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Operation Shanela Arrests Over 17,000 in KZN

Operation Shanela Arrests Over 17,000 in South Africa

Operation Shanela arrests surpass 17,000 suspects in a week-long crackdown on serious crimes like murder and rape. KwaZulu-Natal leads with key captures as police gear up for a safer festive season with intensified patrols and raids.
October 22, 2025
KZN Plane Crashes Kill Two Pilots, Including Indian National

KZN Plane Crashes Kill Two Pilots, Including Indian National

Two light aircraft crashed in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Wednesday, killing both pilots, including one from India. The KZN plane crashes, occurring in Nottingham Road and north of Boston, spurred search and rescue teams to act swiftly despite mist and drizzle. A
October 17, 2025
Unclaimed Bodies Crisis in KZN Mortuaries

Unclaimed Bodies Crisis in KZN Mortuaries

KwaZulu-Natal faces an unclaimed bodies crisis, with more than 900 corpses still unidentified in state mortuaries. Health officials warn overcrowding strains forensic services and delays other procedures. They urge families to report missing relatives to enable DNA matches and ease pressure on
September 29, 2025
Sibiya was Told to Step Aside Amid Political Killing Probe

Sibiya was Told to Step Aside Amid Political Killing Probe

Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accuses Brigadier Phindile Sibiya of obstructing probes into political violence, including the 2022 assassination of ANC councillor Siyabonga Mkhize, prompting SAPS to tell Sibiya to step aside. This internal conflict within the South African Police Service has sparked a
July 16, 2025

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