Zimbabwe reviews gun laws after Chinese nationals’ violent incidents
Government official questions firearm ownership rights for foreigners following series of confrontations involving Chinese citizens, including shooting of local worker.
Traffic officer killed by taxi during N2 speed trap
Officer’s death during routine stop heightens concerns over law enforcement safety on South African roads. A 46-year-old Mpumalanga traffic officer, Jabulane Collen Ndlovu, died after being struck by a taxi during a speed enforcement operation on the N2 highway between Piet Retief
Zimbabwean pair arrested over rape of Rosebank geologist
Two suspects face charges after allegedly drugging and assaulting a professional woman in Johannesburg, as social media amplifies calls for justice. The victim, a geologist working in Rosebank, reported abuse by Diepkloof Police Station officers during a 2 a.m. encounter on January
Primary school principal shot dead in Kraaifontein
Gunmen kill educator and wound companion in early morning attack outside Ekuthuleni Primary. A 54-year-old school principal was fatally shot outside Ekuthuleni Primary School in Kraaifontein on Thursday morning, with a female companion also injured in the attack. The shooting occurred around
Sonia Mbele faces backlash over son’s rape case
Former Generations actress under scrutiny as son granted bail in sexual assault case, rekindling debate over parental responsibility. Actress Sonia Mbele faces renewed public criticism after her son Donell, 23, appeared in Randburg Magistrate’s Court on rape charges. He was granted R1,000
SA Parliament demands answers over R25m police hotel purchase
SA Police committee seeks explanation for crime intelligence unit’s property acquisition amid concerns over resource management. The parliamentary police committee has called for an urgent explanation regarding the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) crime intelligence unit’s controversial R25 million hotel purchase in
Hawks Arrest Man with Explosives at SA-Zim Border
Man arrested at Beitbridge carrying detonating fuses worth R105,000 hidden in bus luggage. A 53-year-old foreign national faces court charges after being caught with explosives at the South Africa-Zimbabwe border, discovered during a routine bus search. The suspect was arrested by the
Sangoma arrested over assault, linked to murder probe
Popular traditional healer Gogo Maweni faces assault charges as investigators examine connection to five deaths. South African sangoma Gogo Maweni has been arrested in Mondeor, Johannesburg, facing assault charges while investigators probe her possible connection to five murders between 2020 and 2024.
Fake condom sales spark health fears in Gauteng
An investigation into counterfeit condoms across Gauteng has uncovered an extensive network of fake products bearing unauthorized South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) logos, prompting serious public health concerns. The counterfeits, often mimicking Trust brand’s studded variety, show clear differences in packaging
NSPCA investigates viral fish abuse video
Animal welfare officials investigate viral video showing fish abuse as social media platforms remove disturbing footage. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) has launched an investigation after a man was filmed forcing beer into a live fish’s