Johannesburg was seen as being one of the most dangerous cities in the world. But the building turned itself around 15 years ...

Through its high-density operations known as Operation Shanela, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 12 251 suspects during the period between 27 January and 02 February 2025.

South Africa is facing a wave of extortion syndicates that have infiltrated nearly every sector of its economy.

As South Africa prepares for the highly-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, residents of Langa, Cape Town's oldest township, have voiced their expectations.

South Africa’s police have resorted to medieval military tactics against illegal miners. But the solution lies elsewhere: ...

Johannesburg, South Africa — The derelict Stilfontein shaft ... conditions are from Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Some are from gangs in Lesotho. While artisanal miners are common across Africa, ...

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A suspected gang leader known as "Tiger" escaped ... gold illegally in abandoned industrial mines in South Africa. The operations are thought to be run by Lesotho ...

Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines The mines have been taken ... south-west of the country's biggest city, Johannesburg, which has been the focus of government efforts to ...

Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines DNA tests are being done ... south-west of the country's biggest city, Johannesburg, which has been the focus of government efforts to clamp ...

JOHANNESBURG, - South African police have launched a manhunt for a Lesotho gang member believed to have ... in abandoned industrial mines in South Africa in search of leftover gold.