Police in Vaalwater, South Africa, have arrested a 22-year-old male suspect in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old man who was stabbed at a tavern, according to The Citizen. Authorities confirmed the arrest following the fatal stabbing incident, though further details about the circumstances of the attack or the suspect's motives were not provided in the report.

A suspect has been arrested at Cape Town Airport for alleged drug trafficking. The individual is scheduled to make their first court appearance at the Bellville Magistrate's Court on Monday, July 6, 2026, according to The Citizen.

Three suspects, identified as Lesotho nationals, were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a mass shooting in Cleveland. The arrests took place at the KwaMai-Mai Informal Settlement, according to SABC News.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects over an alleged mob attack that led to the death of a Lexus driver, Basit Kolade, on Freeman Street, Lagos Island. According to the police, Kolade was attacked with dangerous weapons by a group of people following a road traffic incident. The arrests were confirmed by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola, as investigations into the killing continue.

Four suspects aged between 16 and 27 have been arrested following an alleged hijacking near Cape Town International Airport, police say. According to police, a stolen cellphone helped lead officers to the suspects, and a stolen VW Polo was recovered in Bonteheuwel. The arrests and vehicle recovery were confirmed by police, with the suspects facing charges linked to the hijacking incident.

The Langa Library in Cape Town's Langa township, which recently underwent a R600,000 upgrade, was burgled over the weekend. Details regarding the items stolen have not been disclosed.