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IOL News
09-07-2025
- IOL News
56-year-old man arrested for inciting racial violence on social media
The Cape Town Magistrate's Court has granted R1,000 bail to a 56-year-old man for allegedly inciting racial violence on social media. Image: File A 56-Year-old man arrested by the Hawks for allegedly making racial and violent statements on social media, threatening to incite violence against blacks, has been granted R1 000 bail. Cameron Baya made his first appearance in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, where he faced charges under the Contravention of the Cybercrimes Act and Contravention of Riotous Assemblies Act. He is expected back in the dock in September. Hawk's spokesperson, Siyabulela Vukubi, confirmed Baya's appearance in court and that he was granted bail. 'The matter was postponed to September 16,' he said. Vukubi said that on March 28, the Hawks's Crimes Against the State unit received intelligence from foreign agency regarding an individual who made racial and violently charged statements on social media. 'The user allegedly made threats inciting violence against black individuals and expressed his intent to provoke a race war," said Vukubi. 'The investigation by the Hawks led to the arrest of the suspect after the case was formally registered.' 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. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ On Baya's Facebook account, the old South African flag is shared and includes videos about race and farm murders. The Hawks have yet to reveal on what platform the alleged threats were made. The case has similar hallmarks to that of the arrest of a 50-year-old man earlier this year who made social media rants about South Africa. In the video the man made derogatory remarks in reference to a specific racial group that in his views is purportedly intent on "harming white people". The police said the remarks in the video explicitly detail the type of harm that white people are set to suffer at the hands of black people. He was charged with crimen injuria and those related to the contravention of aspects of the Cyber Act. As the investigation unfolds more charges could be added. A stern warning has since been issued to all social media users to engage responsibly on social media, as failure to do so will have consequences. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
Eyewitness News
10-06-2025
- Eyewitness News
Former police officer, detective arrested by Hawks for alleged corruption
CAPE TOWN - A former police officer and a detective are behind bars after being arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, for alleged corruption. Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi said the two men, aged 39 and 44, were based at Thembalethu Police Station in George. Vukubi said one of the accused – a detective constable who recently resigned – was investigating a case of an alleged assault. "He allegedly told the suspects to apologise to the complainant and pay an amount of R2,500.00 to make the case disappear. It was alleged that the suspects paid the money to the detective for him to give the money to the complainant, but he never did." Vukubi said another detective at the police station became aware of the case after the complainant laid a complaint against his colleague. "The detective allegedly intimidated and improperly persuaded the complainant to influence her testimony against his colleague." Vukubi said the accused will appear in the George Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
IOL News
10-06-2025
- IOL News
Law Enforcement officer arrested for murder and kidnapping
The Law Enforcement officer was arrested on Monday. Image: File A City Law Enforcement officer attached to the Anti-Land Invasion Unit has been arrested on charges of murder, kidnapping, and extortion. A multi-disciplinary operation led by the Hawks, Provincial Anti-Kidnapping Unit, and Provincial Organised Crime, resulted in the apprehension of the 43-year-old officer. Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi said the kidnapping is alleged to have taken place on May 16 in Kraaifontein. 'The victim was last seen by a friend who reported that the victim went to Bellville to view a vehicle he intended to purchase and never came back. Instead, another friend of the victim received a call from the victim reporting that he had been kidnapped and was being assaulted,' Vukubi said. Simultaneously, the suspects demanded a ransom of R100 000 for the victim's release. The suspects made further phone calls, and the ransom was reduced to R10 000. 'The suspects subsequently provided a bank account where the money should be deposited. It was alleged that an amount of R5000 was deposited into that bank account, and the suspects continued to demand the balance,' Vukubi said. On May 17, 2025, the team followed all the leads that led them to addresses in Philippi and Kleinvlei, which resulted in the arrest of four accused: Mogamat Samuels, 33, Thokozani Kamnjunga, 36, Existing Mudivari, 33, and Yasseen Jele, 30, who have already made a court appearance. 'The team was led to an open field on the dunes between Monwabisi Beach and Macassar, where one of the accused pointed out a shallow grave where the victim was killed and buried. Upon further probe, it transpired that the City of Cape Town Law Enforcement vehicle, which was driven by the suspect, was utilised in the commission of this heinous crime,' Vukubi said. The officer is expected to make his first appearance in the Bluedowns Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, thereafter, he will be joining his co-accused in the dock on June 12. 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. