Vincent Cruywagen is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He writes for publications such as Daily Maverick and AllAfrica Global Media, focusing on local news and issues in the Johannesburg area. Vincent's articles cover a range of topics, including crime, corruption, and social issues impacting the community.
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Vincent Cruywagen's coverage focuses on local crime, court cases, and government announcements in South Africa. His emphasis is particularly on evolving stories and breaking news related to crime, corruption, and legal proceedings.
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By: Vincent Cruywagen
If businessman Hamilton Ndlovu refuses to hand over the curator's stipulated assets, he faces up to 30 days in prison or a R500,000 fine imposed by the Special Tribunal. Ndlovu claims he does not have the requested assets and intends to file an appeal.
By: Vincent Cruywagen
In an apparent link to Mark Lifman’s killing, State witness ‘Mr X’ has been ruled temporarily unfit to testify in the Brian Wainstein murder trial, leading to delays the defence says could be unreasonable.
By: Vincent Cruywagen
While defending the NPA’s record on State Capture and organised crime cases on Monday, prosecutions boss Shamila Batohi emphasised that crimes such as housebreaking and stock theft required equal attention.
By: Vincent Cruywagen
The City of Cape Town has put criminals on notice for the holiday season. It launched a plan to keep the city safe while visitors descend on the city, with an emphasis on preventing drunk driving and monitoring crime hotspots. Following a recent hijacking, the city is also looking at how to prevent crime on Baden Powell Drive.
By: Nonkululeko Njilo, Vincent Cruywagen
The high court has ordered police to allow supplies of food and water to reach illegal miners underground in Stilfontein and let them exit the shaft. The SAPS says emerging miners will still be detained.
By: Vincent Cruywagen
The bail application of Desiree Liebenberg, a co-accused in a R4billion diamond Ponzi investor scheme allegedly led by her husband, Louis, will continue on Thursday this week.
By: Vincent Cruywagen
Four of the accused, including Mark Lifman, in the Brian Wainstein murder trial have been killed since they were arrested. Key witness Mr X has been deemed temporarily medically unfit to continue after the stress exacerbated his mental illness.
By: Vincent Cruywagen
A 14-year-old schoolboy was killed in a suspected gang shootout in Elsies River, Cape Town, on Tuesday. Residents are terrified that the violence could escalate.
By: Vincent Cruywagen
Desiree Liebenberg, the wife of alleged diamond fraudster Louis Liebenberg, will remain in prison for Christmas after she was denied bail on Thursday. Evidence has emerged that companies at the centre of the alleged diamond scam allegedly made payments to former SAPS, ANC, SARS and Department of Mineral Resources and Energy officials.
By: Vincent Cruywagen
A whistle-blower who revealed alleged misconduct at the Philippi Police Academy in Cape Town has been suspended, leading to questions in Parliament over how the police are handling the case.
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