Murder, carjacking, and kidnapping: Is South Africa's safety slipping away?

February 21, 2026 · IOL

Rising crime rates: Gauteng and Western Cape's alarming murder, kidnapping, and carjacking statistics
Rising crime rates: Gauteng and Western Cape's alarming murder, kidnapping, and carjacking statistics
Durban mayor to announce date of Tambo and Mandela statues unveiling
Durban mayor to announce date of Tambo and Mandela statues unveiling
Perrie Edwards quietly shuts down her clothing brand Disora after racking up losses of £265,000
The companty behind the brand - Indigo Aura - has been shut down after last filing accounts at Companies House in Decemb
Scotty T, 37, 'relies on handouts from his mother to stay afloat' as his bleak yearly income from OnlyFans and club appearances is revealed after pleading guilty to illegal Instagram posts
The Geordie Shore star, 37 - real name Scott Timlin - is best known for appearing in Geordie Shore from 2012 to 2019 and
No. 23 Minnesota hosts No. 18 Michigan State following Vanslooten's 22-point showing
Michigan State Spartans (21-6, 10-6 Big Ten) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (21-6, 12-4 Big Ten)Minneapolis; Sunday, 6 p.m.