A 45-year-old man wanted in connection with the alleged murder of his wife and two daughters in the United Kingdom has been arrested in Johannesburg. Authorities say the arrest resulted from close cooperation between South African police, Interpol, and UK law enforcement agencies.
Jul 11, 2026
South Africa's National Treasury has suspended funding to 69 municipalities, including the City of Johannesburg, over continued non-compliance with financial management regulations. The move is intended to strengthen accountability and improve the responsible use of public funds.
Jul 10, 2026
South African security agencies have arrested over 200 suspected illegal miners during a coordinated operation near Johannesburg. The crackdown forms part of the government's intensified efforts to dismantle illegal mining networks, combat organized crime, and restore law and order in mining communities.
Jul 9, 2026
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga has arrested two suspected drug traffickers and seized nearly 90 kilograms of cannabis during two separate operations. Authorities say the arrests form part of ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crime across the province.
Jul 9, 2026
An alleged assault involving members of the March and March movement has drawn attention to growing tensions surrounding employment and immigration in South Africa. Two individuals were reportedly injured after questioning an employer about hiring foreign nationals.
Jul 9, 2026
A video circulating on social media has captured a tense confrontation involving two South African women at a beach in Mozambique. The incident has fueled online discussions about migration, xenophobia, and relations between neighboring countries in Southern Africa.
Jul 8, 2026
The South African government has rejected claims by Ghana that a Ghanaian citizen was killed during recent anti-immigration protests. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and the identity and nationality of the deceased have not yet been confirmed.
Jul 2, 2026
EFF leader Julius Malema has come to the defense of Ghanaians and other foreign nationals living in South Africa, rejecting claims that immigrants are responsible for the country's high crime rate. During a public address, Malema argued that crime statistics show South Africans commit the majority of rape cases and warned against using migrants as scapegoats for the nation's social and economic challenges.
Jul 2, 2026
Recent anti-migrant demonstrations across parts of South Africa drew widespread attention after reports of unrest, business disruption, and growing concerns among residents and foreign nationals.
Jul 1, 2026