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement 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. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Law Enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason confirmed the arrest. He said the matter was being investigated by the City's Safety and Security Information Management Systems (SSIMS) Unit in collaboration with the Hawks and they will continue to cooperate with SAPS to ensure a swift conclusion to the investigation and prosecution. 'While the arrest of the officer is disappointing, the Safety and Security Directorate is committed to rooting out corrupt and criminal elements and will not hesitate to investigate and take the required action when wrongdoing is uncovered. This matter is also being dealt with in terms of City policies and processes, and a disciplinary process is underway,' Dyason said. Cape Times
IOL News
09-06-2025
- IOL News
Cape Town Law Enforcement officer arrested on murder and extortion charges
The Law Enforcement officer was arrested on Monday. Image: File The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (known as Hawks) arrested a City of Cape Town Law Enforcement officer on Monday. The arrest, during a multi-disciplinary operation led by the Hawks, Provincial Anti-Kidnapping Unit, and Provincial Organised Crime, resulted in the arrest of the 43-year-old officer on charges of murder, kidnapping, and extortion. The officer is attached to the Anti-Land Invasion Unit. The provincial spokesperson for the Hawks, Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi, said the kidnapping is alleged to have taken place on May 16 in Kraaifontein. 'The victim was last seen by a friend who reported that the victim(friend) went to Bellville to view a vehicle he intended to purchase and never came back. Instead, another friend of the victim received a call from the victim reporting that he had been kidnapped and was being assaulted,' Vukubi said. Simultaneously, the suspects demanded a ransom of R100,000 for the victim's release. The suspects made further phone calls, and the ransom was reduced to R10,000. 'The suspects subsequently provided a bank account where the money should be deposited. It was alleged that an amount of R5,000 was deposited into that bank account, and the suspects continued to demand the balance,' Vukubi said. On May 17, 2025, the team followed all the leads that led them to addresses in Philippi and Kleinvlei, which resulted in the arrest of the four accused: Mogamat Samuels, 33, Thokozani Kamnjunga, 36, Existing Mudivari, 33, and Yasseen Jele, 30, who have already made a court appearance. 'The team was led to an open field on the dunes between Monwabisi Beach and Macassar, where one of the accused pointed out a shallow grave where the victim was killed and buried. Upon further probe, it transpired that the City of Cape Town Law Enforcement vehicle, which was driven by the suspect, was utilised in the commission of this heinous crime,' Vukubi said. The officer is expected to make his first appearance in the Bluedowns Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, June 10, thereafter, he will be joining his co-accused in the dock on June 12. 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. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement 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. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ City of Cape Town's spokesperson for Law Enforcement, Wayne Dyason confirmed the arrest of the officer. He said the matter was being investigated by the City's Safety and Security Information Management Systems (SSIMS) Unit in collaboration with the Hawks and will continue to cooperate with SAPS to ensure a swift conclusion to the investigation and prosecution. 'While the arrest of the officer is disappointing, the Safety and Security Directorate is committed to rooting out corrupt and criminal elements and will not hesitate to investigate and take the required action when wrongdoing is uncovered. This matter is also being dealt with in terms of City policies and processes, and a disciplinary process is underway,' Dyason said. IOL
TimesLIVE
09-06-2025
- TimesLIVE
Cape Town law enforcement officer arrested for 'kidnapping, extortion, murder'
A City of Cape Town law enforcement officer was arrested on Monday on charges of kidnapping, extortion and the murder of a man who disappeared after going to purchase a vehicle in Bellville. The 43-year-old suspect was apprehended during a multidisciplinary intelligence-led operation comprising the Hawks and the provincial anti-kidnapping and organised crime units. The victim was allegedly kidnapped in Kraaifontein on May 16 after telling a friend he was going to view the vehicle. Another friend received a phone call from the victim who reported he had been kidnapped and was being assaulted. 'Simultaneously, a ransom of R100,000 for the victim's release was demanded by the suspects. Further phone calls were made by the suspects whereby the ransom was reduced to R10,000,' said Hawks spokesperson Lt-Col Siyabulela Vukubi. An amount of R5,000 was deposited into a given bank account and the suspects demanded the balance. A day after the kidnapping, police swooped on addresses in Philippi and Kleinvlei which resulted in the arrest of four suspects aged 30 to 36 who have already appeared in court. 'The team was led to an open field on the dunes between Monwabisi beach and Macassar, where one of the accused pointed out a shallow grave where the victim was killed and buried,' said Vukubi. 'It transpired that the City of Cape Town law enforcement vehicle, which was driven by the suspect, was used in the commission of this heinous crime.'
