South African Crime

Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson appears in court The South African07:19
School principal’s wife and ‘hitmen’ arrested in connection with his murder Times LIVE05:38
Paarl man who set wife on fire pleads guilty, receives jail time The South African11:32
South Africa: Police warn against vigilantism after Soweto attack - South African news briefs - December 12, 2025 AllAfrica05:48
Smash-and-grab murder suspects to appear in Bishop Lavis Court Eyewitness News07:51
Soweto mob justice: Teenager killed, three hospitalised in Diepkloof attack Eyewitness News13:29
Over 10k murder charges referred for prosecution in 2024/2025 financial year - Cachalia Eyewitness News03:51

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In the last 6 hours

Three men arrested for murder of retired teacher Karin van Aardt The South African11:52

In the last 8 hours

Canada issues high-risk travel warning for South Africa amid crime concerns Times LIVE10:31

Chilliengine closes off a successful year with Gold at the Pendoring Awards bizcommunity.com09:33

Earlier today

Chile elects Jose Antonio Kast as president in sharp rightward shift Times LIVE08:03

‘For Inge’: Teaching gave purpose to Jan Lotz after daughter’s murder Times LIVE07:02

Yesterday

Ire as SAPS questions the labelling of Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi's murder as homophobic IOL15:13 14-Dec-25

WCED allocates R5 million to combat school vandalism during holidays Eyewitness News11:07 14-Dec-25

Cape Town to spend R180 million on security wall near airport The South African09:13 14-Dec-25

Canada warns its citizens about travelling to South Africa — Here’s why IOL08:00 14-Dec-25

Judge says Comey evidence was wrongfully retained, creating hurdle for new charges Times LIVE07:48 14-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

Crippled by debt and crime, City Power needs urgent reform, says report Times LIVE22:18 13-Dec-25

Border Management Authority disrupts suspected human trafficking operations at OR Tambo International Airport South African Government08:24 12-Dec-25

Smash-and-grab murder suspects to appear in Bishop Lavis Court Eyewitness News07:51 12-Dec-25

Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson appears in court The South African07:19 12-Dec-25

South Africa: Police Warn Against Vigilantism After Soweto Attack - South African News Briefs - December 12, 2025 AllAfrica05:48 12-Dec-25

Border Management Authority stops suspected trafficking operation at OR Tambo Airport South African Government05:27 12-Dec-25

Ordinary courage propels us from silence to justice Mail & Guardian Online22:41 11-Dec-25

Soweto mob justice: Teenager killed, three hospitalised in Diepkloof attack Eyewitness News13:29 11-Dec-25

Madlanga Commission testimony reopens questions about police accountability in Emmanuel Mbense murder Eyewitness News11:58 11-Dec-25

Crime analyst discusses Floyd Shivambu's alleged complicity in state fund theft IOL10:57 11-Dec-25

Smash-and-grab hotspots to be aware of across Cape Town The South African10:25 11-Dec-25

Courtroom drama unfolds as bail denied for Nazmie Lekay in shocking sisters' murder case IOL10:18 11-Dec-25

ANCYL president brands MK Party as criminals, rubbishes any GNU expansion IOL06:52 11-Dec-25

Gauteng Human Settlements Dept raises alarm about growing RDP housing scam Eyewitness News05:00 11-Dec-25

Ntshavheni defends witness protection after Witness D's murder: 'He declined the offer' Eyewitness News13:02 10-Dec-25

KZN police launch inquest after suspect linked to mass murder takes own life Eyewitness News10:28 10-Dec-25

Cape Town smash-and-grab crisis: 'Criminals are brazen. They know there are little to no consequences' Eyewitness News07:45 10-Dec-25

School principal’s wife and ‘hitmen’ arrested in connection with his murder Times LIVE05:38 10-Dec-25

Three suspects identified in killing of Madlanga commission’s Witness D Mail & Guardian Online04:30 10-Dec-25

Over 10k murder charges referred for prosecution in 2024/2025 financial year - Cachalia Eyewitness News03:51 10-Dec-25

Roger Lumbala is accused of horrific war crimes in DRC: can his trial in France bring justice? The Conversation (Africa)15:57 9-Dec-25

Minister Hlabisa calls for urgent whistleblower protection reforms after Witness D's murder IOL14:20 9-Dec-25

Paarl man who set wife on fire pleads guilty, receives jail time The South African11:32 9-Dec-25

Three persons of interest identified in ‘Witness D’ murder – Latest The South African10:11 9-Dec-25

Eastern Cape e-hailing driver pleaded for help before brutal murder but no aid came Times LIVE08:37 9-Dec-25

