The SAPS has released the latest report on SA crime stats. The numbers reveal some interesting changes, including a spike in drug-related crime and a big dip in commercial crime

Despite Jo’burg’s reputation as the most dangerous city South Africa, it doesn’t make the shortlist list globally when it comes to murder. And while Cape Town is the gang capital of South Africa, this may not be the main reason for the high homicide stats.

A gruesome murder story involving a payment dispute between groups of suspected ivory poachers in rural Zimbabwe highlights the brutal reality of elephant poaching in Africa

A man arrested for the shocking rape and murder of two toddlers in a Johannesburg township admits his guilt and will appear in court along with four other suspects on Thursday.

The South African annual crime statistics report shows that murder levels increased in the last year by 0.6%, following a 27.2% decrease over the previous nine years. Although levels of rape have dipped, the statistics came under fire from critics who say not enough has changed.

The trial of a South African former theology student accused of murdering four people in Ohio and New Mexico has been postponed till October.

It is believed that 26-year-old Duduzile Zozo’s murder was as a result of her sexual orientation.