GAUTENG: Three more suspects aged between 20 and 35 were arrested yesterday, 17 May 2025 in Dobsonville, Soweto for allegedly being involved in the murder of a JMPD member in Vlakfontein on the 15 May 2025. National Hawks Spokesperson Col Tebogo Lesego said that the trio were traced by
Operation Vala uMgodi team in Free State Province executed an intelligence driven operation and arrested six (6) suspects in a swoop. The team carried out a planned disruptive operation to combat illegal mining activities prohibited by MPRDA [Mineral And Petroleum Resources Development Act]. The police found three (3) suspects
Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with an ATM bombing incident that occurred in Clarens on Tuesday, 14 May 2025, thanks to the rapid and coordinated response of the South African Police Service. Free State Policespokesperson Sergent Mahlomola Kareli said at approximately 00:05 on Tuesday, four suspects were
After nearly three years of silence, one of South Africa’s most treasured historical sites has come back to life. The Sterkfontein Caves—part of the famous Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site—have reopened to the public, offering visitors a chance to witness the wonder of archaeology in real time.
As the search for justice intensifies, the family of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek is still reeling from heartbreak and frustration. Jayden-Lee, a Grade 6 pupil, was found dead just outside his mother’s residential complex, his body bruised and stripped of clothing—mere hours after he had been reported missing. The shocking
On 15 May 2025, a multi-disciplinary operation in Pretoria West led to the arrest of 12 undocumented foreign nationals, fines for two business owners, and the closure of four warehouses. Authorities seized large quantities of expired and illicit goods. The operation, involving SAPS and several government departments, is part of
Bafana Mahungela seeks to have murder charges dropped amid inconsistencies in Kirsten Kluyts case The murder case of Johannesburg teacher Kirsten Kluyts has taken a new turn as the accused, Bafana Mahungela, seeks to have the charges against him dropped. Mahungela, a 22-year-old student, has been in custody since his
Foreign national nabbed with explosives at Beitbridge Border A 28-year-old Zimbabwean man was arrested at the Beitbridge Border Post on Friday morning, 16 May, after being caught with a large cache of illegal explosives. The arrest followed a routine vehicle inspection at around 06h30, when a police sniffer dog alerted
NPA ready for Constitutional Court battle as Magudumana eyes appeal The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is fully prepared to face Dr Nandipha Magudumana in the Constitutional Court, should she take her fight for freedom to the country’s highest court. This comes after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)
EFF accuses ANC-Linked Gold Rush Consortium of ronyism in R180 billion National Lottery deal The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have voiced serious concerns over the National Lottery’s R180 billion contract, reportedly awarded to the Gold Rush Consortium, led by KwaZulu-Natal businessmen Moses Tembe and Sandile Zungu. The deal, which covers
