South Africa: Corrections Week to Kick Off Next Week

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will observe Corrections Week from 22 to 28 September 2025. Read more »

South Africa: 'Criminal Justice System Is Key to the Rule of Law' - Justice Madlanga

The Madlanga Commission has kicked off proceedings at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Tshwane today. Read more »

South Africa: 'Impartial' Madlanga Commission to Make Findings Based On Evidence

Chief evidence leader of the Madlanga Commission, Advocate Terry Motau SC, has emphasised that the Commission will take an impartial approach to all the evidence that will be… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Calls On All States to Take Action to Halt the Genocide in Gaza

The Government of the Republic of South Africa has welcomed the findings of the United Nations (UN) Commission of Inquiry stating that Israel has committed genocide against the… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Continues Giving Evidence On Day 2 of Madlanga Commission

The second day of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has begun at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Tshwane. Read more »

South Africa: Five SANDF Members and Two Zimbabweans Charged With Smuggling Cigarettes

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that five of its members and two Zimbabwean nationals will appear in the Musina Magistrate's Court today on charges… Read more »

South Africa: Several Taxi Routes Closed in Response to Ongoing Violence in W Cape

The Western Cape Provincial Government has announced the closure of several taxi routes in the Cape Town metropolitan area for a period of 30 days due to ongoing violence within… Read more »

South Africa: Kubayi Orders Legislative Amendments to Make Sex Offenders Register Accessible

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has directed her department to attend to the necessary legislative amendments that will allow the National… Read more »

South Africa: Over 200 Suspects Arrested in Ekurhuleni Weekend Crackdown

Police in Ekurhuleni arrested 206 suspects and shut down five illegal liquor outlets during a weekend crime crackdown across the district. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Police Honour Fallen Heroes

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng has honoured four officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in the 2025/26 financial year. Read more »

South Africa: Government Awaits Court Decision On Export Quotas

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has decided not to set the 2024-2025 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna… Read more »

South Africa: Inquest Into Death of Steve Bantu Biko to Be Reopened

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced that it will on Friday enrol the reopening of the inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist and Black Consciousness… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy Minister Warns Against Criminality in Courts After Athlone Shooting

Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel has sent a strong warning to would be wrongdoers that South Africa's courts cannot be turned into a place for… Read more »

South Africa: Treasury and SARS Invite Public Comment On Draft 2025 Taxation Laws Amendment Bill

National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have invited the public to comment on the 2025 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB) and its accompanying… Read more »

South Africa: Prosecution to Commence Over Jagersfontein Tailings Dam Failure

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in collaboration with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), have confirmed that criminal proceedings are… Read more »

South Africa: NPA Welcomes Court Decision in Senzo Meyiwa Case

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the dismissal of the S174 applications brought by accused number four, Mthokozisi Maphisa, in the Senzo Meyiwa case. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President to Conduct Oversight Visit to the Western Cape

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will conduct an oversight visit to the Western Cape, specifically the Overberg District Municipality, this week. Read more »

South Africa: Former Eskom Contractor Sentenced for Fraud and Money Laundering

The Mpumalanga Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has sentenced a former Eskom contractor to some 16 years imprisonment, wholly suspended, after she pleaded guilty to charges of… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Taxi and E-Hailing Operators Commended for Peace Efforts

KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has commended e-hailing drivers, taxi drivers, and members of the KwaDabeka and Clermont Taxi Association for their… Read more »

South Africa: Eviction Notices Issued to Occupants of Hijacked State Properties

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has issued eviction notices to over 100 illegal occupants who have hijacked State properties in Cape Town. Read more »

South Africa: Case Against Controversial Businessman, Matlala, Postponed

The attempted murder case against controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has been postponed in the Alexandra Magistrates' Court. Read more »

South Africa: Transnational Organised Crime Remains a Serious Threat to Peace

Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, says transnational organised crime remains one of the most serious threats to peace, stability and development across Africa and… Read more »

South Africa: Suspect in Marota Case to Appear in Court

A 26-year-old suspect arrested for the alleged murder of his ex-girlfriend, is expected to appear before the Temba Magistrates' Court on Monday, police in the North West said. Read more »

South Africa: Breakthrough Made in Prosecutor's Murder Case

A suspect implicated in the murder of a female prosecutor in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape is due to appear in court on Monday. Read more »

South Africa: Three Arrested for Attempted Robbery in Mpumalanga

The police have arrested three suspects following an attempted robbery in Belfast, Mpumalanga on Friday night. Read more »