A sophisticated scam operation uncovered in Umhlanga earlier this year used fear, urgency and insider knowledge to trick victims into transferring money directly into criminal-controlled accounts, according to Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia. The revelations emerged after Cachalia responded to parliamentary questions regarding a major law enforcement raid conducted in April 2026. Authorities believe the…

For decades, Gansbaai on South Africa’s Western Cape coastline was internationally recognised as the “great white shark capital of the world.” Today, however, conservationists and ecotourism operators say one of the ocean’s most iconic predators has virtually disappeared from the area. The issue has once again come into focus after American skateboarder Jason Vanporpal completed…

South Africans are likely to enjoy an additional public holiday in 2026 when the country heads to the polls for its next local government elections. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in April that municipal elections will be held on 4 November 2026, setting in motion preparations for one of the country’s most significant democratic events. Following…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended South Africans against accusations of xenophobia, saying the country is committed to peaceful coexistence while working to address challenges linked to migration. His remarks came during a state visit by Kenyan President William Ruto to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday, where the two leaders discussed migration, trade, regional…

Wildlife authorities in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province are continuing a large-scale search operation after one of two roaming lions was successfully captured while a second animal remains at large. The incident has drawn widespread public attention after reports emerged that two lions were moving freely near Mbombela, prompting an urgent response from conservation officials concerned…

Authorities have announced a significant development in the investigation into the murders of a South African couple found dead in the Kruger National Park, with two suspects arrested in neighbouring Mozambique. The case attracted national attention after the bodies of Dina Marais, 73, and Ernst Marais, 71, were discovered by tourists near Crooks Corner, a…

A major cross-border operation involving South African and Mozambican authorities has resulted in the departure of 933 Mozambican nationals through the Lebombo Port of Entry, one of the busiest border crossings in Southern Africa. The operation, confirmed by South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA), ranks among the largest coordinated repatriation and return initiatives conducted in…