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The Democratic Alliance in the City of Tshwane has announced it will submit detailed submissions to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, providing information on alleged corruption and tender irregularities in the metro. This follows damning testimony at the commission that has implicated multiple political parties in suspected tender rigging, particularly around security services contracts. DA […]

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has highlighted the urgent need for policy reform at South Africa’s 52 land ports of entry, citing serious security and infrastructure challenges that threaten their operations and national security. During a visit to the Beitbridge port of entry on Monday, Minister Schreiber assessed the deployment of new specialised amphibious vehicles

South Africa’s economic hub of Gauteng is grappling with high levels of poverty, affecting more than one million people, prompting urgent action from the provincial government. The Gauteng Department of Social Development has launched a new food storage and distribution facility in Centurion as part of broader efforts to address food insecurity and poverty in

Police in KwaZulu-Natal arrested a foreign national after finding drugs worth an estimated R8 million in his possession at a residential complex in Somerset Park on Monday, 23 March 2026. According to police, intelligence led to the identification of a man suspected of drug dealing. Authorities conducted continuous surveillance on the premises where the suspect

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a 63-year-old suspect in connection with a series of offences, including the theft of heavy-duty construction machinery valued at approximately R50 million, extortion, and vehicle-related crimes. The investigation began in December 2025 when a theft case was reported at Nkandla Police Station. In January 2026, the same complainant opened an

Norkem Park SAPS, alongside private security partners, arrested a 56-year-old man on March 21, 2026, for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, pointing of a firearm, and handling a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. Police were conducting a community clean-up operation in Edleen following community concerns over increased housebreaking incidents. During the operation,

Public Order Police officers arrested two suspects on Monday morning following a tip-off from community members in the New Culture informal settlement in Khayelitsha. The officers, who were conducting routine crime prevention duties, were approached by residents reporting suspects involved in robberies. Acting on the information, police proceeded to an informal dwelling, where they conducted

A 47-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday after allegedly being found in possession of two sheep carcasses suspected to be stolen. According to authorities, the Kroonstad Infrastructure Team acted on a tip-off at approximately 15:00 on March 22, 2026, regarding carcasses hidden at a residence in the area. Upon searching the premises, officers discovered two

Police in Letsitele, under the Mopani District, have arrested two suspects in connection with an incident involving attempted murder, extortion, and kidnapping. The suspects, aged 38 and 31, were arrested on Thursday, 19 March 2026, following an incident at a farm in the area. According to police reports, a 30-year-old male victim was collecting firewood

A 30-year-old suspect has been arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice and malicious damage to state property following an incident in Muledane village on Friday, March 20, 2026. Members of the Thohoyandou Task Team were conducting an operation when they successfully re-arrested an escapee who had previously fled from lawful custody. During