https://news24x7.co.za/ Crime, policing and court reporting — SAPS operations, high-profile trials, gang violence, corruption prosecutions and NPA cases. en-za Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:09:41 +0200 10 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-14-bread-wine-the-chemical-trail-through-wheat-and-grapes-part-five news24x7-10649 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:07:11 +0200 Daily Maverick Crime & Courts There’s a price to pay for our love of bread and wine in the chemicals commonly used to grow wheat and grapes. Most of that bill is paid in farm soils, neighbouring veld and rivers downstream. But traces can also travel beyond the farm fence. (via Daily Maverick) https://punchng.com/ondo-stands-firmly-against-corruption-in-all-forms-attorney-general news24x7-10726 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:01:22 +0200 Punch Nigeria Crime & Courts The Ondo State Attorney-General, Kayode Ajulo, has declared the state’s zero-tolerance policy for corruption, stating that public office is a trust. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-stands-firmly-against-corruption-in-all-forms-attorney-general/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/ndlea-destroys-five-cannabis-farms-arrests-three-suspects-in-edo news24x7-10727 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:54:15 +0200 Punch Nigeria Crime & Courts The NDLEA in Edo State has destroyed five cannabis farms and arrested three suspected drug traffickers, its commander Mitchell Ofoyeju has confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-destroys-five-cannabis-farms-arrests-three-suspects-in-edo/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-908568 news24x7-10982 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:47:00 +0200 Jerusalem Post Crime & Courts IRNA quoted a local governor as saying Gorgij "was active in the fight against divisive elements and Zionism," a description suggesting the cleric was pro-government. (via Jerusalem Post) https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/seven-emfuleni-municipality-employees-granted-bail-in-multimillion-rand-electricity-fraud-case-b526f13d-1ebc-4f9a-82b5-76b4f2b33bef news24x7-10635 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:07:45 +0200 IOL Crime & Courts (via IOL) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/shehu-buba-submits-to-security-agencies-over-allegations news24x7-10661 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:58:25 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Crime & Courts By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has voluntarily submitted himself to relevant security agencies for investigation over allegations linking him to banditry, terrorism financing, kidnapping and other violent crimes. Buba… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/same-government-had-closed-the-case-supriya-sule-questions-fresh-cbi-probe-into-disha-salians-death/articleshow/134245820.cms news24x7-10932 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:57:04 +0200 Times of India Crime & Courts The CBI has registered an FIR into Disha Salian's death following a court directive. This action surprised political leaders who noted the case was previously closed. The FIR invokes serious charges, though no individuals are named as accused. Salian's father provided names of individuals he wants… (via Times of India) https://www.myjoyonline.com/87-year-old-man-remanded-over-alleged-defilement-of-9-year-old-girl-at-ofankor news24x7-10752 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:52:48 +0200 MyJoyOnline Crime & Courts An 87-year-old man, Yaw Gahornu, has been remanded by the Osu Court over the alleged defilement of a nine-year-old girl at Ofankor, a suburb of Accra. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.dawn.com/news/2029888/mir-raza-murder-case-police-surgeon-says-she-received-threats-after-disputing-first-autopsy-findings news24x7-11039 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:51:53 +0200 Dawn (Pakistan) Crime & Courts KARACHI: Karachi Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed on Monday said she faced “threats” after disputing the findings of the first post-mortem in the murder case of young businessman Mir Raza Ali. She made the comments during her testimony before a judicial commission tasked with probing the… (via Dawn (Pakistan)) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/909540-killings-rape-other-abuses-persist-as-nhrc-logs-nearly-300000-rights-complaints-in-august.html news24x7-10713 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:39:30 +0200 Premium Times Crime & Courts The complaints were marked by child abandonment, mass abductions, rape, domestic and sexual violence, discrimination, freedom of religion, and freedom of movement. The post Killings, rape, other abuses persist as NHRC logs nearly 300,000 rights complaints in August appeared first on Premium Times… (via Premium Times) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/14/inside-dangotes-push-to-put-africas-biggest-refinery-in-more-hands news24x7-10724 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:35:32 +0200 Channels TV Crime & Courts Beyond expanding industrial footprint, the IPO incorporates protective economic benefits for everyday households, with Aliko Dangote pointing to dollar-denominated dividend returns. The post Inside Dangote’s Push To Put Africa’s Biggest Refinery In More Hands appeared first on Channels Television. (via Channels TV) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/909538-ipi-nigeria-condems-police-invasion-of-tv-station-in-kaduna-calls-for-sanction.html news24x7-10714 