South Africa Records 64 Murders a Day as Western Cape Leads the Nation in Killings

Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia said that while some types of contact crime have decreased, murder remains a significant concern. Photo: SAPS

South Africa is losing 64 people every day to murder, according to the latest crime statistics released by the South African Police Service in Pretoria on Friday. The figures, covering the three-month period from July to September 2025, reveal that violent crime continues to claim hundreds of lives each week, despite some declines in other… Continue reading South Africa Records 64 Murders a Day as Western Cape Leads the Nation in Killings

Limpopo Police Lose the Fight Against Crime in Thohoyandou

HOTSPOT: The latest South African crime statistics report has placed the Thohoyandou Policing area in Limpopo as the number hot spot for rape in South Africa. Photo: Facebook

The latest fourth quarter crime statistics report has placed the Thohoyandou Policing area in Limpopo as the number hot spot for rape in South Africa. While the level of contact crimes in Limpopo have decreased, between January and March 2025, Thohoyandou station has recorded 85 rape cases, making it the highest station with reported sexual… Continue reading Limpopo Police Lose the Fight Against Crime in Thohoyandou

South African Police Minister Says They Have “No Respect” for Trump’s Genocide Claims

The Minister of Police in South Africa has joined the chorus of those shooting down white genocide claims by US President Donald Trump. Minister Senzo Mchunu says while his country has respect for the American people and its president, Trump, the claims of genocide are completely off the mark. Mchunu made this remark before releasing… Continue reading South African Police Minister Says They Have “No Respect” for Trump’s Genocide Claims

Ruthless Criminal Syndicate Targets Polokwane ATM Users

A ruthless criminal syndicate is on the loose in Limpopo, assaulting and robbing unsuspecting ATM users who withdraw huge sums from Polokwane banks. The gang allegedly works with unscrupulous bank employees who tip them off about clients withdrawing huge amounts of cash. On October 6, two people were robbed of huge cash after leaving ATMs in… Continue reading Ruthless Criminal Syndicate Targets Polokwane ATM Users

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