By Boitumelo Kgobotlo JOHANNESBURG — The leader of the African Transformation Movement (ATM), Vuyolwethu Zungula, has called for immediate implementation of stricter border controls and harsher penalties for those involved …
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By Mandlenkosi Mxengi Trevor Mentoro, a 37-year-old accounting assistant from East London, made a brief appearance at the East London Magistrate’s Court last week on charges of fraud. Mentoro was …
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Business & Job Opportunity Scams
Johnson Similo Found Guilty of R8.7 Million Health Department Fraud
by Hope Mafu Johnson Gerald Similo, the 47-year-old director of Siphilile Investments (Pty) Ltd, has been found guilty of fraud in connection with a scheme that defrauded the Free State …
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Written by Robin-Lee Francke Multimedia Journalist, IOL News A Free State man, Mlodi Van Rooi Mpofane, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to vehicle fraud and theft charges. Mpofane, 32, …
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Written by Charlene Somduth A logistics manager, Rakesh Maharaj, was sentenced to eight years in prison after being convicted of fraud, corruption, and money laundering related to his work at …
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By Karabo Marifi On Thursday, September 5, 2024, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) arrested Mathebula Thouret Mampe Thabe Tiro, the director of Tiro Attorneys (PTY) LTD, and Tsietsi …
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Government Impersonation Scams
South African Official Judith Zuma Sentenced to 35 Years for Passport Fraud
Durban, South Africa — Judith Zuma, a former official with South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison by the Durban Specialised …
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By Chulumanco Mahamba Digital Night Supervisor Jaco Botha, the 42-year-old man accused of masterminding a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of more than R23 million, was arrested by the Hawks …
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FinancialSocial Security and Pension Scams
Former CFO Arrested for R167,000 Fraud at Lekwa Teemane Municipality
Written by Sinenhlanhla Masilela Digital Journalist, IOL A 45-year-old former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from Lekwa Teemane Local Municipality in Christiana, North West, has been arrested by the Directorate for …
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Written by Jolene Marriah-Maharaj Senior Digital Journalist, IOL News An Eastern Cape man, Andile Sidinile, was arrested this week by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigations, better known as the …