Kabelo Gwamanda: Another Al-Jamah councillor becomes Joburg mayor
Another Al-Jamah party member, this time Kabelo Gwamanda, returned to the helm as mayor of Johannesburg.
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Putco bus schedule: Gauteng transport dept reveals plans for Friday, 5 May 2023
Putco plans to resume with its schedule for Friday, 5 May 2023, after securing short-term guarantees from the Gauteng Department of Transport.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Bongani Ntanzi bail application denied
Bongani Ntanzi remains in custody and, in what could delay the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial yet again, Judge Maumela faces suspension.
Crime
Soweto child murders: Silence on manhunt sparks outrage
Investigations into the Soweto child murders entered Day 5 on Monday, with no suspects arrested as yet
Crime
Soweto child murders: A monster hides in plain sight as mutilation case gets escalated
Investigators working on the Soweto child murders, where Nqobile Zulu and Tshiamo Ramanye, were mutilated, have yet to arrest a suspect.
Lifestyle
LOOK: Inside Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester’s R70K p/m Hyde Park rental [video]
The plush Hyde Park home, valued at R12 million, which has been vacant since the couple’s cross-border escape, is back on the rental market for R70 000 per month.
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Family demands justice after fruit vendor shot dead in hair salon
Witnessses say private security guards shot dead 37-year-old Zimbabwean Lloyd Bhebhe
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.