Suspect arrested after killing of alleged gang leader and his son in Lavender Hill | The Citizen

Western Cape police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of an alleged gang leader and his 11-year-old son in Lavender Hill, Cape Town. On Friday, Fast Gun gang leader, Cheslin Nelson, was shot and killed along with his son in their home in Shepherd Road. The shooting incident, believed to be gang-related, … Read more

Manhunt underway for men linked to Soweto tavern shooting | The Citizen

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng said they are searching for five men who are suspected to be linked to a tavern shooting incident at Nomzamo, Orlando East, Soweto. The shooting took place on 10 July 2022, where a group of armed men reportedly entered a local tavern and started shooting randomly, claiming … Read more

Woman arrested for allegedly stabbing partner over his phone call with ‘other woman’ | The Citizen

A Free State woman is facing a few years in prison if found guilty of stabbing her partner for allegedly cheating. This was revealed by Sergeant Josephine Rani in a statement on Monday after the 27-year-old woman was arrested and charged with murder for allegedly stabbing her partner on Saturday, 3 September 2022, just before … Read more

Infrastructure theft costs Transnet more than R4bn | The Citizen

The rampant theft of copper cables and other infrastructural components owned by eThekwini Metro is causing a dent in service delivery, the Metro police said last week. Between August 2021 and August 2022, thieves have stripped cables, as well as parts affecting electricity and other municipal services, to the tune of around R5 million. On Sunday, … Read more