Police

Ramaphosa seeks SAPS stability amid Masemola summons and arrests

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to work with the police minister to stabilise the South African Police Service following a summons for National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and arrests of senior officers over a procurement scandal. The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed Masemola must appear in court on 21 April, while 15 senior officers face corruption charges linked to a R360-million contract. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya emphasised adherence to the law.

15-year-old boy shot dead in Malmö, two teenagers arrested

A 15-year-old boy has been shot dead in Rosengård, Malmö. Police arrested a boy and a girl of the same age suspected of murder near the crime scene. The incident occurred around 6:39 p.m. on Wednesday evening.

Suspect for Dutch homicide arrested in Dortmund

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Police in Dortmund have arrested a 26-year-old man wanted for a homicide in the Netherlands. The suspect was subject to a European arrest warrant, police said. He is to be extradited to the neighboring country.

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High Court bars Tuju arrest with KSh200,000 bond amid self-abduction probe

Kenya's High Court granted former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju a KSh200,000 anticipatory bond on March 24, 2026, preventing police arrest during investigations into claims he staged his own abduction. This follows his March 23 detention after resurfacing from a 36-hour disappearance, during which his health deteriorated, leading to ICU admission.

Two arrested after fight with knife injury in Malmö

March 23, 2026 Reported by AI

A man in his mid-20s was taken to hospital after an outdoor fight on Östra Förstadsgatan in central Malmö. Police suspect attempted murder following a knife slashing and have arrested an 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy.

Mashatile denies claims of meeting Cat Matlala

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has denied claims made at the Madlanga Commission that he met or intended to meet businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testified that Matlala requested his bank card for such a meeting in December 2024. Mashatile stated he was out of the country at the time and does not know the individuals involved.

Psychiatric ambulance misses 60–80% of alarms in Uppsala county

March 23, 2026 Reported by AI

Uppsala county's psychiatric ambulance, operating only eight hours a day, misses 60 to 80 percent of mental health alarms due to resource shortages. Hospital board chair Neil Ormerod (V) wants to extend operating hours but lacks funding. Police report a clear difference when the service is active.

March 25, 2026 15:22