A man identified as Mohammed, who works at a local hardware store in Vereeniging, allegedly shot and killed two suspected robbers during an attempted robbery. The incident reportedly occurred when the suspects tried to rob Bob Hardware, prompting Mohammed to intervene and open fire in what is believed to be an act of self-defence. Both […]
UPDATE|Four suspected armed robbers were fatally wounded and one arrested during a police operation in Yeoville on 25 March 2026. The suspects, linked to robberies targeting OR Tambo travellers, were intercepted in a Suzuki Swift with false plates, leading to a high-speed chase and shootout. Three unlicensed firearms were recovered, and cases of murder, attempted […]
An active crime scene unfolded in Yeoville, johannesburg, after a police operation left four suspects fatally wounded and one injured. officers responded to reports of armed suspects in the area, according to police spokesperson captain tintswalo sibeko. Three firearms were recovered at the scene. the injured suspect is expected to provide information to assist the […]
Minister of Justice, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has condemned the fatal shooting of a lawyer in the Johannesburg CBD. The victim, linked to Sibanye-Stillwater, was killed near the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration offices while reportedly handling a labour dispute. Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made. Kubayi said violence undermines the rule of […]
Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, has expressed shock after two learners were fatally stabbed in separate incidents in Johannesburg and Ennerdale. A Grade 8 learner from Forest High School died after being attacked at a nearby park, while a Grade 12 learner from Daleview Secondary School was killed while walking home. Police are investigating […]
In other news…The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, or Numsa, is calling for the arrest of the eKapa Mine CEO. This comes after five mineworkers’ bodies were recovered following a month-long rescue operation caused by a deadly mudslide. The union says the CEO should face criminal charges for failing to pay over twelve […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal has linked firearms belonging to businessman Calvin Mathibeli’s security company to the volatile Inanda area, following a compliance investigation in Durban. Police have confirmed that 11 firearms from the company are currently in their custody at the Inanda Police Station. However, authorities say the exact reasons behind […]
City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya says no municipal official implicated in corruption will receive special treatment or protection, stressing that accountability will be strictly enforced. Moya has placed ActionSA councillor and MMC for Corporate and Shared Services Kholofelo Morodi on special leave with immediate effect. The move follows allegations linked to proceedings at the […]
The Gangsterism and Social Dysfunction seminar at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) highlighted that police alone cannot effectively address the growing sub-culture of gangs and the evolution of gangsterism in South Africa. The seminar brought together key stakeholders from civil society, government, law enforcement, and local communities to examine the roots, consequences, and […]
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has returned to the Ad Hoc Committee to address concerns regarding alleged infiltration of criminals into the national security complex. His appearance comes as lawmakers seek clarity on security lapses and the measures the police are taking to safeguard sensitive operations. Last year, Masemola testified on the disbandment of the […]