South Africa

HOWICK, KwaZulu-Natal – The uMngeni Local Municipality, recently ranked as KwaZulu-Natal’s top performer for service delivery, remains hampered by infrastructure backlogs, electricity losses exceeding 34%, and national funding constraints that reward defaulting on Eskom, according to Executive Mayor Christopher Pappas. In a wide-ranging interview, Pappas acknowledged the province’s recognition while detailing the “systemic limits” preventing a […]

BLOEMFONTEIN – Community members in Rocklands, Bloemfontein, have allegedly looted a local bottle store and several other shops, leading to multiple arrests as police officers now guard the area against further disturbances. According to reports from the scene, approximately 100 people have been taken in by police following the unrest, which began in the early hours

BLOEMFONTEIN – Despite a call for a total shutdown in Bloemfontein and surrounding areas, residents largely went about their normal business on Monday, with traffic flowing and children attending school. The National Service Delivery Forum (NSDF) had called for the shutdown, demanding national intervention and the temporary appointment of an administrator at the Mangaung Municipality. NSDF

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has issued a stark warning that rising anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa threatens the continent’s future, calling instead for stronger cooperation and unity among African nations. In an exclusive interview, Mbeki drew direct historical parallels between current tensions in South Africa and past events in West Africa, arguing that

A 76-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting incident on the morning of 24 May 2026 in Bantini Location, Ngqeleni, which left one person dead and two others injured. According to police reports, shortly before 10:30, community members were collecting firewood in the forest when they were confronted and shot by a male suspect.

Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) attached to the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) have arrested two male suspects in connection with an alleged robbery. The arrest followed an incident on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at approximately 20:30 near Tshepong Mine. According to police reports, a 27-year-old male victim was walking with friends when

Members of the Garden Route Crime Combatting Team deployed in George arrested a 39-year-old man on Saturday night after confiscating an unlicensed firearm and ammunition from his residence. On Saturday, 23 May 2026, at approximately 22:45, the members were conducting patrols when they received information about unlicensed firearms being kept at a residence. The team,

Operation Prosper has continued its crackdown on illicit mining in the Lejweleputswa District, resulting in the arrest of two men on Friday, 22 May 2026. A multi-disciplinary team comprising the South African Police Service (SAPS), the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and private security personnel conducted illicit mining and crime prevention operations in Allanridge.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend, following a joint operation by the SAPS Welkom Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) and Welkom Crime Intelligence. According to police reports, officers were summoned to a stabbing incident in Stilte Park, Meloding, on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. Upon arrival, authorities found a 21-year-old

With local government elections approaching, Gauteng’s municipalities are facing mounting scrutiny as the provincial government outlines progress on addressing persistent service delivery failures. Gauteng COGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo, alongside Members of Mayoral Committees from all 11 municipalities, briefed the media on the implementation of the Local Government Turnaround Strategy — a plan first convened at