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The Herald
6 days ago
- The Herald
No raid conducted at Dudu Myeni's house: police call out fake social media post
Police have dismissed claims the national intervention unit (NIU) raided the KwaZulu-Natal home of the late former SAA chair Dudu Myeni. This comes after a social media post claimed: 'The NIU raided Dudu Myeni's house and allegedly found R18m in a safe.' Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said no raid was conducted. 'The SA Police Service (SAPS) warns against the spread of fake news about a NIU raid in which R18m was found in a safe at a house in Richards Bay. 'The SAPS calls for responsible social media reporting and for users to verify information before sharing. 'No raid was undertaken by any unit.' Myeni died in 2024 after battling cancer. She served on the SAA board from 2009 until 2017, while Jacob Zuma was president, and was its chair for the last five of those years. Her role at SAA was marred by fraud and corruption allegations stemming from the commission of inquiry into state capture and she was said to have been instrumental in the crippling of the airline. She allegedly received R300,000 from Bosasa, supposedly for the Jacob Zuma Foundation. TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
6 days ago
- TimesLIVE
No raid conducted at Dudu Myeni's house: police call out fake social media post
Police have dismissed claims the national intervention unit (NIU) raided the KwaZulu-Natal home of the late former SAA chair Dudu Myeni. This comes after a social media post claimed: 'The NIU raided Dudu Myeni's house and allegedly found R18m in a safe.' Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said no raid was conducted. 'The SA Police Service (SAPS) warns against the spread of fake news about a NIU raid in which R18m was found in a safe at a house in Richards Bay. 'The SAPS calls for responsible social media reporting and for users to verify information before sharing. 'No raid was undertaken by any unit.' Myeni died in 2024 after battling cancer. She served on the SAA board from 2009 until 2017, while Jacob Zuma was president, and was its chair for the last five of those years. Her role at SAA was marred by fraud and corruption allegations stemming from the commission of inquiry into state capture and she was said to have been instrumental in the crippling of the airline. She allegedly received R300,000 from Bosasa, supposedly for the Jacob Zuma Foundation.
The Citizen
6 days ago
- The Citizen
Gauteng Police foil CIT heist, five suspects killed in shootout
The gun battle between the suspects and the man in blue occurred in Crown Mines. Police intelligence foiled a cash-in-transit heist in Johannesburg leading to a high-speed chase and shootout resulting in the death of five suspects. Picture: Saps Five cash-in-transit (CIT) suspects have been shot dead during a confrontation with police in Johannesburg. The gun battle between the suspects and the man in blue occurred in Crown Mines on Thursday afternoon. Shootout Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said officers operationalised intelligence information on suspects planning to commit a cash-in-transit robbery in Johannesburg. 'Their vehicle was spotted on the M1/M2 highway split, and they sped off when they noticed the police. As a chase ensued, the suspects started shooting at the police, who retaliated. The suspect's vehicle crashed into a palisade fence. 'All five occupants were fatally shot. Preliminary investigation reveals that the same vehicle was involved in a murder and cash-in-transit robbery that occurred on 14 July 2025 at Kingsley in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). ALSO READ: Interpol arrests Chinese fugitive in South Africa Swift response Nevhuhulwi said the Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, commended the joint forces for their coordinated and swift response. The operation involved multiple units including the National Counter Intelligence, tactical response team from Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks), Gauteng Traffic and private security companies for a swift reaction. 'This collaborative efforts are yielding success and should send a strong message to criminals that police will not repose and will continue to deal decisively with criminal issues', said Mthombeni'. Picture: Saps Police have urged the public to work together with the police to fight crime by reporting any criminal activities to the Crime Stop Hotline at 08600 10111 or anonymously give tip-offs on MySapsApp. KZN shootout Earlier this month, KZN police foiled a CIT heist, killing two suspects in the shootout. The suspects were shot dead during a multi-disciplinary intelligence-led operation in the Sinyameni area under the Msinga policing precinct. Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker said two other men in their forties were arrested for being in illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as attempted murder, following the foiled CIT robbery. ALSO READ: Police say reports of R18m found in KZN house is fake news
The Star
21-07-2025
- The Star
Standard Bank manager linked to international drug cartel
Kim Swartz | Updated 1 hour ago THE 115 bricks of cocaine worth an estimated street value of R18 million allegedly found in possession of a suspended Standard Bank manager were linked to multiple international cartels. This emerged when Lieutenant-Colonel Christiaan van Renen, the investigating officer, testified in the ongoing bail application by Raed Cupido. The 40-year-old was arrested on 10 June over the 115 bricks of cocaine worth an estimated street value of R18m, an AK 103 Rifle, Uzi Pro Rifle, five semi-automatic firearms and 130 rounds of ammunition inside a storage unit in Roeland Street. His alleged accomplice, Christopher Carlese, 38, was arrested just over a month later, on 13 July. He claims he wasn't at the scene that day but at his home in Kensington. During their recent application in the Cape Town Magistrates Court to apply for bail, the court heard that police officers have video footage, firearm links, and forensic evidence tying both to the drugs. According to court documents, Cupido immediately admitted to cops that the white powder was cocaine when they pulled up to the storage unit. Van Renen said forensic results confirmed the drugs were linked to multiple international cartels. He said Cupido and his co-accused were 'first receivers' for international drug cartels. 'I submit that the only reasonable inference that can be drawn from these facts is that (Cupido and Carelse) are so-called 'first-receivers' of the cocaine as it is smuggled into South Africa by international drug cartels. 