A 30-year-old South African man was abducted along with an estimated 15 to 20 Mozambican workers during an attack by insurgents on a hunting camp in northern Mozambique last week, South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation told The Associated Press. The ministry said the man was one of five South Africans working at the camp when the attack occurred. The incident adds to concerns about ongoing insurgent violence in northern Mozambique.

Police in South Africa have arrested a second suspected drug mule within four days at OR Tambo International Airport. According to The Citizen, the suspect was detained while en route to Hong Kong, China. The arrest marks the latest in a series of drug trafficking interceptions at the airport, though authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect's identity or the quantity and type of drugs involved in the case.

Eight individuals, including seven men and one woman, have been arrested in Marsabit in connection with a SIM swap fraud involving Sh1.2 million. The suspects have been identified as Benrodgers Kyalo, Evans Mbweli, Patrick Vundi, Emily Mwende, Josephine Kasiva, Pius Mwenda, Alex Stima, and Jane Mueni.

A 32-year-old man in Zimbabwe has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after he confessed to a violent domestic attack on his wife. The incident occurred during a heated argument regarding allegations of infidelity, according to Tori.ng.

South African police arrested 30 foreign nationals and seized mining equipment during Operation Prosper, a crackdown in the West Rand. According to The Citizen, the suspects, aged between 25 and 43, are from Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique and South Africa. The operation targeted illegal mining activity in the region, with authorities recovering a significant haul of mining gear during the raid.

South African police have arrested a 45-year-old man at OR Tambo International Airport after seizing approximately two kilograms of cocaine valued at more than R800,000. According to police, the arrest formed part of an intelligence-led operation targeting drug trafficking through the airport. The suspect is expected to face charges related to drug dealing and trafficking. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the man's identity, his intended destination, or whether additional arrests are expected.