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Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The City of Cape Town’s law enforcement agencies have confiscated more than 4 500 litres of alcohol this December, with more than half of the confiscations happening in the last week.

Law enforcement remains visible in Gauteng

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has recorded significant law enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during festive season operations.

Body recovered in Komati River suspected to be missing soldier

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The remains of a person suspected to be that of a missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away in a flooded river, have been recovered in the Komati River in Komatipoort on Monday.

JMPD nets 174 drunk drivers in crackdown

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has arrested some 174 motorists for drunk driving in a continued crackdown against driving under the influence over the festive period.

KZN road safety operations net 100

Monday, December 29, 2025

A total of 100 people have been arrested in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, by the officers of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) for violating various traffic laws this past weekend.

Doornkop building collapse to be investigated

Monday, December 29, 2025

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has requested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a building in Doornkop, Johannesburg.

Search underway for SANDF member swept away in flooded river

Monday, December 29, 2025

A search is underway for a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member who was swept away while attempted to cross a heavily flooded river during a routine patrol at the Lebombo Border Post in Mpumalanga.

Condolences for Prof Christie 

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his condolences following the passing of Professor Renfrew Leslie Christie.