South African Crime

Gang violence escalates as two more suspects charged in Wynberg court murder IOL15:42
Eldorado Park residents demand action at crime prevention imbizo IOL14:31
4 prison warders arrested for the murder of an inmate at Mangaung prison Eyewitness News09:50
Neighbours testify about witnessing robbery in murder trial of Umlazi teen Times LIVE11:14
Alleged Usindiso building fire arsonist claims he was threatened by drug lord to confess Eyewitness News07:58
Jonny Steinberg: An emergency in the US is just daily life in SA Financial Mail04:10
'Cyber crime ranks as the number one risk in SA, overtaking long-standing issues': expert Times LIVE21:00

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In the last 8 hours
Wife alongside family members in court for 80-year-old husband's murder IOL18:09 29-Apr-25
Yesterday
W Cape police offer rewards for murders of doctor, principal and taxi leader Times LIVE14:30 29-Apr-25
Table Mountain National Park safety and security boosted with the use of a helicopter defenceWeb13:35 29-Apr-25
Ignore fake front page linking Kenya’s ex-deputy president Gachagua to murder plot Africa Check10:49 29-Apr-25
In the last 7 days
Gang violence escalates as two more suspects charged in Wynberg court murder IOL15:42 25-Apr-25
Eldorado Park residents demand action at crime prevention imbizo IOL14:31 25-Apr-25
'Decades of broken promises': Eldorado Park community demands government action Times LIVE14:20 25-Apr-25
Seized PPA Security guns cleared months after police raid linked to Mark Lifman murder… Daily Maverick11:07 25-Apr-25
Jonny Steinberg: An emergency in the US is just daily life in Sa Financial Mail04:10 25-Apr-25
'Cyber crime ranks as the number one risk in SA, overtaking long-standing issues': expert Times LIVE21:00 24-Apr-25
Four alleged gangsters from crime hotspot Amaoti abandon their bail bid Times LIVE18:27 24-Apr-25
Da calls on SAPS to clean up its house and remove corrupt cops in key roles Times LIVE15:36 24-Apr-25
Amaoti residents wielding pangas and sticks oppose gang members' bail Times LIVE11:49 24-Apr-25
Two more suspects arrested over Wynberg courthouse ‘hit’ Times LIVE11:29 24-Apr-25
Panyaza Lesufi: How collaboration and unity help Gauteng to fight crime Financial Mail11:12 24-Apr-25
Kenya: Kidney Probe Launched, Clinic Denies Allegations AllAfrica08:38 24-Apr-25
South Africa: Gauteng Arrests Hijackers in Police Uniforms - South African News Briefs - April 24, 2025 AllAfrica07:06 24-Apr-25
4 murder-accused wardens from Mangaung Prison to apply for bail Eyewitness News06:15 24-Apr-25
Case against Mangaung prison wardens arrested for murder of inmate postponed Eyewitness News15:27 23-Apr-25
Bail hearing postponed for WSU manager accused of student's murder Times LIVE15:07 23-Apr-25
Prosecution adds charges to suspects linked to Wynberg court fatal shooting Eyewitness News14:57 23-Apr-25
Kluyts murder: Father of accused believes his son is innocent Eyewitness News13:04 23-Apr-25
Wynberg court ‘mastermind and shooter’ face premeditated murder charges Times LIVE12:45 23-Apr-25
Case against 2 suspects linked to fatal Wynberg Court shooting postponed Eyewitness News11:22 23-Apr-25
Neighbours testify about witnessing robbery in murder trial of Umlazi teen Times LIVE11:14 23-Apr-25
Kirsten Kluyts murder trial postponed to May Eyewitness News11:12 23-Apr-25
South Africa's SIM card fraud crisis requires urgent attention as crime surges IOL11:03 23-Apr-25
4 prison warders arrested for the murder of an inmate at Mangaung prison Eyewitness News09:50 23-Apr-25
Kirsten Kluyts murder trial expected to get underway on Wednesday Eyewitness News09:20 23-Apr-25
EFFYC wants to appeal decision preventing media from broadcasting WSU student murder case Eyewitness News08:29 23-Apr-25
Alleged Usindiso building fire arsonist claims he was threatened by drug lord to confess Eyewitness News07:58 23-Apr-25
South Africa: Safety Plan to Tackle Crime and Road Fatalities in Kzn AllAfrica06:38 23-Apr-25
In the last month
85-year-old man charged with murder after son, 56, is shot Times LIVE18:04 22-Apr-25
Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice iafrica.com15:30 22-Apr-25
