South Africa’s Expropriation Act continues to generate legal and economic debate, with fresh concerns emerging that its powers may not be limited to land alone. While the legislation has largely been discussed in the context of land reform and agricultural property, legal experts argue that the wording of the Act may allow expropriation of a…
A joint law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of a suspected member of an alleged multimillion-rand vehicle licensing syndicate, marking a significant breakthrough in a three-year investigation into fraud involving South Africa’s National Traffic Information System (Natis). The suspect was arrested on Tuesday evening, 28 July, in Parys, Free State, during an intelligence-led…
Two suspected illegal miners were killed after an exchange of gunfire with police during an intelligence-led operation in Roodepoort, Gauteng, as law enforcement agencies continue intensifying efforts to combat illegal mining and remove illegal firearms from communities. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 28 July, when officers from the Roodepoort Police, supported…
South Africans applying for United States visas will no longer be able to complete routine visa applications in Durban after the US Department of State announced a major restructuring of its visa operations across Africa. From 1 August 2026, applicants who would previously have used the US Consulate in Durban for routine visa services will…
Official parliamentary data has reignited South Africa’s debate over firearm crime after revealing that illegal guns were used in almost every firearm-related murder recorded over the past four financial years. Statistics released in response to parliamentary questions indicate that 41,297 murders were committed with illegal or unlicensed firearms between the 2022/23 and 2025/26 financial years….
Motorists travelling during the early hours of the morning face a significantly higher risk of being involved in road collisions, with new research identifying 3am as the most dangerous time to drive on South Africa’s roads. The findings come from a report released by fleet safety and driver behaviour specialist Optix Intelligence, which analysed more…
Toyota Corolla Cross owners insured by Discovery Insure are facing new security requirements after the insurer classified certain models as presenting a significantly higher risk of theft and hijacking. The move follows an internal review of insurance claims, which identified a sharp increase in incidents involving specific vehicle models and locations. As a result, some…
Three suspects have been arrested following an intelligence-led police operation that uncovered more than R1 million worth of rock cocaine at a holiday apartment in KwaZulu-Natal, as authorities continue their crackdown on organised drug trafficking across South Africa. The operation took place on Tuesday, 28 July, in Kingsburgh near Amanzimtoti, where members of the KwaZulu-Natal…
Migration across Africa cannot be addressed through border enforcement alone, President Cyril Ramaphosa said this week, urging governments across the continent to work together to tackle the underlying conditions forcing people to leave their home countries. Speaking during the First Ordinary Session of the Seventh Legislature of the Pan-African Parliament in Midrand on 27 July,…
South Africa will require an estimated R400 billion to restore and modernise its ageing water infrastructure, with the work expected to take years to complete, according to Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina. The minister made the remarks during an oversight visit to the newly developed Seshego Water Treatment Plant outside Polokwane in Limpopo, where…
