Johannesburg’s winter season has begun with a tragic reminder of the dangers of severe cold, as a man has become the city’s first victim of the chilly weather. The man, believed to have died from hypothermia, was discovered on Sophie de Bruyn Street near Park Station on Tuesday. He
Three suspects with ages between 35 and 50 linked to an alleged drug manufacturing laboratory in Memel, eastern Free State, were each served with summons to appear before the Vrede Regional Court on 30 June 2025 on charges of dealing in drugs and manufacturing of drugs. Free State Hawks
A 40-year-old suspect is set to appear before the Theunissen Magistrates Court on 22 July 2025 after he was summoned by the Welkom based-Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation on Sunday, 08 June 2025. Free State Hawks Spokesperson Warrant Officer Fikizwa Matoti said the suspect has been secured before
The streets of Los Angeles remain tense as protests stretch into their fourth day, prompting President Donald Trump to order a fresh wave of National Guard troops and Marines into the city. The decision has drawn sharp criticism. California Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed to challenge the deployments in
What may look like a magical winter scene is causing real trouble on the ground. Motorists in KwaZulu-Natal have been warned to steer clear of snow-covered routes, as extreme weather conditions force the closure of major roads. The N2 between Kokstad and Port Shepstone has been shut down completely
Shock and sorrow hang heavy over the town of Stellenbosch after the tragic killing of former Deputy Mayor Nyandiso Jindela. He was shot dead on Monday, June 9, in the Kayamandi area, leaving a community in mourning and searching for answers. The news was confirmed in a statement from
A tragic incident unfolded in Cape Town on Monday afternoon when a man reportedly jumped from the rooftop of the popular Hotel Sky. The incident has left many in shock and raised serious concerns about mental health and public safety. Eyewitness reports suggest the man had purchased a ticket
The 42-year-old police sergeant arrested in connection with the kidnapping case of Kamogelo Baukudi (19) briefly appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on the 9 June and remains in custody. According to the Free State Policespokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele the case has been postponed to 13 June 2025 for bail information
The Free State police welcomes the successful conviction and sentencing of 45-year-old Klaas Banyane for the murder of his girlfriend, who tragically succumbed to injuries sustained after being set alight with petrol. The incident occurred on 17 June 2024, at the couple’s residence in A Section, Botshabelo. It is
The relentless efforts of the multi-disciplinary Operation Vala Umgodi continue to yield significant results in the Free State, with thirty (30) suspects arrested over the past weekend. According to the Free State Policespokesperson Sergent Mahlomola Kareli said these arrests underscore the ongoing commitment to cleaning up streets and eradicating