Mthatha Magistrates Court postpones case of student killed at WSU Eyewitness News14:40 22-Apr-25
Understanding the court ruling on apartheid-era crimes Eyewitness News14:29 22-Apr-25
Wynberg Magistrate’s Court murder: Second suspect appears in court IOL13:23 22-Apr-25
Police arrest four alleged gangsters linked to Amaoti reign of terror Times LIVE13:09 22-Apr-25
Self-confessed Usindiso building arsonist pleads not guilty to murder, arson charges Eyewitness News12:37 22-Apr-25
Court murders ‘extreme’ threat to justice, says crime expert Business Day12:27 22-Apr-25
Alleged gunman linked to Wynberg court shooting identified Eyewitness News11:57 22-Apr-25
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial stalls again Eyewitness News11:46 22-Apr-25
Legoete faces more pushback against call to use the SANDF to fight crime defenceWeb11:27 22-Apr-25
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial postponed again: What’s next for the accused? IOL11:21 22-Apr-25
Residence manager arrested for murder of WSU student, due in court IOL11:01 22-Apr-25
Impersonation scams on the rise in South Africa: how to protect yourself IOL09:02 22-Apr-25
Police yet to make breakthrough in murder of prominent CT taxi leader Eyewitness News07:52 22-Apr-25
South Africa: Five Nabbed for Unlawful Diamond Possession - South African News Briefs - April 22, 2025 AllAfrica07:20 22-Apr-25
Second suspect linked to Wynberg court shooting due to appear in dock Eyewitness News06:10 22-Apr-25
The Stolen Girl: Disney+ drama is an intriguing companion piece to Netflix’s Adolescence Channel24.co.za16:02 21-Apr-25
Cape Town make another breakthrough in Wynberg Court murder investigation Eyewitness News12:52 21-Apr-25
Second suspect arrested for murder of taxi driver in Gqeberha Times LIVE08:56 21-Apr-25
Soshanguve patroller killings: Suspect to appear in court Eyewitness News08:27 21-Apr-25
Western Cape police swoop on crime: Four suspects detained with firearms and drugs IOL10:04 20-Apr-25
Limpopo police arrest man for kidnap and attempted murder IOL09:54 20-Apr-25
‘I don’t know what that is, but many criminals come from the Congo’ – Trump The South African05:10 20-Apr-25
Couple arrested in connection with kidnapping, murder of man in Limpopo Eyewitness News11:59 19-Apr-25
‘Sleepy Joe is the worst president in the history of USA’ – Trump slams Biden The South African10:41 19-Apr-25
Under siege: City of Cape Town forced to spend R100 million on safety escorts for service staff IOL08:52 18-Apr-25
Under siege: City forced to spend R100 million on safety escorts for service staff IOL08:31 18-Apr-25
Mpumalanga woman faces murder charges for the deaths of her mother and uncle IOL18:36 17-Apr-25
Grandson hints at international involvement in Albert Luthuli’s death Times LIVE16:40 17-Apr-25
Two nabbed as anti-crime software used at Kzn Easter safety roadblock Times LIVE15:58 17-Apr-25
Residents take law into their hands amid Joburg's Orange Farm gangsterism scourge Eyewitness News15:38 17-Apr-25
Jmpd officer's suspected killer and 3 others arrested as guns, cars seized Times LIVE15:07 17-Apr-25
Zimbabwe: President Signs Law to Curb Civic Space AllAfrica13:24 17-Apr-25
Crime in Hatfield has halved since CCTV rollout in May last year Times LIVE11:43 17-Apr-25
EMPD to deploy officers to churches being targeted by criminals over Easter Eyewitness News11:22 17-Apr-25
Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says Times LIVE06:00 17-Apr-25
DCS probing gross misconduct at Mangaung prison following inmate's murder Eyewitness News05:37 17-Apr-25
Mangaung inmate's death ruled a murder: DCS's probe uncovers alleged assault News2415:56 16-Apr-25
Kenya: Kenya Passes Revised Anti-Money Laundering Law After Grey Listing AllAfrica15:51 16-Apr-25
Woman shares shocking details of her love triangle and how Ford Ranger was used in Sandton murder IOL13:40 16-Apr-25
The Point of little progress: Ambitious plans meet reality amid corruption and crime Daily Maverick13:12 16-Apr-25
Cogta condemns killing of Kzn induna Times LIVE13:00 16-Apr-25
‘I witnessed a murder’: Bystander describes hit-and-run in Rivonia Times LIVE12:06 16-Apr-25
