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South AfricaMogotsi denies all charges as he applies for bail over alleged staged hit- South AfricaOperation Dudula president Dabula quits, cites split over political directionOperation Dudula president Zandile Dabula has resigned from the anti-immigration movement she led from grassroots protest into a registered political party, saying her vision for the organisation no longer matches its current political direction. Dabula said the decision followed deep reflection…May 14, 2026
- South AfricaNine officers arrested in Johannesburg warehouse bribery stingSouth Africa's Hawks anti-corruption unit arrested nine law enforcement officers in Gauteng on Thursday over an alleged extortion scheme at a Johannesburg warehouse, and issued court summonses to four others in an unrelated 2024 case, the directorate said. The nine suspects, arrested in the early…April 23, 2026
- South AfricaJoburg City Parks to halt burials and cremations over EasterResidents in Johannesburg will face temporary restrictions on burial and cremation services during the Easter long weekend, officials have confirmed. The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo said its teams would take a short break on Thursday, 3 April, for Good Friday, and Sunday, 6 April, for Easter…March 27, 2026
- South AfricaFour suspected airport robbers killed in Johannesburg shootoutFour suspected armed robbers were shot dead and a fifth arrested on Wednesday after a police intelligence operation in Yeoville, Johannesburg, targeting a gang believed to have been preying on travellers from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Police received intelligence at around 5:30 a.m…March 25, 2026
- South AfricaJMPD to Charge Officer for Using State Resources on MolefeThe Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed it will lay charges against one of its officers for using State resources on alleged crime boss Katiso "KT" Molefe. In a statement released on Friday, the JMPD said an internal investigation found that officer Johannes Makgatle…March 20, 2026
- South AfricaEFF denies Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's return in Joburg mayor raceThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has dismissed speculation about the possible political comeback of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, insisting that reports linking him to the party’s Johannesburg mayoral race are unfounded. Speaking ahead of a planned voter registration campaign launch, EFF secretary-general…March 20, 2026
- South AfricaANC in Johannesburg moves to recall Mayor Dada MoreroThe ANC in Johannesburg has taken a formal decision to recall Dada Morero as the city’s mayor, following growing tensions within the party’s regional structures. According to sources, a special and urgent regional executive committee (REC) meeting was convened on Saturday, where it was resolved…March 15, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africa expects 11 more citizens home from Russia-Ukraine front linesSouth Africa said on Tuesday it had secured the release of 11 citizens who were lured into fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, with the group expected to return home soon. The announcement brings to 15 the number of South Africans to have returned or be returning from the conflict, after…February 24, 2026
- South AfricaMorero links syndicates to hijacked buildings in JohannesburgJohannesburg’s executive mayor, Dada Morero, has said organised criminal syndicates are largely responsible for the city’s problem of hijacked buildings, adding that authorities are working with police and other partners to dismantle these networks. Speaking about conditions in the inner city…February 9, 2026
- South AfricaANC Youth League backs EFF proposal for automatic voter registrationSouth Africa's ANC Youth League on Monday endorsed a proposal by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to automatically register all citizens as voters when they turn 18, in a rare instance of cooperation between the governing party's youth wing and the opposition movement. ANCYL President Collen…February 3, 2026
- South AfricaActionSA to abstain from Joburg mayor voteActionSA has confirmed it will abstain from a motion of no confidence against Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero, distancing itself from growing pressure within the city’s fractured governing coalition. The motion, sponsored by Al Jama-ah, is due to be debated in the Johannesburg city council on…January 29, 2026
- South AfricaANC ballot boxes from disputed Johannesburg conference found at Pretoria homeBallot boxes from the African National Congress's disputed Johannesburg regional conference were found at a private residence in Pretoria on Saturday, party and police officials said, intensifying scrutiny of an election already facing rigging allegations. Officials from the ANC secretary…January 26, 2026
- South AfricaRamaphosa condemns wave of killings across South AfricaSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday condemned a series of violent attacks that left at least 37 people dead in the past week, directing the national police commissioner to step up crime-fighting efforts. The spate of killings included mass shootings, a courthouse attack and a…January 25, 2026
- South AfricaSouth African police officers may have known who ordered high-profile assassinations, chief saysSouth Africa's crime intelligence chief acknowledged on Friday that police officers may have had advance knowledge of several high-profile assassinations, including the murders of a whistleblower, a media personality and a witness who testified before a corruption inquiry. Lieutenant General…January 16, 2026
