Shadrack Sibiya Resigns From SAPS, Faces Dishonourable Discharge

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya is no longer a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) after tendering his resignation during disciplinary proceedings on Monday, bringing his career in the police service to an abrupt end.

In a statement issued on Monday, October 12, SAPS confirmed that Sibiya’s resignation took effect immediately after his legal representative tendered it when the disciplinary hearing commenced.

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A 33-year-old former Boxer Superstore employee is being hunted by police after allegedly shooting and killing three female managers at the retailer’s eShowe branch in northern KwaZulu-Natal following a disciplinary hearing that reportedly ended in his dismissal.

The suspect, who had worked in the store’s bakery for a considerable period, allegedly opened fire on Saturday after attending an internal disciplinary hearing at which he was informed of the outcome of proceedings against him.

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced an intensified crime-fighting strategy ahead of the festive season, with increased police deployments, intelligence-led operations and targeted interventions at high-crime policing precincts among its priorities.

Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane outlined the strategy on Monday during the national launch of the Safer Festive Season 2026/2027 operations at Kwabokweni Stadium in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.

The operations will focus on preventing violent crime, dismantling organised criminalREAD MORE

The National Freedom Party (NFP) in KwaZulu-Natal has rejected the deployment of soldiers to Durban following escalating anti-illegal immigration protests, accusing provincial Premier Thami Ntuli of responding to public frustration with military force instead of addressing the concerns driving the demonstrations.

In a statement issued on Sunday, 11 October, the NFP criticised Ntuli’s decision to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in support of police operations, arguing that the protests reflect growing public dissatisfaction with immigrationREAD MORE

Police have arrested a suspect found in possession of an item belonging to murdered runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, marking a breakthrough in the investigation into her brutal killing in Ekurhuleni.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 12 October 2026, where they are likely to face a charge of being in possession of stolen property.

However, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has stressed that no murderREAD MORE

Local government failures, persistent inequality and the gap between South Africa’s constitutional promises and the daily realities of millions of people will come under scrutiny at the 8th Social Justice Summit at Stellenbosch University.

The summit, taking place as South Africa marks 30 years since the adoption of its Constitution and approaches the 2030 deadline for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), will examine how municipalities can become more effective in delivering services and advancing socialREAD MORE

Five suspects are expected to appear before the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday following the discovery of a suspected R100 million drug manufacturing laboratory at a farm in Hekpoort, near Krugersdorp, Gauteng.

The five South African nationals were arrested last week after a multidisciplinary police operation uncovered the clandestine laboratory, where quantities of Mandrax and ecstasy tablets were found.

The suspects are expected to faceREAD MORE

Nearly one million candidates are preparing to sit for their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, with government, education authorities and political organisations urging the Class of 2026 to remain focused, confident and determined as they approach a major milestone in their lives.

The examinations officially begin on Tuesday, October 13, and will run until November 26, marking the culmination of years of schooling for thousands of young South Africans.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has wished the province’sREAD MORE

For 268 inmates across South Africa, the road to matric represents an opportunity to rewrite their futures, even as they serve their sentences behind bars.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed on Friday that 268 Grade 12 candidates enrolled at 18 correctional services schools across the country are ready to sit for the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which begin on Tuesday, 13 October and end on 26 November.

The candidates will join thousands ofREAD MORE

Mamelodi Sundowns have ended Orlando Pirates’ four-year dominance of the MTN8 Cup, defeating the defending champions 2-0 in a thrilling final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday night.

The Brazilians brought Pirates’ hopes of winning an unprecedented fifth consecutive MTN8 title to a painful end, with Teboho Mokoena and Iqraam Rayners delivering the decisive blows in a contest that had everything from early goals to penalty drama.

For Sundowns, the victory ended a wait forREAD MORE