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South Africa maintains strict firearm control legislation, yet gun violence continues to claim lives across the nation. The country records one of the world’s highest homicide rates, surpassed only by Honduras and a handful of Caribbean island states. According to Gun Free South Africa, approximately 30 people are killed with a gun every day in […]

GAUTENG — At least 12 people have been killed and nine others injured in a mass shooting at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, with Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni describing the attack as “insane and barbaric.” According to police, approximately 10 suspects arrived at the settlement in a white Toyota Quantum minibus

Testimony presented at the Madlanga Commission has prompted legal expert Elton Hart to assert that senior officers within the South African Police Service (SAPS) appear to be facilitating and enabling the movement of illegal drugs into the country. According to proceedings, an anonymous witness referred to as “Witness I” levelled serious allegations against Hawks Divisional

A major R7-billion government construction project in KwaZulu-Natal has been suspended following a Pietermaritzburg High Court ruling that found the tender process failed to comply with National Treasury regulations. Dr. Vish Govender, Head of Department for KZN Public Works and Infrastructure, confirmed the project—which aimed to consolidate all provincial government departments and the legislature under

AVBOB, one of South Africa’s largest funeral and insurance providers, is working to restore its digital infrastructure following a cyberattack that compromised its IT systems and disrupted services nationwide. The incident forced staff at more than 300 branches to revert to manual processing as online services and some branch operations were affected. Customers attempting to

The North West province has recorded a 0.5% increase in community-reported crimes during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, according to official statistics compiled from 86 police stations and 33 mobile units across all four districts between January and March 2026. While certain crime categories showed improvement, the rise in violent offenses has

South Africa’s economic expansion continued into early 2026, with fresh data revealing a 0.5% rise in gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), this marks the sixth straight quarter of positive growth, signaling sustained momentum despite global headwinds. The latest figures, released Tuesday, highlight a mixed but

The South African Police Service has taken further administrative action, placing five more high-ranking officials on precautionary suspension as part of an ongoing review linked to the controversial Medicare24 procurement tender. In a brief official communication, SAPS indicated that internal procedural steps are currently in motion. To safeguard the fairness and confidentiality of these proceedings,

Fourth-quarter crime statistics for South Africa’s North West province have highlighted a concerning uptick in violent crimes, with alcohol abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence identified as primary contributing factors. According to data collected from all 86 police stations and 33 mobile stations across the province’s four districts between January and March 2026, community-reported crimes

Gauteng police have released crime statistics for the period January to March 2026, revealing a nuanced picture of crime trends in South Africa’s most populous province. The briefing also addressed operational preparations for anticipated public marches scheduled for June 30, 2026, concerning undocumented migration. According to the official briefing, overall reported serious crimes in Gauteng