Cape Town police probe the brutal Hanover Park murder of 75-year-old Charlotte Claasen, found dead in her home after a robbery. Her son discovered her with a head injury, and police urge public help to catch the killer.
Tensions rise at the Tiffany Meek bail hearing as police highlight safety risks and conflicting testimony in the murder case of her son, Jayden-Lee Prins.
A North-West University study detects ARVs in South Africa water, raising concerns about long-term health and ecological risks. Although officials assure water safety, experts advocate for advanced wastewater treatment to reduce pharmaceutical residues and prevent issues like antimicrobial resistance.
On June 10, 2025, Raed Cupido, a suspended Standard Bank manager, was arrested in Cape Town after police seized R18m in cocaine and firearms from a Roeland Street facility. Linked to Colombian cartels, Cupido faces drug and weapon charges. The Standard Bank
FlySafair faces flight disruptions as pilots strike over a wage dispute. Solidarity demands a 10% pay hike, while the airline offers 5.7%, sparking a lockout and cancellations.
The Gauteng government has launched a dedicated task team to combat rising taxi violence, following deadly clashes over minibus routes. Premier Panyaza Lesufi and SANTACO are working to ensure commuter safety.
E-hailing drivers rallied outside Uber’s Johannesburg offices, urging government regulation to address low pay, high commissions, and poor safety in the industry.