Public safety

Residents in the Gugulethu informal settlement in Springs have been digging for gold in a cattle enclosure since last week, following rumours of gold particles. Authorities from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the City of Ekurhuleni have issued warnings against these illegal activities due to safety and environmental risks.

February 08, 2026 Reported by AI

On February 2 in Palaiseau, Essonne, a man intervened to protect his wife from a sexual assault in the street. His action led to a chase by the aggressor and an accomplice armed with samurai-style swords. The man managed to escape to the nearest police station.