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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Watch: Gerhard Ackerman ominous reaction to 12 life-term sentence [video]
Gerhard Ackerman, convicted of running a child abuse ring, was sentenced to 12 life terms on Monday. This was his reaction.
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Gauteng Travel Guide: When to Visit, Places to Visit, Safety Suggestions
Here’s a comprehensive Gauteng travel guide, including information on when to visit, places to visit and safety suggestions.
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Angelique Bejanka Hayward: Vereeniging man linked to pre-teen’s disappearance
Angelique Bejanka Hayward was last seen leaving her school in Vereeniging with Thinus Swanepoel, a man wanted as a person of interest.
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Toekomsrus protests: Road closures and incidents to take note of [video]
Tensions are brewing in Toekomsrus, as community members face off against riot police. Here’s everything we know.
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Jabulani Mall: Police make breakthrough arrests in brazen robbery case [video]
Three of nine suspects involved in the brazen Jabulani Mall robbery were recently arrested and are due in court on Thursday, 10 August 2023.
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Watch: Maboneng Marshall House building on fire [video]
Johannesburg rescue marshalls were called to douse a fire that engulfed a building situated in the Maboneng precinct on Tuesday.
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What killed Brian Ndlovu? – Investigation rules out poison as cause of death
A low-level investigation into the death of Brian Ndlovu shows he was most likely not poisoned at Queens High School, contrary to speculation.
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Ntokozo Zikhali: Man accused of mutilating Bokgabo Poo found not guilty
Ntokozo Zikhali, the man accused of murdering four-year-old Bokgabo Poo was found not guilty on Monday. Here’s everything we know.
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PN Mathipa: Hawks investigator in Abdella Abadiga abduction assassinated
Prominent Hawks investigator, Lt-Col PN Mathipa, was assassinated on Sunday, while working on the abduction of alleged ISIS leader Abdella Abadiga.
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Mthokozisi Thwala scorched under cross-examination
Mthokozisi Thwala accused the police of torturing him in an attempt to force a confession to the murder of Senzo Meyiwa.
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Slovo Park riots end in truck arson and looting [video]
The Slovo Park riots turned chaotic on the N12 highway, after residents torched and looted a truck in front of helpless police.
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Taxi driver arrested attempting to cross border into Mozambique with corpse in stolen trailer
Nhlanhla Mkhabela, a taxi driver, is due in court for attempting to smuggle a corpse into Mozambique in a stolen trailer.
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Methane gas identified as cause of Joburg CBD explosion
An investigation determined that methane gas was the cause of the deadly Johannesburg explosion that rocked the CBD in July.
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Police accused of shooting teenager during Slovo Park protest
SAPS investigating death of 16-year-old Karabo Chaka
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Municipality in court for cutting off water to school with 500 learners
Judge orders Mogale City to immediately reinstate the water supply to Krugersdorp school
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How Thubelihle Mpisi became prime suspect in Mahlako Rabalao murder
Thubelihle Mpisi pleaded for answers in the murder of Mahlako Rabalao, when all evidence pointed to his possible involvement in her death.
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Watch: Nigel police robbery caught on CCTV [video]
Seven police officers were due in court over the brazen robbery of a popular café in Nigel, Ekurhuleni, on Monday.
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Riverlea shooting: Illegal miners battle for turf in bloody shootout
On Saturday, at least 20 victims sustained gunshot wounds during a shooting in Riverlea linked to illegal miners.
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Thembinkosi Lorch sentencing delayed: Here’s everything we know
The sentencing of Orlando Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch was postponed on Friday. Here is everything you must know.
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BOMBSHELL: Kelly Khumalo was in contact with one of the killers after Senzo Meyiwa murder
On Friday, State witness Colonel Lambertus Steyn revealed Kelly Khumalo was in contact with Accused 1 days after Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Police witness links Kelly Khumalo to accused murderer
A State witness turned the Senzo Meyiwa trial upside down when he quoted cellphone data linking Kelly Khumalo to one of the alleged killers.
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Watch: Gauteng unemployed crowd Orlando Stadium for job offers [video]
Scores of Gauteng’s unemployed crowded Orlando Stadium to collect job offers for solar panel technician positions.
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VIP Protection Unit bail hearing: Defence pokes holes in alleged ‘threatening’ SMS
The VIP Protection Unit bail hearing took a turn on Tuesday when a key witness cited safety fears after allegedly receiving threatening SMSs.
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
All eyes are at the Pretoria High Court as Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes on Thursday.