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New born baby found alive in a plastic bag

New born baby found alive in a plastic bag

NELSPRUIT– The community of Mbuzini made the shocking recovery of a new born baby girl, found alive and concealed in a plastic bag at the local sports field. According to information, the discovery was made by children who were playing around the sports field yesterday afternoon, Sunday 06 August 2023, at about 15:00. The children [...]
Trio arrested and stolen diesel recovered

Trio arrested and stolen diesel recovered

The Public Order Police Unit have arrested three suspects found with suspected stolen diesel at Intabazwe near Harrismith through intelligence driven operation. On 03 November...
Robbery suspects arrested in Port Elizabeth. Photo - South African Police Service

Port Elizabeth police arrest robbery suspects

Members from the Port Elizabeth Flying Squad arrested two suspects immediately after receiving a call of a house robbery in progress. It is alleged that...
Man gets life imprisonment for repeated rape of niece

Man gets life imprisonment for repeated rape of niece

On 29 October 2018, Mthuthuzeli Rolisisu, 28, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Zwelitsha Regional Court for rape of a minor. The sentence follows...

Man hangs himself in Bela-Bela Prison

An awaiting trial prisoner hanged himself in the Bela-Bela police cells on Thursday, July, 21. Freddy Nkale (22), who is a suspect in several theft...
Planet Zuma. Photo via Twitter

Twitter pokes fun at Maimane’s ‘Planet Zuma’

During the State of the Nation Address debate on Tuesday afternoon, DA leader Mmusi Maimane cited the Star Wars prologue, saying President Jacob Zuma...
Savage farm attack of the Dinkelman couple - Identikit of 1 attacker released. Photo: SAPS

Savage farm attack of the Dinkelman couple – Identikit of 1...

The Provincial Organized Crime Investigation based in Phuthaditjhaba is looking for the suspect, in attached identikit, wanted for a farm attack and house robbery...
Traffic Officers chase down armed suspects after a shooting in Kuilsrivier

Traffic Officers chase down armed suspects after a shooting in Kuilsrivier

On Friday 5th January Traffic Officers were flagged down and alerted to a shooting incident that occurred at Zevenwacht Mall, Kuilsriver. Officers spotted a vehicle...

House break-in suspect arrested after residents ‘worked him over’

A house break-in suspect was arrested on Russom Street in Verulam, KwaZulu Natal by members of Reaction Unit South Africa on May 14, 2016. Reaction...
Hefty sentences for the 'JCY' murdering gangsters, Cape High Court

Hefty sentences for the ‘JCY’ murdering gangsters, Cape High Court

The Worcester Detectives investigated members of the JCY Gang, and secured successful convictions for the accused. All members of the Junior Cisco Yakkees “JCY” gang...

Agri SA must stop talking

The agricultural industry, which plays a significant role in the private business sector and the economy, cannot continue to talk to the government about...
Rape of girl (16), relative sentenced to 15 years, Malabar

Rape of girl (16), relative sentenced to 15 years, Malabar

The primary function of the Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit is to investigate crimes emanating from gender based violence as well...