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:26:42 +0200 Premium Times Crime & Courts IPI Nigeria National Committee had hoped that the appointment of Tunji Disu as Inspector General of Police would usher in a new era of respect for human rights and press freedom. The post IPI Nigeria condems police invasion of TV station in Kaduna, calls for sanction appeared first on Premium… (via Premium Times) https://abcnews.com/US/mahmoud-khalil-sues-columbia-university-showing-deliberate-indifference/story?id=136427312 news24x7-10910 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:09:34 +0200 ABC News (US) Crime & Courts Mahmoud Khalil is suing Columbia University in federal court for allegedly showing "deliberate indifference" to the harassment of pro-Palestinian students like him. (via ABC News (US)) https://allafrica.com/stories/202609140747.html news24x7-10708 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:07:47 +0200 AllAfrica Southern Africa Crime & Courts [Vanguard] ·Death toll rises to eight in eight months (via AllAfrica Southern Africa) https://punchng.com/nscdc-nabs-father-son-for-electricity-cable-theft-in-osun news24x7-10353 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:05:45 +0200 Punch Nigeria Crime & Courts The NSCDC in Osun State has arrested a 60-year-old man, his son, and nephew for allegedly stealing electricity cables kept for safekeeping in Iwo. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-nabs-father-son-for-electricity-cable-theft-in-osun/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/court-rejects-al-mustaphas-bid-to-appeal-asokoro-property-case news24x7-10354 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:04:21 +0200 Punch Nigeria Crime & Courts The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed a request by Major Hamza Al-Mustapha for an extension of time to appeal a judgment over a property in Asokoro. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-rejects-al-mustaphas-bid-to-appeal-asokoro-property-case/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-ndc-plans-crowdfunding-to-keep-moneybags-from-hijacking-party-spokesperson news24x7-10669 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:24 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Crime & Courts Director said the initiative was intended to give ordinary Nigerians a stake in the running of the party while reducing the influence of “moneybags” over its decisions. The post 2027: NDC plans crowdfunding to keep moneybags from hijacking party – Spokesperson appeared first on Vanguard News. (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/examiners-and-cashiers-eight-limpopo-accused-in-court-over-cash-for-drivers-licence-scheme-44dbd6f3-3e07-47a3-b1a0-a3359ecb6fc5 news24x7-10639 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:19 +0200 IOL Crime & Courts (via IOL) https://www.namibian.com.na/dorado-murder-accused-told-police-he-was-at-crime-scene news24x7-10783 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200 The Namibian Crime & Courts One of the men accused of robbing and killing a Windhoek resident in his flat in March 2024 admitted to a police officer that he was present when his alleged victim was overpowered, before items were stolen from his home. The account Nicodemus Hango gave a police officer, warrant officer Matheus… (via The Namibian) https://www.namibian.com.na/alleged-rape-victim-fears-for-safety-if-noa-is-granted-bail news24x7-10784 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200 The Namibian Crime & Courts The man (26) who has accused Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital intern doctor Dennis Noa of rape says he fears for his safety if Noa is granted bail. The allegation is contained in the complainant’s statement, parts of which were read in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court on Thursday by Noa’s lawyer… (via The Namibian) https://iol.co.za/capeargus/news/2026-09-14-five-in-court-after-e-hailing-driver-allegedly-kidnapped-raped-and-held-for-r4-000 news24x7-10643 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Crime & Courts Five suspects appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court after an e-hailing driver was allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted and held for a R4 000 ransom in Heathfield. (via IOL (site feed)) https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-nine-for-vandalism-theft-in-zamfara-school news24x7-10355 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:59:00 +0200 Punch Nigeria Crime & Courts The NSCDC in Zamfara has arrested nine suspects for vandalising and stealing roofing zinc from Tsageru Primary School in Tsafe Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-nine-for-vandalism-theft-in-zamfara-school/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/kidnappers-abandon-victim-flee-at-police-checkpoint-in-anambra news24x7-10356 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:35:13 +0200 Punch Nigeria Crime & Courts Police in Anambra State have rescued a 16-year-old boy after his abductors abandoned him and fled upon approaching a security checkpoint in Onitsha. