SAPS says it lacks funding — leaves R4 billion unspent
R4 billion worth of funding allocated to the SAPS by the National Treasury was never spent.
View Article12,000 more police officers for South Africa
South Africa plans to overhaul its law-enforcement agencies in the face of scathing criticism of its response to rampant crime and last year’s deadly riots that claimed 354 lives.
View ArticleR160 million for police phone tender — because R89 million deal declared illegal
The High Court has dismissed Sita's leave to appeal a ruling that found it had illegally awarded a phone maintenance and support contract for the police to a company which did not meet the necessary...
View ArticleEskom employee nailed for theft
An Eskom employee is facing charges of theft after he was caught allegedly stealing transformer oil and power safety solvent gel.
View ArticlePretoria power cut rampage — homeowners and estates are next
The City of Tshwane's mayor has warned that the city will also disconnect non-paying homeowners.
View ArticleMakro and Game looting threats this weekend — Massmart asks police to...
Police are investigating plans circulating on social media to loot Massmart’s stores including Marko, Game, Builders, Rhino, Jumbo Cash & Carry, and Cambridge.
View ArticleCity Power’s fight against cable crime — R100 million spent in a year
City Power spent R100 million in a year protecting its infrastructure and must now ramp up its security.
View ArticleMassive copper cable bust in Soweto
A massive haul of stolen copper cables was recently uncovered during a raid of the Devland scrapyard near Soweto.
View ArticlePolice drones coming to South Africa
The South African Police Service is buying 166 drones to help combat crime in the country.
View ArticleBheki Cele allegedly tried to block MTN winning lucrative police contract...
A leaked document from a suspended top cop has raised concerns that high-ranking officials could be illegally invested in swaying a lucrative cellphone contract.
View ArticlePolice blew R102 million on spy equipment they can’t use
The police minister failed to get the necessary authorisation to possess the equipment on two separate occasions, but now progress is being made.
View ArticleEskom employee nailed for R11-million meter reading fraud
The Hawks arrested an Eskom staff member for alleged billing fraud.
View ArticleSouth African police nailed for exposing private information
The Information Regulator has issued a summons against the South African Police Service.
View ArticlePolice getting specialised force to fight illegal mining
The South African Police Service will establish a specialised force to combat illegal mining that’s robbing the nation of revenue and hampering operations at mineral companies.
View ArticleSouth African police tell developers to work with construction mafias
Developers say South Africa's police force has been useless in trying to help them fight construction mafias.
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