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The mayors of South Africa’s two largest economic hubs will use a major international summit this week to seek solutions for the intense strain that rapid urban migration is placing on their cities’ infrastructure. Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya and Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero outlined their priorities during a pre-briefing session for the Urban 20 (U20) […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the investigation and prosecution of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) cases. This pledge was underscored by the recent conviction and sentencing of a 31-year-old man in the Jan Kempdorp Magistrate’s Court. The incident, which led to the conviction, occurred

The Johannesburg High Court is set to hand down its sentencing on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, in the consequential case of seven Chinese nationals convicted on 160 charges related to human trafficking and child labor. The accused—Kevin Tsao Shu-Uei, Chen Hui, Qin Li, Jiaqing Zhou, Ma Biao, Dai Junying, and Zhang Zhilian—were found guilty on

South Africa’s economy expanded at a significantly stronger pace in the second quarter of the year, with growth measured at 0.8%, a sharp increase from the 0.1% growth recorded in the first quarter, according to the latest GDP data. The production side of the economy was primarily driven by robust performances in the manufacturing, mining,

In a significant expansion of its safety and security capabilities, the City of Cape Town is deploying over 700 new Metro Police officers to communities across the metropolis, including a dedicated team for every ward. The deployment follows a graduation ceremony for new officers who completed an intensive training program. They will be joined by

A major investigation is underway following a brutal attack on a three-year-old girl in Diepsloot on Sunday, 07 September 2025. The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit has confirmed it has mobilised all necessary resources, including K9, drone, and crime intelligence teams, to trace a known male suspect alleged to have raped

In a case that has been welcomed by provincial authorities, 27-year-old Dantin Brits was sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment by the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 08 September 2025. Brits was convicted on a charge of fraud relating to an attempt to purchase a high-value vehicle in July 2023. The court heard that he

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has reaffirmed its commitment to securing justice for victims of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) following a successful conviction in the Mothibistad Regional Court. Tshepo Richard Chipanga, 37, was sentenced to an effective 12 years’ imprisonment on Monday, 08 September 2025, for the rape of

Michael Okoya (51), a Nigerian national, made his initial appearance in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 09 September 2025, facing a charge of dealing in drugs. The case has been postponed for further investigation. Okoya’s court appearance follows his arrest on Monday, 08 September 2025, by a joint operation comprising members of the North

In a case that has gripped the community, the Kimberley High Court has delivered a measure of justice for the family of a domestic violence victim, sentencing her killer to 20 years of direct imprisonment on Monday, 08 September 2025. The tragic sequence of events began on the night of 26 February 2024. The 35-year-old