A disturbing video showing two women being brutally assaulted by men believed to be foreign nationals has ignited nationwide outrage and renewed calls for urgent action against gender-based violence (GBV). The footage, widely circulated on social media over the past few days, shows two men (Nigerian accent) slapping, punching, and dragging the women while accusing… Continue reading Viral Video of Women Being Beaten by Foreign Nationals Sparks Outrage – but Police Remain Silent
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Belleville Man Jailed For Five Years Over Hoax Bomb Threats
The Bellville Regional Court has sentenced 50-year-old Ferdinand Fortuin to five years’ direct imprisonment after he made a series of hoax bomb threats targeting government offices, a major transport hub, and his own workplace — all in an attempt to avoid going to work. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed on Monday, 11 August, that… Continue reading Belleville Man Jailed For Five Years Over Hoax Bomb Threats
BREAKING: Fourth Burned Body of Woman Found in Silverton — Fears Mount Over Serial Killer in Gauteng
A disturbing pattern of violence against women has gripped the Gauteng suburb of Silverton, after police discovered the fourth burned body of a woman near the Watloo train station in Silvertondale on Monday afternoon. Gauteng police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili confirmed to African Times that officers were called to the gruesome scene at approximately 15:30… Continue reading BREAKING: Fourth Burned Body of Woman Found in Silverton — Fears Mount Over Serial Killer in Gauteng
26 Zimbabweans Found Guilty of Stealing, Damaging R29M Transnet Copper Cables
The Free State High Court has found 26 Zimbabwean men guilty of stealing Transnet copper cables and damaging other infrastructure, worth a combined R29 million, in the province’s Xhariep district. The men were also found guilty of tampering and involvement in informal gang-related activities, which police said indicated crime. They were charged under the Prevention… Continue reading 26 Zimbabweans Found Guilty of Stealing, Damaging R29M Transnet Copper Cables
Two Traditional Healers Charged with Murder After Being Found in Possession of Human Heads
Limpopo – Two Limpopo traditional healers have been charged with murder after being found in possession of body parts. Police arrested Tshilidzi Phalandwa (43) and Balangani Sedzani Tshivhombedze (32) outside Thohoyandou in Vhembe for allegedly ordering the murder of Rendani Tshigwili, a 34-year-old mother, and her son for muti purposes. Limpopo police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela… Continue reading Two Traditional Healers Charged with Murder After Being Found in Possession of Human Heads
ATM Calls for Harsh Justice as Court Hears Case of SA Man Caught With Over 56,000 Child Abuse Images
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has expressed outrage over the arrest of a 59-year-old Mpumalanga man found with over 56,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse, calling it “a barbaric affront to human dignity” and demanding that the suspect face the full might of the law. The man, who was arrested in Standerton during… Continue reading ATM Calls for Harsh Justice as Court Hears Case of SA Man Caught With Over 56,000 Child Abuse Images
Firoz Cachalia Sworn in as Acting Police Minister Amid SAPS Turmoil and Political Confusion
In a dramatic turn of events within South Africa’s security and governance landscape, Firoz Cachalia was officially sworn in as Acting Minister of Police on Friday following the suspension of Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is now on full pay leave pending the outcome of a damning inquiry into alleged corruption in the South African Police… Continue reading Firoz Cachalia Sworn in as Acting Police Minister Amid SAPS Turmoil and Political Confusion
SAPS Slams Fake News Over Missing Businessman Jerry Boshoga; Kidnapping Probe Still Active
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has dismissed widespread social media rumours claiming that missing businessman and farmer Jerry Boshoga has been found dead, warning that such misinformation is false, harmful, and deeply distressing to his family. In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, SAPS confirmed that Boshoga, who was kidnapped in November 2024,… Continue reading SAPS Slams Fake News Over Missing Businessman Jerry Boshoga; Kidnapping Probe Still Active
30 Guns Seized, Two Arrested as SAPS Smashes Firearm Trafficking Network
The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it has landed a major blow to organised gun smuggling after members of its elite anti-kidnapping task team led a precision operation that netted 30 unlicensed 9mm firearms and two suspected traffickers believed to be part of a national gun-running syndicate. The high-risk operation was executed on Monday… Continue reading 30 Guns Seized, Two Arrested as SAPS Smashes Firearm Trafficking Network
SAPS Crackdown on GBVF: 183 Rape Suspects Nabbed in a Week, Pastor Gets 10 Life Terms
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its campaign against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), arresting 183 rape suspects during coordinated operations across the country in just one week. The arrests included 67 wanted suspects who had long evaded capture. These efforts form part of a broader 90-day anti-GBVF blitz launched by the government… Continue reading SAPS Crackdown on GBVF: 183 Rape Suspects Nabbed in a Week, Pastor Gets 10 Life Terms