April 22
South Africa: Durban Shops Close As Locals Protest Against Immigrants
People badly beat foreign nationals in Durban on Tuesday after men attacked a woman during a local mass cleanup protest. Police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said he will meet with… Read more »
April 20
South Africa: New Law Helps Backyard Landlords Fight Bad Tenants
Human Settlements minister Thembi Simelane says the new bill will protect people who rent out small backyard rooms to survive. The planned law allows municipalities across the… Read more »
April 19
South Africa: Madlanga Implicated Ekurhuleni Police Boss Arrest Sparks Corruption Outcry
Civic groups say the arrest of EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi is long overdue after serious allegations linking him to crime and corruption. The Democratic Alliance says the… Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Malema Walks Free to Fight Prison Sentence
Magistrate Twanet Olivier sentenced Julius Malema to five years in prison on Thursday for shooting a rifle during a rally. The court allowed Julius Malema to go home on Thursday… Read more »
South Africa: Cops Lock Down Court for Malema Sentence
Julius Malema will hear his punishment in court on Thursday after a judge found him guilty of breaking gun laws. Heavy police teams are closely watching court buildings in East… Read more »
South Africa: Court Hands Julius Malema Five Years in Prison
The East London Regional Court sent Julius Malema to prison for unlawfully handling and firing a rifle at an event. The legal defence team for Julius Malema will appeal the… Read more »
South Africa: Hackers Attack Police Medical Aid
Hacker group ShinyHunters sent an email to the police medical scheme claiming to have stolen personal information belonging to members. In a separate case, a police officer said… Read more »
April 14
South Africa: Court Orders Musa Khawula to Apologise to Julius Malema
A judge in Johannesburg told commentator Musa Khawula to remove untrue statements about Julius Malema from his social media accounts. Khawula must post an apology within 24 hours… Read more »
April 06
South Africa: Pitso Mosimane and His Wife Face R1.2 Million Legal Fight
Iranian football agent Hamed Ghadiri wants R1.2-million from Pitso Mosimane's wife after helping the coach get a job in Iran. Hamed Ghadiri says Pitso Mosimane promised to pay… Read more »
South Africa: Suspended Brigadier Named At Madlanga Commission for Interfering in Murder Case
Suspended brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu allegedly asked for the Armand Swart murder docket in Sedibeng and claimed he was acting on orders. Nkhwashu also allegedly visited murder… Read more »
April 02
South Africa: Police Captain Suspended for Allegedly Stealing Millions
A Pretoria captain in the SAPS Protection Security Services finance section allegedly used his system access to steal travel money. Police commissioner General Fannie Masemola… Read more »
March 30
South Africa: Most Gauteng School Workers Not Checked for Sex Offences
The Gauteng Department of Education has cleared only 11% of its 86,367 employees against the National Register for Sex Offenders. Michael Waters of the DA says children are at… Read more »
March 27
South Africa: Bheki Cele Refuses to Comment On Arrest of 12 Officers He Appointed
Twelve top police officers were arrested this week over a R360-million South African Police Service tender. Cele is keeping quiet on the arrests because he is accused of still… Read more »
March 26
South Africa: Cachalia Says Police Boss Masemola Will Not Be Suspended
Acting minister Firoz Cachalia says police commissioner General Fannie Masemola will not be suspended even though he faces criminal charges. At least 12 police officers and… Read more »
March 24
South Africa: Magistrate Frustrated As Mugabe's Son's Plea Deal Stalls Again
Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze appeared at Alexandra Magistrate's Court on 25 March facing attempted murder and other charges. The case was postponed to 17 April… Read more »
March 17
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe's Son Back in Court After Plea Deal Hearing Postponed
Robert Mugabe's son Bellarmine and co-accused Tobias Matonhodze face seven charges and are negotiating a plea deal with the State. Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze's plea… Read more »
March 16
South Africa: Former Police Official Charged With Killing Madlanga Commission Witness
Matipandile Sotheni, 41, a former police special task force member, appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate's Court on 16 February 2026. Sotheni faces murder, attempted murder and… Read more »
March 15
South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Witness D Marius Van Der Merwe Murder
Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the gunman who killed Marius van der Merwe. Read more »
March 12
South Africa: Pretoria and Johannesburg Among World's Most Dangerous Cities
Global data site Numbeo ranks Pretoria second and Johannesburg fifth most dangerous in the world in its 2026 Crime Index. The DA says Gauteng's global crime rankings match what… Read more »
March 09
South Africa: Soldiers Promised to Fight Gangs but Parliament Has No Clear Plan
Ian Cameron, chair of Parliament's police portfolio committee, says oversight committees still do not have a full strategic deployment plan. Cameron warned the deployment could… Read more »
March 04
South Africa: Paul O'Sullivan Accused of Posing As Police Officer to Get Witness Statements
Advocate Michael Mashuga told parliament's ad-hoc committee that O'Sullivan and Trent pretended to be Ipid officers and collected witness statements. Mashuga said O'Sullivan sent… Read more »
March 02
South Africa: Building Collapse Kills Six Workers At Omonder Construction Site
Six workers were confirmed dead after a concrete slab collapsed between floors at a two storey building under construction in Omonder on Monday afternoon. Rescue teams are still… Read more »
South Africa: Phala Phala Report No Longer Top Secret
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed the Independent Police Investigative Directorate report was declassified on 2 February 2026 after being marked top secret for more… Read more »
South Africa: Madlanga Commission Threatens Arrest After Brown Mogotsi No Show
The Madlanga Commission says it may apply for a warrant of arrest for Brown Mogotsi if he fails to submit a valid medical certificate by Wednesday. The inquiry has warned that… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Godongwana Puts R848-Billion Behind Police and Army to Fight Crime
The Border Management Authority gets an extra R990-million to hire 738 new staff and strengthen border control across South Africa. The police and the South African National… Read more »
