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Police confirm recovery of eighth body in Ekurhuleni

Police have confirmed the discovery of an eighth woman’s body in Ekurhuleni, prompting an intensified multi-case investigation and a R400,000 reward for critical information.

Runners honour women killed as Ekurhuleni probe widens

Runners across Gauteng and beyond are taking to the streets dressed in black to honour Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo and demand safety as police investigate the discovery of…

Number of bodies found in Ekurhuleni reaches seven

South African police have expanded their investigation in Ekurhuleni to seven murders following the discovery and linkage of another woman's body found in Clayville.

Fear on the tracks: Kempton Park killings cast long shadow over women runners nationwide

The discovery of runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo and several other women murdered across Ekurhuleni has left the running community reeling and reignited nationwide fears over…

Sixth woman’s body found in Ekurhuleni as fear grows among residents

A sixth woman's body has been discovered in Ekurhuleni, intensifying fears among residents and prompting widespread calls for increased police presence and visible community…

The numbers are falling but women keep being murdered

Despite a decline in South Africa's overall murder statistics, hundreds of women are still being killed every quarter. Recent tragedies in Kempton Park highlight persistent gaps…

Elizabeth Moselakgomo remembered as ‘the glue of the family’

The family of Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo has positively identified her body following her tragic disappearance in Kempton Park, remembering her as a devoted mother, runner,…

Crime stats: Murder and burglary on the rise

Gauteng and KZN show different faces of South Africa’s violent crime problem

Recent crime statistics highlight the differing nature of violent crime across South Africa, with Gauteng recording the highest number of murders and KwaZulu-Natal leading in…

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula sits in the dock of court eight at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Mapisa-Nqakula discharge application dismissed

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s application to have corruption charges against her dismissed, clearing…

The SANDF and SAPS in a joint operation in a raid to collect looted goods at the Nguni Hostel in Vosloorus.  (Photo Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

SAPS needs urgent vetting, says organised crime expert

Organised crime expert Mark Shaw has urged the Madlanga commission to recommend an urgent integrity reassessment and vetting process for senior police and justice officials.

Outrage over dead parrots

Suspected wildlife syndicate linked to 468 parrot eggs seized at OR Tambo

A suspected wildlife trafficking syndicate has been linked to the smuggling of 468 parrot eggs through OR Tambo International Airport following the arrest of two Thai nationals.

 In recent weeks, anti-immigrant violence and intimidation have spread across several communities, forcing migrants to flee their homes, seek shelter in public buildings or even request repatriation to their countries of origin. (Paul Botes)

UN committee urges South Africa to dismantle racist vigilante groups

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has called on South Africa to dismantle racist vigilante groups amid rising xenophobic violence, migrant killings,…

The cash is frozen; the network isn't

Despite asset forfeiture orders and frozen bank accounts, high-profile accused continue to afford elite legal teams. An examination of POCA safeguards, third-party funding…

'We're prisoners in our own homes'

Westbury residents express deep frustration over relentless gang wars, unfulfilled government promises, and an escalating distrust of police during a Gun Free South Africa…

Editorial: The killing fields of Westbury

Gang turf wars and illicit firearms are devastating Westbury and surrounding areas in Johannesburg, prompting urgent community and city action against escalating gun violence.

Cat Matlala admits connection to Hangwani Maumela

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has admitted to the Madlanga Commission that he partnered with Hangwani Morgan Maumela, a key figure in the R820m Tembisa Hospital procurement scandal, to…

Adams accuses Mkhwanazi and Khumalo of abusing power

National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams told the Madlanga Commission that his role in reporting allegations involving Crime Intelligence was limited to that of a complainant…

Taxi boss Msibi, Motsumi, KT Molefe and Sergeant Nkosi plotted to sell phone-grabbers to eSwatini

Evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson detailed WhatsApp exchanges involving taxi boss Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi in which they discussed an alleged plan to…

Matlala denies knowing Mchunu, says he hates alleged fixer Mogotsi

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala denies ever meeting suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu, refuting claims that Mchunu disbanded the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) at his request.…

Cheap labour: March and March is not only about undocumented immigrants. It is about a state and an economy that allowed this to become normal and workers to be exploited. Photo: March and March/Facebook

The ‘Othered’ red herring of false narrative

A debate on xenophobia in South Africa highlights the debunking of a bogus statistic claiming international migrants commit 60% of crimes. Experts reveal that migrant crime rates…