November 30, 2023
South Africa: Hello, China - in the Run-Up to 2024, Ramaphosa & Co Come Out Swinging, Challenging Our Basic Constitutional Rights
The injunction by President Cyril Ramaphosa that South Africans must be more like the Chinese -- 'never badmouth your country' -- and his claim that public criticism of his… Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Hawks Officers Arrest Fourth Suspect in Murder of Activist Loyiso Nkohla
An Athlone court heard a week ago that suspects were paid R20,000 to kill activist Loyiso Nkohla, and that his wife had also been targeted. A fourth suspect is now in custody. He… Read more »
November 29, 2023
South Africa: Solid Even When Under Fire, the Constitution Is Here to Stay
While calls for change to our politics have become a constant in our national conversation, there are many people who want to alter the entire system. There are now regular calls… Read more »
November 27, 2023
South Africa: Judgment Reveals Extensive Network Around Cape Town Extortion Gangs
Two rival gangs of extortionists, with strongholds in Khayelitsha, operate across the Western Cape. They have such expansive networks that their influence extends beyond the… Read more »
South Africa: Police Snitched to 'The Guptas' Gang, Endangering Mass Shooting Witness - Judge Sounds Corruption Alarm Again
In March 2020, seven people were murdered in a mass shooting in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. A Western Cape High Court judgment now reveals that a witness said cops endangered his life… Read more »
November 26, 2023
South Africa: Crime Rate Exacts a Huge Toll On the Economy, Says World Bank
The bank's findings reveal the price extracted from the public and private sectors -- and ordinary citizens -- by the country's high crime rate. Essentially, it's yet another tax. Read more »
November 23, 2023
South Africa: Chief Justice's Frustration With Govt's Non-Implementation Is Lasting and Real
It is apparent that Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is frustrated at how the government is dealing with the findings of his commission of inquiry into State Capture. His public… Read more »
November 22, 2023
South Africa: The Anomaly in Crime Stats That Results in High Murder Areas Getting Fewer Police Officers
A process has finally commenced within SAPS, which, it is hoped, will see places like Nyanga get at least an average share of policing -- rather than a lower share. Read more »
South Africa: Justice Committee Recommends Removal From Office of Judge President Hlophe and Retired Judge Motata
Suspended Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and Judge Nkola Motata should be removed from office, the parliamentary justice committee recommended on Wednesday. Read more »
November 21, 2023
South Africa: Throw Eskom Chapter of Zondo Report in the Bin, Says Koko As NPA Faces Major Hurdles in Kusile Case Aftermath
The NPA's Investigating Directorate says it will re-enrol the Kusile Power Station corruption case against Matshela Koko and others when its investigation is complete, but it has… Read more »
Nigeria: Date Rape Drug Hidden in Dried Fish Is The Latest Confiscation in South Africa-Nigeria Crackdowns
A consignment of Rohypnol, flown from Nigeria, was intercepted in Johannesburg. This bust comes after other crackdowns which saw cops in Nigeria arrest two suspected kingpins… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Corruption Case Struck Off Roll for 'Unreasonable Delay' By Prosecuting Authority
The Middelburg court has clipped the NPA's wings in the Kusile corruption case which includes Eskom's former interim Chief Executive, Matshela Koko and former Salga Chief Executive… Read more »
November 20, 2023
South Africa: Grindr 'Must Take Steps' to Protect Users After Another Joburg Kidnapping Linked to Dating App
Police have arrested a suspect for the kidnapping of a 22-year-old Johannesburg man who was lured using the dating app Grindr. The company said it was 'acutely aware of this deeply… Read more »
South Africa: University of Fort Hare's Head of Investigations Arrested for Murder and Attempted Murder
A police task team investigating murder and attempted murder cases involving the University of Fort Hare has arrested the university's head of investigations and vetting services.… Read more »
November 19, 2023
South Africa: July 2021 Unrest - 65 in Court to Face Terrorism and Other Charges Linked to Deadly Violence
Two years after the July 2021 upheaval left a trail of destruction and more than 350 people dead, 65 people arrested and implicated in the mayhem will finally face justice. Among… Read more »
November 17, 2023
South Africa: Suspected Activist Murder Mastermind Dies While in Police Custody
A suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the murder of Cape Town activist Loyiso Nkohla has died of a heart attack while in police holding cells. Read more »
November 16, 2023
South Africa: Court to Hear Whether Angelo Agrizzi Should Be Tried Separately in R1.8bn Corruption Case
Because of numerous delays, Judge David Makhoba has asked that Angelo Agrizzi's R1.8bn corruption trial be held separately from that of his three co-accused. The State and defence… Read more »
South Africa: Organised Crime a Significant Contributor to Soaring Murder Rates - Policy Brief
A policy brief on South Africa's rising murder rate notes that experts believe the entrenchment and growth of organised crime 'has played a major role in the increasing number of… Read more »
November 14, 2023
South Africa: City of Johannesburg Unveils New Crime-Fighting Outfit
Mere months after crime prevention wardens were appointed to help combat lawlessness in Gauteng, another crime-busting unit has been unveiled -- this time in the City of… Read more »
November 13, 2023
South Africa: Cylinder Containing Radioactive Isotope Stolen From Car in Gqeberha
The isotope is safe while in the cylinder, but the police fear that someone could try to open it and sustain radiation poisoning. Read more »
South Africa: Deadly Pollsmoor Prison Diphtheria Outbreak 'Under Control' Claims Correction Services Minister
Following the death of a 19-year-old inmate at the prison who had contracted the infection, National Commissioner of Correctional Services Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale has said that… Read more »
South Africa: 'Most-Wanted Drug Trafficker' Accused of Peddling FBI Hacked Phones Linked to South Africa, Arrested in Turkey
More South African ties to global drug cartels emerge following the recent arrest of a trafficking 'influencer' in Turkey, in a crackdown linked to FBI 'hacked' devices. Read more »
November 11, 2023
South Africa: Political Contract Killings Escalate in KwaZulu-Natal as Hitmen Offered 'Job After Job'
Contract killings are escalating in South Africa, especially in the volatile province of KwaZulu-Natal, where trained assassins have been making their presence felt in the taxi… Read more »
November 09, 2023
South Africa: Mashatile's VIP Officers Show Their Faces for First Time, As Court Postpones Case for Trial to May 2024
The assault trial of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's eight VIP protection members has been rescheduled for May 2024. They stand accused of assaulting motorists on the N1 highway… Read more »
November 08, 2023
South Africa: Shameful Silence About Probes Into Judge's Findings of Gangster and Police Collusion
In October 2022, a judge warned that 28s gangsters may have infiltrated the Western Cape's police and its management. While gang violence rages in the province, it is still not… Read more »