Cleanup efforts are gaining momentum in KwaZulu-Natal after a wave of severe weather battered several parts of the province. Over the past few days, residents have had to deal with heavy rainfall, snowfall, and powerful winds that caused widespread damage. Homes were torn apart, schools were affected, and public
A Limpopo woman who believed her father used witchcraft to kill her mother will spend the rest of her life behind bars. Mologadi Magdeline Mehlape, 28, was handed a life sentence by the Polokwane High Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to the murder of her father, Dr Malekutu
The Bloemfontein Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) of the Hawks together with the National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) have successfully secured a forfeiture order for cash linked to criminal activities involving Halimmah Thamando Mnyobisi (39). Free State Hawks Spokesperson Warrant Officer Fikizwa Matoti the matter originates from
SAPS Trompsburg’s Men for Change and Women Network in the Free State partnered with the Departments of Social Development and Health to take a stand for children’s rights. Despite challenging weather conditions, our dedicated team carried out a meaningful door-to-door campaign across Trompsburg, engaging with community members and spreading
A warrant of arrest has been issued out for Lucky Boitumelo Molefe, who is sought by the police in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Engineer, Armard Swart. Swart, an employee at Q Tech Engineering Company based in Vereeniging, was shot while seated in his vehicle outside his workplace by
Free State MEC for the Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport, and Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane: The Commissioner of the South African Police Service in the province held a media briefing session to present the crime statistics for the 4th quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, .at the Metpol
Seven Lesotho nationals appeared in the Ficksburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday 6 June, facing armed robbery charges linked to an ATM bombing in Clarens on 14 May. The accused , Letuka Mokoiliti (30), Mashele Hlabathe (31), Lechesa Sehlako (24), Mathunya Seeta (27), Koena Sello (29), Matela Morai (24), and
A 17-year-old boy is still recovering emotionally after a cigarette-related argument in Victoria West turned violent, leaving him stabbed and shaken. The confrontation happened on September 19, 2024, when Klaas Babers, 34, got into a heated dispute with the teenager. What began as a disagreement quickly escalated, ending with
Police have intensified the search for Lucky Boitumelo Molefe, the man they believe played a critical role in the assassination of 30-year-old engineer Armand Swart — a whistleblower who was gunned down after exposing alleged tender fraud linked to Transnet. Swart, who worked for Q Tech Engineering in Vereeniging,
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed he will hold high-level talks with world leaders during the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, using the opportunity to advance South Africa’s goals ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November. Speaking in Pretoria on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said he’s scheduled to meet
