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Transport modelling projects that by 2037, peak-hour highway speeds in this province will drop to 10 kilometres per hour.

Gauteng steps up road safety efforts as 5 592km road network gets attention

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is intensifying its efforts to enhance road safety across the province. Initiatives include extensive road repairs, crucial bridge…

Gerald Mariemuthoo

Money tells stories — and Gerald Mariemuthoo has built his career uncovering the ones criminals hope no one will read. At 35, the currency integrity investigator at the South…

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Suspended EMPD deputy chief arrested in Emmanuel Mbense murder investigation

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been arrested in connection with the 2022 murder of businessman Emmanuel Mbense. The…

Scapegoat: Prosecutor Drushanta Ramsamy says former Idac head Andrea Johnson attempted to shift responsibility for irregularities onto her. Photo: Screenshots of Madlanga Commission proceedings

Prosecutor turns on former Idac chief

Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) prosecutor Drushanta Ramsamy has accused former Idac head Andrea Johnson and senior investigator Dylan Perumal of…

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

EMPD deputy chief arrested in IPID investigation into alleged R14.9m precious stones theft

Julius Mkhwanazi, the deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD (https://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/departments/2-2/empd/)), has been arrested in connection…

First appearance: Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi, EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi ,head of legal Kemi Buhari and head of human resources Linda Gxasheka in court. Photo: Supplied

Madlanga cracks down on officials

Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi and three other high-profile officials have been arrested following evidence presented to the Madlanga Commission regarding the…

14-year-old among those arrested as KZN police crack down on criminal acts during anti-ilegal immigration demonstrations

KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested five youths, aged 14 to 27, for allegedly looting a tuckshop in Woody Glen during nationwide protests against unregulated immigration. KZN…

Streets in Johannesburg and surrounds unusually quiet as citizens remain on edge during anti-illegal immigrant protests

South African cities, including Johannesburg and its surrounds, are experiencing an unusual calm as residents remain on edge amidst anticipated anti-illegal immigrant protests.…

The joint task force comprising the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to tackle crime will not see soldiers performing ordinary policing functions. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

SANDF deployment to back police set to start on 31 March

National police commissioner Fannie Masemola said the army would play a supporting role to the South African Police Service

New broom: Advocate Andy Mothibi Photo: GCIS

New NPA boss Mothibi in hot seat

Incoming NDPP lauded for his anti-corruption record as head of the SIU while critics see red

KZN provincial police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Ad hoc committee consults witnesses ahead of second phase of hearings

The parliamentary committee is scheduled to hear evidence on corruption in the policing system until 20 February

Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientso Ramokgopa

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: Electricity and Energy

SCORE: B+ A remarkable milestone under Ramokgopa’s leadership is an impressive and sustained electricity supply record, with over 196 consecutive days without loadshedding for…

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Mchunu and Masemola did not get along, says Deputy Police Minister Boshielo

Mchunu and Masemola communicated via letters and were requested to align before meetings with ministers

Lieutenant General Dumisani Mbotho said miscommunication led to the Hawks’ involvement in the arrest of Katiso Molefe in December 2024. (SAPS/Facebook)

Hawks say miscommunication led to alleged interference in Molefe’s arrest

The Hawks’ top brass told the Madlanga Commission that a miscommunication — not interference — led to their presence at alleged crime boss Katiso Molefe’s arrest

Katiso Molefe was arrested on 6 December 2024 — a month before the task team was disbanded by suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. (Screenshot)

Gauteng traffic police deny interfering in Katiso Molefe’s arrest

Gauteng traffic police chief denied any interference and stated they were assisting the Hawks