GAUTENG – Police in Gauteng confiscated counterfeit, contraband and illicit goods worth more than R500,000 during coordinated operations conducted in Cleveland, Langlaagte and Germiston between 23 and 25 June 2026. The raids, led by the Gauteng Counterfeit Unit with Brand Protectors and the Department of Agriculture, uncovered counterfeit consumables, cell phone accessories, illicit pesticides, honey […]
VEREENIGING – Residents from across the Vaal region have been invited to attend a peaceful mass meeting under the banner “Enough is Enough” at President Stadium in Vereeniging on 27 June 2026. Organisers say the gathering aims to unite communities from areas including Evaton, Sharpeville, Meyerton, Vanderbijlpark, Sebokeng, Ratanda, Palm Springs, Bophelong, Tshepiso and Boipatong […]
MEXICO – Morocco came from behind twice to defeat Haiti 4-2 in an entertaining World Cup Group C match in Atlanta. Haiti shocked their opponents by taking the lead through a Yassine Bounou own goal and later a superb strike from Wilson Isidor, but goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari ensured the sides were […]
MEXICO – South Africa secured a historic place in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time after defeating South Korea 1-0 in their final Group A match. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal as Bafana Bafana finished second in the group behind co-hosts Mexico, who won all three of their matches. Coach Hugo […]
GQEBERHA – The Eastern Cape High Court has dismissed Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s urgent application to stop EFF leader Julius Malema from making statements about his academic qualifications. Mabuyane had asked the court to declare Malema’s claims that he fraudulently obtained a master’s degree from the University of Fort Hare as unlawful and defamatory. Malema made […]
JOHANNESBURG – Two men, aged 45 and 46, were arrested during an intelligence-driven police operation in Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg, on 23 June 2026. The operation was carried out by the Johannesburg K9 Unit with support from the Gauteng Highway Patrol following information about suspected dagga dealing in the Jeppe policing precinct. Police found the suspects […]
GAUTENG – Wits University researcher says there is no evidence that migrants are taking jobs away from South Africans. Associate Professor Justin Visagie said survey findings and public data do not support claims often made during anti-immigration protests. His remarks come as anti-immigration demonstrations continue across the country, with some groups calling for undocumented migrants […]
SEBOKENG – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will hold an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) on Friday, 26 June 2026 at the Saul Tsotetsi Sports Complex in Ward 31, Sebokeng, Gauteng. The event will be led by Acting Regional Executive Manager Mr. Godfrey Mohlomonyane as part of government efforts to improve integrated […]
GAUTENG – Panyaza Lesufi has expressed support for protests against illegal immigration but stressed that demonstrators must operate within the law. His comments come amid growing tensions over undocumented migrants in South Africa. Meanwhile, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is expected to meet with provincial premiers to discuss security operations. Gauteng officials are also set […]
JOHANNESBURG – A Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) inspector, known as Witness K, has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry about her romantic relationship with suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi. She testified that they began dating in 2023, a year after meeting, and that Mkhwanazi was already suspended from his position […]