Border Management Authority guards at the Beitbridge Port of Entry intercepted a Malawian bus on Sunday, June 28, 2026, seizing explosive cables valued at R100,000. The cables were discovered hidden inside a bag of rice during a routine inspection of suspicious luggage. BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mogotsi stated that the South African Police Service Bomb Disposal Unit and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation were called to secure the explosives and investigate further. A Malawian male suspect was arrested in connection with the seizure and is being held at the Musina Police Station. Investigations are ongoing to determine the origin, intended destination, and potential criminal networks involved. Acting BMA Commissioner David Chilembe commended the Border Guard's vigilance, emphasizing the Authority's commitment to border security and preventing serious threats. The BMA plans to continue strengthening border security through intelligence-led operations, risk profiling, and collaboration with law enforcement to combat the illegal movement of contraband.
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Major-General Feroz Khan, a senior Crime Intelligence officer, is in critical condition after being shot on Sunday night, June 28, 2026, in Houghton, Johannesburg. He was reportedly driving his Suzuki Ballino when two unidentified assailants in a white Mercedes-Benz shot him around 11 pm. Police found two 9mm bullet casings at the scene and are verifying details, with no motive yet confirmed. Khan was rushed to Millpark Hospital. The shooting occurred days before Khan was scheduled to testify on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, before a commission investigating alleged political ties and interference in police operations. He had previously withdrawn legal efforts to block his testimony and access to his electronic devices. Khan faces charges alongside Gauteng Hawks head Ebrahim Kadwa related to the unlawful dealing and possession of illicit precious metals. Evidence against him includes WhatsApp exchanges with EFF leader Julius Malema and businessman Mohammadh Sayed, linked to the tobacco company Carnilinx. The commission is scrutinizing Khan's alleged relationship with Malema, potential political influence to shield him from disciplinary action over financial misconduct, and accusations of sharing the identity and address of a VBS Mutual Bank curator with Malema and Sayed. Khan was also questioned about his involvement in the 2021 Aeroton drug bust, where 715.86 kilograms of cocaine were seized, and the subsequent disappearance of 136.46 kilograms of drugs. Additionally, the commiss
Police are investigating a double murder case after two foreign nationals were found stabbed to death in the Sangweni Isithebe area of KwaZulu-Natal. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, following a drunken altercation outside a tavern. Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda stated that information suggests the two deceased were walking from a tavern under the influence of alcohol when an altercation ensued, and they reportedly started stabbing each other. One individual was found at the scene, while the other was discovered a few meters away by community members, believed to have succumbed to multiple stab wounds. A third person, sharing the same nationality as the victims and who witnessed the incident, is being questioned by police. Netshiunda also mentioned ongoing investigations into cases of assault and malicious damage to property in KwaDukuza, where five mud structures were destroyed and a foreign national assaulted by a group searching for a stolen fridge. Police have cautioned against speculation, denouncing misinformation that the two incidents are linked to anti-illegal foreigner sentiments, and reminded the public that sharing inflammatory messages is a criminal offense under Section 14 of the Cybercrimes Act. The incidents occur amid a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to support the national football team, Bafana Bafana, as they prepare to face Canada in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32. The match will take place on Sunday evening at Los Angeles Stadium. This marks the first time the national squad has advanced beyond the group stages into the knockout rounds. The government has encouraged all South Africans to wear national colors or symbols to show their support. President Ramaphosa expressed confidence in the team's victory, stating that Bafana Bafana will once again put the country on the global map as one of the top 32 football teams. He also mentioned that he would be speaking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, asserting that South Africa would win. Bafana Bafana secured their spot in the knockout stage with a 1-0 Group A win over South Korea, a result head coach Hugo Broos described as a "little miracle."