FREE STATE – A 52-year-old former attorney is expected to appear before the Sasolburg Magistrate’s Court on 07 April 2023 to face fraud charges, contravention of the Legal Practice Act, and contempt of court. Warrant Officer Fikiswa Matoti, a spokesperson for the Hawks, announced the charges against the suspect, who allegedly committed fraud against a […]
On Sunday, 12 March 2023, a suspect was arrested in Bloemfontein Central Business District in possession of Mandrax tablets. The Bike Squad attached to Parkweg Police Station stopped and searched the 37-year-old male and discovered a transparent plastic bag containing a thousand Mandrax tablets. When asked for his travelling documents, the suspect claimed they were […]
HARTSWATER – The Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in Kimberley is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted on fraud charges. In November 2019, an amount of R6 million was illegally transferred from a Hartswater pharmacy’s bank account into a Luno account registered to the duo. The suspects, Lindelani Mbatha (38) from Kwa-Madondo […]
This Sunday, Carte Blanche investigates a shocking case of corruption at Eskom and asks why no one has been held responsible. Earlier last month, former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter gave an explosive interview on e.tv, in which he claimed corruption at the highest levels of the South African energy company. Reports later emerged of […]
KIMBERLEY – Five individuals were arrested in the Northern Cape after they submitted fraudulent grade 12 certificates while applying for Constable posts. The alertness and vigilance of the Provincial Human Resource Management Recruitment section led to the investigation, apprehension and arrests. The Recruitment personnel questioned the authenticity of the documents and approached the Department of […]
FLORIDA – The Rand Society of Model Engineers (RSME) experienced a heartbreaking loss when looters stole critical components off of their 100-year-old stationary engines. This loss was a devastating blow to society, as these engines were fully functioning and a rare gem for engineering enthusiasts, as well as a valuable educational tool for kids interested […]
Illegal dumping of garden waste, rubble, and other dangerous objects in the streets of Kimberley is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Over the last week, in Beaconsfield in Ward 25 there have been reports of a man dressed in orange overall pants with an allegedly stolen green Checkers trolley, clearing pavements and […]
KWAZULU-NATAL – A tragedy occurred on Tuesday afternoon on the N2 North Bound, just before the Mount Edgecombe off-ramp in Umhlanga, Durban. A double truck collision took the life of an adult male motorcyclist. Netcare 911 responded to the scene at 14:20 and was joined by ALS Paramedics, IPSS Medical Rescue, SAPS Search and Rescue, […]
The Northern Cape is in a state of disaster, according to Harold McGluwa MPL, the Provincial Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA). During debates on the State of the Province Address in the chambers of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature in Kimberley, McGluwa spoke of a number of challenges facing the province, which he believes […]