South Africa: Alcohol Confiscations More Than Double in a Week

The City of Cape Town's law enforcement agencies have confiscated more than 4 500 litres of alcohol this December, with more than half of the confiscations happening in the last… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Road Safety Operations Net 100

A total of 100 people have been arrested in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, by the officers of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) for violating various traffic laws this past weekend. Read more »

South Africa: Doornkop Building Collapse to Be Investigated

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has requested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a building in Doornkop,… Read more »

South Africa: Law Enforcement Ramps Up Ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve

The Gauteng Provincial Government will ramp up law enforcement presence on all of the major routes in the province as the festive season gains momentum. Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit Officers Accused of Murder Denied Bail

Ten of the 11 members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit accused of murder, four counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, four counts of kidnapping and one count… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Commends Police for Arrest in Saulsville Shooting Incident

The Gauteng Provincial Government has commended the South African Police Service for tracking and arresting a suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Saulsville,… Read more »

South Africa: Condolences for Veteran NPA Prosecutor

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has extended condolences on the passing of the National Prosecuting Authority Gauteng Deputy Director of Public… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Receives Interim Report of Madlanga Commission

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice… Read more »

South Africa: Seven Kenyan Nationals Arrested for Working Illegally in South Africa

Seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for allegedly working at a centre, despite entering the country on a tourist visa. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Warns Against False Narratives Aimed At Dividing South Africans

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned against misinformation and false narratives that seek to portray South Africa as a deeply divided society, warning that such narratives are… Read more »

South Africa: Traffic Officers Adopt a Zero-Tolerance Stance Towards Bribery

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the arrest of eight motorists for allegedly attempting to bribe officers since the start of the festive season. Read more »

South Africa: Two Officials Suspended Over Matric Exam Paper Leaks

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that two officials from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) have been suspended with immediate effect following a breach… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Education Warns of Scam Targeting Unemployed Teachers

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued an alert about a scam targeting new, unemployed, and substitute teachers, misleading them into believing they have been… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Nationwide Responsibility in Fight Against GBVF

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on all South Africans to assume collective responsibility in the ongoing national effort to end… Read more »

South Africa: Over 16 000 Suspects Arrested for Various Crimes

Police have arrested 16 817 suspects in connection with various crimes as authorities intensify their nationwide Safer Festive Season Operation running alongside Operation Shanela… Read more »

South Africa: Businessman Sentenced to Six Years for R3.6 Million Tax Fraud

Businessman Tshepo Khoza has been sentenced to six years imprisonment, with two years suspended, after he falsely declared his company dormant and failed to declare the company's… Read more »

South Africa: Three Persons of Interests Identified in 'Witness D' Murder Case

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the police have identified three persons of interest that they believe can assist in solving the murder case of Marius Van… Read more »

South Africa: Interviews to Select New NPA Head to Be Held This Week

The Advisory Panel to select a new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced interview dates for candidates vying… Read more »

South Africa: BMA Rolls Out Festive Season Plan With Drones, Body Cams and New Cross-Border Partnerships

Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Micheal Masiapato has unveiled an expanded Festive Season Operational Plan that will see the deployment of advanced surveillance… Read more »

South Africa: Manamela Demands Answers Over Alleged Degree-Selling Syndicate At VUT

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela has expressed serious concern over reports of an alleged degree-selling syndicate operating at the Vaal University of… Read more »

Morocco: SAPS Concludes the 93rd Interpol General Assembly in Morocco

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has concluded its participation in the 93rd Session of the Interpol General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco, recently. Read more »

South Africa: New Plant Improvement Act Comes Into Effect

The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Plant Improvement Act, 2018 (Act 11 of 2018) and its accompanying regulations has officially come into effect on 1 December… Read more »

South Africa: More Than 90 Motorists Arrested As Festive Season Begins

Law enforcement officers have arrested more than 90 motorists and issued 5 626 traffic fines on the first day of the national festive season road safety campaign. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Mozambique Strengthen Regional Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity

South Africa, in collaboration with Mozambique and other regional partners, has committed to enhancing efforts to promote regional integration and ensure peace and security in the… Read more »

South Africa: U.S.' G20 Non-Participation Based On Baseless, False Allegations

President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is regrettable that the United States of America, which is a founding member of the G20 and which takes over the Presidency of the G20 from South… Read more »