- South AfricaHijacked buildings keep Joburg a battleground for crime: MashabaJohannesburg remains at the centre of an escalating urban crime crisis, with hijacked buildings continuing to pose a serious threat to public safety and governance in the city. Former City of Johannesburg mayor and ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has warned that the city is still a battleground for…December 21, 2025
- South AfricaBekkersdal shooting leaves community in shock after deadly attackAt least ten people have been killed and another ten injured in a major shooting incident in the Johannesburg-area township of Bekkersdal, according to South African authorities. The Bekkersdal shooting took place late on Saturday evening in the densely populated township, which lies to the west…December 21, 2025
- South AfricaFour questioned over DJ Warras killing in JohannesburgFour people have been taken in for questioning in connection with the murder of Warrick Stock, widely known as DJ Warras, in central Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) confirmed that the four were questioned following a raid at Zambesi House, an eight-storey…December 19, 2025
- South AfricaMorero: Cleaning Up Joburg CBD Is Top PriorityJohannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has reaffirmed that cleaning up the Joburg CBD remains a top priority for the city, as authorities intensify efforts to confront urban decay, crime and lawlessness in the inner city. Morero’s comments follow renewed public concern about safety in the Joburg CBD…December 19, 2025
- South AfricaUS threatens South Africa with 'severe consequences' over refugee raidThe United States threatened South Africa with "severe consequences" on Thursday after authorities raided a Johannesburg facility processing refugee applications for white Afrikaners and arrested seven Kenyan nationals working there illegally. The State Department condemned "in the strongest…December 18, 2025
- CrimeSlain DJ Warras had a protection order amid genuine threatsSlain DJ Warras, whose real name was Warrick Stock, had obtained a protection order just a week before he was shot dead in Johannesburg, following what authorities described as “genuine threats” to his life. According to confirmed information, Stock had opened a protection order against five…December 17, 2025
- South AfricaSA broadcaster DJ Warras reportedly shot in JohannesburgSouth African radio personality and podcaster Warrick Stock, known professionally as DJ Warras, was reportedly shot outside the Carlton Centre in central Johannesburg on Tuesday, according to unconfirmed social media reports. Businessman Rob Hersov, a friend of Stock, posted on social media…December 16, 2025
- South AfricaZuma daughter set to enter parliament as MK party fills vacanciesBrumelda Zuma, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, is expected to be sworn in as a member of parliament for the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, replacing her half-sister who resigned amid allegations of involvement in a Russian military recruitment scandal. A leaked…December 5, 2025
- South AfricaANC expected to announce new Joburg leadershipThe African National Congress (ANC) is preparing to unveil the results of its M following a tense and extended voting process. The outcome, anticipated on Friday morning, has drawn widespread attention, with many describing this year’s elective conference as one of the most closely contested in…December 5, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa arrests four at airport over alleged Russia military recruitmentSouth African police arrested four men at Johannesburg's main airport who were allegedly heading to Russia to join the military, authorities said on Saturday, as investigators probe a suspected recruitment network operating in the country. The Hawks, South Africa's elite crime investigation unit…November 30, 2025
- South AfricaTrump bars South Africa from 2026 G20; Ramaphosa calls move regrettableSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa described as "regrettable" U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 G20 summit, calling it a punitive measure based on misinformation. Trump said on Wednesday that South Africa would be excluded from next…November 27, 2025
- CrimeBatohi Flags Questionable Conduct in Emails Linked to ChaukeThe National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is facing renewed public scrutiny after its head, Shamila Batohi, highlighted what she described as signs of questionable conduct in email exchanges involving Johannesburg prosecutions boss Andrew Chauke. Batohi presented these observations during a formal…November 24, 2025
- South AfricaSouth African opposition MK Party rejects G20 declarationSouth Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe Party rejected the G20 Leaders' Declaration on Saturday, denouncing the document as neocolonial despite its focus on African development priorities. The left-wing populist party, which serves as South Africa's official opposition, issued a statement calling the…November 23, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa to hand G20 presidency to US in Pretoria officeSouth Africa defended its decision to refuse handing over the G20 presidency to a United States embassy official, saying the diplomatic protocol for such a transfer shows appropriate respect to Washington despite the absence of senior American representatives. International Relations Minister…November 23, 2025
