A senior police officer with more than three decades of service is facing serious rape allegations that have shocked both the police force and the public. On Wednesday, a 59-year-old police captain appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court after being accused of raping a 20-year-old female trainee at the
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli continues to unfold, as three more suspects are expected to appear in court today, Thursday, May 15. Ndlovu and Mdhluli vanished without a trace in February, sending shockwaves through their families, friends, and the
The Hawks swooped into the Pretoria High Court this week amid serious allegations that one of its employees has been helping undocumented foreign nationals avoid deportation—by issuing fake legal documents. This shocking development has raised alarms about the extent of corruption within South Africa’s immigration and justice systems. Experts
As the chill of winter starts to creep in, South Africans are once again dealing with the frustration of load shedding. Stage 2 power cuts have been announced and are expected to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday. The reason? Ongoing issues with maintenance, which continue to strain the
The Fezile Dabi District Highway Patrol in the Free State arrested five men, aged between 20 and 59 years for possession of Copper. Fezile Dabi Policespokesperson Sergent Josephine Rani said it was On Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at about 01:00, when the police received information about suspicious bakkie travelling
The ANC Women’s League in the Eastern Cape has expressed deep concern after groups of young people publicly celebrated Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso’s recent court victory in East London. Earlier this week, the East London Magistrate’s Court ruled that Omotoso would not be deported immediately, allowing him to remain
A 41-year-old man from Mpumalanga has been taken into custody for the brutal killing of a woman with whom he shares two children. According to police, the tragic incident unfolded on Monday in Schoemansdal. The couple reportedly got into a heated argument, which turned deadly when the man allegedly
Omotoso freed on technicality after Home Affairs blunder Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso was released from custody today, May 13, following a procedural misstep by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs. Omotoso had been arrested, on Saturday, May 10, in East London for alleged violations of the Immigration Act. Under South
A woman in Gauteng found herself in police custody after allegedly trying to pass off fake teaching qualifications as legitimate at the South African Council for Educators (SACE) headquarters in Centurion, Tshwane. According to SACE, the woman was arrested on Tuesday while attempting to submit falsified credentials from the
Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso is preparing for another legal showdown—this time against South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs—following what a court has called an improper arrest over the weekend. Magistrate Kevin von Bratt ruled on Tuesday that Home Affairs failed to follow due process when detaining the 66-year-old preacher.
