Crime
Vatsonga Machangani march against xenophobia
Tsonga-speaking South Africans say they are being harassed during protests over immigration
Brief | 26 June 2026
Attempted murder charges added to Philippi massacre case
Two accused now face charges related to the murder of nine and attempted murder of three people in an alleged extortion hit
Brief | 23 June 2026
Lesotho opposition leader faces treason charge
Tšepo Lipholo is accused of links to alleged military training camps on farms in South Africa
News | 22 June 2026
Supporters of murdered imam demand answers from police
Imam Muhsin Hendricks was shot dead in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, on 15 February 2025
News | 17 June 2026
Hawks act on lottery looting cases
Within weeks of missing a parliamentary briefing, the Hawks submitted 13 lottery fraud dockets to prosecutors
News | 4 June 2026
SA murder rate edges down
But violent crime remains unacceptably high
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Brief | 29 May 2026
Tensions high as March and March supporters protest in Bellville
“March and March pretends to oppose only undocumented migration, but in practice, it fuels hostility and violence,” said activist groups in a statement
News | 23 May 2026
Fraudster lawyer practised in court for years after disbarment
The Mthatha High Court has referred Kenneth Ntila for criminal investigation
By Johnnie Isaac and Lubabalo Ngcukana
Brief | 21 May 2026
Fewer people are being convicted for commercial crimes
The NPA’s Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit is underperforming
Chart by The Outlier. Text by Marecia Damons.
Charts | 15 May 2026