Edwin Sodi walls cave in as legal pressure mounts
Edwin Sodi’s financial affairs, made public by his ostentatious lifestyle, attracted the wrong kind of attention.
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Crime
West Indies cricketer, Fabian Allen, robbed at Sandton hotel
West Indies cricketer, Fabian Allen, was robbed outside an upscale hotel in Sandton, on Monday.
Crime
Deadly Dobsonville cash-in-transit caught on camera [video]
The police’s decisive action not only prevented the heist but also led to the recovery of an R5 rifle, three AK47s, and three vehicles.
News
Watch: Another building fire in Johannesburg CBD [video]
Fire engulfs a building in Johannesburg CBD, with fire and rescue services on the scene.
Crime
Sifiso Mkhwanazi: 22-year-old serial killer admits to six murders
Sifiso Mkhwanazi has admitted to the murders of six sex workers, revealing a chilling spree of violence.
Crime
Golden Highway cash-in-transit: Police launch manhunt for brazen robbers
Gauteng police are on the hunt for suspects behind a daring cash-in-transit heist on the Golden Highway.
News
Eskom is extending Load Limiting to these Gauteng areas
Eskom expands its Load Limiting Project in Gauteng, targeting areas with smart meters to manage electricity use during loadshedding.
News
Pick n Pay Longmeadow distribution centre under fire over alleged staff revolt [video]
The Pick n Pay Longmeadow distribution centre has come under fire over an alleged staff revolt linked to unfair dismissals.
Crime
Rand Water executive shot and killed during back-to-school campaign
Tragedy strikes at Rand Water’s back-to-school campaign in Johannesburg as an executive is fatally shot in an unexpected attack.
Crime
Watch: Aftermath of Katlehong cash-in-transit heist caught on camera [video]
Katlehong was rocked by a cash-in-transit heist, on Monday morning, around the same time similar events unfolded in Durban CBD.
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Mall@55 roof collapses as stormy weather hits Centurion [photo]
The roof at the entrance of Mall@55 collapsed on Friday evening.
Crime
Sithembiso Mdlalose: Marshalltown fire suspect was interviewed after the tragedy [video]
Sithembiso Mdlalose, the self-proclaimed Marshalltown fire suspect, conducted this interview a day after he allegedly killed 76 people.
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Watch: Dricus du Plessis gets hero’s welcome at OR Tambo Airport [video]
UFC Middleweight World Champion Dricus du Plessis received a hero’s welcome at OR Tambo International Airport.
Crime
Kelly Khumalo resurfaces in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
Kelly Khumalo resurfaced as the alleged mastermind in the death of Senzo Meyiwa, during Wednesday’s proceedings.
News
Marshalltown fire: Here’s what we know about the suspect
The Marshalltown fire suspect, a 29-year-old man, was arrested after admitting to starting the blaze in the Usindiso building, claiming 76 lives.
Crime
Speaking from the grave: Bongani Ntanzi allegedly supplied guns to hitmen, Senzo Meyiwa trial hears
Bongani Ntanzi, implicated in Senzo Meyiwa’s murder, was allegedly a notorious hitman and gun supplier, according to a statement from the late Simphiwe Buthelezi
Crime
Developing: Benoni attempted hijacking ends with four dead
An attempted hijacking went horribly wrong in Benoni, East Rand, on Monday, leaving four victims dead, and two critically injured.
Crime
Five men accused of terrorising Tembisa stoned to death [video]
A brutal act of mob justice unfolded in Tembisa, with five men accused of terrorising the community stoned to death by locals.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial delivers shockers on its return
At the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Brigadier Bongani Gininda’s arrest warrant affidavit pointed to the death of the goalie as a planned assassination, not a robbery gone wrong.
Crime
Watch: Aftermath of West Rand cash-in-transit robbery [video]
The Chamdor community in the West Rand is reeling from the brazen cash-in-transit robbery that unfolded on Adcock Street on Monday morning.
Crime
Tempo nightclub shooting reportedly instigated by Sphamandla Mabonga [video]
Chaos erupted at Tempo nightclub in Sandton when a heated argument turned into a violent shootout, leaving several people, including businessman Sphamandla Mabonga, injured.
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Watch: Old Brakpan Library destroyed by raging fire [video]
The Old Brakpan Library, a heritage site, succumbed to a devastating fire on Friday evening.
Crime
Keeya Mbulawa: Protea Glen toddler dies after brave fight in hospital
Tragic news from Protea Glen as five-year-old Keeya Mbulawa succumbs to injuries after a harrowing kidnapping attempt.
Crime
Muzi Sibiya: Accused in Senzo Meyiwa murder sentenced in separate case
Muzi Sibiya, one of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case, was sentenced for unrelated drug and ammunition possession charges.
Crime
Springs Mall robbery: Here’s everything we know
A robbery at Springs Mall left one security response officer wounded and a portion of the shopping centre closed. Here’s what we know.
News
Hail of a time in Midrand: Unseasonal storm batters the city [photo]
Midrand residents were recently struck by a powerful hailstorm, featuring heavy downpours and causing significant disruption and damage.
Crime
Germiston kidnapping: How two victims were abducted by fake cops
Germiston police have been commended for their swift action in rescuing two kidnapping victims from a house in Rondebult.
Crime
Mall of Africa targeted in deadly armed robbery: Here’s what we know
Mall of Africa hosted a violent armed robbery on Monday evening that resulted in one death. Here’s everything we know.
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Gautrain delay leaves OR Tambo-bound travellers outraged [video]
The Gautrain servicing the North-South line, with stops at OR Tambo, experienced delays, with commuters stuck between Midrand and Marlboro.
Crime
Nadine Terblanche murder: Boyfriend, Freddie Stapelberg, makes first court appearance [video]
Freddie Stapelberg, accused of the murder of Nadine Terblanche and her son Ruandré, made his first court appearance, on Monday.