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Deadly invasion: Eastern Cape sisters aged 85 and 75 shot in their home
According to reports, the sisters were sleeping when unknown suspects forcefully entered their house and fatally shot them.
Fatal shooting during escape attempt at Melmoth Magistrate’s Court
A suspect was fatally shot during a dramatic escape attempt at Melmoth Magistrate’s Court, leading to an urgent investigation and calls for enhanced security measures.
Cape Town's gun violence crisis: over 350 shootings in 28 days
Gun violence in Cape Town has surged, with over 350 shootings reported in just 28 days. Authorities are using advanced gunshot detection technology to respond swiftly, but calls for more police support grow louder.
Update: Bus driver shot during armed robbery in KZN dies in hospital, suspects at large
A bus driver, shot during a robbery in Buffelsdraai, Verulam on Monday, has died in hospital.
Three murder suspects die in shoot-out with KwaZulu-Natal police
Three suspected murderers were shot dead in a police shoot-out in Amaoti, KwaZulu-Natal.
KZN bus robbery: Driver shot, passengers, including newborns, held at gunpoint
An armed robbery on a bus in Verulam resulted in the driver being shot and passengers, including two newborns, being robbed.
Bus driver shot and passengers robbed in Buffelsdraai
Passengers on a bus in Buffelsdraai found themselves victims of a violent robbery, leaving the driver in critical condition
Five suspected criminals wanted for multiple murders killed in shootout with KZN cops
Five suspected criminals wanted in connection with atleast four murders were killed in a shootout with KZN cops on Sunday night.
Gugulethu mass murder: One suspect apprehended, more expected
Police have arrested one suspect in connection with the murder of four individuals in Gugulethu, with more arrests expected as the investigation unfolds.
Lentegeur CPF calls for SANDF deployment amid escalating gun violence
Residents of Lentegeur in Mitchell's Plain are urging the government to take immediate action against escalating gang violence, following a recent deadly shooting that highlights the urgent need for intervention.
Mitchell's Plain CPF calls for inquiry into gang violence after deadly shooting
The Mitchells Plain Community Police Forum urges for a commission of inquiry into escalating gang violence following a tragic shooting that left two teenagers dead and another critically injured. Community leaders stress the need for collaboration and enhanced law enforcement to combat this crisis.
Lentegeur residents demand action against escalating gang violence
Residents of Lentegeur in Mitchells Plain are urging authorities to take immediate action against rising gun violence, calling for military support and increased policing resources to combat gang-related crime.
Have you seen them? KZN Hawks seek assistance in solving murder of police Sergeant
KZN Hawks need help to find Xolani Ngobese/Ndlovu and Sanele Mthembu, who are considered pivotal to the ongoing investigation into the tragic murder of Sergeant Ntombi Mbanjwa
Mitchells Plain community demands inquiry into escalating gang violence
The Mitchells Plain Community Police Forum urges for a commission of inquiry into escalating gang violence following a tragic shooting that left two teenagers dead and another critically injured. Community leaders stress the need for collaboration and enhanced law enforcement to combat this crisis.
Eastern Cape police officer arrested for allegedly fatally shooting her boyfriend
An Eastern Cape police officer has been arrested for allegedly fatally shooting her boyfriend during a heated argument at their home after returning from a traditional ceremony.
South Africans unite to condemn terrorism after Kashmir massacre
In a powerful display of solidarity, South Africans gathered to protest the tragic killings in Kashmir, demanding global awareness and action against terrorism.
Four people shot during armed robbery at Mpumalanga tarvern
Four patrons were shot and injured during a terrifying armed robbery at a tavern in Thekwane. As police launch an investigation, they urge the public to assist in apprehending the suspects who fled with stolen valuables.
Kashmir terror attack sparks concerns for tourism
The Hindu Dharma Association of SA expresses concerns about the impact of the recent Kashmir terror attack on tourism, highlighting the need for stronger measures against terrorism to protect the region’s economy.
Five suspects arrested in Wilkoppies for house robbery, kidnapping, and murder
Police have arrested five suspects in Wilkoppies for the shocking murder of Hasani Daniel Maluleka, recovering his body and stolen vehicles in a dramatic investigation.
Defence lawyers withdraw from case of alleged 'hitman' in Wynberg shooting
Alleged hitman Abubaker Adams and his girlfriend Shireen Matthews face multiple charges in connection with the murder of Dingalomoyo Chintso, revealing a web of gang-related violence in Cape Town.
ANC was kept in the dark about Paul Mashatile's shooting, says Fikile Mbalula
The ANC has expressed its shock over being uninformed about the shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile, only learning of it through media reports.
Zamani Saul warns that Mashatile's shooting could deepen ANC divisions ahead of 2027 elections
Zamani Saul, re-elected Chairperson of the ANC in Northern Cape, warns that the alleged shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile could exacerbate divisions within the party as it heads towards the 2027 elective conference.
India hunts gunmen who massacred 26 in Kashmir tourist hotspot
Indian security forces in Kashmir carried out a major manhunt Wednesday, a day after gunmen opened fire on tourists, slaughtering at least 26 people.
Police commissioner reassures public on executive safety after Paul Mashatile’s alleged hit
General Fannie Masemola reassures the nation about the safety of the President and Deputy President following an alarming shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
Walter Sisulu University residence manager's murder case postponed amid student protests
The murder case against a residence manager accused of killing a Walter Sisulu University student has been postponed, igniting protests from students demanding justice for poor living conditions.