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Report leaves some surprised as SA's most dangerous city is revealed

According to the 2018/19 State of Urban Safety in South Africa Report, the most violent city in the country is Cape Town. The Mother City was the leader in terms of murder, robbery and also non-violent property crimes.

City of Tshwane to directly employ 3 000 security guards, mayor says

Tshwane mayor Stevens Mokgalapa has said that the city will be appointing 3 000 security guards. These guards will be hired in an attempt to protect against asset theft and vandalism. Mokgalapa attributed the idea to the EFF.

EFF ordered to pay 11 months' salary to unfairly dismissed employee

The EFF in the North West has been ordered to pay a former employee for 11 months' worth of salary. This comes after the CCMA ruled that the employee had been unfairly dismissed.

Mzansi reacts to Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Siphiwe Tshabalala's bar

Briefly.co.za recently shared a story about Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Siphiwe Tshabalala, two former Bafana midfielders, who have opened a new bar in Dobsonville, Soweto.

Muso Nathi Manyaki was arrested by police for an alleged robbery

Musician Nathi Manyaki was arrested and detained at the Bramley police station on Monday night, for an alleged business robbery that he and two other friends were involved in last year. He appeared in court yesterday.

Fact check: Are these photos and videos of xenphobic violence real?

Several viral photos and videos have been shared of recent xenophobic violence in South Africa. The only problem is, many of these graphic scenes actually took place several years ago or in other countries.

East Rand principal suspended for allegedly impregnating 2 pupils

A principal of a school in Daveyton, East Rand, has been suspended after allegations emerged that he impregnated two pupils. Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi confirmed the suspension. Several EFF members had protested.

36 undocumented Malawians found on back of truck in Polokwane

36 undocumented Malawians were reportedly found on the back of a truck in Polokwane. A traffic officer discovered the undocumented immigrants after pulling the truck over for being un-roadworthy.

State withdraws 1 charge of culpable homicide against Duduzane Zuma

One of the charges of culpable homicide against Duduzane Zuma has reportedly been withdrawn. The state informed the Randburg Magistrates Court today that it was dropping the charge. Zuma was facing two counts of culpable homicide

South African pilot reportedly crashed plane in attempt to kill wife

The pilot who appeared to have comitted suicide by crashing his plane in Botswana has been identified as South African, Charl Viljoen. Reportedly, Viljoen crashed the plane in attempt to kill his wife.

Mzansi reacts to allegations of police xenophobia in eMalahleni

Briefly.co.za recently covered a story involving allegations of xenophobia against police eMalahleni. Reportedly, police were arbitrarily confiscating the property of foreign nationals under the cover of the law.

Shuawn Mpisane lays charges against SARS over theft allegations

Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane, claims that SARS officials stole luxury items - including bags and watches - when they raided her home last week. She has since lodged a complaint with the police over the incident.

SARS pounces on controversial Mpisane family: Raids Durban mansion again

Shauwn and S'bu Mpisane's home in La Lucia was raided by SARS officials twice this week, first on Wednesday and then again on Friday. SARS is trying to attach Mpisane's assets to settle the R141 million debt owed to the taxman.

An alleged drunken driver crashed his vehicle into a Pretoria police station

A Lyttelton Manor resident was arrested on Friday after he crashed his SUV into a nearby police station in Pretoria. It is alleged that the man was driving under the influence and had passed out before crashing his vehicle.

High Court orders investigation into claims of police xenophobia

It appears that several political parties have taken a harsher stance toward foreign nationals. Similarly, police in areas like Mpumalanga have come down hard on businesses operated by foreigners without proper documentation.

Shock as 19-year-old Mondeor High School student fatally stabbed

A 19-year-old pupil at Mondeor High School near Johannesburg was stabbed to death today. Paramedics arrived at the scene of the attack this morning and found that the student had sustained a stab wound to the chest.

Mzansi reacts to boys killing 3-year-old: "They learned from adults"

Briefly.co.za took to Facebook to see how South Africans felt about a recent tragic story of two boys who tied up and killed a 3-year-old child. Unsurprisingly, the story stoked a lot of outrage and strong emotions.

Mzansi reacts: SA ranked the world's 6th heaviest drinking country

Briefly.co.za recently took to Facebook to see what people thought of a new WHO report which found that South Africa was the 6th heaviest drinking country in the world. Additionally, the report found binge drinking was a problem

3-year-old dies after being stoned, tied up by other children

A 3-year-old boy was reportedly killed while playing in a dump-site in Primrose, Germiston. According to police, the boy was killed by two other children who were 7 and 8 years old.

Report confirms that dad's bullet killed Sadia Sukhraj in hijacking

A report has confirmed that the bullets that killed Sadia Sukhraj came from a firearm belonging to her father. Sadia was shot twice in the chest during an attempted hijacking that took place last year.

Report ranks South Africa as 6th heaviest drinking country on earth

A report has ranked South Africa as the 6th heaviest drinking country on earth. In particular, the WHO's 2018 report found that South Africa has a large problem with binge drinking.