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BREAKING: At least one person seriously injured in attack on UAE port - Authorities 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/vtvz59?update=…

In Pictures: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs Distributes More Than 80,000 Bottles of Cold Water and Juices to Crowds at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam During the Final Rounds of the Tanzania International Award for Qur'an Memorization, Amid Attendance Exceeding 60,000 Muslims, in a Service Initiative Reflecting Care for Serving the Noble Qur'an and Its People.

#BREAKING: @IDF says residential building in #Haifa area hit by direct missile after #Iran fire #Israel #IranWar arab.news/rbqtg

BREAKING: At least four people have been injured, and a residential building has been heavily damaged in Israel's city of Haifa following Iran’s latest missile attack, reports Israeli media. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/gfb5mn

UPDATE: The vehicle has been recovered. Suspect is on the run.

Police in Bloemfontein are investigating three separate violent incidents reported over the past 24 hours, including two brutal murders and a gang-related stabbing. ​On Saturday, 04 April 2026, at approximately 12:19, police were dispatched to Ferreira Hill, situated near the South Park Cemetery. A member of the public, who had visited the area for prayer, alerted authorities after discovering a body. ​Upon arrival, officers found the charred remains of an unknown male, estimated to be between 20 and 25 years old, inside a hole previously excavated by contractors. It appears a tyre was used to set the body alight. The body was burned beyond recognition. The next of kin has not yet been identified and no arrests have been made as yet. Police investigation continues. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident or know of a missing person matching this description is urged to contact Kagisanong detective standby number 082 4655945. ​On Sunday, 05 April 2026, at approximately 01:00, police responded to a scene in Ella Street, Willows. Emergency medical services were already on the scene, treating a 26-year-old male with a severe stab wound to his back. The victim was rushed to a local hospital in a critical but stable condition. Preliminary investigations suggest the attack stems from a long-standing feud between members of two rival gangs, reportedly dating back to their high school years. Arrests are imminent and investigations continue. ​In a separate incident on the same morning, 05 April 2026, at approximately 07:30, Parkweg police were called to a block of flats in Short Street, Willows. ​Upon arrival, first responders discovered the body of a 19-year-old male who had sustained multiple stab wounds to the chest and abdomen. He was declared deceased at the scene. The motive for the killing is currently unknown, and no suspects have been arrested yet.

A journalist based in Giyani, Cosatu Rikhotso, has been shot and seriously injured. Appears to be a targeted attack. He is a critical condition. The suspects were reportedly driving a vehicle with registration number KH17RTGP.

Emergency worker murdered in Pretoria: Emergency services veteran, Braam Kruger, was found murdered at a Brooklyn guesthouse on Justice Mohamed Drive last week. Police say a group of men booked rooms on Thursday, paid cash, and later left. The next morning, staff discovered Kruger tied up with signs of a struggle. Motive unknown. Murder case opened. Suspects still at large. Police urge anyone with info to come forward. Call 08600 10111 with tip-offs.

#Wanted Please share and let’s get these men back behind bars. The eight detainees escaped from police holding cells in the Eastern Cape. Police have launched a manhunt after eight detainees escaped from lawful custody at Afsondering SAPS cells in Maluti. Escapees: • Asiphe Yawu • Abraham Gobozi • Kwanele Mzala • Siphelele Mkhulisi • Thabo Nana • Siphelele Nondolo • Anele Ludidi • Sinethemba Mazendala A case of aiding & abetting is also under investigation to determine if the escape was assisted. 📞 Info: • Sgt Matabane: 076 342 4033 • Const Mantelefu: 073 109 7962 • Crime Stop: 08600 10111 • MySAPS App

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Police have arrested 121 motorists for drunk driving during intensified Easter safety operations. Spokesperson Xolani Fihla says the figures reflect ignorance of driver behaviour. Two fatalities have also been recorded, involving a pedestrian and a passenger. #KayaNews #EasterTraffic SM

Rampant shootings continue on the Cape Flats despite intensified operations involving the army and police to clamp down on gun violence. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ewn.co.za/2026/04/05/cap…

Tshwane Metro Police Department has deployed its members in large numbers across key points in Tshwane during this Easter Weekend#TMPDSafety

WATCH: RTI team arrested an Ethiopian national in Port Shepstone, KZN…he repeatedly avoided the breathalyser.

