Author name: Scott Balson

Police conducted a cordoned and search operation at the Saulsville Hostel on the evening of Wednesday, 21 January 2026. During the operation, twelve suspects were arrested for possession of drugs, dealing in dagga, possession of dangerous weapons, dealing in liquor without a license, and contravention of the Immigration Act. Three additional suspects, who were wanted […]

In a dramatic turn at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 22-year-old scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla faced an amended charge sheet of 14 counts of murder, a severe escalation from the initial culpable homicide charges. The court appearance coincided with the devastating news that two more learners had succumbed to injuries sustained in the

A former teacher, who was out on bail for allegations of raping pupils at the school, returned to Ntabankulu Junior Secondary School on Wednesday, opening fire on educators in a staff meeting before turning the gun on himself, authorities have confirmed. The attack left one educator dead and two others seriously injured, sending the school

Police have launched a manhunt for a group of suspects following a business robbery that resulted in a murder at a filling station in the Modjadjiskloof policing area on Wednesday night. The incident occurred at approximately 21:30 on 21 January 2026. According to reports, a group of unknown male suspects, wearing balaclavas, stormed the station.

The Mopani District Illicit Mining Task Team, in a joint operation, arrested two male suspects for illegal mining activities in Homo C village, Giyani, on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. The operation was conducted by the Police Illicit Mining Task Team, Tzaneen Tactical Response Team (TRT), and Giyani Public Order Policing units. Police acted on a

Early Thursday morning, police arrested two men and seized a rifle hidden under a wooden floor during a raid in Makhaza Kraal, Khayelitsha. Acting on information from Crime Intelligence, members of Public Order Policing searched the identified premises. The operation resulted in the arrest of two males, aged 51 and 52, for the illegal possession

Mitchell’s Plain SAPS members discovered a hidden firearm and ammunition while inspecting a local church on Wednesday. During routine patrols on Hazeldene Drive, officers stopped at the church to ensure everything was in order. A walk-around of the premises led to the discovery of a 9mm pistol with ammunition concealed between concrete blocks. Police have

Police in the Joe Gqabi District have arrested three suspects following a targeted drug bust in Maletswai, seizing narcotics with an estimated street value of R38,777. The operation was conducted on 21 January 2026 by the Public Order Policing (POP) Unit’s Information Component and its operational team. Three residential properties were searched, leading to the

The Breyten High Court today sentenced Africa Thembinkosi Shongwe (57) to four life terms for murder. Acting Provincial SAPS Commissioner Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi welcomed the sentence. On 25 February 2023, neighbours in Phola Park alerted police after noticing a resident’s unusual absence. Upon arrival, police found a house locked from inside with closed

Over 300 families are sheltering in a local community hall following a surge of targeted attacks by illegal miners, known as Zama Zamas, in the Sporong informal settlement. The crisis has prompted a high-level government intervention, with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and a contingent of officials conducting an emergency site visit to the embattled West