Sometimes, we have to leave our dogs alone for a bit and hope to find them right where we left them when we come back. Sadly, you could become a victim of pet theft, which is becoming a bigger problem as the economy goes up and down. While it’s hard to understand why people steal […]

The Free State High Court in Bloemfontein has dismissed celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana’s application for leave to appeal an earlier ruling on the legality of her arrest and deportation to South Africa. Magudumana was arrested in Arusha, Tanzania with her partner convicted criminal and rapist Thabo Bester. They were deported to South Africa earlier in April. […]

The Seychelles is a bucket list holiday destination for many travellers from across the globe. However, Seychelles’ pristine beaches and idyllic waters are no longer available to genuine visitors and tourists from one nation. Social media platforms erupted in outrage last week following reports alleging that the Seychelles had imposed an entry ban on Nigerian […]

Salvadoran officials on Monday announced the arrest of 110 members of an alleged international money laundering ring operating in the Central American country. Almost all member of the scheme were Colombian nationals, authorities in El Salvador said, alleging that they had failed to register as lenders and had offered residents loans with interest rates of 20 […]

French prosecutors on Monday asked for 17 men to stand trial over rape and other crimes committed in the production of online pornography, a source close to the case told AFP. Accusations against the men include rape, gang rape, organised human trafficking and aggravated pimping, committed during video production for the “French Bukkake” platform, according to […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it has launched a manhunt for at least twelve suspects who shot an officer while  attempting to enter a police building in Pretoria, Gauteng. The incident happened on Sunday night, 16 July. SUSPECTS ATTEMPT TO ENTER POLICE BUILDING IN PRETORIA SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said officers who were […]

Like many South Africans, Rachel Kolisi is disturbed and dumbfounded that Alison Botha’s attackers have been released on parole. But the rugby WAG is also leading the call to revoke the decision granted by the Department of Correctional Services. Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger were given an early release last week after spending 28 years […]

The trial of the five men accused of murdering former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, is set to resume at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday, 17 July. The trial was postponed after presiding judge who has since been suspended by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Tshifhiwa Maumela fell ill. SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL TO […]

Three terrrified female tourists, from the US, England and the Netherlands, were hijacked in South Africa by armed robbers who opened fire on their car, seriously wounding two of them. The gang fired at least four bullets to force the car off the road and hit two of the volunteers who were on their way […]

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed its deployment in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in four provinces. This comes as over 20 trucks have been torched and high density operations continue through roadblocks, stop and searches. SANDF DEPLOYED IN FOUR PROVINCES The defence force confirmed that its members have […]

Chaos erupted on busy Addo Road as about 100 residents of Powerline, Ramaphosa and Nomakanjani informal settlements protested in Motherwell in Gqeberha over water and electricity on Wednesday night. According to police, trucks were stoned and a truck transporting fruit was set alight. Lemons could still be seen scattered on the road in the afternoon. […]

Vuyo Zungula – who is the president of the political party African Transformation Movement (ATM) – has written a letter to the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, and Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, in a bid to get protection for the host and production team of the drug-busting show, Sizok’thola. Xolani Khumalo and the Sizok’thola crew have […]

Have you wondered what the top FOUR vehicles targeted in South Africa NOW are? THESE ARE THE TOP FOUR VEHICLES THAT ARE TARGETED BY CRIMINALS IN SA According to a report by FANews, tracking companies criminals are using sophisticated technology to adapt to new technologies, using programmers to counteract cars with keyless entry or emergency start […]

According to Police Minister Bheki Cele, the coordinator of the recent attack on trucks along with 12 other possible suspects have been identified. Since Sunday, 21 trucks have been torched on national highways in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. “These are organised and sophisticated operations. They are organised in one centre in the northern part of […]

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says those behind the torching of trucks are committing an act of economic sabotage. This comes as at least 15 trucks have been torched in separate incidents in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Gauteng and Mpumalanga in less than seven days. TRANSPORT MINISTER WEIGHS IN ON TORCHING OF TRUCKS Chikunga said the incidents are […]

Simbongile Mancotywa, from Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape, was murdered on 9 May 2020. Simbongile Mancotywa, from Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape, was murdered on 9 May 2020. Her partner was charged and released on bail. But three years later there has been no prosecution and the case has been struck off the court roll […]

The parole release of Alison Botha’s attackers – who committed one of the worst gender-based violence attacks in South Africa – has angered many South Africans. And speaking out is Alison’s attorney Tania Koen, who has also represented the families of GBV victims like Reeva Steenkamp and Leigh Matthews. Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger […]

The police in Kuruman arrested a 34-year-old female and 52-year-old male for alleged shoplifting on Friday, 7 July. FEMALE AND MALE SUSPECTS NABBED BEFORE ESCAPING Northern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Timothy Sam said that the police responded to a shoplifting complaint at a well-known chain store in Kuruman and found the identified suspects still wandering around in the parking […]

It should’ve been celebrated with a birthday bash to remember. Instead, the parents of slain student Leigh Matthews – murdered by Donovan Moodley almost 20 years ago – are marking her 40th birthday milestone by lighting a candle in her honour. This weekend, friends of Leigh’s parents, Rob and Sharon, encouraged South Africans to do […]

Four suspects will before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 14 July 2023, for possession of endangered species after being caught with the carcasses of two pangolins. SUSPECTS ALLEGEDLY TRAFFICKING PANGOLINS AGED BETWEEN 26 AND 46 The Brits Trio Task Team members acted on information received about four men who were seen selling two dead […]

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Specialized Task Team (STT) recovered a firearm linked to the murder of 17 victims in Orange Farm, south of Gauteng. CONVICTED CRIMINAL CONFESSES ABOUT THE WANTED FIREARM On 04 July 2023, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Specialized Task Team (STT) Officers together with other law enforcers, recovered a firearm and ammunition in […]

Woolworths looter, Mbuso Moloi who looted a Woolworths store in Glenwood, Durban during the July unrest in 2021 has been sentenced. A video of Moloi went viral on social media when he was filmed loading a basket of goods into a Mercedes Benz parked across the road from the looted Woolworths food store in Bulwer Road, […]

Residents of an illegal settlement of Leeuwfontein, East of Pretoria are seeking recognition from the City of Tswane Municipality as an established township and receive basic services. However, the city has launched an investigation into the Leeuwfontein development which it says sprung up without legal subdivision of the property, rezoning or plans. An article by […]

A 19-year-old alleged kidnapping victim taken outside a fast food outlet on Ireland Street in the Verulam CBD in KwaZulu-Natal managed to escape her kidnapper and seek assistance following the ordeal. The female was reportedly kidnapped on Monday night, 3 July. TEENAGER FLEES KIDNAPPER According to private security, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the teenager approached one […]

Fikile Mbalula has come guns blazing in support of its Deputy President, Paul Mashatile. This is following what has been backlash and widespread condemnation of his VIP Protection officials, who have since coined the name “Blue Light Bullies”. Speaking at a media briefing at the party’s headquarters on Wednesday, Mbalula expressed the party’s condemnation of […]