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-abandon-victim-flee-at-police-checkpoint-in-anambra/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/14/british-man-accused-of-drugging-and-raping-wife-over-two-decades-admits-60-offences news24x7-10773 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:32:23 +0200 The Guardian World Crime & Courts Man, who cannot be named to protect anonymity of his victim, admits scores of criminal offencesA man has pleaded guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting his wife over a period of 20 years as he admitted 60 criminal offences.The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the anonymity of his… (via The Guardian World) https://punchng.com/uk-court-grants-poco-lee-bail-ahead-of-september-15-hearing news24x7-10358 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:31:01 +0200 Punch Nigeria Crime & Courts Nigerian dancer Poco Lee has been granted bail in the UK ahead of his September 15 hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on sexual offence charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-court-grants-poco-lee-bail-ahead-of-september-15-hearing/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/madlanga-commission-to-grill-jmpd-over-alleged-bribery-criminal-infiltration-and-corruption-7344dd59-f849-4f95-abc5-a7c2ef7aa81d news24x7-10640 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:29:30 +0200 IOL Crime & Courts (via IOL) https://www.namibian.com.na/missing-grade-5-pupil-found-dead-at-rehoboth news24x7-10787 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:23:46 +0200 The Namibian Crime & Courts An 11-year-old Grade 5 pupil has been found dead in a Rehoboth riverbed after he did not return home from school on Friday. The boy’s body was discovered by girls herding goats at the Oanob River bridge at Rehoboth early during Saturday afternoon, according to the Namibian Police. The boy has been… (via The Namibian) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/909504-gunmen-abducted-16-year-old-boy-in-enugu-abandoned-him-in-anambra.html news24x7-10720 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:23:25 +0200 Premium Times Crime & Courts Police said the victim was abducted in Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State and later abandoned near a security checkpoint in Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra State. The post Gunmen abducted 16-year-old boy in Enugu, abandoned him in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times… (via Premium Times) https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/14/man-dies-after-french-police-officer-throws-him-on-the-ground?traffic_source=rss news24x7-10748 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:21:55 +0200 Al Jazeera Crime & Courts Video has emerged of a French police officer violently throwing a 29-year-old homeless man to the ground. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/police-open-culpable-homicide-case-following-fatal-crash-in-karoo news24x7-10653 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:21:48 +0200 SABC News Crime & Courts Police spokesperson Chris Spies says the cause of the crash is yet to be established. (via SABC News) https://www.myjoyonline.com/four-arrested-as-police-bust-alleged-kidnapping-torture-and-extortion-syndicate news24x7-10768 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:16:32 +0200 MyJoyOnline Crime & Courts The Central North Regional Police Command has disrupted an alleged kidnapping, torture and extortion syndicate, rescuing a 30-year-old man, Bismarck Amo, and arresting four suspects after an intelligence-led operation. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/ukraines-prosecutor-general-suspended-after-leaving-country-amid-corruption-scandal news24x7-10834 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:13:10 +0200 Euronews Crime & Courts Ruslan Kravchenko left Ukraine days after resigning amid a corruption investigation involving officials in his office, as a major confrontation unfolds between the country’s prosecutors and independent anti-corruption agencies. (via Euronews) http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/14/at-least-50-soldiers-killed-in-jihadist-attack-on-malian-army-base news24x7-10702 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:10:49 +0200 Africanews Crime & Courts A large-scale attack on a central army base in Mali last week killed at least 50 soldiers and five Russian Africa Corps paramilitaries, security and local sources told AFP Monday. (via Africanews) https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/three-arrested-in-komani-after-alleged-120kg-cat-haul-and-r2-000-bribe-f250e779-9f1d-41f8-937d-f6d1e525f2ea news24x7-10641 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:08:08 +0200 IOL Crime & Courts (via IOL) https://news.sky.com/story/husband-admits-drugging-wife-to-rape-and-sexually-abuse-her-over-20-years-13585745 news24x7-10686 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200 Sky News Home Crime & Courts A man has admitted drugging his wife to rape and sexually abuse her over more than two decades. (via Sky News Home) https://www.nyasatimes.com/ailing-magalasi-granted-bail-in-hacking-amaryllis-cases news24x7-10587 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:00:47 +0200 Nyasa Times Crime & Courts Democratic Progressive Party strategist Collins Magalasi cut a frail and pained figure as he arrived at the Chief Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe, struggling to walk as his health appeared to deteriorate – before magistrate Austin Banda granted him bail in both cases he is facing. Although… (via Nyasa Times) https://www.myjoyonline.com/npa-increases-price-floor-from-september-16-petrol-to-sell-at-ghc16-diesel-at-ghc16-77 news24x7-10371 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:55:31 +0200 MyJoyOnline Crime & Courts The development should mean that we are likely to see some significant increases in the prices of petroleum products from the current levels or price quotes by the various oil marketing companies. (via MyJoyOnline) https://punchng.com/court-adjourns-suit-challenging-david-marks-adc-leadership news24x7-10363 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:53:22 +0200 Punch Nigeria Crime & Courts A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit seeking to stop the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress till September 28. