African Roots

The seven young South African scientists attending the 74th Lindau Laureates meeting in Germany. Seven young scientists specialising in chemistry were selected by the Academy of Sciences South Africa (ASSAf) to represent the country at the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting held on 29 June to 5 July in Lindau Germany. The meeting is held…

A police officer conducting a search on an individual during multidisciplinary Operation Shanela. Gauteng police have arrested more than 100 suspects linked to gender-based violence during the final week of Women’s Month. Provincial spokesperson Mavela Masondo says the arrests were made during Operation Shanela over the weekend, targeting suspects wanted for rape, sexual assault, and assault…

A forensics team is seen at the scene where the bodies of three missing SAPS constables were discovered at the Hennops River in Centurion in this image captured on 29 April 2025. 2 minutes Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the retrieval of a VW Polo hatchback from the Hennops River has brought some relief…

Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition, Parks Tau. The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has announced the withdrawal of the National Credit Act amendment regulations after more than 20 000 submissions opposing the amendment were received before yesterdays deadline. The proposed regulation, which would have allowed educational institutions to submit student debt…

Table Mountain and the sea 1 minute Beachgoers and holidaymakers who flocked to the Muizenberg Beach in Cape Town as part of new year celebrations have expressed support for the high visibility of law enforcement agencies who ensure compliance and safety at the beaches. Thousands of beachgoers and holidaymakers made their way to the city’s…

[FILE IMAGE]: Police crime scene tape. 1 minute Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for three armed men after a female officer was robbed of her service pistol in a village outside Lebowakgomo. She was also locked inside the boot of her car but her colleagues rescued her the following day. The colleagues had gone…

Ahead of the National Policing Summit, the Ministry of Police hosts the Ministerial Business Commitment Dinner, a key event designed to showcase the growing and impactful collaboration between business and law enforcement. 2 minutes The South African Policing Union (SAPU) says the Police Summit starting today in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, must lead to practical and…