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Frustrated residents along South Africa’s border with Zimbabwe are calling for the construction of a strong border fence or wall, citing rampant smuggling, violent confrontations, and inadequate resources for soldiers tasked with securing the porous frontier. The plea comes from communities in the Niani area, where notorious hijacking and escape routes lead directly to crime […]

Thembile Mathibe, the Acting CEO of the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSCHO), was released on R50,000 bail by the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. His arrest on Monday by a specialised police unit has ignited controversy over the opacity surrounding the case and JOSCHO’s own ambiguous response. Mathibe was arrested at his home by members

Three male suspects have been arrested after robbing a scrap metal businessman in Zone Q on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, at approximately 11:30. During the robbery, a shot was fired at the victim but missed. The businessman disarmed one suspect and struck him on the head, causing minor injuries. The suspects fled with cash into

On Wednesday, 28 January 2026, Darling police arrested a 30-year-old Malmesbury man for drug dealing and linked him to an attempted murder investigation. Acting on information, police spotted a suspect vehicle on the R315 around 09:00. The driver fled on foot but was apprehended. A search yielded 504 Mandrax tablets and 19 straws of Tik.

SAPS Kariega Crime Prevention officers arrested two suspects and seized drugs valued at approximately R100,000 during an intelligence-driven operation in the Kariega CBD. Acting on information about a local drug distribution network, police searched a premises on John Street. The search yielded quantities of Tik and Mandrax, a scale, and cash believed to be proceeds

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has extradited a 41-year-old man from Lesotho in connection with the murder of his 44-year-old girlfriend from Manyatseng, near Ladybrand. The extradition operation was led by SAPS Pretoria Interpol, supported by Free State SAPS and conducted with Lesotho authorities. The handover occurred at the Maseru Bridge Port of Entry.

Midlands EMS crews were dispatched to the Lidgetton area, just outside of Howick, following reports of a drowning incident involving a child. On arrival at the scene, crews found that a 7-year-old child had already been removed from the water. Despite all efforts, the child showed no signs of life and was tragically declared deceased.

From December 23, 2025, to January 27, 2026, Gauteng’s Public Order Policing Units conducted operations against illegal mining in the West Rand District, focusing on Bekkersdal and surrounding areas. The operations resulted in the arrest of approximately 50 suspects. Charges include illegal mining, possession of suspected stolen goods, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, contravention

On Tuesday, 27 January 2026, at approximately 04:35, members of the Piketberg SAPS arrested two males, aged 39 and 47, for dealing in drugs. During a visible policing patrol, officers spotted a suspicious vehicle. The driver threw a black bag from the window while being pursued. He was apprehended, and the bag was found to

On Tuesday, 27 January 2026, the Anti-Gang Unit conducted an intelligence-driven operation at an address in Springfield Terrace, Cape Town. Police acted on credible information and searched the premises. They recovered a 9mm pistol with one round of ammunition and a .357 Magnum revolver without a serial number. A 33-year-old man, identified as gang-affiliated, was