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Nearly 16 000 arrested as SAPS intensifies fight against crimes against children

Yesterday at 12:32 PM, via SAnews

Nearly 16 000 arrested as SAPS intensifies fight against crimes against children

The South African Police Service (SAPS), working closely with key stakeholders, continues to intensify its fight against crimes against children, with 15 888 suspects arrested nationwide and 2 773 convicted over the past year.

As Child Protection Month draws to a close, SAPS has reaffirmed its...

Multimillion drug bust at Durban Harbour

Yesterday at 10:18 AM, via SAnews

Multimillion drug bust at Durban Harbour

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), through the Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB), seized approximately 90 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of R36 million at the Durban Harbour on 6 June 2026. 

Also taking part in the seizure were...

Multimillion rand drug bust at Durban Harbour

Yesterday at 10:18 AM, via SAnews

Multimillion rand drug bust at Durban Harbour

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), through the Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB), seized approximately 90 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of R36 million at the Durban Harbour on 6 June 2026. 

Also taking part in the seizure...

Free State officer allegedly kills three family members before taking own life

Yesterday at 09:56 AM, via SAnews

Free State officer allegedly kills three family members before taking own life

A tragic shooting incident involving a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) has left three people dead, two injured and a police officer deceased in Hennenman, Free State.

The SAPS in the Free State says it is shocked and deeply concerned by the incident, which allegedly involved a...

Nigeria’s Defence Ministry Deploys AI-Powered Command System to Modernise Border Security

Saturday at 14:06 PM, via iAfrica

The Nigerian Ministry of Defence is restructuring its technology infrastructure to integrate artificial intelligence into national security operations and modernize the country’s border defences. Minister of Defence General Christopher Gwabin Musa led a high-level delegation of senior ministry officials to Monaco in May to evaluate the practical applications of the Multi-Domain Hybrid...

Government welcomes Fitch rating upgrade

Saturday at 12:29 PM, via SAnews

Government welcomes Fitch rating upgrade

Government has welcomed Fitch’s decision to upgrade South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-’ and maintain the stable outlook. According to Fitch, the upgrade reflects South Africa’s record of prudent fiscal management and its progress on fiscal consolidation, despite weak economic...

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