Gauteng
In pictures: Mayfield Pick n Pay looted [photo]
Pick n Pay supermarket in Mayfield, Ekurhuleni, has been closed indefinitely after it was looted.
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Protests
READ: SAPS intelligence report on shutdown riots
At least 32 deaths have been recorded since the start of the shutdown riots. Read the full intelligence report here:
KwaZulu-Natal
KZN Game warehouse looted – Here are the latest updates [video]
Looters are wiping out stock at the Game warehouse in Newlands East, KZN, without a single law enforcement official or SANDF soldier in sight.
KwaZulu-Natal
Umzinto prison chaos: Inmate dies in escape attempt [video]
An inmate is believed to have died attempting to escape during the Umzinto prison riots. Here's what we know.
KwaZulu-Natal
Watch: Durban Metro police accused of looting will be probed [video]
Durban Metro police say the video showing three officers loading looted goods into a minivan may have been misinterpreted.
Gauteng
Watch: SA shutdown videos of all the looting and destruction [video]
South Africa is engulfed in an inferno set off by protesters who want Jacob Zuma out of jail.
Drugs
Five JHB cops arrested in massive cocaine seizure
Five SAPS officers have been arrested in connection with a large cocaine seizure that took place in Aeroton, JHB, today.
KwaZulu-Natal
Watch: KZN shutdown rioters loot KwaMashu supermarket [video]
A Boxer supermarket was looted. Sources say this is linked to the KZN shutdown.
Cash-in-transit
Watch: Giyani cash-in-transit guard attacked in broad daylight [video]
A Fidelity guard was attacked by unknown assailants in broad daylight in Giyani, Limpopo, on Wednesday morning.
Murder & Investigation
Cape Town taxi war: This driver issues chilling warning [video]
Cape Town commuters are urged to avoid approaching taxis, after this video clip surfaced on social media.
Murder & Investigation
Two women arrested among accused for murder of Free State girl, 8-year-old
Two women have been arrested among accused for murder of 8-year-old girl, whose body was found wrapped in a duvet and dumped in Welkom field,
CCTV
Watch: West Rand robber gets instant karma [video]
Before he knew it, his attempt to rob a couple at a restaurant was halted by a mean socking.
Murder & Investigation
Gugulethu mass murder: Victim identities revealed
The suspects responsible for the Gugulethu mass murder are still at large. Here's what we know about the victims so far.
Drugs
Isipingo cocaine bust: Police seize ‘blow’ worth R243m
541kg of cocaine hidden in TikTok-branded bricks was seized in Isipingo.
Gauteng
Finetown primary school principal killed: Here’s what we know
a primary school principal in Finetown, GP, was murdered inside the premises this morning.
Gauteng
Gauteng girl rescued from sex and human trafficking syndicate by police
The 13-year-old girl from Gauteng was allegedly trafficked by her stepmother and step-grandmother.
Gender-Based Violence
Monni Monyeki: Accused boyfriend to appear in court for bail hearing
The man accused of brutally murdering his girlfriend, Monni Monkyeki, is expected to apply for bail today.
Murder & Investigation
Orkney horror: Police find 20 bodies in abandoned mine
According to the mine manager, there could be 37 more bodies trapped beneath the abandoned shafts in Orkney, Klerksdorp.
Murder & Investigation
Watch: Raw body cam footage of Lindani Myeni police killing [video]
The raw and uncut body cam footage showing how Hawaii police killed SA's Lindani Myeni has been released.
Eastern Cape
Gqeberha mom accused of trying to sell newborn twins
It's alleged that the Gqeberha mom wanted R50 a day and a portion of the twins' monthly social grants.
Robbery
Gugulethu business robbery: Police arrest three suspects
A sports retail store was robbed in Gugulethu. Thankfully, police reacted quickly and arrested three suspects.
KwaZulu-Natal
Scottsville shooting: Police kill seven wanted suspects [video]
Police say Pietermaritzburg's most-feared crime boss was killed in the bloody Scottsville shooting.
Days of Observance
It’s ‘Pride Month’ but homophobia still rages in South Africa
The gruesome and inhumane deaths of these victims prove that South Africa is losing the fight against homophobia.
Eastern Cape
Gqeberha: Waste pickers find baby foetus at Missionvale dumpsite
Algoa Park police are in search of a female suspect after a baby foetus was found at a dumpsite in Missionvale, this morning.
Gauteng
SA demands justice for murdered Aubrey Boshoga
Aubrey Boshoga was an expert flight attendant and a talented sculptor. He was killed for living his truth.
Gauteng
Zandspruit mob attack leaves four dead, five injured [photo]
Nine alleged criminals were burned alive in Zandspruit. Four died on the scene and five others are receiving treatment in hospital.
South Africa
Cape Town police arrest smugglers with R1Om abalone
The alleged smugglers were caught with 70 boxes of dried abalone. This consignment can easily fetch for R10 million in the black market.
Murder & Investigation
Khayelitsha mass shooting: Alleged killers mugshots leaked [photo]
Insiders working the Khayelitsha mass shooting leaked mugshots of the 11 suspects arrested for the heinous spate of killings.
Free State
Mangaung shutdown: Teen boy killed in violent protests
The Mangaung shutdown has resulted in the death of a teen boy.
Gauteng
Watch: Joburg police gun down knife-wielding man [video]
A knife-wielding man was gunned down by Joburg police. Here's what we know.