Handcuffed and barefoot: How did an awaiting-trial prisoner escape from Tzaneen police station?
Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt for a 20-year-old awaiting-trial prisoner who escaped from custody while being charged at the Tzaneen SAPS.
Caught in the act: Lesotho national arrested for R150,000 railway cable theft in Mpumalanga
Police in Mpumalanga said the cable was allegedly cut from a railway line used to transport goods from South Africa to the harbour.
Family wiped out: Eswatini man sentenced to life for murdering Mpumalanga mom and three children
Acting Mpumalanga police commissioner Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi has welcomed the four life sentences handed to Africa Thembinkosi Shongwe, 57, who brutally murdered ...
Standard Bank IT operator charged with embezzling R1.9m via overdraft manipulation
A former Standard Bank IT operator, Vivian Brink, has been granted bail after being accused of embezzling over R1.9 million from the bank.
Naptosa praises record matric pass rate but flags ‘gatekeeping’ concerns
Naptosa has praised the Class of 2025 for achieving an 88% pass rate in the NSC examinations, the highest in South Africa's history, while expressing concerns about ...
DJ Warras murder: Two alleged killers in court amid police investigation into targeted attack
Two suspects charged with the murder of DJ Warras will appear in court as police investigate whether the killing was a targeted attack linked to his private security ...
One dead, three missing after vehicle swept away in tragic KZN flash floods
One person has tragically lost their life, and three others are missing after severe flash floods devastated coastal KwaZulu-Natal, prompting urgent search efforts. ...
Tensions rise as South Africa defends deportation of Kenyans as US threatens 'severe consequences'
South Africa has defended the deportation of seven Kenyan nationals as lawful, rejecting allegations of misconduct, while the United States escalated tensions by ...
Tragic drowning of 16-year-old at Athlone Dam leaves family heartbroken
Police have launched an inquest into the tragic drowning of Mufaro Washesanda, a 16-year-old boy, at Athlone Dam, leaving his family and friends devastated. As the ...
Western Cape drug operation leads to Hawks securing R57 000 preservation order
The Western Cape High Court has frozen R57,000 in cash linked to a significant drug bust on the N7, as the Hawks' investigation continues to uncover the depths of ...
Wrong turn: Police officers arrested for trying to sell pangolin worth R160,000 to undercover cop
The four accused — Lesly Jan Moeng, Isaac Leatile Ntsibe, and Sun City police officers Mkhanyisi Samuel and Paulina Mokgaki — appeared in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s ...
LOOK: Drug traffickers hide crystal meth inside wrapped books — suspect arrested on N4
Police in Mpumalanga arrested a 41-year-old man after discovering crystal meth concealed in two decorative books along the N4. The arrest followed a tip-off about ...
'I lost my temper': Life sentence for man who beat his 75-year-old mom to death in Daggakraal
A 43-year-old man from Mpumalanga has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his elderly mother, highlighting the tragic consequences of domestic ...
SAPS on AKA alleged killers: ‘We must ensure they don’t kill more people in South Africa’
The South African Police Service dismisses safety claims from the alleged killers of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, as they prepare for extradition from Eswatini to ...
Malusi Gigaba to hand himself over to police over Transnet corruption case
Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba is set to surrender to police as part of a significant corruption investigation at Transnet, raising questions about ...
South Africans trapped in Ukraine: Pretoria probing how they were lured to join mercenary forces
Seventeen South African men are trapped in the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine after being misled into joining mercenary forces with promises of lucrative jobs. ...
WATCH: Donald Trump insists South Africa should not be in G20, says he will skip Joburg summit
US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing critique of South Africa, questioning its place in the G20 and announcing his absence from the upcoming summit. ...
Nigerian interpreter and accomplice fined for bribery in Cape Town drug case
A Nigerian court interpreter and his accomplice have been sentenced for attempting to bribe a police officer in a drug-related case, raising concerns about corruption ...
Police investigating attempted hit on controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi
Police are investigating a shooting incident involving businessman Brown Mogotsi in Vosloorus, raising concerns about his safety amid ongoing corruption probes.
Midrand raid leads to seizure of R20 million cocaine bound for Cape Town
SAPS have seized R20 million worth of cocaine during a crime intelligence operation in Midrand, leading to the arrest of a suspect.
Did mom forget her child in the car? Three-year-old girl dies in locked vehicle
Following the heartbreaking death of a three-year-old girl found locked inside a car at Seshego Hospital, Limpopo police have launched a culpable homicide investigation, ...
Presidency takes Jacob Zuma to High Court to reclaim R28 million
High-stakes showdown looms in Pretoria as the Presidency and State Attorney aim to reclaim over R28 million spent on Jacob Zuma’s legal fees, following a Supreme ...
Gauteng woman defrauded of R1 million by lover in coltan scam
The Hawks have arrested a suspect linked to a multimillion-rand coltan scam, revealing a complex web of fraud that preys on unsuspecting victims.
President Ramaphosa expresses condolences after deadly bus crash in Limpopo
President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses deep condolences following a horrific bus crash in Limpopo that claimed 42 lives, predominantly of Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals. ...
Cape Town properties tied to Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal
Three luxury properties in Cape Town have been linked to a massive money-laundering scandal involving Tembisa Hospital.