Latest News & Developments
violence
Santaco warns against hitchhiking after teenage girl was raped in VW Polo
Following the horrific rape of a 16-year-old girl in Mpumalanga while hitchhiking, Santaco calls for increased safety measures and urges South Africans to use authorised transport to prevent further tragedies.
Parts of Ford Ranger stolen in Cape Town, intercepted in Limpopo, destined for Malawi
In a major breakthrough against organised crime, Limpopo police dismantle a sophisticated smuggling network, recovering a stolen Ford Ranger and 60 motorcycles en route to Malawi.
Students demand justice as WSU residence manager receives bail in murder case
Three students from Walter Sisulu University were arrested following a violent protest against the bail granted to a residence manager accused of murder, highlighting tensions within the university community.
‘Stop this war against children’: Child Protection Week highlights failure to protect kids, says Numsa
Numsa condemns the alarming rise in violence against children during Child Protection Week, urging South Africa to take immediate action to safeguard its most vulnerable citizens.
Hitchhiking horrors: Teenage girl raped after accepting lift from strangers in black VW Polo
A 16-year-old girl in Mpumalanga was raped after accepting a lift from strangers in a black VW Polo. The police are urging the public for information as the perpetrators remain at large.
Call for vetting of pastors, healers as ritual crimes against children shock SA
Recent criminal cases involving faith leaders in South Africa raise urgent questions about child safety and the need for vetting. The CRL Rights Commission advocates for stricter regulations to protect vulnerable communities.
Anger at WSU as students protest bail for residence manager accused of murder
A protest demanding justice for Sisonke Mbolekwa, who was allegedly killed by a residence manager, turned violent at WSU's Mthatha campus, leading to the arrest of three students and disruption on the N2 highway.
Rising violence against children calls for a united response during National Child Protection Week
National Child Protection Week brings a stark warning from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund: without immediate and coordinated efforts, South Africa's children will continue to suffer under a failing system. Shocking crime statistics reveal a dire situation that demands urgent attention.
Violence erupts in Westbury as Masemola condemns attack on anti-gang unit
As tensions escalate in Westbury, General Fannie Masemola urges community support for the police amid violent clashes with the Anti-Gang Unit.
Occult Unit called in as 14-year-old Lukhona Fose found mutilated in suspected ritual killing
The SAPS occult unit investigates the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Lukhona Fose, whose mutilated body was discovered in Roodepoort. This case reveals a disturbing trend of occult-related violence in South Africa, prompting urgent calls for action.
Sangoma in court for murder of two-year-old: Shocking case highlights traditional pressures on women
Shocking allegations emerge as a mother and a sangoma face murder charges in South Africa. What drives a mother to such extremes? A criminologist weighs in on the disturbing trend of maternal filicide.
'South Africa is a dangerous place for women and girls': Likhona Fose's murder stirs anger
Police are investigating the murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, whose mutilated body was discovered in Roodepoort. As the community grapples with this tragedy, activists call for urgent action against the violence that plagues women in South Africa.
Court proceedings for DA leader’s murder: Accused remain in custody
Three men accused of the murder of uMngeni Municipality chief whip Nhlalayenza Ndlovu appeared in court, with one expressing concerns about prison conditions.
Police vow tough action on GBV, demand justice at Olorato Mongale’s funeral
Olorato Mongale, a tragic victim of gender-based violence, is the catalyst for a renewed commitment by the police to protect women and combat crime.
Joburg in decay | Seasoned investigator says there is no crime you cannot find in Joburg CBD
After a harrowing mugging experience in Johannesburg's CBD, Belinda Manzi is like many South Africans who vows never to return to the area. Discover the alarming stories and expert insights into the safety concerns plaguing Joburg.
The femicide crisis in South Africa: Unraveling the murder of Olorato Mongale
The heartbreaking murder of Olorato Mongale, a 30-year-old WITS student, has ignited outrage across South Africa, exposing a sinister criminal syndicate targeting women.
Limpopo man arrested for allegedly stabbing girlfriend to death
A 34-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death in Limpopo, raising alarms over the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence in South Africa.
Tragic murder of Cape Town woman in the US: Husband faces charges
Kim White, a Cape Town woman, was tragically killed by her husband in Virginia. Alexander Towne has been charged with second-degree murder, sparking outrage and grief on social media.
Cape Town woman killed in the US, husband arrested
A 32-year-old man from the US has been arrested for second-degree murder after allegedly strangling his South African wife, Kim White, during a domestic dispute.
Three people arrested for deadly shooting at Ekurhuleni taxi rank, police seize R5 rifles
Gunmen in a white Fortuner stormed the Zonkizizwe Taxi Rank in the early hours of Thursday, firing at security personnel and killing two people in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni.
Detective work needed to solve violent bus attacks in Verulam
A bus driver has been shot dead in Verulam, following a spate of violent incidents in the area. The attack, which also injured a pregnant woman, raises serious concerns about community safety and the motives behind such crimes.
Eastern Cape police on high alert following violent attacks in Addo
A wave of xenophobic violence in Addo, Eastern Cape, has left four dead and ten injured, prompting police to deploy specialised units to restore order.
‘Arrested girls lied about their ages’: Police say suspects with stolen Toyota Hilux are minors
Police say birth certificates revealed that the two people arrested in Limpopo for possessing a stolen Toyota Hilux are minors, and they will be moved to a place of safety.
Unprovoked attack: Limpopo brothers stoned man to death during tavern drinking spree
Two brothers from Limpopo have received lengthy prison sentences for the brutal murder of a community member during a night of drinking.
Man raped and killed his 91-year-old mother after she could not give him money for alcohol
A Limpopo man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the horrific rape and murder of his 91-year-old mother, a crime that has shocked the community and raised concerns about violence against the elderly. "