Watch: Man spots a Cessna parked at a house in Soshanguve [video]
A motorist spotted a Cessna parked at a house in Soshanguve, Pretoria, leading to speculation about the aircraft’s origins.
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Crime
Riverlea shooting: Five victims targeted opposite Wilhelmina Hoskins Primary
Three killed, two injured in Riverlea shooting opposite Wilhelmina Hoskins Primary.
Crime
Melusi Buthelezi reportedly taken hostage in horror Vosloorus hijacking
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi was reportedly hijacked and taken hostage in Vosloorus, on Friday. Here’s the latest.
Crime
Zama Zamas linked to failed Honingklip ATM bombing
A group of Zama Zamas allegedly botched an ATM bombing in Honingklip, Muldersdrift, where an innocent bystander was shot.
Crime
Wits University clarifies details about student killed in Braamfontein shooting
Wits University, in a statement, clarified no students or staff were fatally injured in the brazen Braamfontein shooting.
Crime
Multiple killed in Braamfontein shooting – Here’s what we know [video]
A deadly Braamfontein shooting claimed multiple lives and injured two university students in Johannesburg, on Thursday afternoon.
Crime
Woman linked to the murder of Keeya Mbulawa arrested
Lindeni Nonhlelelwa Matsebula, the woman accused of the murder and kidnapping of five-year-old Keeya Mbulawa, is due in court, on Friday.
Crime
Watch: Checkers Sixty60 driver robbed of groceries [video]
Home security cameras caught horrifying images of the moment an unidentified Checkers Sixty60 driver was ambushed by gun-wielding robbers.
News
Watch: Severe hailstorm batters Benoni [video]
The Benoni hailstorm on Monday caused disruptions, with more unsettled weather expected on Tuesday.
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Daspoort tunnel closed this weekend: Use these alternative routes instead
The Daspoort tunnel in Pretoria West will be closed for maintenance on 25 February 2024 from 07:30 to 16:00.
Crime
Tsheto Modise: Palm Ridge police stumble on ‘house of horror’
Tsheto Modise appeared in court on human trafficking charges, accused of exploiting foreign nationals for employment in South Africa.
Crime
M1 highway robbery suspects arrested after dramatic shootout [photo]
Eight robberysuspects linked to the notorious ‘zama mamas’ were arrested after a shootout with JMPD officers on the M1 highway.
News
Gauteng govt announces new date for e-tolls expiry date
According to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi e-tolls will be history in a few weeks.
Crime
Primrose Hill Primary pupil, 13, arrested for shooting school principal
A Grade 6 pupil (13) from Primrose Hill Primary is currently in custody for allegedly shooting his school principal over an argument.
News
Gauteng inks deal with telecoms giant to install 6,000 CCTV cameras in crime hotspots
CCTV cameras are part of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s strategy to utilise technology in the fight against crime.
Crime
Tinus van Lingan murder: How a Pretoria man was abducted by fake police officers.
Tinus van Lingan was kidnapped and murdered by suspects masquerading as SAPS officers. Here’s how police cracked the case.
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Watch: Teboho Mokoena gushes over Malema: ‘He’s my favourite president in the country’ [video]
Bafana Bafana attacker Teboho Mokoena lauded Julius Malema as his ‘favourite president’, a remark that sparked mixed reactions.
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Sea of red greets Bafana Bafana at OR Tambo Airport [video]
Bafana Bafana were met by a sea of red at OR Tambo International Airport, on Wednesday, including EFF leader Julius Malema.
Technology
Tshwane University of Technology vice-chancellor fired over handling of ransomware attack
Professor Twala, a respected figure within South Africa’s artificial intelligence and data science fraternities, was reportedly aware of the ransomware attack but delayed reporting it.
News
Ennerdale service delivery protests disrupt traffic: Here’s the latest [video]
Service delivery protests that broke out in Ennerdale, JHB, on Monday, 12 February 2024, have affected the following routes.
Crime
Watch: Armed security reportedly killed in Carlton Centre cash-in-transit heist [video]
Two guards were shot during a money truck takedown at Carlton Centre.
News
Here’s how Hermien Grobler cheated death after a black mamba bite
Here’s how Hermien Grobler, one of Centurion’s most gifted snake whisperers, survived a black mamba bite with minutes to spare.
Crime
SA Air Force official in custody for Facebook Marketplace robbery
According to police, the unnamed official, aged 38, allegedly used the Meta open trading platform to lure victims with an ad for a music mixer.
Crime
Police want these two persons of interest in Teboho Joala murder
Police have identified two persons of interest, a development that has restored life to the Teboho Joala murder investigation.
Crime
Nadine Terblanche murder: State insists this was Freddie Stapelberg’s motive
Pardon Danhire, now a co-accused in Nadine Terblanche and her son’s murders, stands as a pivotal figure in the state’s case against Freddie Stapelberg.
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Tsakane riots: Foreign-owned spaza shops targeted after death of Grade 1 pupil
A spaza shopowner, fortunate he was not targeted in the Tsakane riots, watched on helplessly as looters raided his outlet, destroying his entire inventory.
Crime
State moves forward with Hildegard Steenkamp assets auction
The ill-gotten assets of Hildegard Steenkamp, which include an array of luxury possessions, will go on auction soon. Here’s what you must know.
Crime
Chevonne Rusch: Mom killer and fiancé sentencing rescheduled – Here’s the latest
The sentencing of Chevonne Rusch’s mom has been deferred to early March.
News
3.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Johannesburg on Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Recorded at a shallow depth of 5km, the earthquake, though light, was widely felt in Johannesburg.
News
Brakpan spaza shops on edge after Grade 1 girl dies from food poisoning
Brakpan spaza shops are under immense pressure over the death of a Grade 1 pupil who died after consuming biscuits sold by a foreign merchant.