South Africa’s Special Task Force ended a deadly standoff in Robertson, rescuing two women and neutralising a 40-year-old gunman after a prolonged shootout.
According to IOL, police arrested a 40-year-old Nigerian national in Polokwane after recovering CAT and ROCK drugs worth about R20,000 from a white Kia Picanto.
Funeral body calls for decisive action after complaints that men have been masturbating on graves at Wick Street Local Cemetery in Verulam since January.
The Mpumalanga High Court sentenced Sifiso Sibiloane to two life terms for the March 2026 rape and murder of seven‑year‑old Nomvelo Rossow. Police praised detectives.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says French authorities have not communicated a final outcome in the probe into ambassador Nathi Mthethwa’s death; SAPS sent fact‑finders.
A 24-year-old was arrested in Reiger Park after a multidisciplinary tracing operation. CCTV footage reviewed by IOL has cast doubt on the identity of the shooter.
Seven police officers suspended over the Medicare24 tender have returned to work, SAPS says but disciplinary and criminal processes remain ongoing.
Three people were killed and two injured in a mass shooting at a Newclare flat on 15 August. Police have opened murder and attempted murder investigations.
Police arrested four suspects in Bellville after a takedown of an alleged extortion ring accused of targeting about 50 businesses in Stellenbosch and Khayamandi.
A 28-year-old police constable was arrested after allegedly holding a 25-year-old woman hostage and shooting her in Jacobsdal. He faces kidnapping and attempted murder charges.