Crime
Johannesburg police officers extortion arrest rocks Crown Mines warehouse sting
Thirteen Gauteng law enforcement officers face corruption and theft charges after a Hawks sting at a Crown Mines warehouse, with nine in court on 24 April.
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Ramaphosa names Puleng Dimpane acting police commissioner as Masemola suspended
Ramaphosa appoints Puleng Dimpane acting police commissioner after suspending Fannie Masemola over a R360 million Medicare24 tender case.
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Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola makes first court appearance in R360 million SAPS tender scandal
Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola appears in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 April 2026 linked to the R360 million Medicare24 SAPS tender scandal.
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Cat Matlala attempted murder case postponed to May as court allows prison transfer bid
The Cat Matlala attempted murder case has been postponed to 13 May 2026 after the court granted his application to remain at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre.
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Eskom Gauteng load reduction continues this week as maintenance outages hit Soweto and Cosmo City
Eskom implements nine-hour maintenance outages in Soweto and Cosmo City as Gauteng load reduction continues through 20 April 2026.
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Julius Mkhwanazi arrested by Madlanga Commission task team on fraud and corruption charges
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi was arrested on 18 April 2026 by the Madlanga Commission task team on fraud and corruption charges.
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Tshwane mayor faces growing pressure over failure to act against Deputy Mayor Modise
Tshwane Mayor Moya faces DA pressure to act against Deputy Mayor Modise over R3m-a-month city security contract conflict.
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EFF Gauteng finance MEC Dunga takes charge of R179 billion budget
EFF Gauteng finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga now controls a R179.2 billion provincial budget after Premier Lesufi's cabinet reshuffle rescued the coalition.
Crime
Chinette Gallichan murdered outside Johannesburg CCMA: What we know about the lawyer’s killing
Chinette Gallichan, a 35-year-old labour lawyer working for Sibanye-Stillwater, was shot dead outside the CCMA in Johannesburg on Monday. Here is everything we know.
Crime
NPA refuses to drop Nthabiseng Nzama’s money laundering charges: What it means for the Cat Matlala case
Nthabiseng Nzama's money laundering charges will proceed, the NPA confirmed on 23 March 2026. Here is the full story behind the case that has gripped South Africa.
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Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash: Gauteng Education confirms 13 learner deaths as police probe overloaded vehicle
The Gauteng Department of Education says the death toll in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash has risen to 13 learners, as police investigate how a minibus certified for 14 occupants was carrying 18 people.
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Cash-in-transit heist in Thokoza leaves 14-year-old girl wounded
A cash-in-transit heist in Thokoza left a 14-year-old girl wounded by a stray bullet as robbers bombed an armoured van and fled with cash.
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Victor Mthethwa Majola charged with premeditated murder of DJ Warras
Victor Mthethwa Majola has appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on a premeditated murder charge over the shooting of DJ Warras.
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Olievenhoutbosch power outage: Centurion substation fire sparks Christmas supply fears
The Olievenhoutbosch power outage after a substation fire has left Centurion residents worried about Christmas Day electricity.
Crime
KwaNoxolo tavern owner faces arrest as Bekkersdal mass shooting leaves 9 dead, 10 wounded
Police say the KwaNoxolo tavern mass shooting killed nine and hurt 10 as the owner now faces arrest over a fake liquor licence.
Travel
Joburg to the coast: What your December 2025 road trip will really cost in fuel and tolls
South Africa’s December 2025 petrol price hike means road trip costs are higher. Here’s what it’ll cost to drive from Joburg to the coast.
Crime
Death toll in Saulsville mass shooting rises to 12 as police hunt hostel gunmen
The Saulsville mass shooting at an illegal hostel tavern has left 12 people dead, including three children, and thrown the Pretoria community into shock.
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Madlanga Commission whistleblower Marius van der Merwe assassinated in front of family
Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe, known as Witnes D, has been gunned down outside his Brakpan home in front of his family.
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Final day at Madlanga Commission: Mchunu returns as explosive week of evidence wraps up
The Madlanga Commission closes its 2025 hearings today, with Senzo Mchunu back in the hot seat after a week that exposed deep cracks in police leadership.
Travel
Every FAQ about visiting Johannesburg in 2025
As the economic and cultural hub of South Africa, visiting Johannesburg promises an exciting and unforgettable experience.
Crime
WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes after lawyer’s shock plea over ‘mental state’
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in Pretoria after defence advocate Charles Mnisi halted proceedings, saying the case had left him mentally unfit to continue.
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WATCH LIVE: Madlanga Commission grills Julius Mkhwanazi and Senzo Mchunu in double-bill sitting
The Madlanga Commission hears Julius Mkhwanazi and Senzo Mchunu in a key double-bill sitting as the inquiry races to wrap up its 2025 work.
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Gauteng live traffic updates: Incidents to take note of
This live Gauteng traffic update shows real-time data on incidents, road closures and other important alerts.
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Two men escorting Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe arrested outside Alexandra court for AKM rifles
Two alleged Katiso Molefe bodyguards were arrested outside Alexandra court after police found two AKM rifles and ammo in their vehicle without valid permits.
Travel
OR Tambo flights back to normal after tyre-burst runway incident
OR Tambo flights are back on schedule after a tyre-burst incident forced single-runway operations and delays for passengers on Wednesday.
Crime
WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes under tight security after murder plot scare
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in Pretoria under tight security after police exposed a plot to kill key role players in the case.
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WATCH LIVE: Julius Mkhwanazi in the hot seat at Madlanga Commission after Mchunu grilling [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes with suspended EMPD chief Julius Mkhwanazi on the stand, a day after Senzo Mchunu’s tense testimony.
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Senzo Mchunu defends political killings task team move before Madlanga inquiry
Senzo Mchunu used his first Madlanga Commission appearance to justify closing the Political Killings Task Team; he returns to the stand on Thursday.
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WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes as court weighs disputed Zungu statement
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial returns with a possible new trial-within-a-trial over Sifiso Zungu’s disputed statement. Follow the live stream here.
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WATCH LIVE: Madlanga Commission enters final week as Senzo Mchunu takes the stand [video]
The Madlanga Commission enters its final week of 2025 hearings, with Senzo Mchunu set for a crucial grilling and key Ekurhuleni witnesses still to testify.
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