South African Crime

In the last half-hour

Intercape bus attacks not investigated because ‘the wrong forms were filled in’ Daily Maverick13:26

In the last 2 hours

How the ridiculous ‘refugee’ pageant Trumps mass murder and people with Aids in public debate Daily Maverick12:45

Mark Lifman murder suspects fail in high court bid for bail Times LIVE12:37

No bail for Lifman murder accused as high court affirms strong evidence against them Daily Maverick12:04

In the last 4 hours

International Criminal Court hasn’t announced meeting with Nigeria’s chief justice over detention of Biafra separatist… Africa Check11:37

Trump lavishes praise on Saudi crown prince, signalling renewed alliance Times LIVE10:40

In the last 6 hours

Zimbabwe: Artisanal Miner Killed in Fight Over Sadza AllAfrica09:07

In the last 8 hours

Menendez brothers eligible for parole after resentencing in 1989 shotgun murders Times LIVE06:04

Yesterday

Chief Albert Luthuli was assaulted, not hit by train, says investigator Business Day18:45 13-May-25

Investigator believes Chief Albert Luthuli was assaulted, not hit by train Times LIVE18:07 13-May-25

'AmaPanyaza' have arrested more than 25k people since establishment in 2023 - Lesufi Eyewitness News14:43 13-May-25

Gqeberha acting judge arrested for fraud and money laundering The South African12:33 13-May-25

Police Committee holds SAPS to account on budget, infrastructure, and crime strategy defenceWeb12:16 13-May-25

Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it The Conversation (Africa)11:12 13-May-25

Grief and crime: the erosion of community values in times of mourning Daily Maverick09:52 13-May-25

Usindiso building fire: NPA says Mdlalose's confession not the only evidence linking him to the crime Eyewitness News08:05 13-May-25

In the last 7 days

Court handed photo albums of Caiphus Nyoka’s murder as evidence Eyewitness News16:38 12-May-25

SAPS urges suspects to surrender in murder of journalist Aserie Ndlovu The South African16:32 12-May-25

Postmortem reports, inquest records submitted against apartheid cops accused of killing Caiphus Nyoka Eyewitness News14:56 12-May-25

‘Crime affects all’ : International Relations Minister Lamola refutes Afrikaner persecution claims as ... IOL13:11 12-May-25

Liberia: Liberia Must Jail Fake Doctor Peter George and Cleanse Its Health System AllAfrica12:22 12-May-25

News in a minute | Murder suspects shot dead by Kzn SAPS [video] The South African11:37 12-May-25

Home Affairs on arrest of Timothy Omotoso South African Government07:08 12-May-25

Five alleged murder suspects killed in shootout with Kzn SAPS The South African05:31 12-May-25

Five murder suspects killed during shoot-out with Kzn police Times LIVE05:26 12-May-25

2 suspects linked to Aserie Ndlovu, Zodwa Mdhluli disappearance case due in court Eyewitness News04:55 12-May-25

Police seek two suspects in case of murdered journalist and partner The South African20:11 11-May-25

Police searching for two more suspects in murders of journalist Aserie Ndlovu ... Times LIVE16:33 11-May-25

SAPS launch manhunt for two people, including rape parolee, linked to kidnapping, murder of journalist Aserie Ndlovu… Eyewitness News08:33 11-May-25

Police searching for two more suspects in murders of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and partner Zodwa Mdhluli Times LIVE16:06 10-May-25

Gqeberha murder suspect found dead in police holding cell The South African14:51 10-May-25

Milnerton scissor attack: Suspect faces murder charge after stabbing spree The South African10:47 10-May-25

More arrests expected in connection with murder inside Wynberg Magistrate's Court - NPA Eyewitness News10:19 10-May-25

Soldiers catch car thieves: Sandf says zero tolerance for crime near its bases Times LIVE12:27 9-May-25

Crime, instability, non-delivery — residents speak on Johannesburg dysfunction Daily Maverick10:55 9-May-25

Man arrested after female farmer 'murdered over stolen goat' Times LIVE10:45 9-May-25

Defence commend soldiers for swift action in apprehending suspected vehicle thieves at Tek Base South African Government10:22 9-May-25

Namibia: Three Family Members Arrested Over N$315m Namdia Diamond Heist After Flashy Spending Spree AllAfrica07:39 9-May-25

KwaZulu-Natal cops arrest thousands, recover 313 firearms in crime blitz Times LIVE17:36 8-May-25

Mark Lifman murder: Prosecution says judge made the right decision to deny his alleged killer’s bail Eyewitness News16:11 8-May-25

Lifman murder case: State's case wasn't strong enough for accused to be denied bail, argues lawyer Eyewitness News12:58 8-May-25

