South African Police Service (SAPS)

KZN police engaged in series of probes to uncover truth behind AKA, Tibz double murder

On Tuesday, two additional suspects, brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, were extradited to the country after spending nearly two years in Eswatini. With all suspects linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane arrested, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police are engaged in a series of investigations to uncover the truth behind the double murder. On Tuesday, two additional suspects, brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, were extradited […]

12/11/2025

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Matlala met former police chief Phiyega at her home hours before his arrest, the Madlanga Commission heard.

This was disclosed by Witness C, a detective from Gauteng’s counterintelligence unit, who is testifying partly in-camera before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday. Hours before his arrest in May, tender tycoon and alleged African National Congress (ANC) funder, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, had visited former National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega at her home in Midrand. This was revealed by Witness C, a detective attached to Gauteng counterintelligence operations who […]

30/10/2025 2

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Police close part of Marlboro following shooting and multi-vehicle crash

A multi-vehicle collision can be seen at the scene, with several cars showing signs of gunfire. Police have responded to a crime scene in Marlboro, north of Johannesburg, at the intersection of Viola Road and 4th and 8th streets. Unconfirmed reports suggest that a high-ranking official of the Alexander Randburg Midrand Taxi Association has been shot and killed. A collision involving multiple vehicles can be seen on the scene, with […]

30/10/2025 2

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Policeman, 5 inmates killed in accident while travelling to Naboomspruit

Limpopo police said that 11 inmates were in the vehicle and they were being transported from the Mokopane Police Station to court. One police officer and five inmates died in an accident while traveling to Naboomspruit in Limpopo. Provincial police said that 11 inmates were in the vehicle and they were being transported from the Mokopane Police Station to court. The rest of the inmates were taken to a nearby […]

14/08/2025

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2 people arrested in Germiston after demonstrations by residents over evictions

Protesting residents set ablaze the Home Affairs building in the area, with some claiming they were taken by surprise when Red Ants stormed into their homes to evict them. Two people have been arrested in Germiston following demonstrations by residents over evictions at a block of flats they have been occupying in the CBD. Protesting residents set ablaze the Home Affairs building in the area, with some claiming they were […]

12/08/2025 1

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SAPS members net over 1,000 illegal miners in Mpumalanga

The illegal miners were arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi in a shaft at the Sheba Gold Mine. More than 1,000 illegal miners have been arrested at a mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Friday afternoon in what police have described as a massive clampdown operation by law enforcement and mine security. The illegal miners were arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi in a shaft at the Sheba Gold Mine. Police said they’ve […]

01/08/2025 1

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Firoz Cachalia sworn in as acting minister of police

Cachalia replaces Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence following damning allegations of corruption against him. Professor Firoz Cachalia has officially been sworn in as the acting minister of police. He replaces Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence following damning allegations of corruption against him. Cachalia was sworn in on Friday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. "I solemnly affirm […]

01/08/2025 3

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Ballistic testing links Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe to AK-47 rifle used in murders of DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos

Molefe returned to the Alexandra Magistrate's Court with three others for the murder of Oupa Sefoka, who was better known as DJ Sumbody. An AK-47 rifle has connected the murders of popular musicians, including Oupa Sefoka, and other high-profile killings linked to controverial businessman, Katiso "KT" Molefe. Molefe returned to the Alexandra Magistrate's Court with three others for the murder of Sefoka, who was better known as DJ Sumbody. But […]

29/07/2025 21

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MK Party challenge against Ramaphosa appointment of acting police minister looms

The party is approaching the Constitutional Court on an urgent basis to have the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa overturned. The president has until Monday to file answering papers in the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s challenge over appointing an acting police minister. The party is approaching the Constitutional Court urgently to have President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision overturned. Earlier in July, Ramaphosa placed Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu on special leave […]

28/07/2025 1