Gory Eyethu Mall cash-in-transit heist footage surfaces on the internet [video]
The aftermath at the crime scene revealed a chilling testimony to the ferocity of the attack, with eight AK-47 cartridges and three 9mm cartridges found scattered.
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Gauteng weather: Severe thunderstorms and alerts for Sunday, 15 October 2023
The anticipated impacts include strong winds, and heavy rain which could lead to flooding, hail, and lightning strikes.
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Gauteng youth to benefit from free learner’s licence tests
The provincial government explained that the initiative is in line with efforts to “bridge the unemployment gap and foster responsible attitudes towards alcohol use”.
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Tshwane Metro Police warn of impostor hijackers targeting N4 highway
As a preventive measure, the TMPD advises the public to exercise heightened vigilance, especially when flagged down by officers.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial within a trial to kick off on Friday: Here’s what you must know
This segment of the trial springs from crucial aspects of the State’s evidence, which includes confessions from two of the accused, as well as financial transactions that could implicate Bongani Ntanzi.
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Fake ‘doctor’ Matthew Lani ‘special needs’ education history revealed
Several institutions, which Lani alleged to have graduated from, have also come forward to disavow his claims, further solidifying the Gauteng Education Department’s findings.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Ntanzi work timestamps could be the State’s saving grace after DNA expert blunder
The timestamped attendance records present an interesting twist as they provide a new avenue for the prosecution to explore Bongani Ntanzi’s whereabouts during the critical time of Senzo Meyiwa’s murder on 26 October 2014,
Crime
Gauteng police make breakthrough in Southgate cash-in-transit heist case
The incident near Southgate, which unfolded on a Saturday, 7 October 2023, was a scene of orchestrated chaos as the gang, employing four vehicles, descended upon an armoured cash vehicle.
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Afriforum Youth breaks down race-baiting ‘no whites’ stunt at University of Pretoria
According to Afriforum, the sticker campaign was initiated to draw attention to racial exclusion and the university’s alleged double standards when dealing with issues of racial discrimination.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: DNA expert adds crucial forensic context to murder mystery
The courtroom held its breath as each DNA result was read out, each one either connecting or distancing individuals from the scene of Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.
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Southgate cash-in-transit heist caught on camera [video]
Utilising four vehicles, the gang descended upon an armoured cash vehicle in Southgate, JHB, orchestrating a scene of chaos captured on camera, now circulating widely on social media.
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Sophiatown shooting spree claims four lives – Here’s everything we know
The motive behind these attacks remains unclear, and the police are working tirelessly to unravel the circumstances surrounding these tragic events.
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William Tsintsibala Dlamini: Eswatini police commissioner drops dead at OR Tambo International Airport
Commissioner William Tsintsibala Dlamini was returning from Angola where he had attended a meeting organised by INTERPOL.
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Renowned prophet Dwayne Gordon killed in Newlands church ambush [video]
Pastor Enrico Mosavel, who was also present during the incident, sustained injuries but is reported to be in a stable condition now.
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UNISA administration must be lifted immediately, North Gauteng court rules
This court order has momentarily stymied Nzimande’s course of action, which was initially propelled by escalating concerns regarding alleged financial mismanagement and maladministration within the university.
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Increased police visibility on Mabopane freeway to deal with armed robberies
The public has been encouraged to be vigilant when using the Mabopane freeway and not to stop but rather drive to the nearest filling station.
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Mystery Soweto food poisoning outbreak claims two more lives
This tragedy follows a similar incident days earlier, where two four-year-old children in Soweto died, reportedly after eating biscuits from a foreign-owned spaza shop.
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Possible 3.0 magnitude earthquake rattles Johannesburg on Wednesday, 4 October 2023
The seismic activity was felt in several nearby towns and cities, including Soweto, Roodepoort, and Randfontein.
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Jeppestown footbridge collapse: Two pedestrians injured, PRASA confirms
The Jeppestown footbridge collapse poses a setback to the ongoing efforts aimed at revamping the infrastructure.
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Taxi protests erupt near Clearwater Mall: Here’s why you must avoid Hendrik Potgieter Road [video]
The mayhem on Hendrik Potgieter Road marked a severe disruption, not only stalling the traffic but also instilling fear among Roodepoort residents and motorists.
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Eskom exposes City of Tshwane, Ekurhuleni for failing to honour R4.7 billion debt
The City of Tshwane, which owes Eskom about R3.2 billion, while the debt of Ekurhuleni Municipality stands just shy of R1.5 billion.
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Gauteng heatwave: Five ways to stay cool in extreme scorching conditions
Pretorians are particularly set to experience blistering temperatures peaking around 37°C.
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City of Ekurhuleni warns residents of snakes
Snakes such as the puff adder and rinkhals are extremely dangerous, with the puff adder known to be instinctive, slow in pace and quick to sense danger.
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Watch: Johannesburg Avanza passenger wanted for urinating while driving [video]
The video showcases a passenger seated in the back of a blue Toyota Avanza, bearing a Gauteng registration number, with one leg hanging out of the open door while urinating as the car continues to move.
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Suspect linked to Rustenburg businessman assassination is a registered Uber driver, court learns
Sibongiseni Ngubane desires to continue his Uber driving occupation, citing a loss of income if he remains in connection with the assassination of Rustenburg businessman, Ben Gumbi.
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Is Sandile Mantsoe out of prison? – Karabo Mokoena killer’s sighting in Johannesburg is fake news
Mantsoe, sentenced to 32 years for a chilling murder case linked to a purported ‘money ritual,’ has not been released.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa Trial: Witness Zungu describes encounter with alleged killers at Basothong Hostel
The trial of the five suspects accused of murdering Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa, resumed at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria after a three-week break. Senzo Meyiwa trial: Court hears vivid details about Zungu’s day with the alleged killers at Basothong Hostel On Monday, 2 October 2023, proceedings commenced with the cross-examination of a key witness, Constable Sizwe Zungu, who had previously testified about his encounter with the accused at a hostel in Vosloorus on the day of Meyiwa’s tragic killing. Zungu detailed that he was present at Basothong Hostel in Vosloorus on 26 October 2014, the fateful day Meyiwa was murdered. READ MORE – Senzo Meyiwa trial: Here’s why
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Watch: Hillbrow CBD business robbery caught on CCTV [video]
The robbery occurred at a shoe shop in Hillbrow CBD, where seven armed suspects stormed the premises, posing a grave threat to both staff and customers.
Events
2023 Rocking the Daisies postponed: New dates, ticket refunds and latest lineup updates
Rocking the Daisies was recently postponed. Here are all the details about the new date, ticket refunds and lineup updates.
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When is Zoleka Mandela funeral? – Here’s everything we know
The funeral and memorial service of the late Zoleka Mandela take place later this week. Here’s everything you must know.