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Correctional Services launches inquiry into inmate escape

An inquiry has been launched into the escape of an inmate from the Waterval Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, says the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).

DCS National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale said: ‘A thorough investigation into…

Diving in deep to save lives

In a field that is dominated by men, one woman police diver is making waves in the province of Gauteng.

Meet Warrant Officer Charlene van der Berg, the only female police diver attached to the Water Police and Diving Services Unit in Sedibeng, Gaute…

Limpopo sees a decline in HIV prevalence, but gaps remain

The Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) for Limpopo has found that the province had one of the lowest HIV prevalence levels among all provinces in 2022, at 8.9%, down from 10.1% in 2017.

This translates to …

CoGTA welcomes report on local government audit outcomes

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has welcomed the report on the audit outcomes of municipalities for the 2022/23 financial year by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA).

This as the Auditor-G…

Wanted suspected serial rapist arrested at the Glebelands hostel

A 31-year-old suspected serial rapist was arrested during an early morning intelligence led operation at a block of flats on Block J2 at the Glebelands hostel in Umlazi on Tuesday, 27 August 2024.

Police were acting on intelligence which uncovered t…

Hawks secure a R2 million asset forfeiture order

The Free State High Court granted the Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation an asset forfeiture order worth R2 million.

The asset forfeiture emanates from an intensive investigation that led to arrests that were effected during a project d…