Family demands justice after fruit vendor shot dead in hair salon
Witnessses say private security guards shot dead 37-year-old Zimbabwean Lloyd Bhebhe
Crime
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Watch: First sighting of Thabo Bester, Dr Nandipha, in South Africa [video]
Thabo Bester was whicsked away in a police nyala, while Dr Nandipha left Lanseria in a private police van.
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Thapelo Amad: Parties want ‘mumbling’ Joburg mayor booted
Thapelo Amad could be booted as Joburg mayor less than four months into his tenure.
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N3 car accident: Several dead in multi-car pile-on [video]
Officials confirmed several deaths were reported in the N3 multi-car accident.
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More than 180 000 Zimbabweans could be deported in June 2023 – Here’s why
Aaron Motsoaledi’s ministry has resolved to cut off more than 180 000 Zim Exemption Permits (ZEP) in two months, citing it is for their benefit
Crime
Jeremy Gordin: Tributes pour in for slain veteran journalist
Jeremy Gordin died at the weekend following an alleged home invasion at his Parkview residence.
Crime
Dr Nandipha father confirms she’s in hiding, refuses to give up her location
Dr Nandipha is in hiding, says her father who made it clear he has no intention of cooperating with police.
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Nhlanhla Lux survives alleged home bombing [video]
Nhlanhla Lux claims the EFF are behind the alleged bombing of his Soweto house.
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EFF national shutdown kicks off with chaos in Braamfontein [video]
Braamfontein was lit with violence between protesters and public order police in the wee hours of Monday.
Crime
N1 shooting: Gupta liquidator, Cloete Murray and son attacked
Cloete Murray, a central figure in the liquidation of Gupta-linked Bosasa, was targeted in an assassination near Newroad, Midrand, on Saturday.
Crime
Is Thabo Bester still alive? – Here’s everything we know
Thabo Bester, a convicted serial rapist, may have been assisted in a prison break of the ages, by celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana.
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Little Ashford: Bedfordview creche under fire over toddler death
Little Kganya Mokhele’s father criticised Little Ashford for only informing him an hour later of his son’s tragic death.
Crime
Westbury gang violence: Bheki Cele calls for urgent police intervention
In the last week, six separate shooting incidents have claimed the lives of two people and 11 others were injured.
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2023 Wits shutdown: Students and riot police face off in violent clashes [video]
The Wits shutdown reared its ugly head on Friday, as rioting students clashed with public order police at Braamfontein campus.
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2023 Wits shutdown: Debt-owing students demand
Wits University has threatened prosecution against students caught participating in the shutdown.
Crime
Bedfordview nursery shooting: Woman survives alleged assassination
A woman was the target of a failed assassination attempt outside a nursery school in Bedfordview.
Events
AKA memorial service: Road closures near Sandton Convention Centre
These roads will be closed ahead of AKA’s memorial service at the Sandton Convention Centre.
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Watch: Fuel tanker explosion on N1 between William Nicol and Malibongwe [video]
One person was treated for moderate injuries in the explosion on the N1 highway, between William Nicol and Malibongwe Drive.
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Gauteng floods: SA Weather issues heavy rainfall warning for Wednesday, 15 February 2023
There is a high chance of thunderstorms developing over Gauteng and eastern parts of the North West province, which will bring about heavy rainfall with an impact of flooding expected on 15 February 2023.
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Watch: Geluksdal Secondary pupils attack murder suspect’s home [video]
Police managed to safely remove the suspect from the clutches of the Geluksdal Secondary School mob.
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Alexandra High School pupils suspended over food ruckus
The department said that the main culprits behind the Alexandra High food brawl were identified using surveillance footage.
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Midrand kidnapping: Zim man, his wife and girlfriend arrested for botched abduction
The suspects were arrested for their involvement in the kidnapping of a Midrand businessman on 18 January 2023.
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Rand Water warns of Gauteng reservoir blackout if loadshedding persists
If loadshedding continues at escalated stages, Rand Water warned, then Gauteng’s supply and purification systems could “drop to a point of [crashing] and [become] almost impossible [to] recover.”
News
Vusi Ma R5: Popular Pretoria artist murdered – Here’s what we know
Vusi Ma R5 died doing what he loved. Here’s what we know about the tragedy so far.
Health for Dummies
New swine fever outbreak confirmed in Gauteng
The Dept of Agriculture has confirmed a new outbreak of African Swine Fever on a farm in Gauteng.
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Who is Thapelo Amad? – Here’s what we know about Joburg’s new mayor
Thapelo Amad becomes the first ever leader from a Muslim political party to serve as the mayor of Johannesburg.
Crime
Watch: Reiger Park cable thieves steal copper across the road from police station [video]
Reiger Park police were aware of a group of men digging up copper cables but failed to react quick enough.
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Mpho Phalatse loses Joburg mayor job twice in four months
Mpho Phalatse fell victim to the dirty game of coalition politics but the PA’s Gayton McKenzie insists her undoing was orchestrated by her own party.
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Watch: Fuming patient hurls ‘urine bomb’ at Calcot Dlephu Clinic nurses [video]
The Gauteng Health Department is investigating the circumstances behind the Calcot Dlephu urine attack.
Events
2023 Cotton Fest: Dates, venue, lineup, how to buy tickets
The 2023 Cotton Fest returns to The Station in February 2023. Here’s everything you need to know.