April 02
South Africa: Arrests for Violating Traffic Laws
More than 1 000 road users have been arrested and 900 vehicles were impounded in law enforcement operations conducted in all nine provinces since the start of the Easter holidays. Read more »
March 28
South Africa: KZN Man Sentenced to Four Life Terms for Murdering Family Members
A police investigation has secured four terms of life imprisonment for 35-year-old Nthutuko Mthethwa for the murder of three Mkhize family members at their home in Umntilombo,… Read more »
March 26
South Africa: Former Steinhoff Director Appears in Court for Fraud, Racketeering
Former Steinhoff director Stephanus Grobler has appeared in court on charges of racketeering, three counts of fraud worth R21 billion, manipulation of financial statements and… Read more »
March 25
South Africa: Policy Dialogue to Place GBVF Under the Spotlight
The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, will this week host a policy dialogue on the prevention of… Read more »
March 14
South Africa: 30 Years of Freedom Campaign Approved
Cabinet has approved the implementation of 30 years of freedom and democracy communication campaign both domestically and internationally. Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Govt Stands By Decision to File Lawsuit Against Israel
South Africa has no regrets about becoming the first country to file a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to end its "deadly and relentless… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Men Called to Stand Up Against GBV
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated its call for all South African men to stand and fight the scourge of rape and gender-based… Read more »
March 08
South Africa: Justice Department and Multichoice Partner Against Piracy
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Multichoice Group have signed an anti-piracy memorandum of understanding (MOU). Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Swift Arrest of Suspects in German Murder Case Lauded
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has commended police for the swift arrest of three suspects who… Read more »
February 27
South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal Records High Number of Rhino Poaching Cases
While efforts to prevent rhino poaching have resulted in positive outcomes in national parks across the country, South Africa has seen a shift in rhino poaching with the majority… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Mashatile to Address Integrated Criminal Justice System Conference
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver the keynote address at the official opening of the national conference on the implementation of the Integrated Criminal… Read more »
February 14
South Africa: SIU Welcomes Arrest of Allegedly Corrupt Former Eskom Officials
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest and appearance in court of two former Eskom officials on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering. Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Five Suspects Arrested for Attempted Murder of Prominent Attorney
Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene, has commended the swift and decisive action by police officers in response to a shooting of a prominent attorney in… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Makes Gains in Northern Cape
Police in the Northern Cape have arrested 173 suspects for an array of crimes through Operation Shanela. Read more »
South Africa: Foreign National Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer
Police in Berea, in KwaZulu-Natal, have opened cases of impersonating a police officer, possession of drugs and fraud against a 38-year-old foreign national on Vause Road in… Read more »
South Africa: Draft Work Visa Regulations a Boon for Attracting Skills
South Africa's new draft work visa regulations are a milestone for the country's efforts to attract investment and promote job creation. Read more »
February 08
South Africa: Somebody Give Me a Pen! - President
"The Bill has arrived at my desk. I'm going through the Bill. I'm looking for a pen!" - said President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday night, eliciting much laughter from a packed… Read more »
January 28
South Africa: Over R6 Million Pledged for Children of Slain Police Officers
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has observed this year's National Police Day by raising funds for the children of police officers who died in the line of duty. Read more »
South Africa: Electoral Commission Ready to Register Inmates At Correctional Centres
In preparation for inmates' voter registration this week, the Electoral Commission (IEC) and Department of Correctional Services have urged families of inmates to deliver identity… Read more »
January 16
South Africa: Transnet Recovery Underway Following Train Collision
Recovery efforts are underway following a derailment in which two trains collided in the early hours of Sunday morning. Read more »
January 10
South Africa: President Emphasises Importance of Human Rights
With South Africa heading to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza, President Cyril Ramaphosa… Read more »
South Africa: Several Mpumalanga Farm Owners Issued With Contravention and Prohibition Notices for Violating Laws
The exploitation and ill treatment of workers, as well as disregard of South Africa's labour laws, continues unabated in some of the agricultural sectors in Mpumalanga. Read more »
Africa: Minister Lamola to Lead South Africa's Delegation to the Hague
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola will lead South Africa's delegation to the Peace Palace, which houses the United Nations International Court of Justice,… Read more »
January 08
South Africa: Drugs Seized At OR Tambo Airport
Customs officers of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have seized 23kg of narcotics disguised as moulded artwork with an estimated street value of R37 million at the cargo… Read more »
December 27, 2023
South Africa: Five Nabbed for Illegal Mining in Limpopo
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has urged members of the public to report illegal mining activities after five undocumented foreign nationals were arrested in Limpopo. Read more »