The Constitutional Court has upheld a ruling that declares section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act unconstitutional. This section previously stated that South African citizens would automatically lose their citizenship if they voluntarily acquired citizenship of another country, unless they applied for and were granted permission to retain their South African
COUPLE ARRESTED FOR CHILD NEGLECT AFTER INFANT AND TODDLER BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION IN SHACK FIRE The Reitz police have arrested a couple, aged 23 and 25, from the Petsana informal settlement near Reitz in the Free State following a horrific incident in which a seven-month-old infant and a one-year-six-month-old toddler
In the first quarter of 2025, poachers killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa, with most incidents occurring within national parks. The figure underscores the continued threat facing one of the world’s most iconic and endangered animals. Environment Minister Dion George reported that 103 rhinos were killed between
The City of Ekurhuleni has begun disciplinary proceedings against 389 members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) for their involvement in an illegal strike that caused major disruptions on key highways last month. The protest, which took place on March 19, 2025, was sparked by demands for overtime
The Democratic Alliance (DA) councillors in Nketoana have written to the Portfolio Committee of Technical Services following an oversight conducted at the Technical Services Building in Mamafubedu, formerly known as Petrus Steyn. According to the media statement released on behalf of Thinus Blignaut and Anelia Smit DA Councillors Nketoana Municipality
A Johannesburg man has accused a police officer of attempting to extort money from him in exchange for the return of goods stolen during an armed robbery at his home. Joseph Mohoaduba, who lives in Mondeor, said his family was traumatised in March when two armed men broke into
The Welkom K9 Unit in the Free State achieved a significant success in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking on the night of 2 May 2025. According to the lejweleputswa Policespokesperson Sergent Palesa Thabana a well-coordinated waylay operation was conducted on the N1 near Ventersburg. The operation led to the
Kidnapped baby found, woman arrested in Chesterville, KZN A two-week-old baby kidnapped in Durban has been found safe, and a 21-year-old female suspect has been arrested following a swift response by Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA). Baby Owami Lonathando Sindane was recovered at 09h15 on Monday morning near the Westville
Trent Alexander-Arnold announces shock departure from Liverpool Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he will leave Liverpool upon the expiration of his contract in June 2025, bringing an end to a 20-year association with his boyhood club. The 26-year-old vice-captain made the announcement via social media, clearing the path for a free
McKenzie vows to continue search for Joshlin Smith despite convictions The high-profile trial concerning the abduction and trafficking of six-year-old Joshlin Smith concluded on Friday with three individuals, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis, and their friend Steveno van Rhyn convicted in the Western Cape High Court. The
