Joburg CBD building fire proceedings commence
Thursday’s commission is chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe with Advocate Thulani Makhubela and Vuyelwa Mathilda Mabena making up the rest of the commission.
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Crime
Hillbrow high-speed chase ends in arrest of wanted burglars
Recovered from the vehicle were suspected stolen items, including a television set, laptops, and jewellery.
News
M1 highway crash leaves bodies sprawled: Here are the latest traffic updates [photo]
A devastating crash on the M1 highway has led to fatalities and severe injuries, causing major traffic delays.
Crime
Gory Eyethu Mall cash-in-transit heist footage surfaces on the internet [video]
The aftermath at the crime scene revealed a chilling testimony to the ferocity of the attack, with eight AK-47 cartridges and three 9mm cartridges found scattered.
News
Possible 3.0 magnitude earthquake rattles Johannesburg on Wednesday, 4 October 2023
The seismic activity was felt in several nearby towns and cities, including Soweto, Roodepoort, and Randfontein.
Viral
Watch: Johannesburg Avanza passenger wanted for urinating while driving [video]
The video showcases a passenger seated in the back of a blue Toyota Avanza, bearing a Gauteng registration number, with one leg hanging out of the open door while urinating as the car continues to move.
Viral
Is Sandile Mantsoe out of prison? – Karabo Mokoena killer’s sighting in Johannesburg is fake news
Mantsoe, sentenced to 32 years for a chilling murder case linked to a purported ‘money ritual,’ has not been released.
Crime
Watch: Hillbrow CBD business robbery caught on CCTV [video]
The robbery occurred at a shoe shop in Hillbrow CBD, where seven armed suspects stormed the premises, posing a grave threat to both staff and customers.
News
William Nicol Drive officially changed to Winnie Mandela Drive
The decision to change the name of William Nicol Drive to Winnie Mandela Drive was announced by the city council at the end of August 2023.
Crime
DEVELOPING NOW: Kings Square Commercial Park Targeted by Armed Robber
The criminals behind this audacious robbery demonstrated meticulous planning and executed their plan with precision.
News
Joburg CBD SARS office went up in flames: Here’s everything we know
City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Nana Radebe-Kgiba confirmed that all individuals within the building were safely evacuated.
News
Watch: ANOTHER Marshalltown building on fire [video]
Another hijacked building in Marshalltown caught fire, on Friday, only a stone’s throw away from the tragic inferno that killed 77 victims.
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Loved ones who perished in the Joburg building fire
We spoke to surviving relatives at the Hofland Community Centre shelter.
Crime
Watch: Shopper films aftermath of Darras Centre Pick n Pay robbery [video]
Shoppers, stunned by the sheer gall of the robbers, scattered across the supermarket, some finding shelter beneath shelves while others ran into backend areas reserved for staff.
News
Watch: ANOTHER Johannesburg CBD gas explosion caught on camera [video]
The Johannesburg gas explosion occurred around 15:30 on Tuesday, at the corner of Bertha and De Korte streets in Braamfontein.
News
Residents of Johannesburg’s ‘dark buildings’ fear for their lives after deadly fire
Fires are a constant threat for people living in dilapidated buildings without electricity.
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Building fire tragedy ‘a very difficult lesson’ that must not be repeated: President Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa said the emergency and social response in the aftermath of the report of the fire in the early hours of Thursday morning was in line with expectations.
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Lindiwe Zulu’s ‘fiery’ logic: Apartheid had something to do with Marshalltown fire [video]
According to the Lindiwe Zulu, ‘Whether we like it or not, [the Marshalltown tragedy] is the result of apartheid that kept people apart in these conditions.’
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Marshalltown fire: Panyaza Lesufi to establish comittee to probe deadly inferno
One of the primary objectives of this inquiry is to identify the root causes of the inferno and, significantly, the prevalence of hijacked buildings within Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg fire: photos and interviews with an eye witness and rescuer
Death toll now 73 and expected to rise
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Johannesburg CBD fire death toll: Here are the latest updates
The Johannesburg CBD fire has claimed 20 lives so far, and at least 43 more residents were being treated for moderate-to-serious wounds.
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Johannesburg rocked by earthquake on Wednesday, 30 August 2023: Here’s everything we know
On Wednesday, 30 August 2023, several areas in Johannesburg were reportedly jolted by an earth tremor that occurred just after 20:00.
Travel
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia will be available in December 2023
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia will launch later this year. Here’s a look at the route’s flight schedule.
News
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.
Crime
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.
Crime
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.
Viral
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.
News
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.
Crime
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.
News
UJ Kingsway bus accident: At least 70 passengers injured in horror crash
A bus accident at the UJ Kingsway campus left more than 70 passengers injured. Here is everything we know at this time.