A dramatic gun battle in the Mophela area of Hammersdale ended with five alleged criminals dead after they opened fire on police officers on Sunday night. KwaZulu-Natal police say the men were wanted in connection with a string of violent crimes — including the cold-blooded murder of a 66-year-old
She was just 17 — still a girl, but already carrying the weight of violence no one her age should have to bear. Hoping for safety, she stepped into a police station in Kei Mouth. She believed she was doing the right thing — reaching out, trusting the law.
A devastating road accident has claimed the lives of eight people on the N2 highway near Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, leaving a community in mourning. According to emergency responders, the fatal crash involved a small truck carrying passengers and a larger vehicle. The impact was so severe that eight individuals died
Police are intensifying their search for two men believed to be connected to the tragic deaths of Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli. Authorities have urged Thato David Madisha and Sello “Skhalo” Uoane to surrender themselves at the nearest police station without delay. The two are suspected of either being involved
SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR IMPERSONATING THE NATIONAL HEAD OF THE HAWKS A 42-year-old suspect was arrested yesterday morning 10 May 2025 in Petrus Steyn, Free State Province, on charges of fraud and impersonating a police officer — specifically, the National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI). Hawks Spokesperson
India orders X to suspend thousands of accounts amid Pakistan tensions The Indian government has directed social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to suspend over 8,000 accounts, citing the spread of misinformation during a period of heightened tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. The sweeping
Media release A Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster-led law enforcement operation arrested Timothy Oluseun Omotoso in East London this morning. The arrest follows the decision of the Minister of Home Affairs to reject the application submitted by Omotoso in terms of section 8(7) of the Immigration Act that sought
Omotoso arrested for alleged immigration violations after church service Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso was arrested this morning in East London, Eastern Cape, after a church service for alleged immigration law violations. The arrest comes shortly after his acquittal on rape and human trafficking charges. He is currently being held at
Mchunu visits police academy after rape complaint filed against trainer Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu visited the Police Academy in Tshwane today, where a 20-year-old woman has filed a case of rape against a trainer. The alleged incident occurred when the trainer reportedly locked the office door and sexually assaulted
Controversial Nigerian preacher Timothy Omotoso, 66, has been arrested in the Eastern Cape by South African authorities. The arrest took place around 5 a.m. on Saturday in East London, shortly after a church gathering. Officials from the Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the South African Police Service,
