The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has joined forces with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in a bid to nullify its controversial lease agreement for the scheme’s Cape Town head office, which costs taxpayers a staggering R2.5 million per month. The joint application was submitted to the Special Tribunal by 30 April 2025, as … Read more
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has officially confirmed its NSFAS allowance payment plan for the first six months of 2025, providing clarity to thousands of students eager to know how much support they’ll receive this academic year. This announcement follows the Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane’s confirmation of a 4% increase in NSFAS allowances. … Read more
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Lydenburg has arrested seven suspects, aged 30 to 59, following a dramatic shootout and a series of threats allegedly linked to a business rivalry involving tenders and alleged plans to attack a police station. Suspected Plot to Eliminate Business Rival and Threaten Police According to police reports, a … Read more
The Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) has made significant strides in the ongoing battle against organized crime with the arrest of 16 suspects across Eldorado Park, Sophiatown, Booysens, Florida, and Mondeor between 28 April and 4 May 2025. The coordinated, intelligence-driven operations targeted gang activity, illegal firearms, and drug trafficking. Key Arrests and Seizures Firearm-Related Arrests: Drug … Read more
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the arrest of six suspects, aged between 23 and 58, during an Operation Vala Umgodi clampdown across all five districts in Limpopo Province on Monday, 5 May 2025. The arrests stem from ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining activities and enforce immigration laws. Mopani District: Sand Mining … Read more
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced the arrest of 919 suspects during a week-long, high-impact Operation Shanela, carried out from Monday, 28 April to Sunday, 4 May 2025. The coordinated law enforcement effort also led to the seizure of illegal firearms, drugs, liquor, and dangerous weapons. Major Arrests and Contraband Seized The arrests … Read more
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Chatty has launched an urgent investigation following a terrifying armed robbery at a church in Gallant Street, Greenfields, Booysens Park, on the evening of Monday, 5 May 2025. Five Armed Men Storm Church During Service At approximately 18:30, five armed and masked suspects entered the church while about … Read more
The Hawks have made a significant breakthrough in the kidnapping and hijacking case that took place on 5 April 2025 in Schonville location, Qonce, with the arrest of a 23-year-old female suspect now positively linked to the crime. Victim Abducted, Assaulted, and Hijacked According to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), the 32-year-old male … Read more
A 30-year-old suspected drug dealer has been arrested in Kwadwesi, Nelson Mandela Bay, during a targeted crime prevention operation led by the SAPS Kwadwesi Crime Prevention Unit, with support from Operation Bamba. Drugs and Cash Seized in Mthonga Street Raid Acting on actionable intelligence, police conducted a search of a residence on Mthonga Street, Zinyoka, … Read more
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced a major breakthrough in the case of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, following the arrest of four suspects linked to their disappearance. This significant development was confirmed by National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on Sunday, 4 May 2025. Cross-Province Operation Yields Results The arrests … Read more