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Masemola to return to duty on Monday

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, is expected back in his blue uniform on Monday after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his April suspension, nearly a month after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew criminal charges against him. National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Andy Mothibi, concluded that the case against Masemola lacked reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution. Masemola's return will bring Lieutenant-General, Puleng Dimpane's, stint as acting police commissioner […]

todayOctober 16, 2026 334

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Police hunt suspects after 11 killed in KwaMakhutha

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a man-hunt for suspects involved in the mass shooting that left 11 people dead in KwaMakutha. It is reported that 14 people were inside the house in the Ziko area on Tuesday night when gunmen stormed the property and opened fire on them. Police say some of the victims were on a wanted list, and the shooting could be drug-related. Ten victims were killed at […]

todaySeptember 23, 2026 37

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Sibiya arrest raises questions over police succession and security concerns

Lieutenant-General, Shadrack Sibiya, has appeared in the Randburg Magistrates Court on Tuesday following his arrest over alleged sexual offences involving two young women.  The 59-year-old senior South African Police Service (SAPS) official was arrested by the Commission’s Recommendations Task Team at a strip club on Monday. He is accused of sexually grooming a 16-year-old girl and allegedly raping an 18-year-old woman. Police say the alleged rape is believed to have […]

todaySeptember 22, 2026 53

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Mogashoa daughter says parents’ killers must “burn in hell”

In a heartbreaking audio clip released by police, the four-year-old daughter of the murdered couple, Lucky and Sabeliwe Mogashoa, says she hopes those responsible for killing her parents "burn in hell". This comes as the High Court in Pretoria sentenced serial killer, Rassie Nkuna, and former SAPS member, Jacob Chego, to four life sentences each for their roles in the murder of the Mogashoa couple in 2022. The pair were […]

todaySeptember 2, 2026 37

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Manhunt underway following killing of 12 people in Cleveland

Police have launched a manhunt for more than ten suspects linked to the killing of 12 people at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland. It is alleged that the group of armed suspects descended on the informal settlement and opened fire on residents using automatic rifles, killing nine men and three women. At least nine other victims were taken to various medical facilities for treatment of gunshot wounds. It is […]

todayJune 10, 2026 56

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SA murder rate decline reflects stronger crime-fighting efforts: Expert

Criminal justice expert, Lizette Lancaster, says the downward trend of murder cases in South Africa over the past two years reflects a coordinated effort by law enforcement to strengthen crime-fighting measures. Her remarks come after the South African Police Service (SAPS) released the fourth quarter crime statistics for the 2025/26 financial year, covering the period between January and March. The data showed that murder in the country dropped by 9.5%, […]

todayMay 22, 2026 93

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Ramaphosa suspends Masemola amid corruption charges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension, amid mounting pressure over charges linked to a controversial police tender. Masemola faces charges under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) in connection with a multi-million rand SAPS contract awarded to a company linked to alleged crime figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. He is expected back in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on 13 May alongside Matlala and 12 […]

todayApril 23, 2026 181

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Matlala to testify before Ad Hoc committee on Wednesday

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee has confirmed that attempted-murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala will testify as scheduled on Wednesday. Committee chair, Soviet Lekganyane, said proceedings will begin at 11am and could extend over several days. "As it stands now, we are here this week to feature Mr. Matlala together with his legal representative. They are available. The announcement we made here is that they have requested that we start at 11," […]

todayNovember 25, 2025 104