In a dramatic and pivotal day at the North Gauteng High Court, a defense witness known only as “Gwabeni” delivered a blistering rebuttal to the state’s timeline, directly contradicting the testimony of a police constable and denying he had any contact with the five men accused of murdering footballer Senzo Meyiwa on the day of…
A bitter and very public family rift within the former first family has escalated into a criminal matter, with Nkosazana Zuma filing a formal police complaint against her sister, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, alleging her involvement in a scheme that led to several South African men being sent to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The complaint,…
South Africa’s landmark hosting of the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 22 and 23 November 2025 ended with President Cyril Ramaphosa urging world leaders to turn “solidarity, equality and sustainability” into tangible global action. Held at the Nasrec Expo Centre, the summit marked the first G20 to take place on African soil. Ramaphosa’s closing remarks highlighted…
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) arrested 46 undocumented immigrants and shut down six liquor outlets for non-compliance during a series of by-law enforcement operations across the city on Thursday, 20 November 2025. The coordinated operations were carried out in Ga-Rankuwa, Centurion, Garsfontein, and Mamelodi. According to the TMPD, two business owners were also arrested…
A viral social media post that ignited fury over the alleged assault of a student by a teacher in Soweto has been exposed as a likely elaborate hoax, serving as a stark case study in how misinformation is manufactured and spreads in the digital age. The story began with a post from an X (formerly…
In a decision that has drawn significant public attention, controversial Limpopo musician Shebeshxt (real name Tshepo Kgoshi) has been released on R5,000 bail following his arrest for an alleged road rage shooting incident. The ruling, handed down in the Lebowakgomo Magistrate’s Court, sets the stage for a high-profile trial scheduled for three days in February 2026….
In a tense session before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, Cedric Nkabinde, the Chief of Staff to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, staunchly defended his decision to bypass the national police commissioner and route a serious criminal complaint directly to the Independent Directorate for Anti-Corruption (IDAC), a move that has ignited a fierce debate over police…
The Western Cape has been plunged into a state of crisis following the release of devastating crime statistics, which reveal that the province recorded at least 400 murders in the single month of October. This grim figure paints a picture of a region buckling under an epidemic of violence, disproportionately driven by a spiraling wave…
In a move that has ignited a firestorm of public and internal debate, Lieutenant General Dumisa Khumalo has been formally reinstated as the Divisional Commissioner of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Crime Intelligence unit, despite still facing serious criminal charges. The decision, confirmed by the office of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, follows…
The South African Government has called on parents, caregivers, and families to remain actively involved in their children’s activities as the matric exam period comes to an end. Through its #NoPensDown safety campaign, the government is urging families to help learners choose safe and supervised ways to celebrate, and to avoid dangerous, unsanctioned gatherings. According…
