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A second suspect linked to the shocking murder inside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court has appeared in court, raising serious concerns about safety in the judicial system.
Western Cape police detain four suspects for the possession of drugs and prohibited firearm with ammunition.
In a dramatic operation, Limpopo police arrest a man and woman for possessing nine unlicensed firearms, seizing a Range Rover and Porsche in the process.
Two foreign nationals were arrested in Bloemfontein by the Anti-Gang Unit, uncovering a stash of suspected stolen goods and an unlicensed firearm, raising concerns about rising crime in the area.
Two men have been convicted for the shocking ambush and murder of Gauteng police officers, shedding light on the dangers faced by law enforcement in South Africa.
As proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations raise concerns over job security and firearm usage, PSiRA assures South Africans that no jobs will be lost and security officers will remain armed.
Ian Cameron warns that proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations could jeopardise the safety of communities and threaten the livelihoods of over 500,000 South Africans working in the private security sector.
One person was killed inside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court building on Tuesday.
SAGA warns that proposed PSIRA amendments would effectively disarm and disable South Africa's 580,000-strong private security sector, potentially leading to increased crime and threatening public safety. Security firms claim these regulations represent 'severe regulatory overreach'.
Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile faced intense questioning from Parliament's portfolio committee on police about gang violence strategies, resource shortages, and claims that gang crime is 'under control' despite the Anti-Gang Unit's dilapidated facilities and vehicle shortages.
A violent armed robbery at a Durban shopping centre has left one customer injured, prompting police to search for eight suspects.
Police in North West have condemned the brutal murder of a Community Policing Forum member, Sydney Mboweni.
Police investigations are underway following the fatal shooting of six patrollers in Soshanguve, with two suspects arrested and further inquiries ongoing.
Police investigations are underway following the fatal shooting of six patrollers in Soshanguve, with two suspects arrested and further inquiries ongoing.
The High Court in Mpumalanga has issued a preservation order for a Toyota Hilux linked to a significant firearms smuggling case, ensuring that crucial evidence remains secured during ongoing investigations.
South Africa's femicide crisis reaches alarming levels as three women die daily at the hands of intimate partners. Recent high-profile cases expose critical failures in gun control laws and justice system, while conviction rates plummet during Covid-19.
Four suspects were arrested after robbing e-hailing passengers in Sandton, stealing luxury watches worth R200,000. Police recovered the stolen items, firearms, and vehicles with false plates.
A police operation led to the arrest of two suspects linked to a hijacking and murder in Avoca Hills, revealing a series of related crimes.
Temba police's quick response leads to the recovery of a hijacked Toyota Quest, arrest of one suspect, and seizure of illegal firearms. Two accomplices remain at large after the incident in Dilopye, Tshwane.
In a major breakthrough, police have arrested a 28-year-old suspect in the December murder of respected KZN educator Busani Khomo. The killing, allegedly linked to fierce competition for the principal position at Sikhethuxolo Secondary School, has sent shockwaves through the education community.
In a dramatic turn of events at the Springs Magistrate's Court, Sibongile Dlamini, accused of orchestrating her EMPD officer husband's murder just months after their wedding, has been granted R10,000 bail. The case has shocked the community as evidence emerges of her emotional display at his memorial service before her arrest.
An innocent 18-year-old and his brother became victims of mob violence in Amaoti, KwaZulu-Natal, after being accused of photographing an armed group searching for criminal suspects. The incident highlights the dangerous rise of vigilante justice in the region, leaving one dead and another seriously injured.
KwaZulu-Natal has been identified as the highest-risk province for cash-in-transit robberies, with alarming statistics revealing a significant increase in incidents. An expert has warned that without urgent preventative measures, this trend will likely continue.
A tip-off to Limpopo Police thwarted a potential armed robbery and led to a 15-year sentence for Matarapane Samuel Mokonyane (53), who was caught with an unlicensed firearm. The conviction demonstrates law enforcement's commitment to removing illegal weapons from South African communities
In a significant operation, Cape Town police uncover a vast arsenal of illegal firearms and drugs, raising concerns over organised crime in the region.