The police’s water wing and maritime law enforcement officers are searching for a 37-year-old man who went missing after a speedboat capsized on Hartbeespoort Dam on Sunday. Full story hartiesnews.co.za/2026/10/26…

MOLEFE AND CO-ACCUSED MURDER CASE POSTPONED TO JULY 2027 @NPA_Prosecutes The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg has postponed the case against businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe and his co-accused, Michael Pule Tau (55), Tiego Floyd Mabisela (45) and Musa Kekana, to 19 July 2027. The postponement is to allow a separate trial involving Mabisela and Kekana to be finalised. The court has ordered that those proceedings continue uninterrupted until their conclusion. As the same prosecutors and some of the defence lawyers are involved in both matters, the partly heard trial must be concluded before the case against Molefe and his co-accused can proceed. Molefe’s bail was extended, while his co-accused remain in custody. The accused face 35 charges, with the State alleging that Molefe orchestrated the murder of Oupa Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody, together with his co-accused. Sefoka was shot and killed in Woodmead on 20 November 2022. The State further alleges that forensic evidence links the high-calibre rifles used in Sefoka’s murder to other high-profile killings, including those of Hector Buthelezi, popularly known as DJ Vintos, Don Tindleni and Armand Swart, as well as other incidents allegedly linked to a broader organised crime network. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) remains trial-ready and committed to prosecuting the matter without further delay once the outstanding proceedings have been concluded. Issued by: Magaboke Mohlatlole

And this car stolen in Cosmo City was recovered in Eldorado Park a short while later. @JoburgMPD

TSHWANE: STOLEN NISSAN NAVARA RECOVERED PARTIALLY STRIPPED Tshwane Flying Squad members recovered a stolen black Nissan Navara at Leeuwfontein squatter camp in Kameeldrift on Saturday. The vehicle was found abandoned and stripped. Police checks confirmed it had been reported stolen at Pretoria Moot SAPS. The vehicle was taken to the Pretoria West Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit for further investigation. The investigation continues.

Pinetown: Suspect arrested for attempted carjacking and murder-related charges A 35-year-old suspect was arrested in KwaDabeka on Sunday in connection with an attempted carjacking and three counts of attempted murder in Pinetown. The incident occurred on 9 October when a father and his two children were reversing out of their driveway in Lee Place. Suspects allegedly opened fire on the father, who returned fire, fatally wounding one suspect. Police later arrested the 35-year-old and seized an unlicensed firearm and 14 rounds of ammunition. He faces charges of attempted carjacking, three counts of attempted murder, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. He is expected to appear in Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 27 October.

WESTERN CAPE: 10 SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN SEPARATE CRIME-FIGHTING OPERATIONS Police have arrested 10 suspects in separate operations across the Western Cape targeting gang violence, murder, attempted murder, illegal firearms and carjacking. 🔴 Hanover Park: Six men wanted in connection with murder and attempted murder cases registered in October have been arrested. A 9mm pistol was also found in an abandoned house. 🔴 Bonteheuwel: A 33-year-old man was arrested after police found a 9mm pistol and 12 rounds of ammunition hidden in a basket inside a Wendy house. 🔴 Delft: Four suspects, aged between 19 and 22, were arrested in connection with a carjacking after police followed up on information from a member of the public. The suspects are expected to appear in court once formally charged. Police say the operations form part of ongoing efforts to tackle gang violence and keep illegal firearms off the streets.

EASTERN CAPE: POLICE OFFICIAL SHOOTS WIFE BEFORE SHOOTING HIMSELF Police are investigating an attempted murder and they have opened an inquest docket following a shooting at a home in Ikamvelihle this morning. A 49-year-old SAPS member stationed at KwaZakhele allegedly shot his wife before shooting himself with his service pistol. His wife survived and was taken to hospital with three gunshot wounds. Two children were inside the house but were not injured. Eastern Cape Police Commissioner Lt Gen Vuyisile Ncata described the incident as deeply distressing and said counselling and support would be provided to those affected. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

UPDATE: JHB Water: Precautionary water quality alert in Bezuidenhout Valley Johannesburg Water confirms that the water samples collected last week met the required water quality standards including confirmation from the final test outcomes. As an additional precaution and form of assurance, a second set of samples was collected last night, 25 October 2026, to verify water quality before restoring supply for consumption and use. A water supply interruption delayed the collection of these follow-up samples. The affected properties are along 8th Avenue, at the corners of 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Streets. Customers must continue to refrain from using the water until Johannesburg Water issues an official clearance notice. Tankering will continue while the restriction remains in place. Customers will be notified once the follow-up results have been assessed and Water Quality clearance has been issued. We apologize to our customers for any inconvenience and disruption caused, however, it is important that there is adequate assurance of the testing outcomes. Please be assured of our seriousness and urgency to attend to the matter. Alternative water provision has been improved and will be maintained as best and practically as possible.