Hennops River horror: Police recover missing VW Polo
Rescue divers recovered a VW Polo from the Hennops River, believed to be connected to the tragic deaths of three missing Free State police officers.
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Police discover two bodies linked to disappearance of three Gauteng SAPS constables
Two bodies believed to be among the three missing Gauteng constables have been discovered at Hennops River in Centurion.
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Four additional sluice gates opened at Vaal Dam
In a statement, the department announced that an additional four sluice gates were opened gradually on Friday from 09:00 until 13:00.
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FNB Germiston heist: Bank closes Golden Walk branch – Here’s what you must know
FNB has temporarily closed its Germiston branch after a sophisticated tunnel heist; police and forensic teams continue investigations.
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Second Tembisa Hospital fire breaks out: Here are the latest updates
Another fire has broken out at Tembisa Hospital, days after a blaze in the emergency unit, raising concerns over the facility’s infrastructure.
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FNB Germiston bank robbery: Here’s the latest
Thieves tunnelled into the FNB Germiston branch in a well-planned robbery that left authorities baffled.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
After nearly four months of delays, the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to resume on Tuesday, with clarity pending on whether advocate Charles Mnisi will proceed as legal counsel for accused number one.
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Gauteng police make breakthrough in Nkululeko Mbambo murder
Gauteng authorities arrested four suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of JMPD Officer Nkululeko Mbambo during a major multi-agency operation.
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Zanzou alleged torture suspect granted bail
A bouncer linked to the alleged Zanzou torture case was granted bail, as questions around the nightclub and the death of Kamogelo Monkwe continue to swirl.
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Court grants Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula access to State’s discovery in fraud case
The Gauteng High Court has ruled that former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is entitled to access key parts of the state’s sealed investigation docket in her fraud case.
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‘Ramaphosa Must Fall’ march to affect these streets in Tshwane
A protest calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation will take place in Pretoria on 4 April, with several streets expected to be affected.
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Tshwane plans to impose R194 tariff on waste collection
Tshwane Municipality has proposed a new R194 monthly fee targeting properties without municipal waste accounts but that still use landfill sites.
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Suspected cash-in-transit mob killed by police in Soweto: Here’s the latest
Two suspects were killed and five arrested in Soweto after police foiled a planned cash-in-transit robbery and recovered weapons and stolen vehicles.
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UJ exposes Joel Sangweni as fake lecturer
The University of Johannesburg has confirmed Joel Sangweni is not a lecturer after his inflammatory social media post caused public outrage.
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Case against rogue Ekurhuleni cops in G4S attempted robbery postponed
Six suspects, including two police officers, appeared in court for their alleged role in a G4S truck robbery. The case has been postponed for a bail hearing.
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Martin Kotze: Former Pretoria principal accused of child rape dies
Former Pretoria school principal Martin Kotze, who was facing multiple child abuse charges, has died by suicide ahead of his next court appearance.
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Police minister reveals suspect arrested for killing six Soshanguve patrollers was an illegal immigrant
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has confirmed that a Zimbabwean national, in the country illegally, has been arrested in connection with the murder of six community patrollers in Soshanguve.
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SAPS clears the air on whether Soshanguve mass shooting was a xenophobic attack
Four people were shot and killed in Soshanguve after a confrontation between community patrollers and a group of men, prompting SAPS to dismiss xenophobia claims.
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Edwin Sodi skirts attempted murder charges
The attempted murder case against businessman Edwin Sodi has been struck off the roll after complainants withdrew their statements.
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Doornfontein taxi rank a no-go zone after deadly shooting
A deadly shooting at the Doornfontein taxi rank in Johannesburg has left four people dead, with links to ongoing taxi violence in Gauteng.
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EMPD officers shut down R21 over wages and ‘working conditions’
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officers have blocked major highways, protesting wage cuts and working conditions, leading to heavy traffic congestion.
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Michael Lomas: Accused Eskom fraudster bail set to be determined today
The Johannesburg High Court will decide today whether former businessman Michael Lomas, accused in Eskom’s Kusile corruption case, will be granted bail.
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Bedfordview residents protest over widespread Joburg water outages
Bedfordview residents protest after going nine days without water, demanding answers from Rand Water amid ongoing supply issues across Johannesburg.
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Chinese nationals arrested for running fake liquor factory in Westonaria
Police in Westonaria have raided a massive fake liquor factory, arresting nine people, including two Taiwanese nationals, for manufacturing counterfeit alcohol and exploiting undocumented workers.
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Two suspected ATM bombers killed in Lenasia police shootout
Two suspected ATM bombers were shot and killed in a gunfight with police in Lenasia this morning, with SAPS confirming no officers were injured.
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Zakithi Ndaba murder: Gauteng police launch manhunt for boyfriend
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for Zakithi Ndaba’s boyfriend after she was found murdered in her Sunninghill apartment.
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R21 Ekurhuleni bus crash kills 12: Here’s the latest
Twelve people were killed in a horrific bus crash on the R21 near OR Tambo International Airport, on Tuesday morning.
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N12 Daveyton accident today: Here’s what we know
Four schoolchildren died and five others were critically injured in a collision on the N12 near Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, prompting road closures and an ongoing investigation.
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Soshanguve killer couple handed life terms for sadistic murder
Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of Lerato’s ex-partner, Sibusiso Sithebe, in an insurance fraud scheme.
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Cocaine worth R16 million from Brazil intercepted at OR Tambo Airport
Preliminary investigations revealed that the cocaine was en route from São Paulo, Brazil, to France via South Africa.