Sibiya: Getting crime under control in Gauteng will have knock on effect on rest of provinces Eyewitness News11:44 16-Apr-25
Funding model for University of Policing and Crime Detection under development, says Minister Nkabane IOL11:21 16-Apr-25
Government launches 90-day blitz to crush Gender-Based Violence and Femicide South African Government10:07 16-Apr-25
Lesufi says GBV only crime that Gauteng has struggled to bring down Eyewitness News09:53 16-Apr-25
Mark Lifman murder case postponed for regional court date Eyewitness News07:21 16-Apr-25
Murder, extortion suspect ‘Mjinja’ from Kzn arrested in Midrand Times LIVE07:10 16-Apr-25
Following arrest of KZN’s most wanted suspect, communities urged to register cases against him Eyewitness News07:01 16-Apr-25
Malawian man re-arrested by Hawks after he vanished before corruption and theft trial IOL04:58 16-Apr-25
Murder and fear — inside eThekwini’s dangerous departments Daily Maverick23:07 15-Apr-25
This is not the son I raised: father of arson suspect accused of 76 murders Times LIVE18:05 15-Apr-25
More people are dying at the hands of criminals says Kzn's top cop IOL16:33 15-Apr-25
Ritual murder of children: study in Ghana and Kenya explores who’s doing it and why The Conversation (Africa)15:37 15-Apr-25
Murdered Joburg scientist's mom emotionally broken, daughter battling to cope, says uncle Times LIVE15:22 15-Apr-25
KwaZulu-Natal’s crime rates surge post-Covid IOL15:11 15-Apr-25
Drone surveillance helping efficiency in policing: SAPS Times LIVE11:29 15-Apr-25
Premier Alan Winde on digicon focusing on efforts of Western Cape South African Government10:47 15-Apr-25
Technology, improved crime intelligence, upskilled detectives to boost crime-fighting defenceWeb10:21 15-Apr-25
Gauteng transport dept hopes Easter safety campaign will address motor-related crime Eyewitness News09:27 15-Apr-25
NMB Municipality probing syndicate that's stripped 16 waste collection trucks of engines, gearboxes Eyewitness News07:56 15-Apr-25
Kzn top cop says criminals are at war with citizens Times LIVE21:23 14-Apr-25
Crimes against humanity charges stand against Cosas 4 murder accused Times LIVE20:43 14-Apr-25
Six accused of killing 18 in Lusikisiki make first high court appearance Business Day18:55 14-Apr-25
Mom who killed daughter's rapist may have murder charge dropped Times LIVE18:30 14-Apr-25
Former 'Sizok’thola' presenter says he's rebuilding his life after withdrawal of charges Eyewitness News16:51 14-Apr-25
6 ways to secure all personal data if your smartphone is stolen The South African14:35 14-Apr-25
Lusikisiki 18 murder case transferred to the high court Times LIVE14:26 14-Apr-25
Kirsten Kluyts murder trial hits a snag after murder accused changes lawyer IOL13:42 14-Apr-25
Lawyer in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial hints at abandoning client as Judge Mokgoatlheng refuses further delays IOL11:17 14-Apr-25
Breakthrough in Wynberg Magistrate’s Court murder The South African08:09 14-Apr-25
Crime researcher Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane dies in road accident Times LIVE07:38 14-Apr-25
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial returns to court Eyewitness News07:09 14-Apr-25
8 accused in Lusikisiki mass murder set to stand trial Eyewitness News07:09 14-Apr-25
Wynberg court shooting: Woman due in court on murder charge Eyewitness News06:39 14-Apr-25
Security company owner sentenced after alleged thief was flogged to death in Limpopo IOL06:29 14-Apr-25
Woman arrested in connection with murder inside Cape Town court building Times LIVE06:17 14-Apr-25
SA needs zero-tolerance policy, stronger preventative measures to stop violence against women and children - GBV… Eyewitness News05:58 14-Apr-25
Lesotho hitman opened fire at North West tavern, shooting eight patrons IOL04:58 14-Apr-25
Reopening of Mxenge inquest: Family demands answers from confessed assassins IOL13:24 13-Apr-25
Woman charged with killing disabled daughter's alleged rapist in court this week Eyewitness News07:45 13-Apr-25

      
            
      
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