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Ransom kidnappings on the rise in South African crimes

M23 (March 23 movement)
Africa News

M23: Four things to know about the rebel group

Terrorism
News

South Africa provides fertile ground for funders of terrorism

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South Africa

Ransom kidnappings on the rise in South African crimes

M23 (March 23 movement)
Africa News

M23: Four things to know about the rebel group

Terrorism
News

South Africa provides fertile ground for funders of terrorism

Terror NATJOINTS
News

Cabinet responds to ‘looming terror threat’ facing South Africa

By Tom Head04-11-2022 13:29

It’s been a tense week or so in South Africa, and questions have been raised about how NATJOINTS and the government can face-down terror.

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News

NATJOINTS has not confirmed veracity of terrorist threat – 200 events in Gauteng this weekend

By Storm Simpson28-10-2022 17:45

‘NATJOINTS can give the assurance that the intelligence community diligently follows-up on any information at hand but has not confirmed the veracity of any threat at this stage in time.’

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Gauteng

Sandton terrorist attack: More Embassies issue security alerts

By Nokwanda Ncwane28-10-2022 12:04

More embassies have issued security alerts regarding the possible terrorist attack in Sandton this weekend. Here’s the latest..

Watch EFF accused of ‘assaulting woman’ during chaotic council ejection video
News

‘USA invaded Iraq based on faulty intelligence’: EFF says terror warning is a ‘self-made plot’

By Storm Simpson28-10-2022 11:55

‘For all we know, the CIA’s agents working with terrorist groups are the ones staging the terrorist attack so as to destabilise our country,’ said the EFF.

Sandton TERROR threat: Main threat from Daesh/ISIS extremists
News

Sandton TERROR threat: Main threat from Daesh/ISIS extremists

By Corné van Zyl28-10-2022 05:08

Main Sandton TERROR threat is from Daesh extremists (also known as ISIS/ ISIL) after the brutal kidnapping and murders of two SA-British nationals.

Joburg Pride
LGBTQIA+

‘We will march’: Joburg Pride to go ahead despite terror threat

By Storm Simpson27-10-2022 15:54

‘Johannesburg Pride has not been directly threatened, nor have we received any communication from outside parties other than what the media assumed via the US Embassy’s website,’ said organisers.

South African law enforcement continues to monitor for terror threats
News

South African law enforcement continues to monitor for terror threats

By Corné van Zyl27-10-2022 12:49

SA law enforcement agencies continue to monitor for any threats and that they inform the public about any imminent danger.

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News

Cape Town has disaster contingency plan to deal with terror threats

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty27-10-2022 10:23

Alderman JP Smith says the City of Cape Town has a disaster contingency plan in place to deal with possible terror threats.

South African Government
News

South African Government notes US Embassy terror ALERT

By Siso Naile26-10-2022 21:16

Despite being clueless at first, the South African Government has now noted the US Embassy terror alert issued today

sandton terror attack
News

State Security Agency ‘has no information’ on Sandton terror attack

By Storm Simpson26-10-2022 17:20

Minister Mondli Gungubele said the government has not received information about a terror attack but law enforcement agencies are investigating.

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News

Right-wing ‘terrorist’ Harry Knoesen sentenced to TWO life terms

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty28-09-2022 13:36

National Christian Resistance Movement leader Harry Knoesen was sentenced to two life terms for planning terrorist attacks in South Africa.

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News

Thulsie twins: Convicted terrorists RELEASED on parole

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty18-08-2022 21:24

Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee, the Thulsie twins, were reportedly released on parole following a plea deal in February.

Al-shabaab fighters
Africa News

Somalia says Al-Shabaab fighters ‘completely destroyed’

By Agence France-Presse24-07-2022 20:32

Somali official said in a statement that Al-Shabaab fighters were surrounded in a sub-locality called Hulhul and ‘completely destroyed’

Tavern shootings Qatar terrorism
News

Qatar DELETES statement calling SA tavern shootings ‘terrorism’ – but why?

By Tom Head12-07-2022 17:12

The recent tavern shootings in South Africa sparked a number of theories – but officials in Qatar have now retracted their terrorism claims.

A leaked list
World News

‘Leaked database’ reveals the thousands detained in one region

By Agence France-Presse19-05-2022 17:36

A leaked list of thousands detained has shed some lights on the whereabouts of the missing family members who have disappeared in China

Captured jihadists in Mozambiq
Africa News

Captured jihadists in Mozambique say insurgency ‘weakening’

By Agence France-Presse09-02-2022 15:32

Rare interviews with captured members of a jihadist group terrorising northern Mozambique point to low morale in their ranks and to an insurgency that is losing steam in the face of Rwandan forces.

Five killed in execution style
Kenya News

Five killed in execution style on suspected terrorist attack northern Kenya

By Agence France-Presse31-01-2022 11:59

Five people were killed Monday when a minibus in northeast Kenya was destroyed by a roadside bomb during an ambush by armed men near the border of Somalia, police said.

Thulsie twins
South Africa

Thulsie twins in court on Tuesday – trial date to be set

By Storm Simpson18-01-2022 09:00

The Thulsie twins have been in custody since 2016 for allegedly plotting terror attacks on SA soil. They are expected to face trial this year.

Zandile Mafe charged with terrorism
News

Just in: Zandile Mafe charged with TERRORISM

By Corné van Zyl11-01-2022 10:53

Zandile Mafe, who is in court on Tuesday and now faces an additional charge of terrorism over the fire at the Parliamentary building.

50 Cent 9/11
Celeb News

‘Disrespectful’: 50 Cent dragged for promoting his alcohol in a 9/11 tweet

By Marilynn Manuel13-09-2021 11:41

US rapper 50 Cent has been slammed for using a post about 9/11 to promote his champagne and cognac brands.

US student filmed the 9/11 ter
Lifestyle

US student filmed the 9/11 terror attack as it happened [watch]

By Erene Roux08-09-2021 11:40

‘It looked like an airplane crashed into the building!’ Caroline Dries, a former NYU student, shot a dramatic home video of the 9/11 tragedy.

Ronald Lamola Guptas
News

SA riots: Looters could soon be charged with ‘terrorism offences’

By Tom Head21-07-2021 16:56

Heads up, looters: Justice Minister Ronald Lamola hasn’t come to play, and those who took part in the riots last week may face terrorism charges.

MOZAMBIQUE violence unrest
News

Mozambique Terror Attacks: SADC to step in, host Maputo summit

By Lyse Comins07-04-2021 16:12

President Cyril Ramaphosa will join other SADC heads of state at a special meeting to discuss the Mozambique terror attacks on Thursday

Mozambique south african foreign workers terrorist attacks
News

Additional SA staff sent to Mozambique following insurgent attacks

By Cheryl Kahla27-03-2021 19:56

Seven workers were killed during the ambush, including one South African.

Mozambique troops push back re
Africa News

Mozambique troops push back rebel attack near R292 billion gas project

By Riyaz Patel25-12-2020 20:17

Leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are set to meet in January to agree on a plan to prevent the conflict from spilling across Mozambique’s borders.

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