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Western Cape police refute City claims of low firearm conviction rates
Western Cape police have dismissed the City of Cape Town's claims of a mere 5% conviction rate for illegal firearm possession as misinformation, arguing that their actual rates exceed 80%.
Tshwane Metro Police, SAPS intensify operations against drunk driving and crime
The Tshwane Metro Police Department's Easter operations led to the arrest of numerous suspects for drunk driving and other serious offences, as they continue their fight against crime in the region.
SAPS Operation Shanela results in 290 arrests during long weekend in Tshwane
SAPS's Operation Shanela in Tshwane led to the arrest of 290 suspects over the long weekend, targeting serious crimes including gender-based violence and drug possession.
Johannesburg metro police arrest suspect in community patroller murder case
A 32-year-old man has been arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police in connection with the murder of a community patroller in Soshanguve.
Procurement fraud at Kusile Power Station: Six suspects arrested
Six suspects arrested for procurement fraud at Kusile Power Station following a comprehensive investigation.
Police Committee applauds SAPS for seizing 155 illegal firearms
SAPS confiscated 155 illegal firearms, urging enhanced intelligence and prosecutions to combat rising crime.
'Dirty and worn-out clothes': Fugitive Prince Mdluli arrested for murder of Colonel Piet Pretorius
Prince Gift Mdluli was wanted as the sixth suspect in the execution of unit commander of Ermelo Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit, Lieutenant Colonel Piet Pretorius.
Two arrested after elderly Kuruman man's body discovered
Kuruman police have arrested two suspects following the murder of a 78-year-old local resident, whose body was found near his abandoned bakkie.
Free State drug bust: Two women arrested with R100,000 worth of narcotics
Two women arrested in Free State for allegedly dealing drugs, including mandrax and cocaine, worth R100,000, face serious charges as the Bloemfontein Anti-Gang Unit continues its crackdown on narcotics.
Eastern Cape business owner's brave step leads to arrest of extortionist by Hawks
Police in the Eastern Cape are closing the net on a trio of alleged criminals accused of extorting a Mdantsane business.
From Zimbabwe to poverty: The harsh reality of migrants in South Africa
Migrants from Zimbabwe are crossing South Africa's porous borders to escape poverty anddrought, only to face dire living conditions and xenophobic backlash.
Paris says Algeria 'seeking to humiliate France'
Algeria is trying to humiliate France, France's interior minister said on Friday, after several Algerian influencers were arrested for inciting violence in a growing crisis between Paris and its former colony.
Free State woman, 20, arrested for allegedly stabbing her mom to death
The deceased was stabbed once in the chest allegedly by her daughter following a verbal confrontation.
Teenager among five people charged for killing a man they accused of stealing a cellphone
A 26-year-old man lost his life on New Year's Eve after being accused of stealing a phone and being kidnapped and murdered. Five suspects have been arrested in the case.
Argentinian police arrest a man for supplying drugs to Liam Payne
Braian Paiz, who is accused of having supplied cocaine to Payne, is one of five defendants indicted in connection with the death of the 31-year-old former One Direction pop star in October.
Major roadblock in Umlazi leads to multiple arrests for road safety
Multiple arrests have been made at an Umlazi roadblock as part of a New Years road safety campaign.
Thousands rally in Georgia's 12th day of pro-EU protests
Thousands of people took to the streets in Georgia on Monday for the 12th consecutive day of protests against the government's decision to shelve European Union accession talks after disputed elections.
Kenyan police tear-gas peaceful anti-femicide march
Kenyan police tear-gassed a peaceful march against femicide in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday, detaining a number of protesters, according to AFP reporters and rights groups.
Mfuleni operation: Police arrest four, recover firearms, drugs, and hijacked vehicle
Further investigation led the team to a third site in Mfuleni, where they discovered a hijacked vehicle and apprehended two suspects.