National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says his return to duty presents an opportunity for the South African Police Service (SAPS) to redeem itself, adding that he is not seeking revenge. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Monday, Masemola said his return to office was an opportunity for the SAPS to reaffirm its commitment to the rule of law, institutional stability, accountability and the national interest. Masemola was suspended following his appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on charges relating…

Police have arrested 92 suspected illegal miners and seized firearms, ammunition, explosives and mining equipment during a multidisciplinary operation in West Village, Krugersdorp, on Monday. The arrests were made during Operation Prosper/Karabo, an ongoing law enforcement intervention targeting illegal mining, gangsterism and related criminal activities across Gauteng. The operation began on Monday morning, with members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) cordoning off the area before police and Department of Home Affairs officials moved in to conduct targeted…

The state is opposing bail for Suliman Carrim, despite investigators verifying his return flight ticket and residential address, with the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court postponing judgment until next Wednesday. Carrim, 49, appeared in court on Monday for the continuation of his bail application. He faces a charge under the Commissions Act for allegedly repeatedly failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Prosecutors argue that Carrim may evade trial and accuse him of tailoring his evidence during his testimony before…