A small consignment of unlicensed guns with links to KZN were seized by police in Cape Town

Robin-Lee Francke and Thobeka Ngema|Published

Eight suspects have been arrested in a significant police operation in Bellville, where firearms transported from KwaZulu-Natal were seized.

Naked body, tied down with stones and parts removed, found in river prompts murder investigation

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Limpopo police urgently seek public help to solve the brutal murder of a young woman found tied with stones in the Muledane River. "

VW Amarok recall: What consumers need to know

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The crucial details behind the National Consumer Commission's recall of over 300 VW Amarok vehicles and what it means for affected consumers.

Sisters killed in horror crash were on their way home from cousin's graduation

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Three sisters tragically lost their lives in a car accident while returning home from their cousin's graduation in Cape Town, leaving their family and friends in ...

Ford, BMW, VW, and Hino vehicles recalled in South Africa — Here’s why

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Discover the urgent recalls affecting popular vehicles like the BMW X3, VW Polo, and Ford Mustang, as the National Consumer Commission raises safety concerns that ...

‘They’re profiting from our pain’: Backlash mounts against book on Joshlin Smith disappearance

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

A petition has been launched to halt the publication of a book on the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, a six-year-old girl reported missing in February 2024. Activists ...

Your grant, your fingerprint: Sassa turns to biometrics to stop fraudsters

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Sassa announces mandatory biometric enrolment for social grants starting September 1, 2025, aiming to enhance fraud detection and improve the integrity of its grant ...

Second teenager arrested after smash and grab on MPs in Philippi

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

Police in the Western Cape have arrested a second suspect following a shocking smash and grab attack on three Members of Parliament in Cape Town, raising concerns ...

Gauteng principal stabbed, six West Ridge learners suspended after viral fight

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A principal in Gauteng was stabbed while attempting to calm a violent clash between students from West Ridge High School and Hoërskool Roodepoort, leading to serious ...

Eastern Cape mass shooting: Five murders in five hours

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Police in the Eastern Cape are on the hunt for gunmen after a shocking series of shootings left five people dead in less than five hours, sparking fear and concern ...

Watch VideoPolice offer R150,000 reward for information on cop killer Jabulani Moyo

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

SAPS is offering a R150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jabulani Moyo, the dangerous suspect wanted for the murder of two police officers in ...

Three more accused added in the murder matter of former Durban man Malcolm Pather

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Three more suspects, including another woman have been implicated in the murder of Malcolm Pather.

Watch VideoLIVE | Tiffany Meek’s bail judgment expected today

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Tiffany Meek is expected to know whether she will be released on bail or stay behind bars until her trial.

Watch VideoState claims Tiffany Meek lied and tried to frame others in son Jayden-Lee's murder

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Tiffany Meek faces serious allegations of lying and attempting to mislead investigators in the murder case of her son, Jayden-Lee, with a court decision on her bail ...

Hawks foils attempt by two men to smuggle R16 million in gold bars

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Daniel Schubert and Adriaan du Plessis face serious charges after being arrested for allegedly transporting R16 million worth of gold bars.

Here is what you need to know if you're thinking of adopting or becoming a foster parent in South Africa

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

We look at all you need to know about adopting, fostering or either becoming a safety parent to children who need a safe and loving home environment.

Watch VideoSouth Africa has too many missing children

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The case of missing children in South Africa remains a pandemic.

Is the Post Office stealing Sassa money from pensioners?

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Pensioners from the age of 60 receive R2,180 a month and from the age of 75, receive R2,200, but some say money is deducted.

Gang members who terrorised a sleepy Free State town slapped with multiple life sentences

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Phakathi Patrick Stoffel, 30, and Jampo Lucas Khabane, 28, terrorised the community of Meqheleng near Ficksburg between September 2021 and May 2022.

Northern Cape man and three dogs missing at Bloubergstrand, another deceased

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The men went fishing at Kid’s Rock in Bloubergstrand near the Blue Peter Hotel.

Watch VideoLIVE BLOG: George collapse: death toll remains at 33 as 18 workers now identified

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Follow IOL’s coverage on the George building collapse as rescue operations continue nine days after the tragic event.

Eastern Cape rapist sentenced to two life terms

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

At the time of the incidents, the victims were nine and 13 years old.

George building collapse: Contractor not registered with construction body, says Minister Sihle Zikalala

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

In addressing the media and families of the workers, Zikalala said this was the biggest tragic incident in the construction industry since 1994.

Free State Department of Human Settlements raided by Hawks amid fraud allegations

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The fraud is in relation to the Financial Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (Flisp).

George building collapse: Death toll rises to 32, six deceased positively identified

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Rescue workers have been on site for over 185 hours, as operations enter its ninth day.