# The case against musician and television personality Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye has been postponed to 25 August in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng for further investigation. He faces charges of kidnapping, unlawful discharge of a firearm and defeating the ends of justice following an alleged confrontation with an e-hailing driver in Edenvale. Prosecutors […]
# Soccer: Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been ranked among the best young defenders at the 2026 FIFA World Cup thus far. The 20-year-old centre-back was placed fourth among Under-23 defenders by the International Centre for Sports Studies Football Observatory after the opening round of matches. Mbokazi impressed with a strong defensive display against […]
# Johannesburg police are investigating a burglary at the Bryanston home of senior advocate Muzi Sikhakhane. Intruders allegedly broke into his private office and stole computers and laptops. No injuries were reported. It remains unclear whether sensitive legal documents or client information were targeted, or if it was a routine break-in. Sikhakhane is known for […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema has warned infighting among senior police officials is weakening South Africa’s security at a critical time. Speaking in Emfuleni Municipality in Gauteng, he urged members of the security cluster to work together and rebuild trust. Malema says divisions within the Police Service could create opportunities for criminals to disrupt the […]
# Johannesburg police have opened a housebreaking and theft case after burglars targeted the home of suspended SAPS Divisional Commissioner for Supply Chain Management, Molefe Fani. Suspects allegedly stole several electronic devices, including the general’s laptop, before fleeing the scene. No arrests have been made and investigations are continuing. Fani is currently suspended following findings […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the importance of the South African Reserve Bank Museum in promoting financial literacy and public understanding of the economy. Speaking in Pretoria, Ramaphosa said the institution will help educate citizens about money, interest rates, taxation and the role of the central bank. He welcomed the museum’s dedicated children’s section […]
# Suspended head of the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal, Lesetja Senona, has told the Madlanga Commission that serious allegations against Warrant Officer Karl Sander justified his temporary reassignment. Senona said allegations included that Sander and others were involved in the theft of cocaine form ports and supplying drugs to a gang. Senona stressed that Sander was […]
# The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed 12 babies have been born at a makeshift migrant camp in Sherwood, Durban, where thousands of Malawian nationals have been sheltering since earlier this month. Authorities say most occupants are undocumented migrants, and a voluntary repatriation programme is underway with support from the Malawian government. Humanitarian concerns […]
# Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona has told the Madlanga Commission that his instruction was for Warrant Officer Karl Sander to return to the Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit. Responding to questions from Commissioner Sesi Baloyi, Senona explained that the unit consists of several sub-units, including the South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau. He suggested […]
