Fezile Ngubane, suspect in the Olorato Murder case cleared

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DURBAN - An investigation has cleared Fezile Ngubane as a suspect in the Olorato Murder case.  According to police, Ngubane washes cars for a living and was targeted by deceased Philangenkosi Makhanya who used his ID to rica SIM cards with his details and use them in communicating with women.  "He has been released," said Athlenda Mathe, South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson. Makhanya, main suspect in the murder case, was gunned down by police in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. Olorato Mongale, a promising Journalism graduate was laid to rest on Sunday, 1 June.

35-year-old suspect arrested for child pornography-related charges

MIDRAND - The South African Police Service (SAPS) conducted a takedown operation in Midrand on Friday, 17 January 2025, leading to the arrest of a 35-year-old suspect for possession, accessing, downloading and distribution of child pornography as well as possession of drugs, and fraud.

In the last two years, police arrested 21 suspects on charges related to child pornography countrywide.

A team of investigators attached to the national and Gauteng provincial Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) units led by the Component Head for Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS), Major General Mmantsheke Lekhele executed a search-and-seizure warrant at a residence in Midrand.

During the operation, a number of electronic devices suspected to contain child sexual abuse material (child pornography) were confiscated. A forensic analysis of these devices was conducted on scene by cyber-crime experts, an estimated number of 10 million child pornography images and videos were detected thus far.

A large amount of cash, believed to be the proceeds of crime, was also seized.

The arrest emanates from information that was shared by international law enforcement with the SAPS after they have identified a target located in South Africa.

Further investigation by the SECI teams revealed that the suspect is hosting and distributing child pornography on a global scale for financial gain.

The suspect is expected to appear before Randburg Magistrates' Court next week, while investigation continues. His identity will remain withheld until he has formally pleaded in court.

Source: SAPS

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