South Africa

We are entering a new era of fraud, one defined by highly sophisticated, well-organised criminal syndicates that exploit technology and human psychology with alarming precision. These groups operate across borders, using advanced digital tools and impersonation tactics to deceive victims and wear down communities’ trust and financial security.   South Africa faces daily battles against increasingly difficult-to-detect scams. “The statistics are sobering, […]

Three people were killed and approximately 55 shacks destroyed during sporadic violence in the KwaNonqaba area of Mossel Bay over the weekend of May 29–31, 2026, according to the South African Police Service (SAPS). On Friday, May 29, George Public Order Police, supported by local police units, responded to outbreaks of violence in the Asla

A Tshwane court has imposed a severe sentence on a stepfather convicted of multiple sexual offences against a minor, marking a significant victory for the Ga-Rankuwa Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The case centers on a victim who was 12 years old during the

Two suspected armed robbers were fatally shot and a third suspect was injured following a shootout with police in KwaMsane just after midnight on Tuesday, 02 June 2026. No police officers were injured in the incident. The incident began when police in Hluhluwe received a report from a man who had been robbed by armed

A 21-year-old man is scheduled to appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 02 June 2026, facing a charge of house robbery following his arrest in connection with an incident in Modimolle. According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday, 30 May 2026, at approximately 17:40. A female victim was walking along a street

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called on Rise Mzansi’s Magashule Gana, newly elected chairperson of Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment committee, to execute his duties fairly and without influence from the ANC or DA as the committee begins its investigation into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s conduct regarding the Phala Phala farm saga. EFF Treasurer-General Omphile Maotwe

South African motorists will face higher costs at the pump this Wednesday as the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) announces a R1.43 per litre increase for both Petrol 93 and Petrol 95 (ULP and LRP). However, relief is on the horizon for diesel users, paraffin consumers, and LP gas buyers, with notable price

KAKAMAS, Northern Cape – The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a stern directive to the Kai !Garib Local Municipality, demanding immediate corrective action following damning regulatory assessments that reveal a catastrophic decline in water and sanitation service delivery across four communities. Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo made the declaration during a

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued urgent warnings for cold, wet, and windy conditions expected to impact the central and southern parts of the country from Wednesday, with localized flooding possible across the Eastern and Western Cape provinces. A deepening cut-off low-pressure system, developing west of South Africa, is forecast to propagate eastward

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has issued a stark warning to motorists to enhance vehicle visibility and exercise heightened caution when driving during late-night and early-morning hours, following a series of devastating road crashes that claimed 24 lives across four South African provinces over the past week. In a statement released Monday, the RTMC