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…

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has pledged to strengthen cooperation with scholar transport operators to improve learner safety and ensure compliance with transport regulations across the province. The commitment follows a meeting with operators held as part of the Learner Transport Education and Awareness Programme (LTEAP), an initiative aimed at promoting regulatory compliance and improving the safety and quality of learner transport services. The department welcomed the engagement, which focused on educating operators about their legal and operational…