ActionSA has raised alarm over revelations that one of the suspects linked to the mass killing of 12 people in Saulsville, west of Pretoria, is a recently released parolee. The party says the development exposes what it describes as the government’s “weak approach” to criminal justice and parole management. This follows confirmation by National Police… Continue reading ActionSA Blames Parole Failures for Mass Killing
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Madlanga Commission: Van der Merwe Killing Triggers National Outcry
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a full-scale manhunt for the killers of Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe, who was gunned down outside his Brakpan home on Friday night. Police are searching for the hitmen, the person who ordered the killing, and the AK-47 rifle used in the attack. In a… Continue reading Madlanga Commission: Van der Merwe Killing Triggers National Outcry
AKA Alleged Killers to Face the Music in South Africa
The two brothers accused of killing South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane are set to return to South Africa to stand trial after the Kingdom of Eswatini granted an extradition order. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that it has received the official surrender order for Siyabonga Ndimande… Continue reading AKA Alleged Killers to Face the Music in South Africa
Police Intensify Manhunt After Reiger Park Mass Shooting
Police operations have intensified in Reiger Park, Boksburg, following a deadly weekend shooting that left six people dead and three others, including a toddler, injured. National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi have vowed justice for the victims as additional tactical units, detectives, and intelligence officers are deployed to the area.… Continue reading Police Intensify Manhunt After Reiger Park Mass Shooting
Community Outrage and Police Action Follow Westbury Teen Shooting
The shooting of seven teenagers in Westbury, Johannesburg, on Tuesday afternoon has triggered widespread outrage and renewed calls for decisive action against gangsterism, illegal firearms, and youth recruitment into criminal networks. Police confirmed that two teenagers aged 14 and 19 were killed while five others, all under 19, are being treated in hospital following what… Continue reading Community Outrage and Police Action Follow Westbury Teen Shooting
Sibiya Grilled as Ad Hoc Committee Digs Into Political Capture of Police
Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya on Monday appeared before the ad hoc parliamentary committee investigating the alleged capture of police and politicians, facing tough questions from Chief Evidence Leader Norman Arendse SC about his role in the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team and his links to controversial figures. The hearing, which… Continue reading Sibiya Grilled as Ad Hoc Committee Digs Into Political Capture of Police
Political Killings Task Team Leaves a Mark Despite Disbandment, as Madlanga Commission Probes Its Legacy
The South African Police Service’s Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), which once stood at the forefront of tackling KwaZulu-Natal’s deepening crisis of assassinations, continues to make headlines months after its controversial disbandment. Its successes, failures, and the political battles surrounding it are now under the microscope at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where top police… Continue reading Political Killings Task Team Leaves a Mark Despite Disbandment, as Madlanga Commission Probes Its Legacy
Masemola Defends Task Team’s Work at Madlanga Commission, Cites Fort Hare Breakthroughs
At its resumed sitting at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College, the Madlanga Commission has heard probing testimony from National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, particularly concerning the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), operational authority, and high-profile cases linked to the University of Fort Hare. Appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in August 2025, the Commission’s mandate… Continue reading Masemola Defends Task Team’s Work at Madlanga Commission, Cites Fort Hare Breakthroughs
Justice Delayed, Justice Denied? 121 Political Killing Cases Back in Spotlight
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against political killings, but the success comes amid dramatic upheaval at the highest levels of the police and government. National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola confirmed that two suspects — a traditional chief and an alleged hitman — have been arrested in… Continue reading Justice Delayed, Justice Denied? 121 Political Killing Cases Back in Spotlight
Shoot to Kill: Police Send Brutal Warning to Gangsters After Deadly Clash
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has vowed to fight fire with fire in the war against violent crime, warning that ruthless criminals who endanger the lives of citizens, police officers, and even elected leaders will be met with decisive force. This follows a deadly confrontation in Mamelodi East, Stoffelpark extension 15, late Tuesday, where… Continue reading Shoot to Kill: Police Send Brutal Warning to Gangsters After Deadly Clash