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- National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola Vows to Uphold Accountability Despite Facing Fraud Charges in Medicare24 Tender Scandal
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola made his first appearance as an accused in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. Charged with contravening the Public Finance Man...
- Lusikisiki Massacre Trial Resumes as Defence Challenges Confessions Amid Allegations of Police Torture
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Defence lawyers in the Lusikisiki mass murder trial are set to lead evidence as the case enters its third phase in the Mthatha High Court. Two of the six accused claim their confes...
- South African Prosecution Moves to Block Bail for Airport Drug Syndicate Following Five Million Rand Cocaine Seizure
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
The State has announced its intention to oppose bail for five South African nationals apprehended at OR Tambo International Airport with cocaine valued at R5 million. The group, ag...
- IPID Probes Fatal Shooting of Diepsloot Teen; Family Disputes SAPS Robbery Claims Amid Allegations of ‘Drunk’ Officer
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has launched an investigation into the death of 16-year-old Thabani Mazibuko, who was shot by a police officer in Diepsloot...
- Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi Labels Sibiya a Criminal in Explosive Parliamentary Testimony Over Missing Case Dockets
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Africa
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi informed a parliamentary ad hoc committee on Wednesday that reconciliation with suspended official Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiy...
- Taxi Operations Resume in Nyanga Following CATA Protest Over Unresolved Industry Killings and Violence
Published: Mar 9, 2026
Section: Africa
Hundreds of operators affiliated with the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association marched to the Nyanga police station on Monday to demand progress on investigations into 16 member homic...
- SAPS Deputy National Commissioner Tebello Mosikili Slams ‘Haphazard’ Disbanding of Political Killings Task Team, Citing Leadership Sidelining
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Africa
Deputy National Commissioner Tebello Mosikili testified before Parliament on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, expressing deep confusion over the December 2024 directive by Police Minister S...
- Strategic Justification for Military Deployment Amid Rising National Security Threats
Published: Feb 23, 2026
Section: Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally defended the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to assist police in tackling organized crime and illegal mining. The Pres...