South Africa

A 62-year-old Ngojini man has been arrested for the murder of his 14-year-old son. Police were called to a residence on the morning of Tuesday, 06 January 2026. Investigation indicates the father assaulted the teenager with a sjambok and a stick on Monday evening, 05 January 2026, around 22:00. The assault is alleged to have […]

Four suspects were apprehended by the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Tuesday afternoon following an incident on the Phoenix Highway and Stanmore Drive. Initial reports indicate that SAPS officers observed a group of suspects displaying suspicious behaviour. During the encounter, the suspects allegedly opened fire on police officers. Thankfully, no SAPS members were injured

While illegal crossings are a known issue, the recent actions of undocumented persons near the Beitbridge Point of Entry demonstrate a dangerous shift toward high-stakes smuggling. This was made clear on 02 January 2026, when a routine patrol discovered that those crossing illegally were not just seeking entry, but were transporting lethal commercial explosives. Members

The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development has issued a stark warning over a distressing rise in infant abandonment and child abuse cases across the province, describing the situation as a “major concern.” Department spokesperson Mpumzi Zuzile, appearing in a televised interview, revealed that since March 2024 alone, nearly 40 infants have been abandoned. The

A section of the crucial N2 highway, closed for hours due to a dangerous wildfire, has been reopened, authorities confirmed this morning. The blaze, which tore through parts of Mossel Bay on Tuesday night, forced evacuations and has left a trail of destruction, with reports indicating at least ten homes were destroyed. The Joint Operations

A 42-year-old man is set to face the Mahwelereng Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 07 January 2026, after his arrest for the alleged brutal assault of his 17-year-old biological daughter. The arrest was initiated by the circulation of a disturbing video clip on social media platforms. According to police reports, a concerned community member from Armoede

Katlego Gift Legjane (19) appeared in the Middelburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 05 January 2026, charged with murder. The charge relates to an incident on 01 January 2026 at approximately 03:50 in Uitkyk, Middelburg, Mpumalanga, where a man was fatally stabbed. Police arrested the suspect in Uitkyk later that same day. The court postponed the

A 36-year-old man was arrested in Roodepoort on Monday, 05 January 2026, after police found two unlicensed rifles and over 80 rounds of ammunition. Acting on a tip, the Gauteng Organised Crime Tracing Team and Police Emergency Services Flexi unit searched a house. They discovered an AK-47 rifle, a .308 semi-automatic rifle, one magazine, and

A 23-year-old man was arrested following a business robbery and a shootout with police in Rapotokwane village on Monday morning, 05 January 2026. Three male suspects targeted a local general dealer. Two entered the shop, one produced a firearm and threatened an employee, demanding cash. An undisclosed amount of money was taken. The second suspect

On Sunday, 04 January 2026, at approximately 17:20, an off-duty female police constable fought off two armed men attempting to hijack her vehicle outside a shop at the corner of Du Plessis Street and Main Road. The suspects, armed with firearms, attempted to force the officer into her vehicle’s boot. A struggle ensued. Following the