Thai authorities have arrested a South African woman after allegedly discovering 16kg of heroin concealed inside pet food packaging at Phuket International Airport, in a case that has drawn attention due to the scale of the seizure and Thailand’s strict anti-drug laws. The 32-year-old suspect was detained during a coordinated operation involving customs officials, officers…
South Africa has accelerated its immigration enforcement efforts ahead of planned nationwide anti-illegal immigration demonstrations on 30 June, with more than 8,000 foreign nationals repatriated through the Beitbridge Port of Entry in less than two weeks. The Border Management Authority (BMA) confirmed that 8,230 people were processed for repatriation between 12 and 24 June 2026,…
The City of Tshwane has ordered the restoration of electricity and water to South Africa’s national Department of Basic Education (DBE) headquarters after admitting that the utility disconnection was carried out in error during efforts to recover more than R104 million in unpaid municipal debt linked to public schools. The disruption affected the department’s head…
A coordinated operation involving the South African Police Service (SAPS) and private security companies has resulted in the arrest of 16 suspects following a violent armed robbery at Goldfields Mall in Welkom, Free State. Police recovered luxury merchandise valued at nearly R900,000 only hours after two clothing stores were targeted during the robbery on Wednesday…
South Africa’s government says progress is being made against criminal groups operating in the construction sector, but warns that extortion networks continue to pose a major risk to infrastructure development across the country. Over the past five years, more than 180 public infrastructure projects valued at approximately R63 billion have faced disruptions linked to organised…
Three suspected members of the notorious Rolex gang were killed and another suspect was arrested after an intelligence-driven police operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit and deadly shootout near Johannesburg on Thursday. The confrontation unfolded at the Buccleuch Interchange along the N3 highway after Gauteng police tracked vehicles believed to be linked to a robbery…
South African authorities have dealt another significant blow to organised wildlife crime after securing a R1.2 million asset forfeiture order against a criminal syndicate involved in illegal abalone poaching and trafficking in the Eastern Cape. The order, granted by the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 23 June 2026, follows years of investigation by the…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to expanding its strategic partnership with China, highlighting investment, healthcare innovation, industrial development and technology cooperation as key priorities during his working visit to Beijing and Shenzhen. Meeting with representatives of Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics in Shenzhen, Mashatile said the visit reflects Pretoria’s determination to strengthen one…
South Africa’s national football team achieved one of the greatest results in the country’s sporting history after defeating South Korea 1-0 to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time. The victory marked a watershed moment for Bafana Bafana, who entered the match knowing that anything less than three…
A suspected rhino poacher was killed during an armed confrontation with anti-poaching officers in Limpopo after authorities responded to reports of gunfire on a farm in the Waterberg District. The incident occurred on Friday evening within the Pienaarsrivier policing area, where members of a specialised Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) were conducting routine patrols aimed at protecting…
