Four South African Police Service Saps officers and a police informer have each been sentenced to 15 years in prison for their involvement in a R1.2 million robbery and the kidnapping of three foreign nationals. The Randburg Magistrate's Court handed down the sentences to Walter Enow Agbor, Tebogo Michael Moeketse, Choema Eric Moabelo, Isram Moaone Phala, and Kagiso Arthur Masibi. The National Prosecuting Authority NPA confirmed the convictions on multiple charges, including robbery, corruption, kidnapping, theft, and defeating the ends of justice. The incident, which occurred on May 8, 2018, in Randburg, involved the theft of approximately R1.2 million from a Nigerian national and two Congolese nationals during an unlawful operation. Investigations by Captain Phatlane of the Serious Corruption Investigation SCI Unit revealed no lawful arrests or registered criminal cases, and the seized money was unaccounted for. Some accused were found with cash linked to the crime, while others attempted to create false paper trails. Senior Public Prosecutor Yusuf Baba argued for a severe penalty, highlighting that the accused, including two members of the Provincial Investigating Unit and two Yeoville detectives, abused their positions of authority. The court agreed with the State's submissions. Additionally, the NPA鈥檚 Asset Forfeiture Unit secured a confiscation order, resulting in R282,500 being forfeited to the Criminal Assets Recovery Account CARA.
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South Africa's parliamentary Section 89 Impeachment Committee has decided to appoint an evidence leader for the inquiry into the 2020 theft of US dollars from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm. This decision comes amidst strong criticism of Speaker Thoko Didiza for not opposing President Ramaphosa's urgent court bid to halt the impeachment process. EFF leader Julius Malema and MK party's Andile Mngxitama accused Didiza of failing in her constitutional duty to defend Parliament, arguing she should have challenged the president's court application. NCC leader Fadiel Adams also expressed concern that Ramaphosa is attempting to avoid accountability. Committee Chairperson Makashule Gana confirmed that parties have until July 10 to nominate candidates for the evidence leader position and to submit written comments on the draft Terms of Reference. Despite the ongoing political disputes and Ramaphosa's pending interdict in the Western Cape High Court, the committee emphasized that its work must continue. The National Assembly recently adopted amended rules for the 31-member committee, allowing it to proceed with its investigation into allegations that Ramaphosa may have breached the Constitution.
Six days before national marches against illegal immigration scheduled for June 30, the March and March movement, along with 26 other civil organizations, are mobilizing South Africans. On June 24, these 27 groups held a media briefing, expressing disappointment with the government's reaction to the planned demonstrations. They criticized the South African Police Service's reported R600 million expenditure for security measures on June 30. The organizations demand a policy shift, stating that the issue of illegal immigration affects communities nationwide, leading to competition for hospital services, public school spaces, and jobs, citing section 8 of the Employment Services Act. They advocate for the township economy to be reserved for South African citizens. While commending leaders like Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi and KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli, they hope the national government will address their concerns. The groups deny intentions of violence or looting, emphasizing that the marches will be peaceful and aim to hold the government accountable. They call for a national march to freedom, a continuous mass action until their demands are met, and urge churches, traditional leaders, political parties, and legal foreign residents to join the marches against what they term "the hostile takeover of our country."
Gauteng police have arrested three Lesotho nationals in connection with a mass shooting at the Jumpers informal settlement that left 13 people dead and 14 injured earlier this month. The arrests were made on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, following a joint operation involving various police units and the South African National Defence Force. The South African Police Service Saps Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, mobilized resources for the investigation. The shooting, which occurred on June 9, 2026, involved at least 10 heavily armed individuals and is suspected to be linked to illegal mining turf wars. Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed the arrests, stating that the suspects were apprehended at KwaMaiMai informal settlement, and one was found with over a hundred 9mm live ammunition. The trio, aged 26, 32, and 36, are expected to appear before the Johannesburg court on June 25, 2026, facing charges of murder and attempted murder. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend additional suspects. In a separate incident, Eastern Cape police arrested four men for a masked attack on June 6, 2026, in KwaDwesi, where four people were killed and two wounded.