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Five people were killed yesterday in a tragic minibus accident on the N1 North freeway, causing significant disruptions and drawing a major emergency response. The collision occurred near the Buccleuch Interchange and Allandale Road. Authorities from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) were immediately dispatched to the scene to manage the aftermath of the fatal […]

A high-ranking South African Police Service (SAPS) official is in court fighting his suspension, a case that has become entangled with a parliamentary probe into alleged systemic corruption. Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, the suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, appeared in court to challenge what he claims is an unlawful suspension imposed by National

A major civil society group has expressed shock and condemnation following reports that a state agency responsible for administering government employee pensions has hired a forensic firm to identify and target whistleblowers who exposed corruption within its ranks. Public Interest SA has labeled the alleged actions of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) as “abominable”

Acting Northern Cape Premier Bentley Vass has instructed Sol Plaatje Municipality Mayor Barbara Bartlett to convene an urgent council meeting within two days to decide the fate of Municipal Manager Thapelo Matlala. This directive follows a day of chaotic scenes where leaders of civic organizations stormed the council chambers, demanding Matlala’s immediate suspension over allegations

A 31-year-old illegal immigrant was arrested on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, following a successful intelligence-driven operation conducted by off-duty police members for dealing in drugs. The arrest came after authorities received a credible tip-off regarding a consignment of drugs scheduled for delivery in Upington. Acting swiftly on this information, preliminary investigations were initiated, which led

The Gauteng provincial government has declared it will not be intimidated by syndicates it alleges are behind a wave of unlawful land invasions across the province. Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced a forthcoming campaign of evictions and the demolition of illegal informal settlements, signaling a hardline stance on the issue. The Premier made the statements during

A coordinated effort between the Petrus Steyn SAPS and local farmers led to the arrest of two foreign nationals on charges of damaging essential infrastructure following the discovery of stolen railway equipment. The incident occurred during a crime prevention patrol near the Petrus Steyn silos, where police officers observed suspicious activity. Recognizing the potential need

Serious allegations of medical negligence and malpractice are mounting against Witbank General Hospital in eMalahleni, with several patients, primarily women, coming forward with stories of botched operations that have left them with severe, lifelong complications. The claims, many related to childbirth and non-standardized surgical procedures, paint a picture of a healthcare facility where errors have

A 21-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, 02 September 2025, in the Boiketlo area of Casteel in connection with a serious firearm-related incident that occurred last weekend. According to police reports, the arrest follows an investigation into an alleged altercation on the night of Saturday, 30 August 2025. It is alleged that the suspect pointed

A coordinated multi-disciplinary police operation has resulted in the arrest of a male suspect in connection with a violent cash-in-transit robbery that occurred on the N8 near Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. The suspect is scheduled to appear in the Botshabelo Magistrates Court on Thursday, 4 September 2025. According to police reports, the incident