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South Africa’s economic hub of Gauteng is grappling with high levels of poverty, affecting more than one million people, prompting urgent action from the provincial government. The Gauteng Department of Social Development has launched a new food storage and distribution facility in Centurion as part of broader efforts to address food insecurity and poverty in […]

  Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a series of robbery and rape incidents that took place at Silver Charms in the Lephalale policing area on March 14 and 15, 2026. The suspect was apprehended on March 19, 2026, during an intelligence-driven operation conducted by detectives at Lephalale. Authorities recovered several items

An intelligence-driven operation conducted on March 20, 2026, led to the arrest of a suspect on charges of drug and dagga dealing in Sakhile, Standerton. The operation involved the Mpumalanga police, the K9 Unit, a local security company, and the Secunda Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI). According to authorities, officers acted on received information

Orange Farm, a township in the south of Johannesburg notorious for high levels of criminal activity including gun violence and gang-related incidents, continues to grapple with safety challenges despite some recent improvements in reported serious crime figures. Gauteng province recorded a significant drop in community-reported serious crime during the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Tshwane has announced plans to write a letter to the Madlanga Commission in the coming week, submitting information related to alleged corruption in the municipality’s procurement processes. This follows recent testimony and evidence presented at the commission highlighting irregularities in water tankering and security contracts. DA Tshwane

Police in KwaZulu-Natal arrested a foreign national after finding drugs worth an estimated R8 million in his possession at a residential complex in Somerset Park on Monday, 23 March 2026. According to police, intelligence led to the identification of a man suspected of drug dealing. Authorities conducted continuous surveillance on the premises where the suspect

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a 63-year-old suspect in connection with a series of offences, including the theft of heavy-duty construction machinery valued at approximately R50 million, extortion, and vehicle-related crimes. The investigation began in December 2025 when a theft case was reported at Nkandla Police Station. In January 2026, the same complainant opened an

Norkem Park SAPS, alongside private security partners, arrested a 56-year-old man on March 21, 2026, for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, pointing of a firearm, and handling a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. Police were conducting a community clean-up operation in Edleen following community concerns over increased housebreaking incidents. During the operation,

Public Order Police officers arrested two suspects on Monday morning following a tip-off from community members in the New Culture informal settlement in Khayelitsha. The officers, who were conducting routine crime prevention duties, were approached by residents reporting suspects involved in robberies. Acting on the information, police proceeded to an informal dwelling, where they conducted

A 47-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday after allegedly being found in possession of two sheep carcasses suspected to be stolen. According to authorities, the Kroonstad Infrastructure Team acted on a tip-off at approximately 15:00 on March 22, 2026, regarding carcasses hidden at a residence in the area. Upon searching the premises, officers discovered two