Senzo Meyiwa trial: Judge Maumela retains case despite suspension
The Senzo Meyiwa trial is expected to resume as planned in mid-July with Judge Maumela presiding over the case, despite his suspension.
Crime
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Reports of another Johannesburg earthquake surface: Here are the latest updates
Reports have emerged of another earthquake that possibly rocked Johannesburg on Thursday, 29 June 2023. Here are the latest updates.
News
Rand Water names and shames these debt-owing municipalities
Rand Water blasted the City of Tshwane and these other debt-owing municipalities over unpaid bills exceeding R4 billion.
News
Diepkloof protests: Mayor Gwamanda promises R120m budget to boost service delivery
Mayor Gwamanda halted Diepkloof protests with promises of a regional service delivery blitz worth R120 million, starting in July 2023.
Crime
Braamfontein off-duty cop murder was caught on camera [video]
While the details surrounding this incident are distressing, the Hillbrow police have assumed responsibility for the investigation.
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Diepkloof protests: Police monitor situation as chaos erupts [video]
Spurts of protests have caused significant road closures in Diepkloof, on Monday. Here are the latest updates.
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Lebohang Machaba: Lekau’s wife due in court for conspiracy to commit murder
Lebohang Machaba, the estranged wife of Drip owner Lekau, is due in court on Monday for charges related to conspiracy to commit murder.
Crime
Germiston mass corpses linked to Zama Zama illegal mining
Germiston was the site of mass corpses discovered neatly concealed in white sacks at a dumping site, believed to be linked to the Zama Zama.
Lifestyle
Eskom pilots ‘Load Limiting Project’: Here’s everything you need to know
Eskom is piloting its Load Limiting Project, an initiative aimed at reducing the impact of loadshedding and it launches in Fourways.
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Will there be a Gautrain strike? – Here’s everything you must know
A full-scale Gautrain strike may be the last resort if upcoming wage talks end in an impasse. NUMSA warned.
Crime
Watch: East Rand Mall jewellery store robbery caught on CCTV [video]
shoppers were caught off guard when, seemingly out of the blue, a group of heavily armed suspects barged into a jewellery store demanding cash and precious stones on display.
News
2023 Youth Day: Here’s all you need to know about the Gauteng Job Fair
On Youth Day, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is expected to host a job fair in an effort to address unemployment in the province.
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Parts of Gauteng rocked by 5.0 magnitude earthquake
Parts of Gauteng were rocked by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake on Sunday, 11 June 2023. Here’s everything we know.
Health for Dummies
Cholera outbreak: Death toll rises amid Ramaphosa Hammanskraal visit
President Ramaphosa’s visit to Hammanskraal was marred by an increase in the cholera outbreak death toll. Here’s what you must know.
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Ekurhuleni 40-hour water shutdown: These areas will be affected
The Ekurhuleni 40-hour water shutdown will commence on Friday afternoon and residents from these areas are advised to heed these warnings.
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Kabelo Gwamanda rushed to hospital: Here’s everything we know
Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda was rushed to hospital after he fainted during a debate on his State of the City Address.
Travel
Every FAQ about visiting Johannesburg in 2023
As the economic and cultural hub of South Africa, visiting Johannesburg promises an exciting and unforgettable experience.
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Tshwane bus services suspended on Wednesday, 7 June 2023: Here’s everything we know
Tshwane residents were forced to make alternative travel arrangements after buses were suspended on Wednesday.
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Maponya Mall e-hailing attack: SANTACO can’t confirm if taxi drivers were involved [video]
SANTACO says it can’t confirm if taxi drivers were behind the vicious e-hailing attack at Maponya Mall on Thursday evening.
Travel
OR Tambo Airport domestic arrivals resume after ‘security’ scare
OR Tambo Airport officials ordered an immediate evacuation of the domestic arrivals department due to security concerns on Wednesday evening.
Crime
Identity of OR Tambo cocaine smuggler revealed: Here’s what you must know
The OR Tambo cocaine smuggler, a 29-year-old Latvian national, was attempting to enter the country from Brazil.
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Edwin Sodi ‘Rooiwal’ scam resurfaces amid Hammanskraal cholera outbreak
In the midst of soaring outrage over the Hammanskraal cholera outbreak, Edwin Modi’s shoddy past with a water tender has resurfaced.
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Hammanskraal cholera outbreak: ANC levels blame squarely on DA
The Hammanskraal cholera outbreak has, thus far, claimed 15 lives and according to the ANC, the blame lies squarely with the DA.
Crime
Home Affairs revokes Dr Nandipha passport ahead of court showdown
Home Affairs minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi blasted Dr Nandipha for claiming she was ‘abducted’ when South African authorities deported her from Tanzania.
Health for Dummies
Hammanskraal cholera outbreak claims 12 lives – Here’s everything we know
The outbreak was confirmed after stool specimens from 19 patients at Jubilee District Hospital tested positive for cholera, exhibiting symptoms such as diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and nausea.
Health for Dummies
Hammanskraal warned to avoid tap water after gastro outbreak
Hammanskraal residents were warned to avoid drinking tap water following a deadly gastro outbreak in the region.
Crime
Brazilian drug smuggler caught with R2m cocaine at OR Tambo Airport
On Friday, airport authorities arrested a Brazilian male after R2 million worth of cocaine was found in his luggage at OR Tambo Airport.
Crime
Louis Tshakoane: Ex-Kaizer Chiefs spin doctor in court for R100m fraud
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs spin doctor Louis Tshakoane appeared in court alongside his wife and son over a sophisticated R100 million Ponzi scheme.
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Watch: Disbarred Malesela Teffo invades Senzo Meyiwa trial [video]
Disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo disrupted proceedings at the Senzo Meyiwa trial, on Wednesday. claiming he was there to represent the interests of Sifiso Meyiwa and Orlando Pirates management.
Health for Dummies
New study shows almost half of Johannesburg students screened positive for probable depression
The study estimated that 24.2% of Johannesburg university students have mild depression, while 12.4% have moderate to severe depression.