# The South African Police Service is urging the public not to circulate photographs of people allegedly linked to the murders of women in the Ekurhuleni area. Police national spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the SAPS has not issued any identikit, wanted poster or suspect photograph in connection with the cases. She emphasised that the SAPS […]
# African Christian Democratic Party councillor Palesa Yates says police failed women following the recovery of nine female bodies in Ekurhuleni over two months. Yates claims more effective Ekurhuleni Metro Police patrols could have prevented the killings. Yates condemned authorities for taking too long to raise the alarm over a possible serial killer. In addition, […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions is calling on the government to assure retired military personnel that their medical cover remains secure. The federation says reports that the Regular Force Medical Continuation Fund could struggle to meet commitments from November are concerning as 21-thousand former SANDF members and their dependents could be affected. […]
# DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has paid tribute to nine women killed in Ekurhuleni, laying wreaths in their memory. The bodies were discovered in the municipality in less than two months. Hill-Lewis says women should be able to move through their communities without fear. He has called for stronger visible policing, improved lighting and surveillance, […]
# Motorsport: South Africa will host its first international 24-hour endurance race when Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit stages the Michelin 24-Hour Kyalami from 8 to 10 January 2027. The event marks the Michelin 24-Hour Series’ debut on the African continent. Organiser Creventic moved the flagship race from Dubai amid geopolitical uncertainty and rising operational costs. […]
# Soccer: Mamelodi Sundowns beat Asian champions Al Ahli two-one at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria yesterday to win the African-Asian-Pacific Cup and advance to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Portuguese forward Nuno Santos scored both goals for the African champions, heading Sundowns ahead in the 17th minute before settling the match nine minutes from time. Al […]
# Police have arrested two suspects and fatally wounded three others during operations following yesterday’s killing of two officers in Libode, Eastern Cape. Warrant Officer Thando Magoxo and Constable Ntlahla Tyhali were responding to a theft at a spaza shop when they were shot and killed, and their firearms stolen. Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General […]
# The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union in the Eastern Cape has condemned the killing of two police officers in Ziphundzana Location, near Libode in the Eastern Cape. The union says a Warrant Officer and Constable were responding to an alleged spaza shop robbery when gunfire erupted yesterday. Both officers were fatally wounded and […]
# Deputy minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, says gender-based violence and femicide is unacceptable and requires urgent action. This follows the discovery of nine bodies in Ekurhuleni over the past two months. Letsike says a rapid-response team has been established, while some victims remain unidentified or unclaimed. […]
