Tag: police

LIFESTYLE

Fatal Spring Day stabbing causes division as SA debates water-dousing row

What was supposed to be a lighthearted celebration welcoming the arrival of September turned into a devastating tragedy in Refilwe, Cullinan, when 21-year-old Tshepang Nyathi was fatally stabbed during a Spring Day water-splashing dispute. The incident has since ignited a fierce social media debate across South Africa, leaving online users deeply divided over accountability, boundaries, […]

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NEWS

Know your rights at SAPS: What police may not refuse to do

South Africans are being reminded of a crucial legal protection that many still don’t know they have, police may not refuse to open your case, regardless of the crime, the circumstances, or where it took place, Cape {town}Etc reports. This renewed emphasis comes as part of an ongoing drive to ensure communities understand what assistance […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Decline in SAPS numbers an area of concern for Cape Town Mayor

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has issued a stark warning about a significant decline in the number of South African Police Service officers on the streets of the metro, calling the situation a ‘collapse’ in police resources. The mayor revealed in a Council meeting that SAPS staffing in the city has fallen by roughly 15% […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

General Mkhwanazi KZN’s top cop: The man taking on crime

Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is a highly respected figure in the South African Police Service (SAPS). He is known for his dedication to protecting communities and fighting crime in the KwaZulu-Natal province. He has also been instrumental in driving crime-fighting strategies and promoting professionalism within the police service. In 2025, General Mkhwanazi has continued to […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

South Africans unhappy with Cyril Ramaphosa’s Mkhwanazi remarks

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed grave concern over the explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal’s top cop, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. These allegations relate to a criminal syndicate involving the police minister and high-ranking police officials. While attending the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ramaphosa released a statement emphasising that these allegations are a […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

General Mkhwanazi unimpressed by cop driving police car without door

The KwaZulu-Natal South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched an investigation into a police vehicle that was spotted driving without a door. A video of the vehicle was shared on social media by Yusuf Abramjee, showing a police officer driving the car with no door on the driver’s side. The vehicle was involved in an […]

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