Jimmy Kimmel strikes back: Extends late night contract after Trump clash Channel24.co.za08:24 9-Dec-25

Algeria and Vietnam deepen security cooperation defenceWeb07:51 9-Dec-25

Masemola confident of breakthrough in killing of Madlanga Commission witness Eyewitness News07:38 9-Dec-25

Grandmother’s shocking murder prompts renewed calls for Cape Town airport safety The South African06:47 9-Dec-25

Whistleblower protection after Marius van der Merwe murder: 'We must show we are serious about doing something' Eyewitness News05:56 9-Dec-25

Vehicle linked to Marius van der Merwe murder found abandoned in Alexandra Times LIVE19:24 8-Dec-25

Joburg crime stats: Is law enforcement improving or are residents losing faith in police? Eyewitness News17:43 8-Dec-25

Limpopo authorities warn of rise in stokvel robberies over festive season Times LIVE17:02 8-Dec-25

Killing of Witness D casts doubt on state’s ability to protect those testifying at Madlanga… Mail & Guardian Online16:20 8-Dec-25

Community demands justice for teenager beaten and burned in alleged homophobic murder IOL16:13 8-Dec-25

Kraai for me: Cape Town suburb under siege from violent crime The South African13:20 8-Dec-25

Political parties demand whistle-blower protection after killing of Madlanga commission witness Times LIVE11:08 8-Dec-25

Grandmother’s murder on drive from Cape Town airport sparks outrage Times LIVE10:25 8-Dec-25

Western Cape police investigate murder of 14-year-old caught in Factreton crossfire Eyewitness News08:42 8-Dec-25

President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns heinous murder of Madlanga Commission witness South African Government08:29 8-Dec-25

Madlanga Commission: Calls mount for tighter security for witnesses, whistleblowers Eyewitness News08:12 8-Dec-25

Madlanga Commission murder reignites scrutiny of witness protection Eyewitness News07:00 8-Dec-25

In the last month

City Power to intensify anti-corruption roadshows amid drop in infrastructure crime Eyewitness News09:19 7-Dec-25

Atteridgeville mass shooting: DA blames SAPS' failure to contain crime in Gauteng Eyewitness News08:48 7-Dec-25

National intelligence structure agrees to bolster Madlanga Commission security Eyewitness News07:16 7-Dec-25

Mchunu denies links with criminal underworld Times LIVE22:09 6-Dec-25

‘We must find the perpetrators of this heinous crime’: Ramaphosa slams killing of Witness D, demands ... IOL13:49 6-Dec-25

Death toll ticks up in Atteridgeville hostel mass shooting Eyewitness News10:03 6-Dec-25

Political parties decry murder of Madlanga Commission witness Eyewitness News09:33 6-Dec-25

Madlanga Commission: Mchunu reveals details of alleged probe into police top brass Eyewitness News09:23 6-Dec-25

Ramaphosa to double protection efforts after killing of Madlanga Commission witness Eyewitness News08:52 6-Dec-25

Ramaphosa condemns killing of Madlanga Commission witness The South African08:36 6-Dec-25

Carte Blanche: A mafia state – Watch The South African06:13 6-Dec-25

Madlanga Commission witness gunned down: Police hunting who gave the order for the hit Times LIVE06:01 6-Dec-25

Father says daughter’s arrest affecting his health Times LIVE18:00 5-Dec-25

Sexual offences rise in Limpopo despite overall drop in major crimes, latest stats show Times LIVE17:09 5-Dec-25

Ederies Smith and Nazmie Lekay face justice: Bail hearing in sisters' murder case IOL14:33 5-Dec-25

Empd officer sentenced to 20 years for murder of partner, attempted murder of child Times LIVE13:55 5-Dec-25

SA policing meltdown exposed | 13.2 million cases still unresolved IOL11:40 5-Dec-25

Are you a criminal's Christmas present? IOL11:18 5-Dec-25

Crime Intelligence boss Khumalo cleared to return to work after bail conditions relaxed Eyewitness News09:22 5-Dec-25

Nigeria: Troops Arrest 74 Suspected Terrorists, Oil Thieves, Others in November - Dhq AllAfrica05:48 5-Dec-25

Mchunu adamant disbanding PKTT was the right decision Eyewitness News04:26 5-Dec-25

Mozambique target of debunked narrative Mail & Guardian Online22:20 4-Dec-25

Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’ Mail & Guardian Online22:02 4-Dec-25

DA opens criminal case against Tshwane deputy mayor Modise over unlawful benefit of multimillion-rand contract Times LIVE17:36 4-Dec-25