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-adjourns-suit-challenging-david-marks-adc-leadership/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/909492-another-woman-arrested-for-brutalising-7-year-old-daughter-with-hot-knife.html news24x7-10336 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:50:37 +0200 Premium Times Crime & Courts This latest incident occurred days after another woman, Anulika Onyeanusia, was arrested in the state for allegedly using sex toys on her eight-year-old daughter as well as circulating the child's pornographic video. The post Another woman arrested for brutalising 7-year-old daughter with hot… (via Premium Times) https://iol.co.za/thepost/news/2026-09-14-watch-man-robbed-of-cellphone-in-alleged-hugging-theft-at-durban-shopping-complex news24x7-10228 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Crime & Courts The man who had gone to a bakery to buy bread, was the latest victim of the hugging gang, which pickpockets unsuspecting people while hugging them. (via IOL (site feed)) https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-908544 news24x7-10989 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:16 +0200 Jerusalem Post Crime & Courts The statement comes after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani admitted on July 22 that he does not have the authority to enforce the International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Netanyahu. (via Jerusalem Post) https://www.news24.com/southafrica/crime-and-courts/two-in-court-for-allegedly-scamming-guest-houses-in-karoo-20260914-1051 news24x7-10628 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:32:19 +0200 News24 South Africa Crime & Courts A digital search party by private security companies has led to the arrest of two people who are allegedly linked to multiple fraud cases targeting accommodation establishments. (via News24 South Africa) https://allafrica.com/stories/202609140664.html news24x7-10703 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:20:39 +0200 AllAfrica Latest Crime & Courts [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has opposed a proposal to develop part of Kampala's Constitutional Square into an eco-friendly hotel and shopping mall, warning that it will challenge any attempt to alienate the public land in court. (via AllAfrica Latest) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/nscdc-arrests-nine-over-school-vandalism-in-zamfara news24x7-10251 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:06:51 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Crime & Courts By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has arrested nine suspects over alleged criminal conspiracy, vandalism, mischief and theft of roofing sheets from Tsageru Primary School in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state. The… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://punchng.com/police-kill-terrorists-recover-arms-in-kebbi-forest news24x7-10368 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:06:48 +0200 Punch Nigeria Crime & Courts Police in Kebbi State, in a joint operation with the military, have neutralised suspected terrorists and recovered arms in Gumki Forest, Arewa LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-terrorists-recover-arms-in-kebbi-forest/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/909479-police-raise-alarm-over-planned-attacks-on-worship-centres-schools-nysc-camps.html news24x7-10341 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:03:40 +0200 Premium Times Crime & Courts Police commands and fomations were instructed to increase surveillance, patrols, stop-and-search operations, access control and rapid-response capabilities around vulnerable locations. The post Police raise alarm over planned attacks on worship centres, schools, NYSC camps appeared first on… (via Premium Times) https://iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/news/2026-09-14-no-one-has-been-held-accountable-family-marks-two-years-since-zarah-ramsamys-death news24x7-10229 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Crime & Courts Zarah, a pupil at Penzance Primary School pupil, was killed in a hijacking on September 11, 2024, outside a fast food outlet in Malvern, while her family was celebrating her success after a school concert. (via IOL (site feed)) https://scrolla.africa/joburg-begins-testing-electric-buses-on-busiest-routes news24x7-10322 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:49:11 +0200 Scrolla Africa Crime & Courts The City of Johannesburg and Metrobus have begun a 30 to 60 day trial of electric buses on some of the city's busiest routes, testing the technology before deciding on wider rollout. (via Scrolla Africa) https://capitalfm.africa/ruto-commissions-new-otonglo-police-station-in-kisumu-west news24x7-10482 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:42:25 +0200 Capital FM Kenya Crime & Courts The President commissioned the facility on Monday during his ongoing development tour of the Nyanza region. (via Capital FM Kenya) https://www.biznews.com/interviews/court-battle-that-could-reshape-sa-policing news24x7-10242 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:40:55 +0200 BizNews Crime & Courts Listen hereJP Smith has spent years being told his city is one of the world's most violent. He didn't dispute it. He explained why. Nearly every gun his officers pulled off the street came back to bite them: nineteen times out of twenty, the man caught red-handed walked free, because Cape Town… (via BizNews)