Good news for fight against crime in KwaZulu-Natal The South African12:51 8-May-25

Aka murder: court delay as defence lawyer is unavailable Times LIVE09:46 8-May-25

Wynberg Magistrate's Court shooting: Police arrest fifth suspect IOL08:22 8-May-25

5 men accused of the murders of AKA, Tibz expected to appear in court Eyewitness News05:30 8-May-25

Double murder along coastal stretch reignite calls for better safety measures on Baden Powell Drive IOL19:07 7-May-25

Have you seen them? Kzn Hawks seek assistance in solving murder of police Sergeant IOL17:43 7-May-25

Border guards arrest cross-border smuggling suspects in Kosi Bay Times LIVE15:35 7-May-25

Court hears man charged with Sisonke Mbolekwa's murder was not under threat Eyewitness News13:21 7-May-25

Albert Park set to become vibrant sports fan park for the Nedbank Cup Final IOL09:24 7-May-25

10 armed robbers storm Somerset West shopping complex IOL08:44 7-May-25

Man accused of murder WSU students back in court for bail hearing Eyewitness News07:46 7-May-25

In the last month

How Kzn police are tackling crime decline and sexual offences IOL15:34 6-May-25

Man accused of Sisonke Mbolekwa's murder claims his actions justified when he fired on protesting WSU students Eyewitness News15:28 6-May-25

Mark Lifman murder case transferred to George Regional Court Eyewitness News12:55 6-May-25

Human trafficking-fuelled fraud ring dismantled in joint Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana operation defenceWeb12:00 6-May-25

Gqeberha matriculant and mother’s alleged killers in court The South African10:29 6-May-25

Mining murders show Peru’s struggles with an illegal gold rush Mining Weekly04:30 6-May-25

Richard Mdluli, co-accused plead not guilty in crime intelligence graft trial Business Day19:57 5-May-25

Mdluli, co-accused plead not guilty in crime intelligence corruption trial Times LIVE17:15 5-May-25

Hill-Lewis says sentences handed to Emaan Solomons' killers sends stern warning to gangsters Eyewitness News15:23 5-May-25

'Cop' asks crime victim to pay to get his stolen goods back Times LIVE14:22 5-May-25

Community mourns the murder of Stellenbosch Councillor Xolile Kalipa IOL12:25 5-May-25

Investigations underway into separate murders of 2 off-duty police WC Eyewitness News08:17 5-May-25

Security guard allegedly accused of murder appears in court The South African21:10 4-May-25

Off-duty cop killed in Langa Eyewitness News13:47 4-May-25

We should all try to honour the memory of veteran organised crime researcher Jenni… Daily Maverick12:48 4-May-25

Horror of 1966 Free State murders rendered in remarkable forensic detail Daily Maverick10:16 4-May-25

Farhad Khan: Rica’s recalibration is an opportunity to restore order Financial Mail06:57 4-May-25

Police launch manhunt following brutal farm murder in Limpopo The South African05:38 3-May-25

WSU SRC bemoans delays in murder case of student Sisonke Mbolekwa Eyewitness News16:29 2-May-25

Four suspects arrested for murders of two Gqeberha women Times LIVE12:26 2-May-25

Government steps up efforts against construction mafia defenceWeb11:41 2-May-25

Manhunt underway for killers who murdered Limpopo farmer The South African10:26 2-May-25

Manhunt launched after brutal murder of 78-year-old farmer at Limpopo farm Times LIVE10:04 2-May-25

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi condemns murder of Prosecutor Elona Sombulula South African Government07:20 2-May-25

Crammed Cape Town prison ‘needs urgent assessment’ after inmate’s murder, four suspensions Daily Maverick19:53 1-May-25

Police probing murder of teen in Bishop Lavis Eyewitness News14:09 1-May-25

Police investigating the murder of a taxi owner in Delft Eyewitness News09:43 1-May-25

SAPS offers rewards for info on three Cape Town murder cases Eyewitness News08:01 1-May-25

Mozambican woman sentenced to 30 years for murdering three-year-old Melokuhle Ngwenya IOL18:31 30-Apr-25

La Lucia stabbing leads to attempted murder probe IOL16:29 30-Apr-25

Government slams 'misinformation, racial hatred' around farm murders Times LIVE15:44 30-Apr-25

Operation Shanela nets 667 arrests in North West crime sweep Times LIVE11:35 30-Apr-25

Analysis: The case for a South African gendarmerie to combat crime defenceWeb11:11 30-Apr-25

DA opens criminal case against City of Joburg's acting COO Eyewitness News10:47 30-Apr-25

Wife alongside family members in court for 80-year-old husband's murder IOL18:09 29-Apr-25

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

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

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