South Africa: Government Reiterates Call to Fight Crime

Government has reiterated its declaration to strengthen the fight against crime adding that law enforcement operations will be intensified. Read more »

South Africa: Concerns Raised Over Illegal Mining Activities in Bekkersdal

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has condemned the "escalating activities of illegal mining" in Bekkersdal. Read more »

South Africa: Poaching Declines By 16 Percent

South Africa's anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts have yielded a 16% overall decline in rhino poaching last year when compared to 2024. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Reiterates Obligations for Scholar Transport Operators

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has outlined responsibilities that scholar transport operators must fulfil to advance their applications for operating… Read more »

South Africa: Police Record Major Successes in Fight Against Crime

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has scored big wins in the fight against crime, focusing strongly on taking illegal guns and ammunition out of circulation. Read more »

South Africa: DCs Disciplines Officials Over 2025 Pollsmoor, Oudtshoorn Prison Incidents

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is expected to institute disciplinary proceedings against senior managers and officials implicated in several - but unrelated -… Read more »

South Africa: Nkabinde Inquiry Extension Granted

President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted an extension for the completion date for the Nkabinde Inquiry. Read more »

South Africa: Condolences After 11 Die in Isipingo Crash

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has conveyed its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 11 passengers who lost their lives in a road crash in… Read more »

South Africa: Thabo Bester Transferred to Ebongweni Correctional Centre

Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad. Read more »

South Africa: Alleged International Scam Syndicate Members Arrested

Some 23 suspected members of an alleged R1 billion international scam syndicate have appeared in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court on charges of contravention of the… Read more »

South Africa: Public Comment Sought On Proposal to Classify Performers As Employees

The Department of Employment and Labour has invited public comment on a proposal to classify performers in South Africa's advertising, artistic and cultural sectors as employees --… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Acts On SAPS and Ekurhuleni Officials Named in Madlanga Interim Report

At least 14 high-ranking South African Police Service (SAPS) and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) officials have been referred for investigation after being identified as… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Better Policing

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has emphasised to members of the police service that citizens deserve an effective, accountable policing service that is deeply trusted by the… Read more »

South Africa: Nkabinde Enquiry Resumes Hearings Next Week

The enquiry into the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke will resume its hearing on Monday following its adjournment for the festive period. Read more »

South Africa: Rand Water Rejects Claim the Vaal Dam Has Been Poisoned

Rand Water has confirmed that consumers may continue to drink water directly from their taps safely. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Deputy Public Protector

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube as the Deputy Public Protector of the Republic of South Africa for a term of seven years, effective from 1… Read more »

South Africa: Collective Action Needed to Curb School Violence, Says Minister Gwarube

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on parents, communities and government to work together to curb violence in schools, stressing that learner safety is fundamental… Read more »

South Africa: Killer Vigilantes Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentences imposed by the Bhisho High Court in a matter relating to the vigilante killing of four people at Debenek in the… Read more »

South Africa: Justice Minister to Engage Learners On Bullying, Consent

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is expected to engage learners and teachers as part of the annual Back-to-School campaign, with a focus on… Read more »

South Africa: Madlanga Commission to Resume Later This Month

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

South Africa: Call to Remain Vigilant As SA Ushers in New Year

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is urging men and women to be extra vigilant when going out to various places of entertainment as the country ushers in the New Year. Read more »

South Africa: Mpumalanga Conducts Law Enforcement Operations

The South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with other law enforcers, continues to conduct operations aimed at preventing and combating crime in places of interest in… Read more »

South Africa: Suspected Criminal Mastermind Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala Moved to Super Maximum Correctional Facility

Suspected criminal mastermind, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Facility… Read more »

South Africa: Concern Over Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

South Africa has noted with concern, the recent announcement by the State of Israel recognising Somaliland as an independent state. Read more »

South Africa: Body Recovered in Komati River Suspected to Be Missing Soldier

The remains of a person suspected to be that of a missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away in a flooded river, have been recovered in the… Read more »