Author name: Scott Balson

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 […]

The political and legal spotlight will fall on the East London Magistrate’s Court on Friday for the pre-sentencing proceedings of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, convicted for firearm offenses stemming from the party’s 5th birthday celebrations in 2018. Malema was convicted on multiple charges related to an incident at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Despatch is appealing to the public for assistance in its investigation into the murder of a 56-year-old woman. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, 18 January 2026. According to police, SAPS Despatch members responded to a complaint at approximately 20:50. Upon arrival at a gravel road

A 22-year-old man, William Amogelang Mahlangu, appeared in court on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, charged with murder and possession of a dangerous weapon. The charges relate to the fatal stabbing of a 40-year-old man on Monday, 19 January 2026, at a residence in Jerusalem Village, Hlogotlou policing area. The victim, a relative of the suspect,

The Burgersfort Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit is seeking public assistance to locate 34-year-old Bonginkosi Kgopotso Mazibuko. Police believe he can assist in the investigation of two rape incidents involving minors in the Mecklenburg policing area, Sekhukhune District, Limpopo. The incidents occurred separately in October 2022 and November 2024. The suspect is

Members of the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit arrested a 43-year-old male suspect on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, following the discovery of drugs, cash, and suspected stolen cellphones at his business premises in the Welkom Central Business District. The operation was initiated after police received and acted upon information regarding alleged drug dealing at the location. Upon

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against property crime following the arrest of four suspects in Region C, Roodepoort. At approximately 15:00, 20 January 2026, officers on patrol intercepted two vehicles found to be fitted with false registration plates. One of the vehicles, a white Nissan NP200

An eight-year-old boy who was kidnapped after going fishing in Canelands – KZN has been safely located, and a female suspect has been arrested by Reaction Officers today (Tuesday). The child left home with a 32-year-old neighbour to go fishing at a local dam in Canelands – KZN. While on their way, they briefly encountered

A 52-year-old male has been fatally shot following an armed robbery and attempted hijacking incident that occurred just off Dumsani Makhaye Road, near KwaMashu A Section, earlier today. KZN VIP Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and discovered the victim lying a few metres away from his company vehicle. He had sustained multiple gunshot

A suspect remains at large after abandoning a vehicle loaded with illicit cigarettes during a police operation in the Waterberg district on Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off from a reliable source, members of the Waterberg Flying Squad conducted an operation along the Percy Five road. The intelligence indicated a grey Toyota Hilux was suspected of