The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit has arrested a high-profile suspect allegedly linked to recent gang-related violence in Westbury, including a shooting that left four people dead. The suspect was arrested in Lenasia South Extension 4 on Tuesday afternoon following information received by officers during high-visibility patrols. According to the JMPD, officers acted on intelligence linking the man to the deadly Westbury shootings over the past weekend. During the arrest, the suspect was allegedly found in possession…

The National Prosecuting Authority is working to formally withdraw fraud and corruption charges against Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo and six co-accused this week. The charges stem from allegations surrounding the irregular appointment of Brigadier Dineo Mokwele as head of Crime Intelligence’s technical services. NPA head Andy Mothibi previously announced that the prosecution would abandon the case after evidence at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry indicated that the underlying investigation had not been completed. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago said the…

DNA evidence allegedly linking Wiandre Pretorius to Emmanuel Mbense’s bedroom has emerged as a key element in the State’s case against suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and his co-accused. IPID Senior Investigator Nomsa Masuku told the court that forensic testing returned a positive match to Pretorius. She said investigators were later informed that Pretorius had died by suicide, with one possible reason being that he had seen the DNA report. Pretorius had also been named by Madlanga Commission witness…