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The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Child porn: Standerton man found with 56 000 images to ask for bail
Child porn: Standerton man found with 56 000 images to ask for bail The 59-year-old man from Standerton who was found with 56 000 photos and videos depicting child sexual abuse is set to appear in the Standerton Magistrate's Court today (August 18) for a formal bail application. The man who is well-known in Standerton, has been kept in the police cells since his arrest on July 30. He cannot be identified until he pleaded. The Standerton Advertiser is currently in the court room, awaiting the man's appearance. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this case. ALSO READ: Hawks arrest five in Volksrust with more than R300 000's worth of drugs ALSO READ: Four killed in early-morning accident on R547 near Kinross
The Citizen
05-08-2025
- The Citizen
Over 56 000 child porn files confiscated: Standerton man remains behind bars
A 59-year-old man is due to appear in the Standerton Magistrate's Court on August 18 in connection with the possession of more than 56 000 videos and images depicting child sexual abuse. Ridge Times reports that he appeared in the Standerton Magistrate's Court for a bail application yesterday, but it was postponed to August 18. The man was arrested when the police conducted an operation in Standerton last Wednesday. An integrated team executed a search-and-seizure warrant, which led to the arrest of the accused. During the operation, the team also seized 15 licensed firearms and several digital devices. While processing the scene, forensic experts uncovered more than 56 000 videos and images depicting child sexual abuse material. The forensic investigation is ongoing. The operation was led by the Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations Unit in Mpumalanga, with support from the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, the United States Embassy, the Local Criminal Record Centre and designated firearm officers in Standerton. The suspect first appeared in the Standerton Magistrate's Court last Thursday. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk confirmed that the arrest was part of Operation Bad Vibes and brought the arrests under the national campaign to 16. Initiated in 2023, Operation Bad Vibes is a joint initiative between the SAPS and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, United States Embassy, aimed at tracing and arresting people in South Africa who are linked to accessing, possessing, manufacturing and distributing child sexual abuse material on a global scale. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on
The South African
02-08-2025
- The South African
Mpumalanga man appears in court over 56 000 child abuse files
A 59-year-old man from Mpumalanga appeared in the Standerton Magistrate's Court after police arrested him for allegedly possessing more than 56 000 child sexual abuse videos and images. Police carried out the arrest on Wednesday, 30 July, during Operation Bad Vibes, a joint initiative between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the United States Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), in collaboration with the US Embassy. Launched in 2023, Operation Bad Vibes aims to trace and arrest individuals allegedly involved in accessing, possessing, manufacturing, and distributing child sexual abuse material. The operation targets offenders operating within South Africa who are linked to global child exploitation networks. Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Van Wyk confirmed that this arrest brought the total number of suspects apprehended under Operation Bad Vibes to 16. An integrated law enforcement team executed a search-and-seizure warrant at the suspect's property in Standerton. During the operation, officers seized 15 licensed firearms and multiple digital devices. 'Forensic experts processed the scene and allegedly uncovered more than 56 000 images and videos depicting child sexual abuse material,' said Van Wyk. 'The forensic investigation is still ongoing,' she added. The Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) Unit in Mpumalanga led the operation. The Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC), designated firearm officers in Standerton, HSI, and the US Embassy provided operational support. The suspect made his first court appearance on Thursday, 31 July. The court postponed the case to 4 August 2025 for a formal bail application. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
01-08-2025
- IOL News
Operation Bad Vibes: Police seize over 56,000 child sexual abuse images and videos in Standerton
A 59-year-old man from Mpumalanga appeared in the Standerton Magistrate's Court for possession of over 56,000 child sexual abuse materials. The arrest was conducted under Operation Bad Vibes in Standerton. Initiated in 2023, Operation Bad Vibes is a joint initiative between the SAPS and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), US Embassy, aimed at tracing and arresting individuals in South Africa who are linked to accessing, possession, manufacturing, and distribution of child sexual abuse material on a global scale.
The Citizen
09-06-2025
- The Citizen
Duo in court after woman dies, man critically injured in Standerton attack
Duo in court after woman dies, man critically injured in Standerton attack Two women are appearing in the Standerton Magistrate's Court today in connection with murder and attempted murder. Ridge Times reports that, according to Mpumalanga police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Jabu Ndubane, the duo cornered a man and woman in Sakhile, accusing them of stealing R1 000 at a recent party they attended. The victims were forced to one of the assailant's homes, allegedly by the two women, where they were then assaulted with an electric cable cord, a shovel and a knife. Ndubane says when the attackers realised the woman was unconscious, they took her to a nearby clinic where she was declared dead. The deceased had fatal stab wounds on her back and several bruises on her body. According to Ndubane, her injuries were so severe that her head was swollen. The man is currently in hospital. Although stable for now, his condition remains critical. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
