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In a result that analysts are calling a potential watershed moment, the Patriotic Alliance (PA) has claimed a landmark victory in a by-election for Ward 29 in Soweto, breaking a decades-long political stronghold. The ward, which comprises the areas of Noordgesig and parts of Diepkloof and Orlando, had been controlled by the African National Congress […]

The Anti-Gang Unit is investigating a fatal mass shooting in Westbury that claimed the lives of two teenagers and left five others hospitalized, in what police have confirmed is a gang-related incident. The shooting, which took place on the 16th, involved two rival factional gangs in the area. According to Deputy Police Commissioner for the

A suspected gang-related shooting in the Westbury area on Tuesday has left two teenagers dead and four others in hospital, according to police. The incident, which occurred on October 21, 2025, saw police in Sophiatown respond to a call where six teenagers had been shot. Brigadier Brenda Muridili, a spokesperson for the South African Police

Two male suspects, aged 31 and 38, are set to appear before the Dzanani Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. This follows their arrest this past Saturday for being in possession of a suspected stolen goat. The arrest occurred at approximately 17:00 on Saturday, 18 October 2025, during a routine police patrol along the

Commercial flights at several regional airports, including Polokwane International Airport, faced significant delays and cancellations yesterday, stranding frustrated passengers as the airports await the approval of new, mandatory landing procedures. The disruption stems from the expiration of critical instrument landing procedures in August 2024. The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), the entity responsible for

A 32-year-old man has been apprehended by police in connection with the murder of Teboho Vincent Tsotetsi, aged 44. The case began on the morning of Wednesday, 15 October 2025, when law enforcement officials responded to a call at approximately 06:00 about a body discovered in a street. Upon their arrival, members found the lifeless

A detective from the SAPS Organised Crime Unit, identified only as “Witness A,” gave startling testimony yesterday at the ongoing Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, linking a murder accused out on bail to a high-profile killing and alleging a senior police general attempted to bribe investigators. The witness named and linked multiple murder accused Katiso Molefe,

A coordinated police operation over two days resulted in the arrest of a 44-year-old man and the seizure of a substantial quantity of protected plants, police confirmed. The success is attributed to the vigilance and alertness of members from Delta Platoon of the Springbok Public Order Policing unit, who were on duty between 20 and

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has concluded a successful Phuza Weekend operation aimed at curbing drunk driving and promoting road safety across the province. From Friday, 17 October 2025, to Sunday, 19 October 2025, our law enforcement officers worked tirelessly to ensure that Limpopo’s roads remain safe for all users. During this

Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: Months ago, I gave our highly efficient team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate a mandate to be firm against those who are turning our road networks into killing fields. We wish to report that since the 15th of August more than 896 motorists have been arrested for drunk driving. By and