The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), known as the Hawks, has made significant strides in rooting out corruption in sports by arresting three former South African cricket players implicated in a match-fixing scheme during the 2015/2016 domestic T20 Ram Slam Challenge. The trio, Mr Ethy Mbhalati (43), Mr Thamsanqa Tsolekile (44) and Mr Lonwabo Lennox Tsotsobe (40) were arrested on 18 November 2024, 28 and 29 November 2024 respectively. The arrests
Gugulethu police officers came under attack this morning and a police officer was shot and wounded in the line of duty. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg said a group of officials attached to the Gugulethu SAPS responded to a murder complaint, when gunmen opened fire. “The members came under fire and one of their own sustained gunshot injuries. The police members took action. The adult male was declared deceased on the scene by
A 44-year-old female Brazilian drug mule has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday. This is the latest drug bust conducted at the airport, which has become a popular route for international drug mules to pass through. The Brazillian drug trafficker had just landed at the airport from Sao Paulo at 13:00 when she was intercepted by the South African Police Service intelligence and found with cocaine wrapped around her upper
The Office of the Deputy President has expressed concern over reports of an agreement on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act emerging through “unauthorized channels.” In a statement issued to members of the Government of National Unity (GNU), the office clarified that the purported process, as referenced in a statement allegedly released by Solidarity, falls outside the official framework sanctioned by the Clearing House of the GNU parties that signed the Statement
A deadlift challenge in Cape Town will raise awareness about men’s mental health in the country. The unique physical challenge aims to raise awareness and funding to support early detection of prostate and testicular cancer in South Africa. A deadlift challenge in Cape Town will raise awareness about men’s mental health in SA The Men’s Foundation South Africa, in partnership with Build it, is participating in the “Lift for Life Event.”
