Distressing images of helicopter crash in Midrand surface online [photo]
A helicopter crash in Midrand has led to distressing images surfacing online.
News
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Judge comes to blows with Mshololo over Du Preez re-examination
The Senzo Meyiwa trial saw heightened tensions as Judge and Mshololo clash over the re-examination of Michael Du Preez.
Crime
Fatal Claremont shooting reignites gang tensions in Eldorado Park [video]
A shooting in Claremont, Johannesburg, has intensified gang tensions in Eldorado Park. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Meadowlands Zone 2 Pick n Pay robbery: Suspects make off with wads of cash [video]
At least 12 heavily armed robbers took down a Pick n Pay outlet in Meadowlands Zone 2 on Thursday.
Crime
Pretoria man linked to Blue Room nightclub double murder abandons bail
Pretoria West resident Samuel Masemola, connected to the Blue Room nightclub double murder, has opted out of his bail application in court.
News
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Muzi Sibiya’s soiled slacks story shocks in court
Muzi Sibiya’s soil story was flushed by the witness.
Crime
De Deur taxi war rages on with five killed in mass shooting [video]
The De Deur taxi war reared its ugly head on Wednesday after a mass shooting between two associations led to five deaths.
News
Gauteng officially opens upgraded K73 Allandale Road
The upgrade of the road has made a significant improvement in traffic flow by alleviating traffic congestion, making commuting and vehicle mobility smoother and more efficient around the Midrand area.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Sgt Batho Mogola endures pressure under cross-examination
Sgt Batho Mogola endured a challenging cross-examination in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, with the defence keenly probing for a crack in her testimony.
Crime
Feared Roodepoort gang boss killed in brazen assassination [video]
Suspected gang leader Leroy ‘Finch’ Brown was assassinated in Roodepoort, marking another violent episode in the city’s gang rivalry.
Crime
New charges added to Xolani Khumalo murder case
Ex-presenter of ‘Sizok’thola’, Xolani Khumalo, learned he was facing new charges in addition to murder, on Tuesday. Here’s what we know.
Crime
Key witness testimony in Senzo Meyiwa trial points to Muzi Sibiya
State witness Sgt Batho Mogola testifies about Muzi Sibiya’s near-confession in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.
News
Parktown Girls High doubles down on controversial English exam paper
Parktown Girls High courted controversy over a questionable Grade 10 English exam paper that flirted with the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Events
Road closures to look out for ahead of Ride Joburg Cycle Challenge
Motorists are advised to take heed of the road closures in place ahead of the Joburg Cycle Challenge on Sunday, 19 November 2023.
Crime
Vehicle tracking expert Du Preez takes stand in Senzo Meyiwa trial
Expert Michael Du Preez’s testimony introduced a new dimension in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Here’s a review on the day’s proceedings.
Crime
Five suspects arrested for drug trafficking
Two suspects are employed by ACSA, two are from Menzies Aviation and one is from Swissport.
Crime
Cash reward put out for Soweto serial rapist
The armed suspect targets his victims on the streets, in their homes, shops and entertainment areas, where he coerces them to secluded places.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Sgt Mogane’s inconsistent statements raise questions
Officer Vusimuzi Mogane’s testimony in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial faced scrutiny due to inconsistencies about a vehicle’s condition.
News
Search for missing Klipvalley River teen ends in tragedy
The body of an 18-year-old teenager who drowned in Klipvalley River, Soweto, was recovered on Wednesday.
News
Watch: Fire engulfs shops at Jeppe and Polly streets in Joburg CBD [video]
Eight shops in Jeppe, Joburg CBD, were engulfed in a fire, with no injuries reported. This incident adds to the rising concerns about fire safety in the CBD.
Crime
Watch: Spine-chilling Lenasia home invasion caught on CCTV [video]
Three armed gunmen ambushed this Lenasia resident and the entire ordeal was captured on CCTV.
Crime
Sergeant Mogane’s Phokeng route scrutinised in Senzo Meyiwa trial
In the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, significant focus was placed on Sergeant Vusumuzi Mogane’s route to Phokeng and the events surrounding accused Bongani Ntanzi’s alleged confession.
News
Midrand hailstorm was the first of unusual weather extremes forecasted this summer, SAWS warns
A severe hailstorm hit Midrand amid an El Niño state, causing uncertainty in the rainfall forecast. SAWS predicts the worst is yet to come.
News
Colleen Makhubele reacts to COPE termination with cryptic Bible quote
Colleen Makhubele, recently dismissed from COPE, posted a cryptic Proverbs quote, hinting at her perspective on the political upheaval she faces.
News
Midrand hit by sudden hailstorm: Homes and vehicles damaged [video]
Midrand faced a severe hailstorm, on Monday, causing damage to homes and vehicles.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Vehicle movement analysis threatens Bongani Ntanzi’s assault claims
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial saw a pivotal turn when the vehicle movement analysis was allowed in evidence.
Local
Sonia Mbele vows legal retribution after vicious nightclub ambush
Sonia Mbele has affirmed her intention to take legal action following the traumatic incident.”
Crime
Leaked document threatens witnesses in Senzo Meyiwa trial
A police witness in the Senzo Meyiwa trial expressed concern for the safety of witnesses after a leaked document was allegedly given to the accused.
Crime
Suspects behind Sindisiwe Chikunga N3 robbery still at large: Here’s everything we know
The search for the suspects involved in the robbery of Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga continues.
Crime
Man killed in suspected Atteridgeville mob attack [video]
The circumstances around the brazen murder have yet to be unravelled but from what we understand, the man allegedly met his fate after a botched attempt at a robbery.