AS RECEIVED DELFT 2 x persons shot in Tontelroos Code red. SAPS on scene Awaiting Ambulance

KUILSRIVER EARLIER SHOOTING AS RECEIVED Someone shot corner of Brenda nd Dorothy street Code blue Kalkfontein

PARKWOOD AS RECEIVED Someone was shot on the corner of Dove road name Ubaid Code red

BONTEHEUWEL AS RECEIVED Someone was shot just after 5 am in Borriehout street...

Soldiers on the Cape Flats: [COMMENT] The continued shootings on the Cape Flats despite deployments point to a deeper problem than just visible policing. It suggests that while boots on the ground may disrupt crime temporarily, they are not dismantling the underlying gang structures driving the violence. These groups are organised, entrenched, and often have access to illegal firearms, intelligence, and community-level influence that allows them to adapt quickly to the presence of security forces. What’s happening is that criminals adjust their operations, they change times, locations, and tactics while continuing their activities. In some cases, violence even escalates in response to pressure, especially where gang rivalries and territorial control are involved. This means deployments alone, without sustained intelligence-led operations and successful prosecutions, are not enough to stabilise the situation. It also raises uncomfortable questions about coordination, effectiveness, and whether enough is being done to target the leadership and financial networks behind these gangs. Without that, you’re treating symptoms, not the cause. Bottom line: if shootings continue despite deployment, it signals that the strategy is not yet effective, and a more focused, intelligence-driven and corruption-free approach is urgently needed. Over recent days, scores of shootings have been reported on the Cape Flats. Hundreds of lives have been lost over recent months.

Contraband in prisons: [COMMENT] The discovery of drugs, mobile phones, chargers, vapes and other contraband at Pollsmoor and other prisons once again exposes deep vulnerabilities within South Africa’s correctional system. While authorities have confirmed that raids are being conducted, the sheer volume and variety of illicit items recovered raises a critical question: how are these goods entering what is supposed to be a secure facility? Although some contraband may be smuggled in through visitors, concealed in food or clothing, or even delivered via throw-overs, these methods alone cannot account for the scale of what is being found. The reality is that such operations often point to organised and sustained smuggling networks operating with a level of consistency that strongly suggests internal complicity. Corruption among prison officials remains one of the most significant enablers. Underpaid, pressured, or compromised staff members can be bribed or intimidated into assisting criminal networks, allowing contraband to pass through checkpoints undetected. In addition, goods entering through official supply chains, such as food deliveries, maintenance services, or laundry, can be exploited to conceal illegal items. Inmates who are transported to court or medical facilities may also use these movements as opportunities to bring contraband back into the prison. Combined with chronic overcrowding and strained resources, these factors create an environment where effective control becomes increasingly difficult and enforcement gaps are easily exploited. It is therefore encouraging to see the @DCS_ZA taking action through targeted raids, but such interventions are largely reactive. While they may temporarily disrupt the flow of contraband, they do not address the root causes of the problem. The presence of phones in particular is especially concerning, as it allows inmates to continue coordinating criminal activities from behind bars, undermining law enforcement efforts and posing a direct threat to communities outside prison walls. This turns correctional facilities into operational hubs for organised crime rather than centres of rehabilitation. What is required now is a far more aggressive and sustained response. This includes rooting out corruption through lifestyle audits and integrity testing of officials, rotating staff to break entrenched networks, strengthening internal oversight mechanisms, and ensuring that those implicated face real consequences, including criminal prosecution. Investment in technology such as body scanners, signal jammers, and surveillance systems is also critical, but these tools will only be effective if supported by accountability and political will. Ultimately, the situation at Pollsmoor is not an isolated incident but a reflection of broader systemic challenges within the correctional environment. If contraband continues to flow freely, it signals that criminal networks still have influence and control within prison walls. That reality should concern every South African, because it means that incarceration alone is not disrupting crime — in some cases, it is simply relocating and sustaining it. @DCS_ZA