SA content creator explains why Hawks raided his house
Anton Taylor sat down with The Drive with Rob and Roz to discuss the events of the Hawks raid on his home.
In August, beloved social media star Anton Taylor shared a video on his various social media platforms explaining he had been a part of a very serious incident.
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Although the video had only been posted now, the incident in question happened two months ago, and he was only now able to speak about it.
According to Taylor, he had been the target of a Hawks raid.
One day, I was in America visiting my sister and brother-in-law. I wake up, 10 missed calls from my building manager, and I'm thinking, 'The geyser must have burst" or 'What's going on?' And they're like, 'The Hawks are here. They're here with a search and seize warrant.'
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Officially known as the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), their mandate is to "prevent, combat and investigate national priority offences in particular: Serious Organised Crime; Serious Commercial Crime; and Serious Corruption."
In the video, Taylor states that the affidavit provided by the organisation pertains to crimes against the State.
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He also adds that the entire incident occurred due to a satirical video he had posted on his social media in March 2025.
The "how" is still... I can only tell you the chain of events!
The original video has over 23,000 views on TikTok.
Here's the satirical video that allegedly set the ball rolling:
Anton Taylor speaks out:
The story has made headlines, and IOL reports that "The Hawks’ Brigadier Thandi Mbambo said an investigation was launched after charges were filed."
Many of Taylor's fans and fellow South Africans have expressed outrage with the situation, some even thinking it was a joke at first.
Take a listen as Taylor shares details about the event with Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie:
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