Organised Crime Unit police Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, is expected to apply for bail at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. Nkosi was arrested earlier this month by the police’s Madlanga task team, following a raid at his private property in Pretoria. He is facing a string of charges, including defeating the ends of justice, possession of…
File image: HIV-prevention injectable drug, Lenacapavir South Africa will soon begin the early rollout of the HIV-prevention injectable Lenacapavir following the arrival of the first batch of close to 38 000 doses. Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says the “game changer” drug provides up to 100% efficacy through a bi-annual injection. He added that once…
Handcuffs and fingerprints. The Bultfontein Magistrate’s Court in the Free State is expected to hear the bail application of nine police officers arrested over the weekend. The officers face charges linked to the alleged shooting and killing of three civilians and one police officer in September 2024. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate says its investigation…
Border Authorities inspect a bus transporting people. Several undocumented Zimbabwean nationals are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday. This follows the interception of a third bus carrying foreign nationals on Free State roads since the start of the month. The latest bus, travelling from Zimbabwe to Cape Town, had 55 passengers,…
File: A person holds up a sign against shielding of rapists. A 54-year-old Pastor arrested for allegedly raping two children is expected to apply for bail in the Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo on Monday. He was arrested in January for allegedly raping two minors in the area. The Pastor, who cannot be named to…
Intensified law enforcement operations in Villeria and Silverton, east of Pretoria, have resulted in numerous arrests, this weekend. Among those arrested were undocumented immigrants and those involved in unlicensed liquor sales and drug peddlers. Police spokesperson Johan van Dyk says the operations are part of efforts to combat crime, improve safety, and enforce by-laws in…
A Kranskop family is appealing for urgent help to bring home the body of a KwaZulu-Natal man who died in Russia after allegedly being lured abroad with false job promises A grieving woman from Kranskop in northern KwaZulu-Natal says her life is a nightmare after learning of her husband’s death in Russia. 44-year-old, Sihle Makhaye…
FILE | March against GBVF. The community of Dobsonville in Soweto is up in arms. They took to the streets on Sunday, marching against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and calling for justice for victims. This comes after a prominent pastor and social media influencer from Dobsonville, allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl from the community. The residents…
The Tshwane Metro Police Department says 44 motorists were arrested during targeted drunk driving operations across the region on Friday and Saturday. The operations were conducted in Sinoville, Atteridgeville, Winternest and Mamelodi. TMPD spokesperson, Puleng Motholo, says they will not tolerate lawlessness. “The number of drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol is concerning…
FILE | View of a hybrid power park with solar panels and wind turbines. The Northern Cape government says it will pursue projects related to renewable energy as it seeks to grow the economy of the province. The statement comes on the eve of the provincial government’s inaugural investment conference in Kimberley. Finance, Economic Development…
