South Africa

A 34-year-old man was arrested in Wonderboompoort on Monday, June 8, 2026, facing multiple charges including possession of suspected stolen property, contravention of the Immigration Act, and bribery. The arrest followed the recovery of electronic devices valued at approximately R250,000. The victim of the theft has positively identified three of the recovered devices as his […]

wo suspects were fatally wounded and multiple unlicensed firearms and stolen vehicles were recovered following a shootout with law enforcement on June 8, 2026, as part of an ongoing provincial crackdown on aggravated robbery and hijackings. Acting on intelligence regarding suspects linked to the hijacking of trucks and courier vehicles, a multi-agency law enforcement team

The City of Johannesburg has spent more than R650-million on water tankers over the past five years, but who the money went to remains unknown to the public. Last month, the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC’s) inquiry into the Gauteng water crisis flagged “serious concerns” about the proliferation of water tankers. AmaBhungane has reported

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

In a significant upgrade to national security and civil registration infrastructure, South Africa is rolling out a next-generation population database powered by biometric verification technology. The initiative, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a nationwide address on Sunday, aims to modernize identity management, curb document fraud, and bring greater precision to migration oversight. A Digital

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully processed and repatriated 663 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa to Ghana via OR Tambo International Airport over the weekend. The operation was coordinated by the Port Management Committee (PMC), a body comprising various government stakeholders tasked with facilitating lawful and orderly movement across the port of entry. The

Four suspects, aged between 22 and 42, were arrested in the Ehlanzeni District on Sunday, June 8, 2026, in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The arrests were executed at approximately 01:30 by a joint law enforcement task team comprising the Provincial Anti-Hijacking Task Team, Tonga Visible Policing (VISPOL), Crime Intelligence, and Tonga Detectives. Following

Three suspects are in custody following a violent attack on a police officer outside the Delft police station early Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 02:05 on June 8, 2026. A police constable was standing outside the station’s Community Service Centre when he was approached by a suspect armed with an axe. The suspect

Police in Musina have opened a case of attempted murder and launched a manhunt for five male suspects following an armed attack on a security officer during a truck looting incident on Saturday, 06 June 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 00:45 at a truck stop located behind the Musina China Mall. A 42-year-old security

GOOD Party Cape Town mayoral candidate Brett Herron has placed responsibility for the city’s deepening housing emergency on current municipal leadership, stating the administration lacks a coherent strategy to address a crisis affecting more than two million residents on the Cape Flats. According to Herron, Cape Town faces 270,000 informal shacks across 800 settlements, a