Johannesburg – A 35-year-old female attorney was shot dead on the morning of Monday, March 23, 2026, at the corner of Fox and Joubert streets in the Johannesburg Central Business District.
According to details released by police, the victim had parked her vehicle and was exiting it at the time of the attack. She was heading toward the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration when two unknown suspects followed her to the location. One of the suspects, identified only as a black male, approached the attorney and fired three shots directly into her head.
The shooter then ran across the street to a waiting vehicle, where the second suspect was positioned, and both individuals drove away from the scene.
Officers arrived shortly after receiving reports of the shooting. They found the woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and declared her dead on arrival at the scene.
No arrests have been made. Police have opened a case of murder and launched an active manhunt for the two suspects. The motive for the attack has not been established and remains under investigation.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in identifying or locating the suspects. Members of the public with details are urged to contact their nearest police station immediately.
Fatal Collision Between Truck and Bakkie on N3 Near Villiers Claims at Least One Life
A fatal road accident occurred on the N3 highway near Villiers in the Free State province on 23 March 2026.
The collision involved a white semi-truck with fleet number 1456, operated by K.C. Transport Pty Ltd, and a black bakkie. The incident happened at approximately 11:15 a.m.
Photographs from the scene show the black bakkie in the foreground with severe front-end damage. The windshield is fully shattered, the hood is crumpled and folded back, and the engine components are exposed. The white truck with red markings is positioned directly behind the damaged bakkie. The road surface at the crash site is wet.
Emergency services, including paramedics and traffic authorities, responded to the scene. Due to the severity of the crash, the N3 was fully closed in the area, with motorists directed to use alternative routes.
The accident has been confirmed as fatal, with at least one person killed. No further details on the exact number of fatalities or injuries have been released. The identities of those involved have not been made public.
No official information has been provided on the cause of the collision. Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.
KZN Police Chief Presents Prison Letter to Parliament Claiming Businessman Transported Furniture to Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala Farm
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has handed over a handwritten letter from a former prisoner to Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. The letter alleges that businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala told his former cellmate he had delivered furniture, including couches, to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm in Limpopo.
The eight-page letter was written by Jermaine Prim, who shared a cell with Matlala at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility. According to the document, Matlala described himself as very close to the Ramaphosa family and spoke about transporting items to the property.
Phala Phala farm is the site of a 2020 burglary in which a large amount of foreign currency, reportedly hidden inside furniture, was stolen. The break-in triggered investigations into possible money laundering, undeclared cash holdings and claims of interference by law enforcement officials. The case has not been finalised and continues to face court challenges. Independent Police Investigative Directorate reports linked to the matter were declassified only recently.
Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi tabled the letter during his testimony to the parliamentary committee. He told members that the contents amount to unverified hearsay and still require proper investigation. He added that some information in the letter matches details from earlier intelligence gathered by police.
The commissioner also highlighted problems with prison management at the time, saying oversight failures allowed Matlala access to freedoms not normally granted to inmates.
The Presidency has issued no statement on the specific claims contained in the letter.
Opposition parties have demanded immediate steps to verify the information in the document. They have warned that any confirmation of the claims could introduce new elements to the long-running Phala Phala matter that has affected the president since the 2020 incident.
33-Year-Old Suspect Arrested by Eastern Cape Authorities Following Shooting Incident at Motherwell Funeral
Eastern Cape authorities have arrested a 33-year-old man after a shooting incident took place at a funeral in Motherwell on Saturday, 21 March 2026.
Officers conducted a stop-and-search operation linked to the incident and recovered two 9mm pistols from which the serial numbers had been removed. They also seized two magazines, five rounds of ammunition, and two empty cartridges during the search.
The suspect was unable to produce a valid firearm licence when questioned by the officers. He was placed under arrest immediately after the weapons and ammunition were found in his possession.
The vehicle involved in the incident was confiscated by the authorities.
The 33-year-old suspect is expected to appear in court in the coming days.
Copper Theft Suspect Arrested on Trenance Park Drive in Phoenix
Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal – A male suspect was apprehended in connection with copper theft during the early hours of Friday morning, 21 March 2026, on Trenance Park Drive in the Phoenix area.
KZN VIP Response Officers were conducting routine patrols in the area when they identified the individual displaying suspicious behaviour. The suspect dropped a black bag believed to contain copper pipes and fled on foot in the direction of the Palmview area.
The incident is linked to a copper theft that occurred in the Grove End area. The suspect was en route to a local residence in Palmview to exchange the stolen copper pipes for cash or other valuable items.
Officers immediately initiated a coordinated search operation and dispatched additional response units to the scene. The teams tracked the suspect and successfully apprehended him. The individual, described as an African male, was then handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for further investigation and processing.
The suspect admitted to his involvement in the exchange of stolen copper for monetary gain. Copper pipes were among the items associated with the case.
The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to address copper theft incidents in the region. The suspect remains in SAPS custody pending further proceedings.
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Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Collision on R102 in Cornubia, KwaZulu-Natal
A male pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the R102 in Cornubia, KwaZulu-Natal, early on Sunday morning.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was dispatched to the scene following an emergency call received at approximately 05:39. Upon arrival, reaction officers confirmed that the pedestrian had been hit by a white Kia Rio.
The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. His identity could not be established immediately.
The occupants of the white Kia Rio were not injured in the incident.
Authorities have not released any further details at this stage.
A 53-year-old police captain attached to the Bethal Police Station shot and killed a 37-year-old woman before turning his service pistol on himself at a residence in Grootvlei near Balfour, Mpumalanga.
The incident unfolded when the captain arrived at the woman’s home, described by police as his female friend. Entry was initially refused. He then broke a window to force his way inside the residence. Once inside, he chased the victim’s sister out of the house.
The sister left the scene and sought help, which prompted police to be alerted. On arrival, officers found both the captain and the 37-year-old woman lying on the floor inside the residence, each with gunshot wounds. Both were declared dead at the scene.
A service pistol issued to the captain was recovered at the location.
Mpumalanga police have opened a murder docket as well as an inquest into the deaths. Spokesperson Mavela Masondo confirmed the sequence of events, stating that the captain broke the window after being refused entry, entered the house, chased the sister away, and was left alone with the woman before the shootings took place. Investigations are continuing.
