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IPID head acting period extended

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has extended the acting period of the Executive Director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), Dr Hlengani Bila, until the vacancy is filled.

Seven arrested for planning to bomb ATM in Klerksdorp

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Seven suspects between the ages of 30 and 58 years were arrested for allegedly planning to bomb an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in the city centre in Klerksdorp, North West, on Tuesday.

Ministry of Police sets record straight on Phala Phala matter

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The Ministry of Police says it has noted various articles circulating online and in the media regarding the declassification of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report into the Phala Phala matter.

SA urges citizens across Middle East to register with embassies

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

South Africa has called on all its citizens currently in the Middle East to urgently contact the relevant South African embassies accredited to their countries of residence to ensure that they are registered, and that their whereabouts are known to officials amid heightened regional tensions.

Operation Shanela nets over 16 000 suspects

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS), through Operation Shanela, has nabbed 16 542 suspects for various crimes between 23 February and 1 March.

RTMC raises alarm over private scholar transport operators

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

A high number of private scholar transport operators continue to exhibit an intractable attitude and unwillingness to comply with passenger regulation, despite high-profile fatal crashes and intensified law enforcement.