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IN COURT: Convicted former police officers Rosemary Ndlovu and Nomsa Mudau are back at the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court, fighting their 10-year prison sentences for plotting to have Mudau’s then-husband, Justice, murdered. The pair were sentenced on 14 October. Today, they want to appeal.

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CRIME SCENE: Three suspects have been detained following a robbery report at Linksfield off-ramp, amid earlier warnings that criminals were allegedly targeting motorists caught in traffic gridlock caused by the N3 crash. The incident comes as motorists in Linksfield, Alexandra, Riverpark, Sandringham, Bramley View, Greenstone, Marlboro and surrounding areas were urged to remain vigilant. The arrests highlight growing concerns about the safety of motorists caught in traffic congestion. #BeastOfNews

VIDEO: Two foreign nationals have been shot and killed in Springs on the East Rand. Emergency services are at the scene. Their nationalities have not yet been officially confirmed by police. Local residents claim they may be Bangladeshi or Ethiopian nationals. The motive behind the double shooting remains unclear. Police are yet to provide further details.

JUST IN: The Hawks have arrested a fifth suspect in the alleged R11 million deceased estate fraud case. The case involves suspended estate attorney Charlotte Tibana and her husband, Tshwane traffic officer Peter “Gagash” Nonyane. The couple face 123 charges of fraud and money laundering. They are accused of stealing more than R11 million from deceased estate accounts. The fifth suspect is expected to appear in court soon. #BeastOfNews.

Two people, a man and a woman, have been killed and 10 others injured after a taxi carrying 12 occupants collided with a truck near Gillooly's Interchange in Bedfordview. The victims were trapped in the wreckage and had to be freed using the Jaws of Life. The taxi driver was injured, while the truck driver escaped unharmed.

WATCH: Five suspected CIT robbers have been shot dead in a gun battle with police after a gang of about 20, armed with high-calibre rifles, attacked a cash van near Sidwell. Others escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash and two security guards’ firearms. No police officers or guards were injured. #BeastOfNews.

From Alexandra to Tembisa, Soweto and Diepsloot, voters have a message for the ANC: 32 years of promises are not enough. They want jobs, water, electricity and accountability. africaunscrambled.substack.c…

WATCH: A motorist arrested for drunk driving in Greytown, KZN, broke down in tears, blaming his drinking on his political party’s defeat in the local government elections. He reportedly told officers that others were drinking to celebrate victories while he was drinking to drown his disappointment. 📹 : KZN Transport

📌 📍ALEX: Gunmen allegedly unleashed more than 10 shots at an e-hailing vehicle carrying THREE occupants in Tsutsumani, First Park, in Alexandra, Johannesburg at around 3:45am. The driver was hit three times and rushed to hospital. Furious residents claim police only arrived at around 8am — FOUR HOURS after they reported the shooting! The driver’s condition remains unknown. #BeastOfNews

NATJOINTS has recorded 142 criminal cases and 59 arrests during South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections. The incidents include 32 alleged Electoral Act violations, assaults, intimidation, fraud, theft and public violence. The ballot boxes are closed, but the security operation continues as votes are counted and results are verified. #LGE2026 #BeastOfNews

WATCH: Two suspected hijackers accused of terrorising Alex residents were caught and beaten by an angry community. Residents allegedly threatened to burn them alive with tyres. They were a MATCHSTICK AWAY from meeting their maker before police intervened! The suspects are accused of preying on unsuspecting victims in the notorious township #Alexandra #BeastOfNews

WATCH: Frustrated residents of 12th Roosevelt in Alexandra have blockaded a busy road after reportedly spending the weekend without electricity. The community says the power outage began on Friday morning, with residents now demanding that electricity be restored. #BeastOfNews

WATCH: Would-be hijackers reportedly fled, leaving a firearm behind after an alleged attempted hijacking near Vasco Robots, between Alexandra and Marlboro, on Tuesday evening. The motorist fought back after suspects allegedly smashed his vehicle window. #BeastOfNews

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | ‘KIDNAPPED’ WOMAN ARRESTED OVER R40,000 RANSOM PLOT A Kwa-Thema family feared for Ntombifuthi Rumo, 37, after receiving a R40,000 ransom demand on 8 October. She was found alive with hand injuries near Marikana on 10 October. Ten days later, police arrested her and an alleged accomplice. Investigators allege she staged her own kidnapping to extort money from her cousin. The pair face charges of extortion, defeating the ends of justice and staging a crime scene. #BeastOfNews

Delmore Manuel’s promotion to colonel has been reversed, and he has been removed as Muizenberg SAPS station commander amid serious assault and torture charges against him. Police Portfolio Committee chairperson Ian Cameron has welcomed the decision, calling it a step towards accountability. Manuel remains innocent until proven guilty. #BeastOfNews

JUST IN: A man has been shot three times inside a bar at the corner of Claim and Bok streets in Hillbrow. EMS is on scene assisting him. The motive is unknown. #BeastOfNews

A taxi driver has been shot and killed in Kwanele, Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, in what appears to be a targeted attack. Police have been informed, while emergency medical services (EMS) are already at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting have not yet been confirmed.

VIDEO: A 48-year-old businessman has been shot dead in Mayibuye, near Savemore (formerly Cambridge). His body was found with gunshot wounds earlier this morning. The victim is a Zimbabwean national. Preliminary reports suggest he may have been hijacked. Rabie Ridge SAPS will investigate. #BeastOfNews

Police in Gauteng are ramping up crime prevention efforts ahead of the festive season, with new operational vehicles handed over to stations and provincial units at the launch of the 2026/2027 Safer Festive Season Operation in Kempton Park on Tuesday. 📹: EMPD