South Africa

Police arrested two men for possessing explosives on the N1 North Freeway near Musina in the early hours of Tuesday, 13 January 2026. Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) were conducting stop-and-search duties when a red Polo Vivo passed at high speed. Police pursued the vehicle, which stopped near the Petros Truck Depot. […]

On Monday, 12 January 2026, a 78-year-old man, Tumo Mahlangu from Tebang Village in Makoane, slipped and fell down a cliff while walking on a mountaintop at Mabolela, QwaQwa. He became stuck. At approximately 16:05, Mahlangu used a cellular telephone to contact the Phuthaditjhaba Community Service Centre, initiating a rescue mission. The response involved the

Police have arrested three men, aged 33 to 41, for armed robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm. The arrests followed an intelligence-driven operation on Sunday, 11 January 2026, by SAPS Namakgale and Lulekani Detectives. Acting on information about wanted armed robbery suspects, the team located and apprehended the men. A suspected stolen cell phone

The Class of 2025 has achieved the highest National Senior Certificate pass rate since the dawn of democracy, a landmark achievement announced today. The result has sparked nationwide celebration for the learners, parents, and teachers who endured a journey marked by overcrowded classrooms, persistent load-shedding, safety concerns, and the residual impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a move revealing the acute vulnerability of its foreign policy, the South African government has discreetly demanded Iran withdraw its naval vessels from the ongoing BRICS joint exercises off its coast. The decision, confirmed by a well-placed government source, directly capitulates to pressure from the United States, trading multilateral solidarity for the preservation of

 Two male suspects, aged 25 and 45, were arrested in Mthatha’s Callaway Street on Monday, 12 January 2026, following a business robbery in Qumbu. At approximately 10:40 that morning, two unknown men entered a clothing shop in the Qumbu CBD. One suspect pointed a firearm at staff, locked them in an office, and demanded keys

A 33-year-old man was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition early Monday morning. Members of Operation Lockdown III conducted the arrest at 03:20 on 12 January 2026 at a premises in Fairview Court, The Range. Officers, who were busy with crime prevention duties, acted on information about a person with a firearm

Police arrested two men for illegal possession and transportation of suspected stolen chrome on Sunday, 11 January 2026. The suspects, aged 36 and 42, were apprehended at approximately 20:30 during a patrol on the R579 road. Acting on information, police located a white Scania horse-and-trailer with Mpumalanga registration and red side tippers. The vehicle matched

On Sunday, 11 January 2026, at approximately 07:30, Upington Border Police executed a search warrant at the Paballelo Squatter Camp. During the search, officers discovered dagga with an estimated street value of R111,400.80. A 45-year-old man was arrested on a charge of dealing in dagga. He is awaiting a court appearance.     Source

 A 38-year-old man was arrested at his home in Sydenham, Gqeberha, on Saturday, 10 January 2026. Police acted on information alleging the suspect possessed and distributed child pornography online. After the suspect refused to open his door, police gained entry and seized exhibits for investigation. He is charged under Section 19A of the Films and