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Slain Nathaniel Julies’ Mother Breaks Down In Court: ‘He Was Part Of My Heart’

Bridget Harris has recalled the devastating day her 16-year-old son was shot dead by a police officer in Eldorado Park in August 2020.

Cat Matlala Says Bheki Cele Kept Demanding Money: "More Than Greed"

Matlala told the Madlanga Commission that the former police minister allegedly requested payments ranging from hundreds of thousands of rand to more than R1 million, while claiming IDAC planned to arrest Cele if his plea deal succeeded.

Three Men Shot Outside Popular Woodstock Barbershop In Suspected Gang Attack

Two gunmen allegedly opened fire on three men standing outside the barbershop on the corner of Argyle and Victoria Road. No arrests have been made.

Cat Matlala Claims IDAC Fabricated Allegations Against Fannie Masemola

The tender accused told the Madlanga Commission that investigators included claims about a R500,000 payment to the national police commissioner in his failed plea statement.

NPA Confirms IDAC Investigator Dylan Perumal Is Hospitalised After Suicide Allegations

The authority confirmed that the IDAC investigator is in hospital after falling ill, dismissing social media claims that he attempted to take his own life.

Brick-Throwing Clash At Cape Town Taxi Rank Prompts Police Deployment

Public Order Police were deployed after rival taxi groups clashed, as the Western Cape government steps up efforts to address deadly taxi-related violence.

Cat Matlala Claims Shadrack Sibiya Threatened His Family Over Commission Testimony

Matlala told the Madlanga Commission that Sibiya allegedly warned his wife against allowing him to disclose information about the senior police official.

Cat Matlala Claims IDAC Wanted Him To Implicate Top Police Officials

The alleged criminal mastermind has disputed claims in an affidavit linked to his failed plea agreement, alleging investigators wanted him to implicate senior police figures.

Five Suspected Cash-In-Transit Robbers Shot Dead In Eastern Cape Shootout

Five suspects were killed during a shootout with police in Gqeberha after an armed group allegedly targeted a security vehicle.

Madlanga Commission Rules Cat Matlala’s Failed Plea Deal Statement Can Be Used In Hearings

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga dismissed objections from Matlala’s legal team, clearing the way for the statement to be discussed during the commission’s proceedings.

Driver Flees Moving Truck As Police Seize R1.5 Million Drug Consignment In Free State

Police discovered 452 bales of dagga and seven packs of mandrax after stopping a truck suspected of transporting drugs from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

Cat Matlala Expected To Testify As Madlanga Commission Resumes Public Hearings

The commission is also preparing to hear testimony from suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior police officials in the coming weeks.

Hitman Arrested In Murder Of Former Knysna Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa

The Electoral Commission's chief electoral officer says delivering the elections required extensive planning, thousands of coordinated activities and significant resources under strict legal deadlines.

Family Friend Arrested At Scene After Alleged Rape Of 15-Year-Old Girl In Limpopo

A 37-year-old man, known to the teenager’s family, was arrested after the girl’s mother allegedly discovered him inside their home in Chavani Riverside Section.

UDM Councillor Luxolo Namette Shot Dead In Motherwell As Party Fears Political Assassination

Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Luxolo Namette was found with a gunshot wound to the head in Motherwell, prompting the UDM to call for the Political Killings Task Team to investigate.

Neighbour Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Three Young Girls In Amaoti, KZN

A 37-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by members of the public after three girls, aged four, four and seven, reportedly told their mothers they had been sexually abused.

Makhadzi Breaks Down In Botswana Court As Settlement Finally Allows Her To Return Home

After three tense days in Botswana, the award-winning singer has secured the return of her travel documents following an out-of-court settlement with a promoter.

Tumisho Masha Under Police Investigation After Allegedly Sharing Ballot Paper Marked for ActionSA

The actor has come under scrutiny following the circulation of a social media post allegedly showing how he voted in the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Four Suspects Arrested After Attack On Police Officers Near Hanover Park Voting Station

The suspects, aged between 16 and 20, were arrested following a stone-throwing incident during the 2026 Local Government Elections security operations.

One-Year-Old Boy Dies After Drowning In Open Municipal Drain In Samora Machel

Community activists are demanding accountability from the City of Cape Town after the toddler was found unresponsive in a water-filled trench at a site where sewer repairs were reportedly underway.