09/06/2026
BALLISTICS ANALYST RETURNS TO COURT IN BAIL BID
Ballistics analyst Laurence Makgotloe has returned to the Pretoria Magistrate's Court as he continues his fight for bail. Makgotloe is accused of tampering with ballistics reports linked to murder investigations and faces two counts of accessory to murder after the fact, as well as possession of unlicensed ammunition. His legal team argues that any errors in his findings were honest mistakes, a key issue currently under scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission. One of the cases under investigation is the murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart, who was killed in a case of mistaken identity. Makgotloe has denied withholding ballistic evidence from investigators.
AXE ATTACK ON POLICE OFFICER IN DELFT SPARKS OUTRAGE
A shocking video showing an alleged axe attack on a South African Police Service officer in Delft, Cape Town, has gone viral on social media. The incident occurred on Monday and was captured on camera. In the footage, several individuals are seen standing together before a suspect armed with an axe confronts a man and chases others from the scene. The suspect then allegedly attacks the victim, striking him multiple times with the weapon. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has sparked widespread concern and condemnation online
GAUTENG CRIME DROPS, BUT KIDNAPPINGS REMAIN A CONCERN
Gauteng has recorded a significant decline in serious crime during the first three months of 2026. Speaking in Kempton Park, Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni said community-reported serious crimes dropped by 5.2 percent, with over 5,000 fewer cases recorded compared to the same period last year. Murder, r**e, carjackings and property-related crimes all showed notable decreases. However, police expressed concern over a rise in kidnappings, which increased by 1.6 percent. Authorities say many of these cases are linked to vehicle hijackings. More than 600 suspects were arrested through joint law enforcement operations during the quarter.
Emtee claims ex-wife Nicole Chinsamy pulled out four of his dreadlocks before haircut
Rapper Emtee opens up about the unexpected reasons behind his new haircut, revealing personal struggles and past allegations against his ex-wife.