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Commissioner Dimpane lauds arrests of suspects in EC cop killings

Monday, September 21, 2026

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has commended the Eastern Cape police for the swift and decisive response shown following the killing of two police officers in Libode.

No renewed widespread sardine deaths: DFFE

Monday, September 21, 2026

As the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) continues to monitor the 2026 sardine mortality event, no renewed widespread mortality has been observed.

Minister asks CIBD to probe Moriel Infrastructure Group gradings

Monday, September 21, 2026

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has noted with concern allegations that the Moriel Infrastructure Group obtained multiple gradings from the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), all on the same day.

Expanded Operation Shanela intensifies law enforcement in Ekurhuleni

Sunday, September 20, 2026

An expanded Operation Shanela has been initiated to intensify law enforcement visibility and boost safety on the ground in Ekurhuleni following the discovery of nine bodies amid investigations into a spate of killings of women on the East Rand.

Kempton Park records the highest number of kidnapping cases in Gauteng

Sunday, September 20, 2026

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has called for an urgent and coordinated response to the escalating kidnapping crisis in the Province, following disturbing revelations that Kempton Park recorded the highest number of kidnapping cases in Gauteng between April and June 2026.