Taxi task team reach agreement, but stay mum on details
Three-day imbizo on the way forward for the mini-bus taxi industry ends on a positive note
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News
Building fire tragedy ‘a very difficult lesson’ that must not be repeated: President Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa said the emergency and social response in the aftermath of the report of the fire in the early hours of Thursday morning was in line with expectations.
News
Lindiwe Zulu’s ‘fiery’ logic: Apartheid had something to do with Marshalltown fire [video]
According to the Lindiwe Zulu, ‘Whether we like it or not, [the Marshalltown tragedy] is the result of apartheid that kept people apart in these conditions.’
News
Marshalltown fire: Panyaza Lesufi to establish comittee to probe deadly inferno
One of the primary objectives of this inquiry is to identify the root causes of the inferno and, significantly, the prevalence of hijacked buildings within Johannesburg.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Defence guns for discrediting ballistics evidence
As the Senzo Meyiwa trial unfolds, the defence is now poised to bring its own ballistics expert into the courtroom.
News
Johannesburg fire: photos and interviews with an eye witness and rescuer
Death toll now 73 and expected to rise
News
Johannesburg CBD fire death toll: Here are the latest updates
The Johannesburg CBD fire has claimed 20 lives so far, and at least 43 more residents were being treated for moderate-to-serious wounds.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Court hears projectile linked to Mthobisi Mncube was found at crime scene
Thus far, the State focused its evidence on depicting Mncube as the alleged dreadlocked intruder reported by witnesses.
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Johannesburg rocked by earthquake on Wednesday, 30 August 2023: Here’s everything we know
On Wednesday, 30 August 2023, several areas in Johannesburg were reportedly jolted by an earth tremor that occurred just after 20:00.
Crime
Forensic pathologist reveals gory details of Senzo Meyiwa cause of death
The forensic pathologist further explained that a significant portion of Meyiwa’s bleeding occurred internally.
News
Senzo Meyiwa: Accused killer’s girlfriend recalls how Mthobisi Mncube was arrested
According to Tefo’s account, she met Mthobisi Mncube in January 2015, three months after the death of Senzo Meyiwa.
News
Balobedu protests: Pretoria traffic advisory for Tuesday, 29 August 2023
The purpose of the protests is to draw attention to the call for the acknowledgement of Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the legitimate queen of the Balobedu ethnic group.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Court hears how murder weapon was likely NOT sealed in evidence
State witness Captain Bonginkosi Mtshali told the court that the murder weapon that killed Senzo Meyiwa was likely not sealed in evidence.
Crime
Firearm linked to Senzo Meyiwa murder was almost destroyed in 2017, court hears
The firearm in question, discovered in the possession of accused No 3, Mthobisi Mncube, was stored at the Cleveland police station. Mncube is one of the five men arrested in connection with the murder of Senzo Meyiwa in October 2014.
Local
Jub Jub rape case postponed: Here’s everything we know [video]
Jub Jub, real name Molemo Maarohanye, appeared briefly for his rape and assault case on Thursday. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Suspect charged with two counts of murder in Pretoria special needs school fire
A suspect is due to appear in court on two counts of murder related to the Pretoria special needs school fire.
Crime
Advocate Zandile Mshololo targets reasonable doubt in Senzo Meyiwa trial
Advocate Zandile Mshololo took full advantage of the forensic inefficiencies in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, in a bid to achieve reasonable doubt.
Viral
Menlyn Retail Park fire: Here’s everything we know [photo]
Thick plumes of smoke rose from a building in and around Menlyn Retail Park, causing a frenzy among bewildered onlookers.
Crime
Michael Ncube: Court hears how accused serial child rapist targeted his victims
Michael Ncube, an accused child rapist, allegedly went to extreme lengths to lure his victims.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Forensics expert found a second bullet projectile at the crime scene
Thobeka Mhlahlo, a forensic expert, testified that she discovered a second projectile at the scene of Senzo Media’s murder.
News
2023 BRICS Summit kicks off: Road closures to take note of on Tuesday, 22 August 2023
Traffic around the Sandton Convention Centre, where the 2023 BRICS Summit is taking place, is expected to be disrupted during the week.
Crime
Babita Deokaran killers plead guilty: Here’s everything we know
Six suspect accused of killing whistleblower Babita Deokaran pleaded guilty on Tuesday, a day before the anniversary of her assassination.
News
Protea Glen power outage planned for this week: Here’s what you must know
The power outage will specifically impact customers in Protea Glen Extensions 22, 24, 28, and 44, on Friday, 25 August 2023.
Crime
Watch: Brazen Boksburg double murder caught on CCTV [video]
The community of Boksburg is reeling in shock after a brazen double murder that occurred on Friday, 18 August 2023, was caught on CCTV.
News
Gauteng education dept shuts down Crowthorne Academy: Here’s what will happen to the pupils
The Gauteng Education Department confirmed Crowthorne Academy has been shut down indefinitely. Here’s what it means for the pupils.
News
2023 BRICS Summit: These Sandton road closures will be in place from Sunday, 20 August 2023
Ahead of the 2023 BRICS Summit, NATJOINTS published a list of road closures in Sandton and Midrand, starting Sunday 20 August 2023.
Viral
Crowthorne Academy race row: Andries Hendrik Booysen posts R2 000 bail in assault case
Following the Crowthorne Academy race row, Andries Hendrik Booysen was arrested and charged with assault. Here’s eveything we know.
Viral
Who is Nthabiseng Nhlapo? – Joburg woman accused of assaulting toddler
A woman identified as Nthabiseng Nhlapo is the subject of furore after video footage surfaced, showing her allegedly assaulting her toddler.
Viral
Watch: Crowthorne Christian School embroiled in race row over controversial hair policy [video]
Crowthorne Christian School is embroiled in a race row after a Grade 8 pupil was refused entry into class over a controversial hair policy.
Crime
Riverlea illegal mining still rampant despite high-level police intervention
Illegal mining in Riverlea continues unabated, despite the intervention of high-level police units aiming to curb the dangerous operations.