The R14.9 million precious stones case involving suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and three co-accused has been postponed as the State prepares to disclose its evidence over an alleged bogus police raid.

The Special Investigating Unit has recovered millions from service providers accused of overcharging the University of Fort Hare for student accommodation, with one provider still owing more than R1.6 million.

The State has made a dramatic allegation during Brown Mogotsi’s fourth bail application, claiming the accused planned to disguise himself as a correctional services officer and escape from court custody.

SASSA says beneficiaries whose grants are under review will have a fourth payment day in September, urging those who do not get paid during the normal cycle not to panic.

Two men were arrested in Lufhereng after JMPD officers intercepted a suspected illegal firearm transaction and recovered a rifle, pistol and live ammunition.

A 40-year-old Zimbabwean national is expected to appear in the Musina Magistrate’s Court after police seized a suspected stolen Toyota Hilux and allegedly fraudulent vehicle document at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.

The Motloung Foundation has backed Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie’s call for answers over millions allocated to SAFA for the implementation of Video Assistant Referee technology.

A 57-year-old woman has been arrested after police discovered 7,777 mandrax tablets and 1.6kg of crystal meth worth an estimated R1.5 million at a Mandela Park property.

Stuart Scharnick, 40, appeared in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on charges linked to alleged contraventions of the Firearms Control Act. His formal bail application is set for 1 September.

Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye failed to appear in the Germiston Magistrates’ Court on Monday, prompting the court to issue a warrant that will only be activated if he does not return when his case resumes on 7 September.

The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team has arrested seven Emfuleni Local Municipality employees in connection with alleged fraud, theft and the illegal reconnection of electricity supplies. Two additional suspects were arrested in Vanderbijlpark on Sunday, bringing the total number of arrests to seven.

The Northern Cape holds some of the richest and largest operating mines in South Africa, and mining contributes 19% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the province.

Moodley’s name featured prominently in evidence before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, particularly during its examination of Prasa and the network of businessmen alleged to have benefited from the state-owned railway agency.

Police have seized 100 firearms and ammunition from a security company in Soweto after an inspection found alleged non-compliance with the Firearms Control Act.

DJ Cleo has left Radio 2000 after 28 months at the station, with the popular DJ now turning his attention to music, family, studies, live performances and his personal wellbeing.