Young couple arrested after demanding R1m ransom in staged kidnapping
Two high school lovers are expected to appear in court for a charge of defeating the end of justice after they allegedly staged a kidnapping and demanded R1million ransom.
Joburg's M2 highway set to be reopened after R58m repairs
Mayor Herman Mashaba said the condition of roads across the City of Johannesburg was a matter of concern.
School learners arrested after armed robbery in Johannesburg
A father called the police after his son came home with a suspected stolen cellphone on Wednesday morning.
Four arrested as police nab suspects with R5m worth of dagga
A joint intelligence-led operation by the narcotics unit foiled a planned drug trafficking operation where large volumes of dagga were to be transported to Namibia from Joburg.
Ekurhuleni residents want mayor Masina out
Housing dissatisfaction leads to march to Luthuli House
Amy'Leigh kidnapping: One suspect granted R25K bail, two others to stay behind bars
A suspect in the Amy-Leigh de Jager was released on a R25 000 bail, while two others remained in custody.
WATCH: Police launch manhunt after ‘Rolex gang’ strikes in Sandton
Gauteng police said they had launched a manhunt following a robbery where a man’s Rolex watch was stolen in Sandton, on Thursday afternoon.
Motorist shot dead in alleged road rage incident with off-duty Joburg cop
An off-duty police officer had been driving in his white VW Golf when he allegedly made a U-turn and nearly collided with a blue Nissan Almera.
Cops arrest man for allegedly drugging, raping woman at his own party
A 33-year-old man was arrested for allegedly drugging and raping a 21-year-old student at his Joburg flat.
Woman nabbed for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Limpopo
A 25-year-old woman is among four suspects arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in three different incidents in Limpopo over the weekend.
Hawks rescue kidnapped teens, arrest 5 Ethiopian suspects
The suspects allegedly contacted the victims North West-based parents and demanded a R150 000 ransom to ensure their safe release.
North West man who killed partner's baby found dead in his car
A man who allegedly killed his partner’s three-year-old son and seriously injured his seven-year-old brother with a stab wound, was found dead in his vehicle just outside Mahikeng.
Joburg police nab two suspects after theft of 179 brand new cellphones
Police in Johannesburg acted quickly after an armed gang targeted a clothing store and fled with more than 170 cellphones on Thursday morning.
Police launch manhunt for fourth suspect in syndicate targeting Chinese nationals
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for the fourth suspect linked to the gang that is allegedly targeting Chinese nationals in Johannesburg
Fourth suspect in Amy'Leigh de Jager kidnapping appears in court
The suspect Mahlomohi Bafokeng was arrested on Monday. He faces charges of kidnapping and extortion for allegedly snatching de Jager from her mother.
Two killed, one arrested as Joburg cops foil business robbery
Two suspects were killed and another wounded in a shootout when police foiled a suspected business robbery in the Crown Mines area on Tuesday
Killer Zinhle Maditla's kids died a slow, painful death - Judge
The accused intended to kill her children and had made sure that her plan was executed perfectly, Judge Sheila Mphahlele said ahead of Zinhle Maditla sentencing to four life terms.
Security officer shot dead during armed robbery in Randburg
Johannesburg - A security officer was shot dead during an armed robbery at the Randridge Mall in Randpark, Randburg on Tuesday. It is alleged that six suspects stormed into the Pep store at the mall and grabbed the security officer who was standing by the entrance of the store and dragged him inside.
Mom who murdered her four kids with rat poison to be sentenced on Friday
Judge Sheila Mphahlele says she has to apply her mind to the evidence before handing down he sentence.
Panyaza Lesufi vows to donate R50K to family of slain car guard
Panyaza Lesufi vowed to donate R50 000 together with his friends to the family of a car guard that was killed by a motorist in Springs in 2018.
These are the roads to avoid ahead of Sandton Shutdown
Motorists have been urged to make use of alternative routes ahead of a planned march taking place in Sandton on Friday morning.
17-year old dies after cellphone scuffle at school
Johannesburg - A 17-year-old learner was stabbed to death by a 14-year-old schoolmate following a scuffle over a cellphone at Tokelo Secondary School in Evaton, Sebokeng. The Gauteng MEC for Education and Youth Development Panyaza Lesufi expressed his shock at the death of the Grade 10 learner who allegedly stabbed by a Grade 9 schoolmate.
ANC Limpopo branches want members removed over VBS report reinstated
ANC members from Peter Mokaba Region in Limpopo on Monday called for the reinstatement of two members implicated in the VBS report.
Rioters, looters force Johannesburg EMS to withdraw from duty
The City of Johannesburg EMS had to withdraw from their duty as looters were aggressive in the Joburg CBD after they set alight a store in Bree Street.
Robbers strangle Zakariyya Park doctor to death and burn her domestic worker
The killers stole four plasma TVs, laptops, cellphones and a car.