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Bookkeeper locked up for R9 million tax fraud in Free State

By Chikomo Patsika
February 14, 2025
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A convicted bookkeeper sentenced to 12 years for R9 million tax fraud, exposed by the Hawks' financial crime investigation.

Convicted bookkeeper Jessica Janse Van Niewenhuys has been locked up for 12 years after defrauding SARS of over R9 million in a tax fraud scheme. (Picture illustration only) Picture: AJ FM News

Jessica Marieka Janse Van Niewenhuys (35) has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of fraud and contravening the Tax Administration [Read More…]

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Saps uncovers drug syndicate in Pretoria, arrests six suspects

By Chikomo Patsika
February 14, 2025

Authorities seized a large quantity of counterfeit Tirzepatide pre-filled pens during a major drug syndicate bust in Pretoria. The operation, led by Saps, targeted an online network selling illicit performance-enhancing drugs and scheduled medicines.

Confiscated boxes of illicit Tirzepatide and Iprama-branded pre-filled pens seized during the SAPS drug syndicate bust in Pretoria. Picture: Saps

The South African Police Service (Saps) has dismantled a drug syndicate involved in the illegal sale of steroids, scheduled medicines, stimulants, and other performance-enhancing drugs [Read More…]

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Massive Drugs Haul: R80 million drug lab uncovered in Joburg

By Chikomo Patsika
August 22, 2024

A suspect lies on the floor with hands tied after being arrested over drugs lab at a plot in Douglasdale, Johannesburg. Picture: Saps

The South African Police Service (Saps) in Gauteng Province has uncovered a massive drugs haul in Douglasdale, Johannesburg. The discovery, valued at an estimated R80 [Read More…]

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JUST IN: Alleged police brutality in Zimbabwe: Woman loses child after beating

By Chikomo Patsika
June 25, 2024
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Scores mill outside the Harare Magistrate's Court in Harare in solidarity with 78 alleged members of the CCC who are accused of an illegal political gathering. The bail hearing for Jameson Timba and his fellow 78 detainees has been postponed to Thursday 27th June at 11am. Picture: @CCCZimbabwe

In a disturbing incident that has sparked widespread outrage, allegations have emerged of alleged police brutality in Zimbabwe, with reports suggesting that a woman brutally [Read More…]