Author name: Scott Balson

Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Patekile, has commended the investigating and prosecution teams for their diligent work in securing convictions in a high-profile Lavender Hill shooting case that claimed the life of a 5-year-old child and left a 22-year-old man seriously injured. The tragic incident occurred on 21 December 2019, when two armed […]

In a major breakthrough, law enforcement agencies confiscated dagga worth an estimated R1.3 million and arrested a 43-year-old male suspect during a joint operation in the Letsitele policing area of Mopani District on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The operation was conducted by a multi-disciplinary team comprising the Mopani Tracking Team, SAPS Maake Task Team, Private

Three Mozambican nationals, aged between 32 and 37, were arrested on Monday, 16 June 2025, in Kingsway, Springs, after being found in possession of dismantled motorcycles allegedly destined for Mozambique. One of the motorcycles had been reported stolen in Cosmo City, Johannesburg. The arrest followed a tip-off received by Crime Intelligence about individuals in possession

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Kimberley has issued a public alert regarding a new telephone scam in which fraudsters impersonate police officials to extort money from unsuspecting victims. According to authorities, the scam involves victims receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be SAPS officers. The caller falsely informs the victim that a

Lesotho and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing border coordination and trade facilitation following the recent Bi-National Commission meeting between the two nations. A key outcome of the discussions was the signing of a Joint Action Plan aimed at improving border management and fostering seamless movement of goods and people. Key Agreements and Objectives The

A devastating fire broke out at a Starline bus company depot in Mabopane, north of Pretoria, this afternoon, completely destroying more than 20 buses. The City of Tshwane Emergency Services responded to the blaze after receiving an emergency call around 1 p.m. Firefighters from the Mobile Fire Station were dispatched to the scene at 414

South Africa is experiencing a dramatic surge in extreme weather events, including devastating floods, powerful storms, and prolonged droughts—and the situation is worsening, according to a new study. The research, led by Dr. Mary-Jane Bopape, Managing Director of the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), analyzed climate and disaster data from 1980 to 2023. The

Transport infrastructure investment has taken center stage at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo, with industry leaders emphasizing its critical role in driving economic growth across the continent. The three-day event, which kicked off today in Midrand, aims to unlock Africa’s transport potential and spur industrial development. Outdated Technology Undermines Port Competitiveness Gavin Kelly, CEO

Security experts have raised alarms over the increasing number of kidnappings in South Africa, attributing the surge to the country’s socio-economic challenges and the perception among criminals that the rewards outweigh the risks. According to a report by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), South Africa records at least two kidnappings per day. Crime analysts say

South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with other African nations to drive a just and effective energy transition, emphasizing that solutions must be led by Africans for Africans. Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa delivered this message as the keynote speaker at the Africa Energy Forum 2025, held at the Cape Town International