A targeted police operation aimed at curbing robberies linked to Facebook Marketplace transactions has resulted in the arrest of three suspects in Mabopane and the seizure of an unlicensed firearm along with suspected stolen property.According to police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk, the arrests followed a coordinated follow-up investigation conducted by officers from Mabopane SAPS…
Five suspects have been arrested after a jewellery store robbery in Brooklyn, Tshwane, on Wednesday morning. The suspects, aged between 32 and 38, allegedly robbed the store before hijacking a vehicle to escape. They were later tracked down and arrested in the Pretoria CBD through a joint operation involving police and private security. During the…
The City of Tshwane has intensified its water conservation efforts as part of National Water Week, engaging hundreds of learners and community members in an awareness campaign in Mamelodi. In collaboration with Rand Water, Department of Water and Sanitation, Gauteng Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, and Gauteng Community Safety, the city hosted an…
The deserted mine dumps of Riverlea and Roodepoort tell a story of neglect. But lately, they have also become a theater of the absurd. For months, the rumble of military vehicles and the presence of soldiers in full combat gear have signaled a high-stakes crackdown on the zama zamas—the illegal miners who have turned Johannesburg’s…
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a recall of about 110 Lexus LX500D vehicles in South Africa due to a potential transmission defect that could lead to power loss, fluid leaks, and increased risks of crashes or fire. The affected models, distributed by Lexus South Africa Motors between March 2025 and January 2026, may…
In a move that has been met with widespread approval from political leaders, business forums, and community organisations alike, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has been reappointed as the Provincial Commissioner of Police for KwaZulu-Natal. The announcement of his second term, confirmed by national police management, ensures that one of South Africa’s most respected and recognisable senior…
Rising river levels are affecting several camps in the northern parts of Kruger National Park following days of heavy rainfall in Limpopo. South African National Parks said water levels in the Shingwedzi and Luvuvhu river systems have risen sharply, with further fluctuations expected as more rain is forecast this week. The park said the area…
Descendants of Khoi and San communities have called for the postponement of a planned reburial of ancestral remains scheduled to take place in Namaqualand next week. The reburial involves the remains of 58 Khoi and San individuals that were previously exhibited overseas. The ceremony is expected to take place at Kinderlê near Steinkopf. Community members…
Herman Mashaba, the pugnacious former mayor of Johannesburg and current leader of ActionSA, has never been one to shy away from a political fight. But his latest proposal, unveiled during a frank and wide-ranging interview on Radio 702, is arguably his most audacious yet. With the 2026 local government elections looming, Mashaba has declared that…
Concerns have been raised about the possible misuse of state resources following a failed attempt to arrest entertainment blogger Musa Khawula. The issue emerged during proceedings at the Madlanga Commission, where Commissioner Sandile Khumalo questioned the circumstances surrounding the attempted arrest. The commission heard that six police officers were deployed to an event in Kroonstad…
