{
  "id": 760873,
  "title": "Bevan Loftus murder: Father alleges R2.5m hit linked to tow-truck rivalry | Madlanga Commission",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/bevan-loftus-murder-father-alleges-r2-5m-hit-linked-to-tow-truck",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T11:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-08-13-bevan-loftus-murder-father-alleges-r25m-hit-linked-to-tow-truck-rivalry-madlanga-commission/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Testifying before the Madlanga Commission on Thursday, Loftus alleged that the proposed hit was linked to a rivalry in the tow-truck industry and accused competitor Clive Naiker of being behind the alleged plot.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Madlanga Commission hears new testimony on fatal 2023 Durban shooting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/madlanga-commission-hears-new-testimony-on-fatal-2023-durban-shooting",
        "published": "2026-08-13T15:55:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}