Author name: Scott Balson

Approximately 90 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of R36 million was seized at the Durban Harbour on June 6, 2026. The multi-agency operation was led by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), specifically through the South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) attached to the Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) unit. […]

Three suspects, aged between 40 and 41, have been arrested and are facing multiple charges after police recovered suspected stolen copper cable in the Free State. The arrests followed a targeted tactical operation on Friday, 05 June 2026. Acting on intelligence that a white Mazda was traveling from Steynsrus to Kroonstad with the intention of

Sizekhaya has officially taken over operations of South Africa’s National Lottery, marking the beginning of a new era focused on innovation, transparency, operational excellence, and meaningful social impact. Chief Operating Officer Fundi Sithebe confirmed that the transition, which culminated on June 1, follows approximately a year of preparation to ensure a seamless experience for players.

A recent Statistics South Africa report has uncovered a deepening homelessness crisis in the Free State province, with 79.4% of unhoused individuals surveyed citing absolute financial hardship, job loss, and the collapse of livelihoods as the primary drivers forcing them onto the streets. With the provincial unemployment rate persisting at 37.8%, experts warn that the

The motor vehicle industry in South Africa is increasingly being exploited by criminal networks to launder money through luxury purchases, cash transactions, and front companies, according to warnings issued by the Financial Intelligence Center. Forensic investigator and risk consultant Dorothy Mmushi revealed that some car dealerships are colluding with so-called “tenderpreneurs” to purchase vehicles intended

A large group of residents from communities across Benoni gathered at Sinaba Stadium in Daveyton today for a march under the banner “Mabahambe,” organized to highlight concerns about undocumented immigration, crime, and service delivery challenges while calling for government intervention. Organizers Jane and Oupa, speaking to media at the event, outlined the community’s demands. Jane

In a significant move to elevate transcontinental agricultural partnership, South Africa’s Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Italy’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, will jointly convene the first-ever South Africa-Italy Agriculture Business Forum on 9–10 June 2026 in the Western Cape. The inaugural forum brings together policymakers, industry innovators, and enterprise leaders

An unidentified woman, believed to be in her 30s, was allegedly mauled to death by dogs in the early hours of Friday morning on Magaretha Prinsloo Street, Klerksdorp. The incident was reported to authorities on Friday, 5 June 2026, at approximately 05:45. A man from a nearby residence discovered the woman’s body while on his

Two suspects, aged 28 and 37, were arrested in Tembisa on Thursday, June 4, 2026, following an intelligence-driven operation targeting a syndicate allegedly involved in kidnappings, robberies, and the impersonation of law enforcement officers. The arrests were executed by Crime Intelligence Ivory Park, supported by the Ivory Park Task Team and a private security company.

The Western Cape High Court has sentenced 42-year-old Leano Vergotine to five life terms and an additional 78 years in prison without the possibility of parole for a series of sexual offences committed in 2022. During the sentencing, the presiding officer officially declared Vergotine a dangerous paedophile. The convictions stem from a string of gruesome