A man who betrayed the trust of a family that had welcomed him into their home has been sentenced to 15 years’ direct imprisonment after the Griekwastad Regional Court found him guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman at knifepoint. The sentence, handed down on 13 July 2026, brings to a
Police in North West have intensified their campaign against crime, arresting 2,395 suspects in just two weeks as Operation Shanela 2 continued to target violent offenders, wanted criminals and organised illegal activities across the province. The large scale operation, described by police as part of ongoing efforts to reinforce the
In a significant political development in southern KwaZulu-Natal, former Ugu District Municipality Deputy Mayor Mandla Chiya has announced his resignation from the African National Congress (ANC), citing deep rooted concerns over corruption, factionalism and the alleged abuse of power within the party. Chiya, a prominent political figure from the Ugu
Former National Police Commissioner and former Police Minister Bheki Cele has strongly denied any knowledge of, or involvement in, the disappearance of anti apartheid activist Musawakhe “Sbho” Phewa, telling the TRC Cases Inquiry that allegations linking him to the decades old case are false and deeply distressing. Appearing before the
The murder of March and March Gauteng leader Andile Mvuyiselwa Somgaxa has triggered a high-level investigation by the South African Police Service, with a specialised team of detectives and crime intelligence officers appointed to uncover the truth behind his killing. Somgaxa was shot outside his home in Greenfield, Johannesburg, on
The Madlanga Commission has been dealt another setback after businessman Suliman Carrim was reportedly declared medically unfit to testify once again, deepening concerns over a growing pattern of witness absences that has frustrated both the commission and the public. Carrim is currently receiving treatment at a medical facility outside Gauteng
Police and Home Affairs launch unannounced operation as authorities tighten enforcement in North West A surprise law enforcement operation in Zeerust has led to the arrest of 13 undocumented migrants, as South African authorities continue to intensify efforts to enforce immigration laws and combat cross border crime. The operation, carried
251 Riders. 251 Dignity Packs. One Ride That Is Changing Lives HARTBEESPOORT | A bicycle can do more than carry a rider. It can carry hope. That was the powerful message behind the Masello Lolo Foundation’s 6th Annual Charity Ride, where 251 participants cycled with purpose and helped transform the
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has moved swiftly to reassure South Africans that its corruption prosecution against businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala remains firmly on track, despite the dramatic collapse of his plea and sentence agreement. The development follows Matlala’s decision to withdraw from the plea deal after a magistrate rejected
POLOKWANE – For thousands of cancer patients in Limpopo, the long and exhausting journey to receive specialised treatment could soon become a thing of the past. The Limpopo Department of Health has officially launched the province’s first Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scanner and Linear Accelerator (LINAC) at Pietersburg Hospital