Modack denies using 'middleman' Poole to orchestrate murders as cross-examination concludes Eyewitness News14:30 4-Dec-25

13-million criminal cases closed and unresolved in the past 10 years Times LIVE14:02 4-Dec-25

Watch: Mkhwanazi admits to receiving money from Cat Matlala The South African12:56 4-Dec-25

EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi claims Ekurhuleni needed security support from CAT VIP Protection… Mail & Guardian Online09:23 4-Dec-25

Athlone double murder: Police probe suspected gang killings near magistrates court Eyewitness News07:42 4-Dec-25

Cape Town crime: Hill-Lewis cites 'tragedy as 5% of cases result in conviction' Eyewitness News04:38 4-Dec-25

Molefe and his alleged hitmen facing 35 counts of crime Eyewitness News03:57 4-Dec-25

Katiso KT Molefe's trial moves to Johannesburg High Court amid serious charges IOL16:10 3-Dec-25

Police seize vehicle, arrest two guards of alleged crime boss Katiso Molefe Eyewitness News13:50 3-Dec-25

Modack implicated in Heerschap murder through 'string of evidence' Eyewitness News13:40 3-Dec-25

Kenyan lawmakers accuse British army of brutality IOL13:17 3-Dec-25

Modack on the stand: Prosecution links alleged gang boss to father's murder Eyewitness News12:28 3-Dec-25

Boy, 9, shot dead in triple murder in Cape Town ‘horror house’ News2412:07 3-Dec-25

Suspended EMPD head admits to refusing criminal record check Eyewitness News11:48 3-Dec-25

Katiso KT Molefe's armed bodyguards, carrying semi-automatic Akm rifles, arrested at court IOL11:05 3-Dec-25

Alleged crime boss Katiso Molefe’s murder case transferred to High Court Eyewitness News10:46 3-Dec-25

Julius Mkhwanazi takes witness box: here are the main allegations at Madlanga commission Times LIVE08:02 3-Dec-25

Boy, aged 9, killed as gunmen spray house with bullets Times LIVE06:57 3-Dec-25

Katiso Molefe returns to court for centralisation of his dockets Eyewitness News04:38 3-Dec-25

Nyoka murder trial: NPA to study judgment acquitting apartheid cop, convicting two others Eyewitness News04:18 3-Dec-25

Man, 28, held in connection with killing of esteemed Limpopo farmer News2420:09 2-Dec-25

Two ex-SAP sergeants guilty of 1987 murder of student activist Caiphus Nyoka Times LIVE17:43 2-Dec-25

Senzo Mchunu rejects ‘first-ever’ corruption claims at Madlanga Commission IOL16:37 2-Dec-25

Nigeria: SSS Arraigns Sowore, Facebook, X for Cybercrime Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal AllAfrica15:31 2-Dec-25

Meyiwa murder trial: Police open case of conspiracy to commit murder Eyewitness News14:44 2-Dec-25

DA to lay charges against Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise The South African14:27 2-Dec-25

Modack trial: Murder accused Kilian recalled to explain 'hitmen' text Eyewitness News13:02 2-Dec-25

Two apartheid police officers guilty of activist Caiphus Nyoka’s 1987 murder News2410:28 2-Dec-25

Judgment expected in murder trial of struggle stalwart Caiphus Nyoka Eyewitness News06:45 2-Dec-25

Prosecutors argue there's enough evidence to infer Modack plotted Kinnear’s murder Eyewitness News05:54 2-Dec-25

Two Mozambicans arrested after firearms linked to police officers' murder found in Mamelodi IOL04:00 2-Dec-25

PODCAST | The Lead: Mayoral misleadings in Mafole murder? News2417:27 1-Dec-25

Mchunu to face Madlanga Commission over claims that he shielded criminals IOL16:00 1-Dec-25

State details how Kilian used eight different numbers to communicate with Modack about Kinnear tracking Eyewitness News15:28 1-Dec-25

Modack trial: WhatsApp messages show Kilian allegedly organised three hitmen to kill top cop Kinnear Eyewitness News13:06 1-Dec-25

In Pics| Bail application in Thembisa principal murder postponed Times LIVE12:56 1-Dec-25

ANC Western Cape prioritises gangsterism, crime ahead of NGC mid-term review Eyewitness News11:50 1-Dec-25

Senzo Mchunu and Empd’s Mkhwanazi to appear before Madlanga commission this week Times LIVE08:43 1-Dec-25

Western Cape Government on crime statistics South African Government05:09 1-Dec-25

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