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Police have opened an arson case after a fire severely damaged Maphephetheni Secondary School in Inanda, Durban. The blaze, which broke out on Friday, destroyed the school’s administration block, including the principal’s office, the staffroom, and a commerce classroom. Textbooks, reports, and other critical resources were lost in the fire. According to investigators, evidence suggests […]

The Acting District Commissioner of Nelson Mandela Bay, Brigadier Loyiso Ngalo, has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of two Mechanics Gang affiliates in the Eastern Cape High Court, calling the outcome a significant breakthrough against violent crime and organized gang activity in the province. The accused, Neavan du Preez (Accused 1) and Jody Cloete (Accused

A 25-year-old man from De Aar, Northern Cape, has been sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment for the murder of his eleven-month-old child. The incident took place on Saturday, 30 November 2024. Police were called to the scene at approximately 19:30 following reports that the accused was assaulting his girlfriend and toddler. Upon arrival, officers learned

Two male suspects, both foreign nationals, are due to appear before the Makhanda Magistrate’s Court on charges of drug dealing and drug possession. On Monday, 20 April 2026 at approximately 12:55, a coordinated operation involving the Makhanda Crime Intelligence Unit, Makhanda K9 Unit, Makhanda Highway Patrol Unit, and Makhanda Crime Prevention Unit executed a search

A 45-year-old suspect was arrested in Delft, Western Cape, on Monday, 20 April 2026, for dealing in drugs. Members attached to Operation Prosper were conducting stop and search operations in Buczane Street, N2 Gateway, Delft. Officers stopped and searched a silver Honda Civic vehicle and its occupant. The search yielded ten mandrax tablets and an

A 17-year-old male suspect will appear before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in connection with a murder at Monateng tavern in Ga-Thoka. According to allegations, on Sunday, 19 April 2026, at approximately 03:30, the victim was at the tavern with friends when a suspect approached the group. An argument erupted, and

On 20 April 2026, the Vrede Regional Court sentenced Zimbabwean national Felix Magatu, 44, to seven years imprisonment for tampering with or damaging essential infrastructure and seven years imprisonment for theft of crude oil. The court also declared Magatu unfit to possess a firearm. The charges stem from an incident on 25 September 2023, when

Swift action by the Springbok Highway Patrol and Springbok K9 units led to the confiscation of hydroponic cannabis with an estimated street value of R289,200.00 on Monday, 20 April 2026. According to a police statement, the seizure occurred at approximately 12:40. Officers responded to information regarding a suspicious package that was emitting a strong odour

A 42-year-old man from Tseseng Village surrendered to police over the weekend and was formally charged with rape and attempted rape. The charges stem from alleged incidents involving his two stepdaughters, aged 14 and 18. According to allegations, the first incident occurred in 2022. The 18-year-old victim was at home with her stepfather when he

 On the morning of 20 April 2026, learners at E.Z. Kabane Senior Secondary School were in their classrooms when an unannounced safety operation was conducted on the school premises by Social Crime Prevention officers. The operation aimed to address escalating concerns regarding criminal elements and contraband within the school environment. According to officials, the searches