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R900k worth of smuggled goods seized at Beitbridge border post.

R900k worth of smuggled goods seized at Beitbridge border post

The Border Management Authority disrupted smuggling activities at the Beitbridge port of entry during its 2025/26 festive season operations, seizing illicit goods worth R900,000.

A group of suspects allegedly entered a premises at about 5.30pm on Tuesday, demanded cellphones and started shooting at the occupants. File photo.

Four murdered in Gqeberha as suspects exchange fire with police

The serious and violent crimes police unit is investigating four counts of murder after shootings in Walmer township in Gqeberha.

Three people were killed and five injured after lightning struck a tent at a church service in Limpopo. File image

Three killed, five injured after lightning strikes church service in Limpopo

Three people died and five others were injured after lightning struck a church service in Radimana village in Limpopo in the early hours on Sunday.

11 December 2025. From left to right; Wesley Dorning, co-founder of Sebenza; Solly Malatsi, minister of communications and digital technologies; Rebecca Phala, SANTACO; and Mayihlome Tshwete Picture: Refilwe Kholomonyane

Santaco plans Wi-Fi expansion to 50,000 minibus taxis

The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has announced a rollout of free Wi-Fi to 50,000 taxis over the next 24 months in partnership with free Wi-Fi platform Sebenza.

December and January are the deadliest months for suicides in the country. Stock photo.

Survey flags festive-season suicide trend

A new South African Depression and Anxiety Group survey has shown a growing mental health crisis among men during the festive season.

December and January are the deadliest months for suicides in the country. Stock photo.

Men at greater risk: Sadag survey flags festive-season suicide trend

A new South African Depression and Anxiety Group survey has shown a growing mental health crisis among men during the festive season.

The East London Hawks’ serious corruption investigation unit charged the inmate on Friday. Stock image

Sentencing postponed in case of man convicted of murdering his three-week-old baby

The sentencing of 22-year-old Sibusiso Patrick Shongwe from Driekoppies in Mpumalanga, convicted of murdering his three-week-old son, has been postponed to Friday by the Mpumalanga High Court.

Seven people dies in an early-morning crash on the N12 in Mpumalanga on Monday.

Seven killed in early-morning crash on N12 in Mpumalanga

Seven people were killed in a head-on T-bone collision on the N12 between Ogies and Emalahleni (formerly Witbank) in Mpumalanga during the early hours on Monday.

Bolt to tighten safety after report shows riders rely on app to avoid drunk driving.

Women are Bolt’s customer base, Ipsos survey shows

Most of e-hailing company Bolt’s riders in South Africa are women, particularly those between the ages of 25 and 34, according to a new report.

Officer survives shoot-out as vest stops bullet during high-speed chase.

Cop survives shoot-out as vest stops bullet during high-speed chase

A police officer in the Eastern Cape survived a shoot-out during a high-speed chase when his bullet-resistant vest stopped a bullet fired at him.

Gems defends its 2026 increases.

Gems defends 2026 increases, says hikes necessary to keep scheme sustainable

The Government Employees Medical Scheme has defended its 2026 contribution increases, citing the need for financial stability and the ability to meet healthcare demands.

A police car seen delivering alcohol in a video trending on X

Cops offloading alcohol ‘lawful disposal of exhibits, not corruption’

Police in Johannesburg have dismissed claims of wrongdoing after a video circulated on social media showing officers offloading crates of alcohol from a marked SAPS vehicle.