'It was found that three of the firearms recovered were stolen during a business robbery in Boksburg in 2019. During the same robbery, 69 other firearms were also taken. 'The other four firearms are not registered on the firearm system of South Africa.' The court heard that Cupido rented unit 869 while Carlese rented unit 868, which are located next to each other. The court further heard that video footage was obtained of the storage unit from 22 April to 10 June, which showed Cupido exiting the lift on the ground floor and walking towards a white Polo on 9 May. Van Renen says: 'The final photograph depicts certain items found by the police inside storage unit 868 as it was laid out on the ground in front of the unit. 'The box is open and a white object is partially visible inside. To the left, next to the brown cardboard box, are two stacks of compressed cocaine bricks. 'The partially visible, white-coloured item inside the brown box has been identified as cocaine bricks that were found inside the brown cardboard box. 'I submit that the shape and dimensions of the box carried by [Cupido] when compared with the box found in [Carelse's unit] containing cocaine, are a match, according to my observations.' The court heard that when Cupido was arrested he was in possession of two iPhones and an Apple Watch which he refused to hand over, however a cyber warrant to gain access to data is underway. Cupido had cited the overcrowding in Pollsmoor as among the reasons he should be released on bail as these conditions posed a risk to his health. He has dismissed claims linking him to the drugs, saying he is a family man, soccer coach and businessman who's being framed in a R18 million cocaine bust case. The court previously heard that Cupido was pressured by an officer and former employee of alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield and his wife Nicole Johnson into admitting that the drugs were theirs in exchange for his freedom. The father of two who earns approximately R78 000-a-month, previously worked at British American Tobacco Group, Woolworths and Phillip Morris Group where he was employed as a commercial planning and development manager and flew across the world in this job. He also owns RADC Transport, a fleet company with 17 vehicles that earns R160 000 per month. He also owns properties in Rondebosch, Claremont and Green Point valued at over R20 million. The case was postponed to 1 August for arguments. Cape Times
IOL News
21-07-2025
- IOL News
Standard Bank manager linked to international drug cartel
BUSTED: Cupido is seen exiting the lift with brown boxes Image: Supplied THE 115 bricks of cocaine worth an estimated street value of R18 million allegedly found in possession of a suspended Standard Bank manager were linked to multiple international cartels. This emerged when Lieutenant-Colonel Christiaan van Renen, the investigating officer, testified in the ongoing bail application by Raed Cupido. The 40-year-old was arrested on 10 June over the 115 bricks of cocaine worth an estimated street value of R18m, an AK 103 Rifle, Uzi Pro Rifle, five semi-automatic firearms and 130 rounds of ammunition inside a storage unit in Roeland Street. His alleged accomplice, Christopher Carlese, 38, was arrested just over a month later, on 13 July. He claims he wasn't at the scene that day but at his home in Kensington. During their recent application in the Cape Town Magistrates Court to apply for bail, the court heard that police officers have video footage, firearm links, and forensic evidence tying both to the drugs. According to court documents, Cupido immediately admitted to cops that the white powder was cocaine when they pulled up to the storage unit. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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'I submit that the only reasonable inference that can be drawn from these facts is that (Cupido and Carelse) are so-called 'first-receivers' of the cocaine as it is smuggled into South Africa by international drug cartels. 'It was found that three of the firearms recovered were stolen during a business robbery in Boksburg in 2019. During the same robbery, 69 other firearms were also taken. 'The other four firearms are not registered on the firearm system of South Africa.' The court heard that Cupido rented unit 869 while Carlese rented unit 868, which are located next to each other. The suspended senior banker is alleged to be a first receiver of the drugs from international drug cartels. Image: Supplied The court further heard that video footage was obtained of the storage unit from 22 April to 10 June, which showed Cupido exiting the lift on the ground floor and walking towards a white Polo on 9 May. Van Renen says: 'The final photograph depicts certain items found by the police inside storage unit 868 as it was laid out on the ground in front of the unit. 'The box is open and a white object is partially visible inside. To the left, next to the brown cardboard box, are two stacks of compressed cocaine bricks. 'The partially visible, white-coloured item inside the brown box has been identified as cocaine bricks that were found inside the brown cardboard box. 'I submit that the shape and dimensions of the box carried by [Cupido] when compared with the box found in [Carelse's unit] containing cocaine, are a match, according to my observations.' The court heard that when Cupido was arrested he was in possession of two iPhones and an Apple Watch which he refused to hand over, however a cyber warrant to gain access to data is underway. Cupido had cited the overcrowding in Pollsmoor as among the reasons he should be released on bail as these conditions posed a risk to his health. He has dismissed claims linking him to the drugs, saying he is a family man, soccer coach and businessman who's being framed in a R18 million cocaine bust case. The court previously heard that Cupido was pressured by an officer and former employee of alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield and his wife Nicole Johnson into admitting that the drugs were theirs in exchange for his freedom. The father of two who earns approximately R78 000-a-month, previously worked at British American Tobacco Group, Woolworths and Phillip Morris Group where he was employed as a commercial planning and development manager and flew across the world in this job. He also owns RADC Transport, a fleet company with 17 vehicles that earns R160 000 per month. He also owns properties in Rondebosch, Claremont and Green Point valued at over R20 million. The case was postponed to 1 August for arguments. Cape Times
