South Africa: Sgt Fannie Nkosi Denied Bail

Suspended police official Sergeant Fannie Ezekiel Nkosi has been denied bail in the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court. Read more »

South Africa: Parliament to Debate Key Budget Bills As MPs Resume Oversight Work

Parliament will this week focus on key budget legislation and oversight work as Members of Parliament return from the constituency period to resume committee activities. Read more »

South Africa: Security Situation Stable Following Malema's Court Proceedings, Say Police

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has assured the nation that the security situation remains stable following court proceedings involving Julius Malema, leader of the… Read more »

South Africa: New Eviction Bill Aims to Protect Small Landlords, Empower Municipalities

The proposed amendments to South Africa's eviction laws are set to offer stronger protection for ordinary landlords renting out backyard rooms and small properties, while giving… Read more »

South Africa: Illegal Border Crossings Drop As Enforcement Intensifies

Enhanced border enforcement measures during the 2026 Easter period have led to a 24% decline in illegal crossings, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA). Read more »

South Africa: Nine Held for Illegal Harvesting Attempt of Marine Resources in Robben Island

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Minister, Willie Aucamp, has commended the arrest of nine suspects who allegedly attempted to illegally harvest marine… Read more »

South Africa: Government Moves to Strengthen Whistleblower Protection With New Bill

Government has unveiled sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening protection for whistleblowers, acknowledging that fear of retaliation, financial ruin and even death has deterred… Read more »

South Africa: Madlanga Commission Resumes Hearings

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has resumed… Read more »

South Africa: So-Called Coronation of a Nigerian National Has No Legal Effect

Cabinet has expressed "disgust" at the so-called coronation of a Nigerian national as an alleged chief in KuGompo City, in the Eastern Cape. Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Suspends a Captain Attached to the Protection Security Services

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has suspended a captain attached to the Protection Security Services (PSS) after an internal investigation uncovered discrepancies and… Read more »

South Africa: Hawks Secure a Preservation Order in Kidnapping and Murder Case

The Hawks' Priority Crime Specialised Investigation unit and the National Prosecuting Authority have secured a preservation order in a kidnapping and murder case. Read more »

South Africa: North West Raises Alarm Over Illegal Mining, Chrome Wash Plants

The North West Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism has raised serious concerns over the growing number of… Read more »

South Africa: Senior Police Officials in Court With Alleged Crime Boss, Matlala

Some 12 senior police officers as well as alleged underground boss, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, have appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on charges of corruption, fraud and the… Read more »

South Africa: Steenhuisen Hails Court Decision On National FMD Strategy

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed today's outcome in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, which has affirmed the department's lawful authority to regulate and… Read more »

South Africa: Over 18 000 Suspects Nabbed for Various Crimes

The South African Police Service (SAPS) nationwide Operation Shanela has yielded significant breakthroughs in combating various crimes, including drug trafficking, and serious and… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Reform Sees Recognition of Muslim Marriage Officers

The Department of Home Affairs has delivered another important reform to advance equality and fairness for the Muslim faith community by ensuring that Muslim marriage officers are… Read more »

South Africa: Probe Into Prasa Contract Irregularities Continues

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has provided an update on an independent forensic investigation into irregularities in seven contracts awarded for the… Read more »

South Africa: 30 Years On - Students Join the Conversation On South Africa's Constitutional Journey

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel is expected to host a student engagement as part of the Human Rights Month programme. Read more »

South Africa: North West Refutes Viral Image of Alleged Learner Killing

The North West Department of Education has moved to dispel misleading information currently circulating on social media of a photo of a 54-year-old woman allegedly arrested for… Read more »

South Africa: Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Madlanga Commission Witness

The man accused of murdering a Madlanga Commission witness has appeared in the Brakpan Magistrates' Court. Read more »

South Africa: More Than 16 000 Suspects Arrested for Various Offences

The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to implement its nationwide crime prevention and combating operations, which has resulted in the arrests of 16 648 suspects for… Read more »

South Africa: Madlanga Commission Welcomes Arrest in Murder of Key Witness

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, also known as the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, has… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Notes Israel's Response in ICJ Case

The South African government has noted the filing of Israel's response to its written pleadings in the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the conflict… Read more »

South Africa: 2 200 Soldiers Deployed to Five Provinces

President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces of his decision to deploy 2 200 members of the South African National Defence… Read more »

South Africa: U.S. Ambassador Apologises for Remarks Following Meeting With DIRCO

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that the United States Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell has apologised and expressed regret… Read more »