South African police

South African police arrested a man for the alleged murder of his wife and two children in Britain. The case involves a cross-border criminal investigation between South Africa and the UK.

A Zimbabwean football star survived a gun attack in South Africa. South African police are investigating the attempted murder but have not made any arrests yet.

South African police were deployed nationwide to prevent unrest as anti-immigrant groups enforced an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave. The campaign has caused thousands to flee and resulted in four deaths.

South Africa deployed police in multiple cities to manage protests against illegal immigration, as groups like March and March, Operation Dudula, and Progressive Forces demanded the immediate departure of undocumented migrants. The protests, which included traditional weapons and national flags, were met with government warnings against violence, while migrants from Zimbabwe and Malawi sought repatriation due to fears of attacks.

A top South African police officer, Maj-Gen Feroz Khan, survived an assassination attempt. He was scheduled to testify before an inquiry into police corruption.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in South Africa after police discovered 150 live venomous scorpions hidden in his suitcase. The scorpions were concealed between his clothing.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in South Africa after authorities discovered 150 live venomous scorpions in his luggage. The scorpions were hidden between his clothing in a suitcase.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in South Africa after police discovered 150 live venomous scorpions hidden in his suitcase. The scorpions were concealed between his clothing.

A mass shooting in Johannesburg's Cleveland suburb left 12 people dead and at least nine injured, with police attributing the attack to an armed gang linked to organized crime and illegal mining. The attackers, numbering at least 10, opened fire in an informal settlement before fleeing in a minibus, and no arrests have been made as investigations continue.

Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine in a late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg's Cleveland suburb. Police believe the suspects used a minibus and targeted an informal settlement linked to illegal mining activity. The motive remains unclear, and no arrests have been made.

Two South African tourists, a 71-year-old man and an unidentified woman, were found dead in Kruger National Park after failing to return to their lodge. The man had stab wounds, and the woman was bruised; their car was missing, prompting increased security in the park.

South African police forcibly dispersed approximately 400 displaced migrants seeking refuge at a Durban police station using rubber bullets and tear gas, amid escalating vigilante violence against migrants. The incident has strained diplomatic relations with Ghana and Nigeria, who are launching emergency evacuations for their citizens, while political analysts warn that anti-immigrant sentiment is being weaponized for electoral gains.

South African police chief Fannie Masemola was suspended over a $20 million health contract. President Cyril Ramaphosa cited her critical role in fighting crime as the reason for the suspension.