South Africa: Two Kids Raped During Innocent Game of Hide and Seek

Medical tests confirmed the rape of both young victims who were playing at one child's home. The teenage suspects were charged and released to parents while police continue their… Read more »

South Africa: E-Hailing Drivers Could Face Jail Time in New Crackdown

Drivers need licences, panic buttons, clean criminal records and professional driving permits to operate legally from October. The new law follows violent attacks on drivers… Read more »

South Africa: Over 100 Eastern Cape Children Aged 10 to 14 Gave Birth in Four Months

Health department figures show 117 births by children aged 10 to 14, and 4,752 births by teenagers aged 15 to 19, between April and July. Leaders say families must stop… Read more »

South Africa: Five Year Old Ntobeko Xaba Missing After Ransom Demand

Five-year-old Ntobeko Simphiwe Xaba went missing on 22 August after playing outside his home in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal. A neighbour is suspected of abducting him and has since… Read more »

South Africa: Five Arrested After Police Shootout Over Online Car Scam

The suspects lured buyers with a fake Polo Vivo advert, then shot, kidnapped and robbed one victim before police set a trap. A chase through Midrand ended in gunfire and a crash.… Read more »

South Africa: Gangsters Kill Man Outside Mitchell's Plain Police Station

A man was shot dead and another wounded outside Mitchell's Plain police station just after leaving court, in what police believe is a gang hit. Residents say the shooting shows… Read more »

South Africa: Women in Uniform Lead Fight Against Crime in Ekurhuleni

Women officers carried out crime prevention, traffic control and by-law enforcement across Ekurhuleni during August, showing criminals that the law is always present. Workplace… Read more »

South Africa: DJ Sumbody Detectives Given 24 Hour Protection After Being Followed

The National Prosecuting Authority warned police that two detectives face "grave danger" after being threatened and followed by the suspects' families and friends. The murder… Read more »

South Africa: Bheki Cele Phoned Cat Matlala 10 Times Before His Arrest

Phone records show Bheki Cele tried to call Vusimusi Matlala 10 times in one day, but the businessman rejected or ignored every attempt. Vusimusi Matlala is in jail facing… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Takes the Hot Seat First in Police Scandal

Parliament's ad hoc committee confirmed Mkhwanazi will open proceedings, with hearings starting in Johannesburg before moving to Cape Town. Judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga's separate… Read more »

South Africa: DA MPs Survive Attempted Hijacking in Philippi

Democratic Alliance MPs Ian Cameron, Lisa Schickerling and Nicholas Gotsell were attacked in Philippi after visiting a police training college. Residents said the MPs now know what… Read more »

South Africa: Men Should Give Money to Women Who Were Treated Badly - Malema

Julius Malema says men must give women money as payback for the bad treatment they have suffered. The EFF leader wants the government to blacklist men who don't pay child… Read more »

South Africa: Jub Jub Dragged to Court for Dodging R50,000 Debt

Likhona Sukume says Jub Jub only paid back R15,000 of a R50,000 loan and ignored calls before he took legal action. Others now claim the star owes even more, with one couple… Read more »

South Africa: Mbalula Bans ANC Members From Singing Kill the Boer

Fikile Mbalula says ANC members are banned from singing Kill the Boer, even though the Constitutional Court says it's legal. He also slammed the United States for threatening… Read more »

South Africa: Minnie Dlamini Demands R2.5 Million From Macg Over Sexist Comments

Minnie Dlamini takes MacG and Sol to Equality Court over sexist comments, including a joke about her private parts smelling bad. She wants R2.5-million in damages, plus 50 hours… Read more »

South Africa: Judge Says He Won't Rush Investigation Into Mkhwanazi's Claims

Judge Madlanga says his team must first gather information and speak to people before they start public hearings. Mkhwanazi shocked the country by saying criminals have taken… Read more »

South Africa: Suspended Police Chief Mchunu Says He Was Blindsided by Criminal Gang Accusations

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu says Mkhwanazi had enough time to raise concerns with him directly before going public with corruption accusations Mchunu tells… Read more »

South Africa: Zondo Slams Ramaphosa for Promoting Ministers Caught in State Capture Scandal

Former chief justice Raymond Zondo says it was painful and heartbreaking to swear in ministers who were caught up in state capture. Zondo slams Ramaphosa's mixed approach to… Read more »

South Africa: Malema Wants the President to Fire Mchunu

Economic Freedom Fighters supporters came in numbers to the Khayelitsha Stadium in Cape Town to celebrate the party's 12th anniversary. Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Admits He Killed Task Team but Says He Did It the Right Way

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu admits he shut down the political killings task team, but says he told the national police commissioner in writing. Mchunu hits back at MK Party… Read more »

South Africa: EFF Wants Investigation Into School Feeding Scheme Tender Scandal in KZN

MEC Sipho Hlomuka and Thanduxolo Sabela are accused of awarding tenders to companies linked to their wives and allies. Service providers say pre-selected suppliers were chosen… Read more »

South Africa: Khayelitsha Community Outraged After 7-Year-Old Murdered With Screwdriver

Residents say police failed to help search for the missing child and blame them for her death. A man and a woman were arrested and are expected in Khayelitsha court on 25 July. Read more »

South Africa: Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo Loses Faith in Hawks Over Corruption Failures

Former chief justice Raymond Zondo says he has lost faith in Hawks and believes they are failing in the fight against corruption. Zondo criticises National Prosecuting Authority… Read more »

South Africa: Parents Block Road After Boys Rescued From Illegal Initiation School

The boys, aged 12 to 16, were found abandoned and in poor condition, with no adult supervision at the illegal school. Traditional leaders say the boys were not kidnapped and are… Read more »

South Africa: Arthur Mafokate Slammed After Getting R1.8-Million Arts Grant

Mafokate says the money was awarded fairly, but critics say it's wrong given his past legal troubles involving the Lottery Commission. The grant was given through the Mzansi… Read more »