-old bursary specialist, is in custody facing charges related to a R16m fraud against KPMG.
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula home raided: Here’s everything we know
The home of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Speaker of Parliament, was raided as part of a fraud investigation. Here’s a detailed look at the events and implications.
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Alleged Ethiopian traffickers due back in court: Here are the latest updates
Seventeen Ethiopian nationals and two South Africans were remanded in Middelburg following a brief court appearance over trafficking charges.
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Jo-Anne Mantladi Mmela: Middelburg attorney on the run over RAF fraud
Hawks intensify efforts to find Jo-Anne Mantladi Mmela, a Middelburg attorney, over RAF fraud after she skipped bail.
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Two KZN officials arrested for R18 million Guardian’s Fund fraud
Two KZN officials are due in court over the theft of R18 million from the Guardian’ Fund, a charity designed to hold and manage money on behalf of individuals who are legally incapable of managing their own affairs, such as minors.
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Kruger National Park Mugg and Bean in search of undocumented manager over R900 000 theft
A Zimbabwean man is on the run after allegedly defrauding Mugg and Bean in Kruger National Park of close to R900 000.
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Five suspects arrested for drug trafficking
Two suspects are employed by ACSA, two are from Menzies Aviation and one is from Swissport.
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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.
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Hawks re-arrest John Block in dramatic take down
John Block, who’s serving a 15-year bid in Upington, was re-arrested by the Hawks on Tuesday morning. Here’s everything you must know.
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Watch: Hawks swoop in on alleged ‘Zama Zama’ kingpins [video]
Colonel Katlego Mogale, Hawks spokesperson, in a statement, said project ‘Gillette’ resulted in six suspects being arrested on Tuesday.
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Nasrec cash-in-transit heist: Two more suspects arrested
Two more suspects in connection with the Nasrec cash-in-transit heist have been arrested, bringing the number of arrests to four.
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Gauteng girl rescued from sex and human trafficking syndicate by police
The 13-year-old girl from Gauteng was allegedly trafficked by her stepmother and step-grandmother.
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Police seize gold bars worth R61m at OR Tambo Airport
Hawks and Interpol are working in tandem to trace the origins of the gold bars confiscated at OR Tambo Airport.
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Hawks warn of ‘prominent’ arrest on Thursday
After snatching up Bushiri, his wife and another couple, the Hawks have their eyes set on an alleged Covid-19 fraudster.
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Steinhoff dumps R30m into its own Hawks investigation
Steinhoff giving the Hawks R30 million to fund an investigation into the retailer’s scandalous fraud case is not a direct conflict of interest, according to the NPA.
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It’s the big one – Hawks nab four state officials
As promised, the Hawks have arrested four former state officials from Gauteng’s Health Dept. on tender fraud charges.
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Hawks intercept truck loaded with R90m heroin – Here’s what we know
342.5kg of pure heroin were discovered in a truck that was on its way to KwaZulu-Natal.
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Sylvia Nyandeni: Steve Tshwete Municipality staffer arrested for fraud
Sylvia Nyandeni allegedly took advantage of desperate RDP complainants and ran off with more than R700 000.