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UN backs negotiations on global protocol to tackle environmental crime
UN member states have approved negotiations on a new global protocol under UNTOC to target organized environmental crimes, including wildlife trafficking, illegal mining, and…
More police deployment as party supporters storms IEC storage facility in KZN
The IEC in KwaZulu-Natal has stepped up security at its storage facilities following multiple attempts by political party supporters to gain unauthorised access during the…
Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan arrested over alleged defeating ends of justice
Former IDAC head Andrea Johnson and ex-Crime Intelligence Major-General Feroz Khan have been arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice following allegations of a…
Democracy for sale, delivery not included
As South Africa approaches the local government elections, political violence, corporate capture of parties, and collapsing municipal service delivery threaten the core of…
Mkhwanazi tipped to lead Hawks in police reset
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has recommended KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as the new national head of the Hawks.
Whistleblowers honoured as Dineo Mokwele receives integrity award
Brigadier Dineo Mokwele received the Integrity Under Fire Special Award at the 2026 Whistleblowers Awards in Johannesburg, highlighting the risks of challenging wrongdoing and…
Retired isiZulu expert takes stand in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial as Mpofu challenges evidence
An isiZulu language expert testified in the Durban High Court to interpret social media posts in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s incitement trial, drawing pushback from advocate Dali…
Matlala spills the beans in botched plea deal
A leaked affidavit prepared for a rejected plea deal reveals businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s allegations of extensive kickbacks and corrupt ties with senior South African…
Declare infrastructure theft and vandalism as acts of economic terrorism
City Power's acting chief executive warns that rampant copper cable theft and grid vandalism are coordinated economic sabotage that demands a military-grade state response.
Ballito drug bust: Suspect arrested with drugs worth R1-million
A 43-year-old undocumented foreigner was arrested in Ballito after police seized crystal meth, cocaine, and methcathinone valued at more than R1 million during an…
‘Not back for revenge’, says Masemola as he resumes police chief role
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has officially resumed his duties following the withdrawal of corruption charges, pledging to rebuild public trust and refocus SAPS…
ELECTIONS: ANC AND DA WRESTLE FOR CONTROL OF TOP CITIES
As President Cyril Ramaphosa takes the ANC campaign to Cape Town, DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille unveils a five-point rescue plan for Johannesburg ahead of local government…
Shadrack Sibiya to remain in custody as bail judgment postponed
Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya will remain in custody after the Randburg Magistrate's Court postponed its decision on his bail application.
Boxer Stores sends its condolences after a former employee shot dead three female managers inside the KZN shop
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for a former employee who fatally shot three female managers inside a Boxer superstore in eShowe.
Tsontso suspect due in court as police pursue stolen property lead
A suspect linked to stolen property belonging to murdered runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo is set to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court as police continue their…