Justice Served: Kathu Detective's Diligence Leads to Rape Conviction and Eight-Year Sentence

Justice Served: Kathu Detective’s Diligence Leads to Rape Conviction and Eight-Year...

A Kathu-based detective has been recognized for exemplary investigative work that resulted in the successful prosecution of a rape case, culminating in an eight-year...
Twelve Suspects Arrested in Vryheid for Explosives Possession, Illegal Mining, and Immigration Violations

Twelve Suspects Arrested in Vryheid for Explosives Possession, Illegal Mining, and...

A coordinated sting operation conducted by Provincial Crime Intelligence, the Vryheid K9 Unit, and the Vryheid Crime Prevention Unit resulted in the arrest of...
INTERPOL-Assisted Operation Leads to Arrest of U.S. Citizen Wanted for Child Sexual Abuse in South Africa

INTERPOL-Assisted Operation Leads to Arrest of U.S. Citizen Wanted for Child...

# INTERPOL-Assisted Operation Leads to Arrest of U.S. Citizen Wanted for Child Sexual Abuse in South Africa **GQEBERHA, South Africa** — A 56-year-old United States...
Two Suspects Arrested for Unlawful Possession of Explosives

Two Suspects Arrested for Unlawful Possession of Explosives

Two men in their 40s from Gqeberha were arrested on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, following the discovery of unlawful explosives at a residence in...
Political Party Chief Whip Faces Court After Alleged R233K Fraud Scheme

Chief Whip Arrested on Fraud Charges Over Alleged Salary Scheme

A 46-year-old chief whip of a prominent political party was arrested on Thursday, 28 May 2026, following the execution of a warrant of arrest...
DA Claims Historic First Township Ward Victory in Gauteng By-Election

DA Claims Historic First Township Ward Victory in Gauteng By-Election

In a development described as "narrative-changing" for South African politics, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has secured its first-ever victory in a pure township ward,...
Mother Sentenced to 18 Years for Murder of Three-Month-Old Infant

Mother Sentenced to 18 Years for Murder of Three-Month-Old Infant

The Stilfontein Regional Court has convicted and sentenced 35-year-old Lerato Valencia Pokonyane to 18 years' imprisonment for the murder of her three-month-old daughter. In...
Joint Operation Seizes R23,000 in Illicit Cigarettes

Joint Operation Seizes R23,000 in Illicit Cigarettes

A joint intelligence-led law enforcement operation conducted on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, resulted in the seizure of illicit cigarettes valued at R23,000 and the...
Four Armed Robbery Suspects Sentenced to 20 Years Each in Pretoria

Four Armed Robbery Suspects Sentenced to 20 Years Each in Pretoria

Four individuals were each sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment on 21 April 2026 by the Pretoria Regional Court following their conviction on charges related...
Lephalale Court Imposes Dual Life Sentences in 2018 Murder-Rape Case

Lephalale Court Imposes Dual Life Sentences in 2018 Murder-Rape Case

# Lephalale Court Imposes Dual Life Sentences in 2018 Murder-Rape Case **LEPHALALE, 27 May 2026** – Two men have been handed life sentences by the...
Suspect, 17, Arrested in Tubatse School Burglary

Suspect, 17, Arrested in Tubatse School Burglary

Police have arrested a 17-year-old male suspect in connection with a burglary at Kweledi High School in the Tubatse policing area. The incident occurred...
FOUR TEENAGERS MURDERED, ONE INJURED IN MOTHERWELL MASS SHOOTING

FOUR TEENAGERS MURDERED, ONE INJURED IN MOTHERWELL MASS SHOOTING

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gqeberha is investigating the murders of four persons at a house in Mnenga Street, NU10, Motherwell, on...