You may think that landing a gig as a Cape Metro Police officer can’t be too hard, but there are 12 000 people vying for just 120 spots this year.
Ekurhuleni police arrested three cops for allegedly trying to extort R5 million from a member of the mayoral committee.
A former cop has been sentenced to 15 years in jail for stealing his father’s lottery winnings, and then there’s the murdered son.
SAPS nabbed two suspects in a sting that uncovered 167 rhino horns believed to be destined for Southeast Asia.
A “friendly Christian family” from just outside of Pretoria are behind bars after their multimillion-rand drug lab was raided by police.
A woman has been arrested outside the Union Buildings, after she staged a protest against Unisa and the SAPS.
Peaceful protesters were met with extreme violence from private security and police, when they gathered to protest the gentrification of the Bo-Kaap.
The South African Police service is investigating after an image surfaced of a pilot landing his helicopter in the parking lot of a KFC.
A KZN constable is facing disciplinary action after he arrived at a call-out completely hammered, and barely able to stand up.
In KZN this past the weekend, a couple arrived at their matric farewell in a police vehicle, escorted by six police officers. Is this a good use of state resources?
Police Minister Bheki Cele has released the South African crime statistics for 2017/2018, describing the results as something out of a ‘war zone’.
In the Western Cape, cops are contending with guns going missing from their stations, gangsters using those guns against them, and a huge shortage of ammo.
South Africa might be home to some hardened criminals, but police don’t seem to keen on sharing exactly who the most wanted are.
When’s the last you coughed up some cash to wangle your way out of a ticket? These stats might help you work out what’s an ‘appropriate’ amount to fork out.
After running a red light early on Sunday morning, it is alleged that the SAPS officer involved “was smelling of alcohol” and failed his breathalyser test.
Poking fun at the Metro police and their officers seems to be a national pastime, which might explain why this video from Friday morning is proving so popular.
I’m a big fan of Sunday being a rest day, but that’s about as far as my religious convictions go. Someone might want to have a word with these churchgoers, though.
It’s tough to be shocked by government incompetence these days, but every now and again our elected officials still manage to deliver. This is shameful.
Police in the U.S. have been fitted with body cams for a number of reasons, but it seems this guy doesn’t quite understand how they work.
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a detective on the South African Police force? Meet Capt Amon, who shared element of his work we’d otherwise not know much about.
A group of criminals were pelted with the very apples they stole, and now there’s a massive debate surrounding the police’s behaviour. See for yourself.
Most South Africans have a story or two to tell about slow SAPS response times, but would you really risk hijacking a policewoman?
This guy was so drunk that he welcomed the person filming to “Take your photos”. That probably wasn’t a wise decision. Nor was the decision to get smashed in uniform.
The management of one of Cape Town CBD’s more popular hotels are busy putting out flames, some illicit goods found in their establishment.
Dishing out applicable jail sentences are a rare occurrence in South Africa, but does sven years for grabbing a Coke and R150 seem a bit steep?
It has been three months since three fast food franchise employees were shot dead, yet no one is stepping up to claim responsibility.
Crime stats in South Africa vary depending on which city you’re in – but how does this information impact on just how fearful we are of falling victim?
You know you can usually get whatever you want from China Town, but the fact that you can get what’s needed to pose as the police is worrying.
The streets of Cape Town are often fraught with danger, although that doesn’t seem to bother this sergeant all that much.
Roadblocks are never a good time, although if your’e clued up on exactly where you stand with the law it helps ease that tension.