Two South African Police Service (SAPS) officers and an informer have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a robbery and kidnapping that occurred during an unlawful operation in Randburg on May 8, 2018. The incident involved the theft of R1.2 million from three foreign nationals.

A robbery occurred at a popular joint in Nairobi's General Mathenge area, where armed thieves held customers hostage and stole valuables. This incident has sparked outrage among the public regarding the increasing insecurity in the region, according to Tuko.

Many businesses in Nairobi's Central Business District remained closed due to concerns over potential looting amid protests organized by Gen Z. A morning check by Capital FM revealed that most shops had not opened, and there was a significant police presence in various key areas of the city.

Four people have been arrested on drug-related charges in separate incidents across Cape Town’s Cape Flats over the past 24 hours, according to SABC News. The broadcaster reported that the suspects were taken into custody across the area, but the provided report did not specify their identities, the substances involved, the exact locations, or whether court appearances have been scheduled. Police and prosecutors had not released further details in the available feed.

CCTV footage shows two armed men robbing customers at gunpoint in a Westlands restaurant in Nairobi, after which they fled on motorcycles. This incident has raised new concerns about increasing insecurity in the area, prompting calls for tougher security measures, according to Eastleigh Voice.

During a protest in Durban, a truck driver sustained injuries when demonstrators threw bricks. The police and security companies are actively engaged in managing the situation involving both 'labour inspectors' and protesters, according to TimesLIVE.