Domestic

Two SAPS Flying Squad members are in custody while a third is on the run after being arrested by their colleagues for being in possession of explosives, rifles, and pistols.

Mthatha in the Eastern Cape has taken the pole position as the province's crime capital, recording major spikes in both its murder and rape crime statistics. The South African Police Service (SAPS) briefed Parliament on Friday morning on the latest stats for the period April 2023 to June 2023.

A Security officer stationed at the Klerksdorp Court building is facing a charge of housebreaking and theft after he was caught on camera entering a prosecutor's office, sifting through her things and stealing coffee and sugar.

Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has confirmed the release of more than 2 500 inmates on special remission in an attempt to deal with overcrowding in prisons nationwide.

The Pretoria High Court has ordered the government has been ordered to provide access to its Covid-19 vaccine procurement contracts.

The National Prosecuting Authority says it remains committed to dealing with criminal proceedings relating to the deaths of miners in the 2012 Marikana massacre.

The Automobile Association of South Africa warned consumers of an expected “steep hike” to all grades of fuel when prices are adjusted for September.

The Democratic Alliance and the GOOD Party have reacted to the latest unemployment figures, painting a bleak picture for the jobless. According to the latest statistics, 32.6% of South Africans are without a job or a proper income.

Statistics South Africa reported a slight drop in the unemployment rate which was down to 32.6% in the Second Quarter of 2023, compared to 32.9% in Q1.