South African households that employ undocumented foreign domestic workers could soon face severe financial penalties under proposed new legislation aimed at strengthening immigration and employment law enforcement. The Employment Services Amendment Bill, recently gazetted after receiving Cabinet approval, introduces significantly tougher penalties for employers who hire foreign nationals without valid work authorisation. The measures form…

South African law enforcement agencies have recorded significant successes in a week-long nationwide crime-fighting operation, resulting in the seizure of illicit goods valued at more than R50 million and the arrest of over 17,000 suspects. The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to disrupt organised criminal syndicates involved…

South Africa’s proposed Digital Identity programme is generating growing public debate as government officials and civil society groups clash over concerns about privacy, surveillance and the future of digital public services. While the Department of Home Affairs insists the initiative is designed to modernise service delivery and reduce identity fraud, critics argue that a centrally…

A forensic investigation into an R800 million hospital oxygen supply contract has expanded to include officials within South Africa’s Department of Health, with three individuals already identified for further scrutiny. The investigation, linked to a controversial Independent Development Trust (IDT) procurement process, is entering its second phase and is expected to reach a key milestone…

A deadly shooting in Johannesburg’s Cleveland area has left 12 people dead and nine others injured, marking one of the most serious mass shootings recorded in South Africa in recent years. The attack occurred on Tuesday night at the Jumpers informal settlement, where a group of heavily armed gunmen allegedly opened fire on residents before…

South Africa is preparing to roll out one of the most significant advances in HIV prevention in recent years, with President Cyril Ramaphosa set to officially launch the long-acting HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir. The launch, taking place in Secunda, Mpumalanga, marks a new phase in the country’s efforts to reduce new HIV infections and strengthen…

South Africa’s police service is facing renewed scrutiny after parliamentary disclosures revealed that detectives stationed at some of the country’s highest-crime police stations received no digital forensics training over a nearly one-year period. The findings have raised concerns about the ability of law enforcement to effectively investigate increasingly sophisticated cyber-enabled crimes, including financial fraud and…

South Africans are facing an increasing flood of unwanted calls and messages, with new data showing that spam activity has surged despite recent regulatory efforts aimed at curbing aggressive telemarketing practices. According to figures shared by Truecaller, the volume of spam calls detected in South Africa during the first five months of 2026 rose sharply…

Gauteng has reported another decline in violent crime, according to the latest provincial crime statistics, but police have warned that several communities continue to face elevated risks of residential robberies and serious violent offences. The figures, covering the period from January to March 2026, were presented by Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni during the…