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Kimberley, the capital of the Northern Cape province and historically known as the diamond city due to its prominent role in the diamond industry, is facing deepening frustration among residents over persistent service delivery failures. As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, locals argue that their constitutional right to human dignity continues to be […]

The ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, now in its fourth week, has severely disrupted global shipping routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to significant supply chain challenges for South African businesses exporting to the Middle East and beyond. The conflict, which began with coordinated airstrikes on February 28 targeting Iranian military sites,

An intelligence-driven search and seizure operation conducted by Bethelsdorp SAPS, with support from K9 units in Gqeberha, Kariega, and Humansdorp, led to the arrest of a suspect on drug-related charges in Bloemendal on March 19, 2026. The operation, carried out at approximately 10:30, targeted premises in Lodewyk Street based on information received regarding suspected narcotics

A thorough investigation by Keiskammahoek detectives has led to the arrest of two suspects, the confiscation of a firearm, and the recovery of a stolen vehicle. The investigation began on March 15, 2026, when the lifeless body of an unknown African male was found dumped at Sandile Dam with a gunshot wound to the head.

Tshwane Metro Police Deputy Commissioner Umashi Dhlamini has been placed on immediate suspension following serious allegations of tender irregularities raised during proceedings at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The suspension took effect on Friday, March 20, 2026, after Dhlamini requested to be placed on suspension himself. TMPD Commissioner Yolande Faro considered the request and approved

The Harrismith Regional Court has sentenced a 36-year-old man to 20 years of direct imprisonment for the rape of his mother. The incident occurred in January 2025. The case was investigated by Warrant Officer Sethunya January Tsotetsi of the Vrede Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit. Magistrate Mrs. P. Botes presided over

In a significant development for South Africa’s tourism and accommodation landscape, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has gazetted a Draft Code of Good Practice for Short-Term Rentals, marking the first major national step toward addressing the rapidly growing sector dominated by platforms like Airbnb. For thousands of South Africans—from the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town

Two suspects wanted for at least four murders in the Hillcrest policing area, including the recent killings of an 84-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl, were fatally shot during a shootout with police in the early hours of Saturday, 21 March 2026. According to police reports, officers acted on intelligence regarding the suspects’ whereabouts and

 The South African Police Service has welcomed the significant sentence handed down by the Virginia Regional Court to 70-year-old Taole Eric Tlatsa, the mastermind behind a violent criminal enterprise that targeted clothing chain stores across the Free State Province. Between 2019 and 2022, a sophisticated criminal syndicate led by Tlatsa and a group of armed

Babanango Primary School in rural KwaZulu-Natal has been closed since Monday because of a protest by parents and learners. They want the provincial education department to build a new school. School governing body (SGB) chairperson Zakhlele Ntombela said the school has 16 prefabricated classrooms, with some classes having to accommodate more than 50 learners. The