Countries

10 arrested, nine firearms recovered after fatal Gauteng shootout

Johannesburg – Gauteng police have arrested 10 suspects and recovered nine firearms after a shootout in Cleveland, Johannesburg. According... Read more

22 Sep

Business

Why COSATU’s congress collapsed

COSATU’s 15th National Congress failed to get underway as a leadership battle led to unresolved disputes over delegate credentials.... Read more

20 Sep

Countries

‘We got them’: Three arrested after racing driver Robert Wolk is gunned down

Ekurhuleni – Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of racing driver Robert Wolk, who was... Read more

20 Sep

Countries

NGO alarmed after Senegal arrests 12 on same-sex charges

Dakar –  Gay rights advocacy group Stop Homophobia voiced alarm on Monday over the arrest in Senegal of 12... Read more

10 Feb

Countries

Cops clean up Gauteng streets – 1 500 suspects behind bars

Johannesburg – More than 1 500 people were arrested across Gauteng over the past weekend during a sweeping crime-prevention... Read more

29 Sep, 2025

Cȏte d'Ivoire

Ivory Coast courts in the dock over opposition arrests

Abidjan – In the run-up to Ivory Coast’s October presidential election at least seven government critics have found themselves... Read more

17 Jul, 2025

Countries

SAPS strikes back: 1,733 arrested in massive illegal mining takedown

Pretoria  – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining and associated crimes, with... Read more

10 Apr, 2025

Countries

Niger junta frees ministers of overthrown government

Niamey – Niger’s junta said Tuesday it had freed around 50 people, including ministers from the government it toppled... Read more

2 Apr, 2025

Countries

Gabon police arrest dozens over curfew violations

Libreville – Gabon’s police have arrested dozens of young protesters for breaching a curfew, in place since the military... Read more

17 Dec, 2024

Countries

WATCH | More arrests expected in AKA murder investigation

Cape Town – KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has announced that further arrests are expected in the investigation into... Read more

27 Nov, 2024