LEAP officer murder accused charged with kidnapping after two women found in boot

Kim Swartz|Published

Three accused linked to the murder of Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officer Yonke Pakade made their first appearance in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court.

SAPS to pay R1. 8 million for assaulting man over "some police are useless” comment

Zelda Venter|Published

An innocent civilian, Ramothopo Ratshwene, has been awarded R1. 8 million after being brutally assaulted by police officers for expressing his opinion.

Suspended banker claims police violated his rights in R18 million cocaine bust

Kim Swartz|Published

Suspended banker Raed Cupido claims in his new bail application that his constitutional rights were infringed after cops nabbed him with cocaine worth R18million. ...

Prison head in contempt for not allowing Czech crime boss Krejčíř to charge his laptop

Zelda Venter|Published

The court found that by not allowing Krejčíř to charge his laptop while in his control for his studies, the prison head has disregarded the earlier order and he ...

Pay us our dues, say Magistrates demanding salary increases and judicial equality

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Magistrates in Durban stage a demonstration to demand judicial independence and address long-standing salary disparities, highlighting the urgent need for reform ...

Pharmacists will finally apply for HIV treatment permits

Nicola Daniels|Published

Pharmacists in South Africa are on the brink of a significant change, as the South African Pharmacy Council prepares to allow trained pharmacists to dispense vital ...

AKA murder case triggered tense stand-off between top cops, says Sibiya

Theolin Tembo|Published

During his testimony before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, Sibiya explained that when the previous police Minister, Bheki Cele, had asked about a debrief on the ...

Top cop’s alarming links to ‘Cat’, Mogotsi

Theolin Tembo|Published

Members of Parliament were alarmed by the connections revealed in Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya's testimony, linking him to controversial figures like Vusimuzi ...

'Gaza deal marks new era of peace and stability" for the Middle East'

AFP|Published

Hamas freed all 20 surviving hostages it had been holding since October 7, 2023, as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trum

Deadly Limpopo bus accident ignites renewed calls for heightened vehicle safety checks

Nicola Daniels|Published

Following a devastating bus crash on the N1 North near Ingwe Lodge in Limpopo, which resulted in the loss of 42 lives, the Retail Motor Industry Organisation calls ...

Western Cape records more than 500 household product poisoning cases in six months

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Health officials warn parents in the Western Cape as over 500 poisoning cases linked to household products are reported in just six months, with children under five ...

Fear of water is not an option for heroic SPCA inspector Ntungele

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how SPCA inspector Lwazi Ntungele conquered his fear of water to save a dog named Drifter from a perilous situation, showcasing the power of courage and ...

Mother's heart-wrenching battle for justice after son undergoes surgery on the wrong knee

Zelda Venter|Published

A mother recounts her devastating experience when her son underwent surgery on the wrong knee, leading to a legal battle against the Limpopo MEC for Health over ...

How online channels are facilitating illegal firearms trafficking to the Western Cape

Manyane Manyane|Published

South African police are tackling the alarming rise of illegal firearms trafficking through online marketplaces, following a significant operation that led to multiple ...

IEC officials decry being targeted for poor service delivery

Nicola Daniels|Published

Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) officials working in communities say they often bear the brunt of public frustration over poor local government ...

Four suspects arrested for brutal hijacking and murder of LEAP officer Yonke Pakade

Published

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the tragic hijacking and murder of LEAP officer Yonke Pakade, who was brutally attacked while off duty.

SCA rules against bid to halt pharmacist-led therapy

Zelda Venter|Published

Following a Supreme Court of Appeal ...

Religious leaders plead for increased safety measures amid escalating shootings in Gugs

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Community leaders and students demand increased police presence and safety measures following a series of violent incidents, including ten murders in two weeks. ...

Alleged interference by ex-police minister Nathi Mthethwa will be responded to, says ANC

Willem Phungula|Published

The ANC says the Police Ministry is set to address allegations of interference in police work involving the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa at the Madlanga Commission. ...

Video of Cyril outside Maumela's mansion 'coincidental' - Presidency

Manyane Manyane|Published

Last week, the SIU raided Maumela's home as part of an operation to seize assets linked to the alleged Tembisa Hospital looting. A day after the raid, a video of ...