Update@Noon

Two foreign nationals have been arrested in Brackenfell for the alleged possession of abalone without documentation. Police say an intelligence-driven operation led members of the Kuilsrivier Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit and Maitland Flying Squad to a storage facility in Brackenfell Industrial. They seized 9,439 units of dried abalone, with the value yet to be determined, as well as two vehicles. The suspects, a 49-year-old Chinese national and a 36-year-old Tanzanian national, are due to appear in the Kuilsrivier Magistrates’ Court . Captain Frederick C. van Wyk explains

A 23-year-old alleged gangster is expected in the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court today, facing two counts of murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm. He was arrested during a multidisciplinary operation in KwaDukathole Informal Settlement in Germiston, where police recovered two R5 rifles. The suspect allegedly took part in the killing of two Anti-Gang Unit members, Constables Tlomatsana and Sibeko, as well as two civilian women. Police say the suspect was out on bail and has several pending cases. Investigations are continuing, with further arrests not ruled out. Hawks spokesperson is Colonel Katlego Mogale

Parliament has refuted claims by National Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams that his parliamentary-issued laptop had been malfunctioning for about 18 months. Adams told the Madlanga Commission that technical problems with the device caused him to miss crucial information and contributed to the late submission of his statement. However, Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says its ICT service desk records show no evidence of persistent laptop problems, repeated hardware failures or freezing. He says the records also show that the device was not repeatedly booked in for repairs. Moloto Mothapo is National Assembly spokesperson.

Police in Rustenburg are investigating a case of inquest, following an incident where 14 illegal miners died. This reportedly happened as a result of a rockfall on yesterday evening at Nkaneng near Rustenburg in the North West. North West police spokesperson Adele Myburgh says eight other people have been hospitalised, with many others possibly stuck underground

The Westbury community in Johannesburg is continuing its engagement with residents today following the recent escalation of gang-related violence and shootings in the area. The focus will be on the ongoing violence, safety concerns and the impact of shootings on innocent residents, including children and teenagers. We spoke to Westbury Community Activist, Bishop Dalton Adam....