Wits Student Lured On Grindr Rescued from Kidnapping Syndicate
A Wits student, who was lured on Grindr, was rescued from a kidnapping syndicate believed to be involved in several unsolved abduction cases.
Crime
News
Joburg CBD SARS office went up in flames: Here’s everything we know
City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Nana Radebe-Kgiba confirmed that all individuals within the building were safely evacuated.
Crime
Jakaranda Centre Robbery: Ackermans and RAM Couriers Targeted in Simultaneous Heist
Pretoria authorities have descended on Jakaranda Centre, where an Ackermans store and a RAM courier van were targeted in a robbery.
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Pretoria storm trips Zuikerbosch plant: These areas will be without water supply
Due to the severe impact of the Pretoria storm, which tripped the Zuikerbosch power plant, these areas will be without water supply.
Crime
Diepsloot Mob Attack Claims Life of Suspected Gunman
The incident unfolded when the man was accused of firing a weapon indiscriminately into the air, escalating quickly into a confrontation with local residents.
News
Watch: Menlyn Summit Skybar goes up in flames [video]
The fiery scene was caught on camera by passers-by in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. By then, the raging inferno had engulfed a considerable area of the restaurant.
News
Watch: Spring Thunderstorms Ravage Pretoria, Leaving a Trail of Destruction [video]
As Pretoria residents hunkered down for what proved to be a tumultuous evening, they faced the brunt of nature’s fury.
Crime
City of Tshwane Substation Targeted in Brazen Cable Robbery
This marks the second armed attack on a City of Tshwane substation in recent months.
Local
Basetsana Khumalo Celebrates Landmark Victory In Jackie Phamotse Defamation Case [video]
The court found Jackie Phamotse guilty on four counts, marking the culmination of a five-year legal battle.
Crime
Gauteng police launch manhunt for suspects behind Daveyton tavern shooting
While at this stage the motive of the killings is unknown, the committee is worried that the trend seen in 2022 of mass shootings in taverns is once again rearing its ugly head.
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Watch: Tsakane Protests Turn Violent After Residents Clash with Riot Police [Video]
Tsakane residents have been without running water for several weeks, leading to their frustrations boiling over into protests.
Crime
Xolani Khumalo Arrested: ‘Sizokthola’ Host Hands Himself Over in Alleged Drug Dealer Murder Case
‘Sizokthola’ host Xolani Khumalo was arrested after he handed himself over to police for his involvement in the alleged murder of a drug dealer.
News
Watch: ANOTHER Marshalltown building on fire [video]
Another hijacked building in Marshalltown caught fire, on Friday, only a stone’s throw away from the tragic inferno that killed 77 victims.
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Put South Africa First protest: Tshwane roads to avoid on Friday, 15 September 2023
The primary objective of the march is to address the drug pandemic in South Africa.
News
Tshwane Bus Services Suspended Amidst Ongoing Strikes and Infrastructure Attacks
The city has been forced to suspend some of its municipal services, including its bus services, in the wake of these destructive events.
Crime
Legal battle heats up over Senzo Meyiwa murder trial photos
The trial’s latest development centres on State witness Constable Sizwe Zungu, who was undergoing cross-examination.
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Watch: Tshwane CBD disintegrates into violence – Here’s everything we know [video]
Eyewitnesses captured footage of the unsettling scenes as several municipal vehicles were engulfed in flames, leaving onlookers horrified.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Will Sifisokuhle Ntuli illness cause another delay?
Sifisokuhle Nkani Ntuli, one of the accused individuals, reported feeling unwell on Tuesday, prompting the presiding Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng to order that Ntuli be attended to by a doctor.
Crime
Senzo Meyia trial: Court hears about Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya’s ‘questionable’ involvement in the case
Ex Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya was at the centre of Monday’s proceedings at the Senzo Meyiwa trial.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Here’s why Judge Mokgoatlheng raised issues about Constable Zungu safety
Fisokuhle Ntuli was seen making gestures at Constable Zungu that could be interpreted as simulating the firing of a gun.
News
Loved ones who perished in the Joburg building fire
We spoke to surviving relatives at the Hofland Community Centre shelter.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Constable Zungu drops bombshells about accused
Zungu expressed his growing suspicion, but it was only upon reflection that he became convinced of their involvement in Meyiwa’s murder.
Crime
Watch: Shopper films aftermath of Darras Centre Pick n Pay robbery [video]
Shoppers, stunned by the sheer gall of the robbers, scattered across the supermarket, some finding shelter beneath shelves while others ran into backend areas reserved for staff.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: How the State stumped the defence with its trump card
State prosecutor George Baloyi had initially informed the court that the next witness to testify would be Constable Zungu.
Viral
Watch: SAPS clears the air on viral Major General Kekana assault clip [video]
According to SAPS, the security officer insulted Major General Kekana, leading to a confrontation.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Thabo Mosia cracks under intense cross-examination
During cross-examination, the defence probed Mosia about his failure to collect crucial evidence at the crime scene and alleged compromises in its integrity.
News
Watch: ANOTHER Johannesburg CBD gas explosion caught on camera [video]
The Johannesburg gas explosion occurred around 15:30 on Tuesday, at the corner of Bertha and De Korte streets in Braamfontein.
News
Residents of Johannesburg’s ‘dark buildings’ fear for their lives after deadly fire
Fires are a constant threat for people living in dilapidated buildings without electricity.
Crime
Senzo Meyia trial: Sangoma claims he prescribed Sibiya ‘white luck’ medicine to pull off murder
Testifying at the Senzo Meyiwa trial, the sangoma explained that he gave Sibiya ‘white luck’ medicine to provide him with an advantage in his ‘job hunting’.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Defence hammers down on ‘shoddy’ ballistics evidence
Defence lawyer Zandile Mshololo argued that the barrels of firearms can be interchangeable