Justice, Crime Prevention and Security
@CrimeWatch_RSA
This account aims to provide updates on efforts to promote public safety, justice, and uphold the rule of law.
[STATUTORY RAPE] Sexual Offences Act of 2007 criminalizes sexual acts with children under the age of 16, prosecution must be instituted even if the child ‘consented’. Section 54 (1) of the Act, provides that any person who knows of a sexual offence against a child must report it…
![CrimeWatch_RSA's tweet image. [STATUTORY RAPE] Sexual Offences Act of 2007 criminalizes sexual acts with children under the age of 16, prosecution must be instituted even if the child ‘consented’. Section 54 (1) of the Act, provides that any person who knows of a sexual offence against a child must report it…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gf0W-8wWYAAKj-p.jpg)
[LUSIKISIKI MASS MURDERS TRIAL TO START] The trial of six men charged with the murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki is scheduled to start on Monday, 28 July 2025, in the High Court, Eastern Cape Division, special sitting in Lusikisiki Magistrates' Court. Eight weeks have been set…
[MASTERMIND BEHIND LUSIKISIKI MASS KILLINGS IN COURT] The man alleged to have orchestrated the murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki, Mzukisi Ndamase (46) has been joined by other men already charged with the massacre. Ndamase is currently serving a life sentence for murder and…
[FOUR MEN APPEAR IN COURT FOR DJ SUMBODY MURDER CASE] Four accused, Michael Pule Tau (55) and Katiso Molefe (61), Tiego Floyd Mabusela (45) and Musa Kekana made their first appearance at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court. They were arrested in connection with the 20 November 2022…
[THREE HITMEN AND HIT ORDERER ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH DJ SUMBODY MURDER] On Monday afternoon, SAPS Political Killings Task Team working closely with Gauteng Organised Crime Detectives arrested four men between the ages of 45 and 60 in connection with the murder of popular SA…
#RT [WANTED] Gauteng Serious and Violent Crime detectives have made a breakthrough on the murder case of the Chief Auditor of the Ekurhuleni municipality, who was shot dead earlier this month in Kempton Park. On 20 July 2025, the team arrested a 40-year-old man who is expected…
![CrimeWatch_RSA's tweet image. #RT [WANTED] Gauteng Serious and Violent Crime detectives have made a breakthrough on the murder case of the Chief Auditor of the Ekurhuleni municipality, who was shot dead earlier this month in Kempton Park.
On 20 July 2025, the team arrested a 40-year-old man who is expected…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gwdh-D_WwAAeWw3.jpg)
RT #sapsGP [WANTED] #SAPS Provincial Serious and Violent Crime detectives have made a breakthrough in the murder case of the Chief Auditor of the Ekurhuleni municipality, who was shot dead earlier this month in Kempton Park. On 20/07, the team arrested a 40yr-old man who is…
[PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA SUSPENDS SOUTH GAUTENG DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS] President @CyrilRamaphosa has suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv Andrew Chauke, with immediate effect pending an inquiry into Adv Chauke’s fitness to hold office.…
![CrimeWatch_RSA's tweet image. [PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA SUSPENDS SOUTH GAUTENG DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS]
President @CyrilRamaphosa has suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv Andrew Chauke, with immediate effect pending an inquiry into Adv Chauke’s fitness to hold office.…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwaGSgfWMAAYtu6.jpg)
[PURCHASING A VEHICLE USING FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS] The Hawks Secunda based Serious Corruption Investigation and Serious Commercial Crime Investigation arrested Mthobisi Shezi (29) in Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday, 19 July 2025. He made a brief appearance in Delmas District…
![CrimeWatch_RSA's tweet image. [PURCHASING A VEHICLE USING FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS]
The Hawks Secunda based Serious Corruption Investigation and Serious Commercial Crime Investigation arrested Mthobisi Shezi (29) in Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday, 19 July 2025. He made a brief appearance in Delmas District…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwYfc4kXwAATjTk.jpg)
![CrimeWatch_RSA's tweet image. [PURCHASING A VEHICLE USING FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS]
The Hawks Secunda based Serious Corruption Investigation and Serious Commercial Crime Investigation arrested Mthobisi Shezi (29) in Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday, 19 July 2025. He made a brief appearance in Delmas District…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwYfc4fXMAATzwB.jpg)
[JULIUS MALEMA’S CASE POSTPONED FOR JUDGMENT] The East London Regional Court has postponed the case against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, to 29 September 2025 for Magistrate Twanet Olivier to deliver her judgment after both the state and the defence…
![CrimeWatch_RSA's tweet image. [JULIUS MALEMA’S CASE POSTPONED FOR JUDGMENT]
The East London Regional Court has postponed the case against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, to 29 September 2025 for Magistrate Twanet Olivier to deliver her judgment after both the state and the defence…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwYpS_AXIAAE2Vg.jpg)
[COURT DISMISSES APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE IN TERMS OF SECTION 174 IN A STATE CAPTURE CASE] The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an application for a discharge in terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act, brought by the accused in a high-profile corruption case…
![CrimeWatch_RSA's tweet image. [COURT DISMISSES APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE IN TERMS OF SECTION 174 IN A STATE CAPTURE CASE]
The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an application for a discharge in terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act, brought by the accused in a high-profile corruption case…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwYFs2tXkAAG-Zg.jpg)
[ALLEGED CORRUPT JMPD OFFICERS ARRESTED] Two JMPD officers were arrested on charges of extortion and corruption. The arrests followed a swift investigation initiated by a public complaint. On Saturday morning, the JMPD received a distress call from a concerned citizen who…
![CrimeWatch_RSA's tweet image. [ALLEGED CORRUPT JMPD OFFICERS ARRESTED]
Two JMPD officers were arrested on charges of extortion and corruption. The arrests followed a swift investigation initiated by a public complaint.
On Saturday morning, the JMPD received a distress call from a concerned citizen who…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwXeC1mWIAASln4.jpg)
ALERT!! False/Fake News. Issued by Department of Defence || Head of Communication. #SANDF
[FAKE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS] The KwaZulu Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, does not have a social media account, and declares that all social media accounts bearing his names and photographs are FAKE. Lt Gen Mkhwanazi is contemplating taking…
![CrimeWatch_RSA's tweet image. [FAKE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS]
The KwaZulu Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, does not have a social media account, and declares that all social media accounts bearing his names and photographs are FAKE.
Lt Gen Mkhwanazi is contemplating taking…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwOeKgtWcAAtVEI.jpg)
![CrimeWatch_RSA's tweet image. [FAKE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS]
The KwaZulu Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, does not have a social media account, and declares that all social media accounts bearing his names and photographs are FAKE.
Lt Gen Mkhwanazi is contemplating taking…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwOeKgyWMAA99AV.jpg)