Articles about Hawks

Hawks arrest suspect in alleged matric results leak

The Hawks arrest a 21-year-old man in connection with the alleged leaking of the 2024 matric results.

DBE vows consequences for matric results leak

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube vows to take decisive action against those guilty of leaking the 2024 matric results to third-parties.

Public works dept launches probe into ‘Sage breach’

The public works and infrastructure department enlists the Hawks and State Security Agency, as it tries to curb further losses due to what it terms a “Sage breach”.

Minister seeks Hawks intervention in R89m Postbank fraud

Multimillion-rand financial losses at Postbank prompt communications minister Solly Malatsi to call on the Hawks to bring the criminals to book.

R1m illegal SIM cards seized from suspected fraudsters

Police arrest 48 suspects involved in the illicit operation and seize over two million SIM cards in Johannesburg and Bloemfontein.

Suspected video streaming pirates nabbed

A joint operation by law enforcement, MultiChoice and Irdeto results in the arrest of alleged video streaming pirates.

Public works minister orders probe of ‘vulnerable’ IT systems

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure minister enlists law enforcement agencies and cyber security experts to investigate.

Experian data breach fraudster re-arrested, denied bail

The case against convicted businessman Karabo Phungula was remanded to 24 March for sentencing.

Dodgy R225m IT tender weighs down justice office audit

The disputed Thomson Reuters contract is responsible for the Office of the Chief Justice’s unqualified audit.

Public Protector to probe chief justice’s R225m IT tender

The Public Protector’s office notifies Public Interest SA of its decision to initiate an official investigation.

Hawks raid ZA Square premises over R225m dodgy IT tender

Investigators conduct a search and seizure operation at the premises of ex-employees of the Office of the Chief Justice.

Ex-municipal boss in court over R215m irregular IT tender

A former Moretele Local Municipality manager appears in court over a R215 million irregular IT contract.