South Africa: Arrests Made in Vala Umgodi Operations

A series of successful operations under the Vala Umgodi initiative has led to several arrests and the seizure of illegal goods and equipment across the Free State province. Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Responds to Allegations Around General Maphwanya

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has expressed concern over allegations suggesting that the Chief of the SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya, is defiant toward the… Read more »

South Africa: School Principal Charged With Sexual Assualt Granted R3 000 Bail

A 51-year-old school principal, Cornelius Sebothoma, who stands accused of sexually assaulting a learner appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Thursday where he was… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Warns of Increase of ATM-Related Scams

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape says it has noted with concern the increase in reports of ATM-related scams. Read more »

East Africa: Authorities Dismantle Major Transnational Rhino Horn Trafficking Network

Six suspects appeared in the Pretoria magistrate's court on Tuesday in connection with a scheme involving the trade of 964 rhino horns that were destined for illegal markets in… Read more »

South Africa: Maponya Mall Shooting a Threat to Public Transport System Stability

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has met with all public transport operators in Soweto as part of efforts to find lasting solutions to issues affecting… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Rolls Out R6 Million Mobile Police Stations to Bolster Crime Fight

In a bold move to ramp up the fight against crime, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, has handed over four state-of-the-art mobile police stations - a strategic R6 million… Read more »

South Africa: Over 17 000 Suspects Arrested in Nationwide Police Operation

Cabinet has welcomed the enhanced policing interventions through Operation Shanela 2, which resulted in significant success, with police arresting 17 000 suspects nationwide… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Raises Concern Over Arrival of 'Dangerous Criminals' to Eswatini

Government has raised concerns with the Kingdom of Eswatini over the arrival of dangerous criminals to that landlocked country and the impact it would have on South Africa's… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Shines Spotlight On Mangaung FCs Unit for Protecting the Vulnerable

As the country observes Women's Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on a series of profiles to celebrate the specialised units and teams who go above and… Read more »

South Africa: Four Sentenced to Life in Prison for Hlatshwayo Murder

Four people have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of engineer Oscar Hlatshwayo in a drive-by shooting in Ladysmith in 2019, the South African Police Service… Read more »

South Africa: Letsike Condemns School Bullying Incident

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has condemned the viral video depicting a schoolgirl being assaulted. Read more »

South Africa: BMA Nabs Nearly 10,000 Illegal Border Crossers in First Quarter

The Border Management Authority (BMA) intercepted and deported nearly 10 000 people attempting to cross the border illegally during the first quarter of the financial year. Read more »

South Africa: Professor Firoz Cachalia Sworn in As Minister of Police

Professor Firoz Cachalia has been sworn in as the new Minister of Police during ceremony held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: Committee Welcomes Arrests in Firearms Trafficking Syndicate

Gauteng's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the arrest of two suspects believed to be part of a sophisticated firearms trafficking syndicate operating in Gauteng… Read more »

South Africa: Over 14 000 Arrested in Police Operations

Over 14 000 suspects have been arrested in police operations across the country. Read more »

South Africa: Commission Probing Mkhwanazi Allegations Moving 'Full Steam Ahead'

The work of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System - dubbed the Madlanga Commission - has begun "in… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Tighter Scrutiny On Marriages Involving Foreign Nationals

Residents of the Greater Lejweleputswa District Municipality in the Free State have called for stricter measures to ascertain the authenticity of marriages between foreign… Read more »

South Africa: Police Intensify Probe On Basotho Military Training Claims

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its operations into the investigation of allegations that Basotho nationals are undergoing militarily training on South… Read more »

South Africa: MPs Financial Interests Released to Public

Parliament has released the 2025 register on the financial interests and other benefits of Members of Parliament (MPs). Read more »

South Africa: Concerns Over Ineffective Measures to Curb Prison Overcrowding

The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services has expressed concern over the low success rate of the current legislation aimed at reducing overcrowding in the country's… Read more »

South Africa: Discharge Application Dismissed in State Capture Linked Case

The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an application for a discharge brought by the accused in a high-profile State Capture corruption case linked to the rehabilitation of… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Urges Swift Action Following Mass Shooting Incident

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has called for an intensified clampdown on illegal taverns following a shooting at a local tavern in… Read more »

South Africa: President Suspends Advocate Andrew Chauke

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke, with immediate effect, pending an inquiry into his fitness to… Read more »

South Africa: Breakthrough Arrests in DJ Sumbody Murder Case

Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody. Read more »