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An alleged scammer and his accomplice are expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrates Court on Thursday following their arrest this week. A police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Matimba Maluleke says the 27-year-old man and his 32-year-old accomplice, who claimed to be a prohpetess, allegedly duped a woman out of R650 000.

The Automobile Association says motorists can expect significant fuel price reductions to kick off the new year.

Many Zimbabwean parents living in South Africa face significant challenges getting to see their children over the December holidays. Many resort to unlawful methods to get their children into the country. The Border Management Authority has “intensified operations” to put an end to this practice. But claims made by the Border Management Authority of “human trafficking” appear to be unfounded.

Fourteen suspects believed to be part of a syndicate are expected to appear in the Stellenbosch Magistrates Court on Thursday. The group will face charges of fraud, theft and money laundering exceeding R40 million.

The South African State Theatre (SAST) has welcomed the arrest of a former employee and four accomplices who allegedly siphoned millions of Rand for their personal gain. Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale says the suspects, aged between 37 and 59 were arrested on Tuesday.

A 32-year-old man from Verulam in KwaZulu Natal has registered a criminal case with police after he was allegedly assaulted by a well-known TikTok influencer. Members from Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), local police and security companies were dispatched to the home invasion in progress at a house in Trenance Park on Tuesday.

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) in the Eastern Cape has denounced the deaths of initiates despite what MEC Zolile Williams said is government's rigorous efforts towards their safe passage to manhood. Williams was commenting on the latest update of the summer initiation season which started in November.

Three of the five company directors of the specialist engineering group Consulmet have been arrested. The Hawks launched a manhunt for the directors on Friday on allegations of fraud and the contravention of the Companies Act.

With South Africa's tourist season near its peak, guides worry about taking hikers onto one of Africa's major draws at dawn and dusk because of the risk. Cape Town authorities say there have been more than 80 attacks on the mountain paths this year, most since August.