South Africa: Major Progress Recorded in Ongoing Fight Against GBVF

The South African Police Service's (SAPS) Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) units continue to make significant inroads in the fight against gender-based… Read more »

South Africa: Public Urged to Stop Sharing Milnerton High Bullying Video

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has urged the public to stop sharing or distributing the video footage of the incident at Milnerton High School, where a Grade 10… Read more »

South Africa: Police Launch Manhunt for Armed Suspects in Kliphuiwel House Robberies

The Limpopo Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has instructed the police in Elandskraal to utilise all available resources in their efforts to apprehend the… Read more »

South Africa: President Reflects On the Public Protector's 30 Years of Existence

As the office of the Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) marks 30 years, President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted its significant role in safeguarding South Africa's vision of… Read more »

South Africa: National Executive Is Not Above the Law - President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that members of the National Executive are not above the law and that any credible allegations against Cabinet Ministers should be… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Detectives Secure Over 1,200 Convictions in Three Months

Detectives in the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng have secured 1 208 convictions between 1 July and 30 September 2025, marking a substantial step forward in the… Read more »

South Africa: Three Former Gauteng Education Officials Sentenced for Payroll Fraud

Three former employees of the Gauteng West Department of Education have been convicted and sentenced for theft and fraud, by the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. Read more »

South Africa: Police Commissioner Warns Against Attacks On Police Officers

As the South African Police Service (SAPS) prepares to launch its safer festive season operations today, National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola has issued a stern… Read more »

South Africa: CGE Welcomes Ruling On Parental Leave Equality

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the landmark Constitutional Court ruling on parental leave equality as a significant step forward in advancing gender equality… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Police Efforts Pay Off

The endeavours of the respective South African Police Service (SAPS) stations and units in the Western Cape to bring stability to crime-ridden areas have proved fruitful with the… Read more »

South Africa: Mahlobo Condemns Vandalism of Water Infrastructure

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo has expressed frustration and disappointment over the ongoing vandalism of water infrastructure in the Eastern Cape, warning… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Official Convicted of Fraud

A former Home Affairs employee has been convicted of fraud by the Calvinia Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, following a series of offences linked to fraud. Read more »

South Africa: Police Reaffirm Commitment to Protect Older Persons

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has urged communities to unite in protecting older persons and to take a stand by reporting abuse. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Immediate Release of Global Sumud Flotilla Abductees

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Israeli government to immediately release South Africans and other nationals abducted as part of Israeli authorities' interception of… Read more »

South Africa: Operation Shanela Nets Over 5000 in KZN

Over 5000 suspects have been arrested for various crimes while 105 unlicensed firearms were recovered in the month of September, said KwaZulu-Natal police. Read more »

South Africa: Pollsmoor Intervention - Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale Vows 'Accountability and Consequences'

Correctional Services National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, has authorised an immediate management intervention at Pollsmoor Correctional Facility in a move to address… Read more »

South Africa: SIU Uncovers Syndicates Which Allegedly Looted R2 Billion At Tembisa Hospital

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says its investigation into corruption at Tembisa Hospital, in Ekurhuleni, has uncovered three coordinated syndicates, responsible for the… Read more »

South Africa: President Establishes Inquiry Into DPP Chauke's Fitness to Hold Office

President Cyril Ramaphosa has established an inquiry into the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to continue serving as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Read more »

South Africa: SARS, Tax Ombud Join Forces Against Cybercrime

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) have expressed concern over growing reports of hijacked eFiling profiles, saying they are working… Read more »

South Africa: Asset Forfeiture Unit Granted R144m Land Forfeiture Order

The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has been granted a R144 million forfeiture order to take back land belonging to the Department of Rural… Read more »

South Africa: Mpumalanga Seven to Appear in Court

Seven suspects are expected to appear in the Pilgrim's Rest Periodical Court today after being found without the valid documentation to be in the country, police said. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Government Condemns Killing of Taxi Alliance Chairperson

The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has expressed her deepest shock and sadness at the brutal killing of the Gauteng Chairperson of the National Taxi… Read more »

South Africa: Asset Forfeiture Unit to Seize R4 Million in 'Proceeds of Crime'

The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit has secured a final forfeiture order to seize some R4 million in a bank account linked to alleged diamond… Read more »

South Africa: Government Crime Prevention Outreach Brings Relief to Mthatha Communities

Communities in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, have welcomed government's crime prevention outreach programme, saying it provides much-needed intervention in an area where crime levels have… Read more »

South Africa: Madlanga Commission - Lt. General Mkhwanazi Gives Evidence

Amidst grave allegations of a criminal syndicate corrupting the very heart of South Africa's justice system and law enforcement, the Madlanga Commission will hold its first hearing… Read more »