South Africa

No number of boots on the ground will make up for critical structural, leadership, and operational failures inside the criminal justice cluster (CJC). Any serious reform must confront the machinery of justice itself, instead of pretending South Africa’s crime crisis can be solved through resourcing alone. The consequences of institutional failures are most visible in […]

Members of the Klerksdorp Tactical Response Team (TRT) arrested five suspects on Tuesday afternoon, 26 May 2026, for robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition at Extension 2, Phelandaba Drive, Jouberton. The arrests followed an incident reported earlier that day in the Klerksdorp Central Business District (CBD). According to police reports, a 41-year-old

At approximately 01:00 on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, members of the SAPS Public Order Policing (POP) unit conducted a crime-combating operation in Mitchells Plain. During a stop-and-search patrol, officers received intelligence regarding drugs being sold at a specific residence in the area. Police operationalized the information and proceeded to the identified location in Silvermyn Street,

 Northam police arrested two suspects, aged 38 and 49, on Monday, 25 May 2026, following an intelligence-driven operation conducted in coordination with PPS Security Brits. The arrests are linked to a case of theft under false pretences reported in Northam. Police acted on information received about a suspect posing as a traditional healer who allegedly

 A 34-year-old Nigerian national was arrested for dealing in drugs in Balfour on 26 May 2026 at approximately 12:00 midday. Members of the Crime Prevention Unit acted on information received about a foreign national allegedly selling drugs on a specific street in Balfour. Police proceeded to the identified address and found the suspect upon arrival.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially launched its campaign for the 2026 local government elections at the Gallagher Convention Centre, unveiling a comprehensive communications strategy aimed at raising awareness about polling processes ahead of the first voter registration window at the end of June. The campaign, operating under the tagline “Get up, show up,

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has emphasized the critical importance of verifying academic credentials as public debate intensifies over fraudulent qualifications. SAQA Chief Operating Officer Dr. Makhapa Makhafola stated that misrepresenting one’s academic achievements constitutes a criminal offense under the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), which was revised in 2019 to include specific clauses addressing

NGQUSHWA, Eastern Cape – Scholar transport services in the Ngqushwa area have come to a standstill after local taxi operators halted operations, citing non-payment by the government for ferrying learners to schools across the region. The dispute has triggered widespread classroom disruptions, leaving many students unable to attend lessons and raising urgent concerns ahead of

BUTTERWORTH, Eastern Cape — More than 90 employees at Elite Bakery remain on strike after the facility was forced to cease operations amid escalating disputes over unpaid salaries and alleged labour violations. Striking workers, speaking as employee spokespersons, accuse the bakery’s new ownership of failing to remit wages for over three months. Several employees further

LEHURUTSHE — Discussions are ongoing between residents of Khunotswana village and the North West provincial government regarding the relocation of families repeatedly impacted by seasonal flooding. The settlement, situated on land officially designated as a wetland, experiences recurrent inundation during rainy periods, creating persistent health and safety concerns for the community. According to a community