South Africa: Kwadukuza Mayor Quits After R30-Million Corruption Scandal

Mayor Muzi Ngidi and deputy Njabulo Cele were forced to resign after allegations of corruption and misuse of municipal vehicles. The Economic Freedom Fighters called the… Read more »

South Africa: How Many More Cops Must Turn Criminal?

A police officer was shot dead with a service gun after joining an off-duty assault on four men accused of robbery in Golden Gardens. Two Evaton cops and a civilian are out on… Read more »

South Africa: Brothers Caught With Elephant Tusks Worth R200,000

Peter and Phanuel Mokgalaka were arrested in Selwane Village after trying to sell elephant tusks to undercover police officers. Officers also seized a hunting rifle and… Read more »

South Africa: Cold Winter Gets Colder for Cable Thieves As City Power Seizes R2.5-Million Cables

City Power took R2.5-million worth of stolen cables during an Alexandra raid as thousands lose illegal electricity connections amid freezing winter weather. The Free Basic… Read more »

South Africa: Five Killed in Cape Town Shooting Spree As Gang War Rages

Two people were shot dead and three wounded in a tuck shop in Beacon Valley around 12:30, with more shootings quickly following. Police say the shootings are gang-related. No… Read more »

South Africa: Lawyers Used Fake Cases From AI in Court Papers

Lawyers for a precious metals firm are under investigation by the Legal Practice Council because they used fake case citations from an AI tool. The court warned that AI can… Read more »

South Africa: New Parties Challenge ANC in Key Nelson Mandela Bay Vote

Mmusi Maimane's Build One South Africa has named Sukoluhle Ndunyana to contest Ward 57 in Motherwell, once a safe African National Congress seat. The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party is… Read more »

South Africa: Man Who Confessed to Murdering Sindiso Magaqua Still Not Sentenced

Sibusiso Ncengwa confessed to killing ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa and named the officials who ordered the R600,000 hit. Prosecutors say Ncengwa's apology doesn't make… Read more »

South Africa: Newborn Baby Kidnapped From Cape Town Mall

Baby Mogamat Imaad Shamar was wrapped in a blue blanket when he was taken from Middestad Mall in Bellville on Saturday afternoon. In separate cases, a hostage was rescued in… Read more »

South Africa: Former Transnet Bosses Arrested Over R93-Million Train Deal

Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama handed themselves over to the Hawks on Monday in connection with a corrupt R93-million train contract. Three other top former Transnet bosses have… Read more »

South Africa: DA Walks Out of R740-Million National Dialogue

Just like ANC promises that amount to nothing, so are threats by the DA of taking drastic measures in the unstable government of national unity. Read more »

South Africa: Seven Men Gunned Down While Socialising in Cape Town Shack

Three men in the same house survived after sleeping in a separate room when the gunmen opened fire. Residents suspect the killings are linked to extortion rackets demanding… Read more »

South Africa: Six Army Members in Court for R1.1-Million Scam

One official allegedly faked call-ups and changed banking details to make payments go to friends and family. One victim found out about the scam after spotting an extra tax form… Read more »

South Africa: Seven Top Cops Arrested for Stealing Millions

Seven of the country's most senior police officers have been arrested for allegedly stealing millions of rands. BMW computer worker Brigadier Mokwele landed a million rand police… Read more »

South Africa: 'My Dignity Has Been Destroyed' Says Cwecwe Principal After False Rape Claims

Matatiele principal Jaco Pieterse fled home after social media mob demanded his DNA in rape case that collapsed due to no evidence Million-signature petition and viral TikTok… Read more »

South Africa: Video Destroys Claims That Longwe Twala Shot Himself Night Senzo Died

CCTV footage shows Longwe Twala walking confidently without injury the day after Senzo Meyiwa's murder, which goes against claims that he shot himself. Lead investigator… Read more »

South Africa: Dada Morero Dodges the Axe As Joburg Mayor

Dada Morero survived the motion with 144 councillors voting against it, while only 75 voted in favour and 45 abstained. Council speaker Nobuhle Mthembu was voted out the same… Read more »

South Africa: Babes Wodumo Accused of Not Paying R900 Uber Bill

Uber driver Percy Bhengu says he drove Babes Wodumo and her sister to several Durban events and was never paid for the last two trips. He also claims he gave Babes money for… Read more »

South Africa: Police Kill Six Alleged Extortionists in Eastern Cape Shootout

Six suspected extortionists were killed in a R61 highway shootout after opening fire on police officers near Mthatha. Five other suspects were also killed in separate… Read more »

South Africa: Zandile Gumede Kicked Out As ANC Scraps Her Ethekwini Power

Zandile Gumede, who was once the ANC's biggest power broker in eThekwini, has been replaced by Don Gumede and Belinda Scott. Jeff Radebe's leadership team announced changes in… Read more »

South Africa: ActionSA Faces Punishment for Voting Against Joburg Coalition

Al-Jama-ah has filed a motion of no confidence against speaker Nobuhle Mthembu after ActionSA opposed a R2.5-billion loan for service delivery. The Joburg council will also vote… Read more »