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Randburg Home Affairs security filmed pepper spraying woman over system issues [video]
A viral video shows a security guard at Randburg Home Affairs pepper-spraying a frustrated client as system outages continue to disrupt services.
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Learning halted at Hammanskraal school over embezzling allegations
Teaching at Tsebe-Ntlha Primary School in Hammanskraal has been disrupted as parents protest over alleged mismanagement of school funds and demand clarity on the principal’s reinstatement.
Crime
Chinese traffickers convicted of running JHB sweatshop
Seven Chinese nationals have been convicted in a Johannesburg High Court for running a forced labour ring that trafficked 91 Malawian nationals into South Africa.
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Kabelo Gwamanda left with ruined reputation after NPA drops fraud case
The NPA has provisionally withdrawn fraud charges against former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, but legal and political uncertainties remain.
Crime
Six suspected cash-in-transit heist suspects killed in shootout with Laudium police
Six suspected cash-in-transit robbers were killed in a shootout with police in Laudium, as authorities crack down on CIT heists.
Crime
Investigation into Zanzou nightclub torture escalates with the arrest of a suspect
A 41-year-old Congolese national has been arrested in connection with the Zanzou nightclub torture case, with police confirming more arrests to follow.
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Special Tribunal declares R600 million AngloGold Ashanti Hospital contract unlawful
The Special Tribunal has declared the R600 million AngloGold Ashanti Hospital lease and refurbishment contracts unlawful, following an SIU investigation into COVID-19 procurement irregularities.
Crime
Keneilwe Shalaba: Mom charged with selling her son gives birth in prison
Keneilwe Shalaba, accused of selling her two-year-old son, has given birth in prison—despite previously claiming she was pregnant with twins. Her bail judgment is expected soon.
Viral News
Watch: Theft suspect caught on camera escaping Johannesburg court [video]
A suspect charged with housebreaking and theft escaped from a Johannesburg court by scaling down the building, prompting a police manhunt.
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Tornado leaves trail of devastation in Tshwane
A tornado ripped through Tshwane, causing extensive damage to buildings and vehicles, with emergency teams deployed for rescue and disaster assessments.
Crime
Zanzou torture saga: SAPS launch manhunt for eight foreigners
SAPS has launched a manhunt for eight foreign nationals linked to the Zanzou nightclub torture videos as investigations continue.
Viral News
Zanzou nightclub responds to disturbing abuse videos
The management of Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria has distanced itself from a series of disturbing videos circulating on social media, which depict extreme acts of violence, humiliation, and sexual abuse allegedly committed against patrons. WARNING: The third-party footage contained in this article is not suitable for sensitive viewers. Some of the videos circulating online were […]
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Vereeniging and these Gauteng suburbs affected by Rand Water outage
A power outage at Rand Water’s Lethabo Pumping Station has caused major water disruptions in Gauteng, affecting multiple municipalities, including Vereeniging and Johannesburg.
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Gautrain services to Rosebank remain offline: Here are the latest updates
Gautrain services between Park and Rosebank stations remain suspended after illegal drilling caused water and soil seepage into the tunnel.
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Water outages force Gauteng High Court to shut down
Gauteng High Court was forced to shut down due to ongoing water outages in Johannesburg, as Rand Water warns of critically low reservoir levels.
Crime
Bodies of missing Soweto couple recovered from Klip River
The bodies of a missing Soweto couple were found inside a submerged car in the Klip River after a two-week search. Police are investigating how the vehicle ended up in the water.
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Roodepoort rescuers racing against time to extract illegal miners trapped in toxic shaft
Rescue teams in Roodepoort are racing to save two illegal miners trapped in a collapsed shaft.
Crime
Darren Wilken: Court hears accused child porn merchant drove a BMW with ‘KIDZ GP’ plates
Darren Wilken defended his BMW’s “KIDZ NA GP” license plate in court, calling it an inside joke.
Crime
Orange Farm teen charged with poisoning toddler brother expected to apply for bail
The State has charged the teen with murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Crime
Gauteng SAPS flying squad caught on camera accepting bribe
Gauteng SAPS has launched an internal investigation after a viral video allegedly showed Soweto Flying Squad officers accepting a bribe. Authorities are urging the victim to come forward.
Crime
Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu sentencing delayed: Here’s the latest
The sentencing of Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu, convicted of murdering Lerato’s lover in an insurance fraud plot, has been postponed to March.
Crime
Asset Forfeiture seizes property linked to Nedbank R157 million fraud
Authorities have seized R55 million in assets linked to Nedbank’s R157 million fraud case.
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Putco bus fleet gutted in raging fire at Moloto depot
A fire at Putco’s Moloto depot gutted 15 buses critical to Gauteng’s public transport.
Crime
Darren Wilken’s alleged accomplice’s case postponed: Here’s the latest
The court proceedings were brief, with the accused’s legal representative confirming that she intends to apply for bail at her next appearance.
Crime
Keneilwe Shalaba: Mom accused of selling her toddler due in court
Keneilwe Shalaba, accused of selling her missing two-year-old son, returns to court today. Here’s what to expect.
Crime
Darren Wilken’s girlfriend arrested in connection with child porn ring
The woman, a web designer, was detained on Thursday after police reportedly found 10 million images of child pornography in her possession.
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Timothy van Asche: Search for Gauteng man ends in tragedy
Van Asche was last seen on CCTV footage leaving his home in the early hours of Monday morning, driving his Mitsubishi SUV.
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Tshwane e-hailers bring CBD to standstill in anti-impound protests
Tshwane e-hailers staged a major protest on Thursday, disrupting traffic across the CBD as they voiced frustrations over vehicle impoundments and delayed permit processing.
Crime
Brutal shooting of man outside Hillbrow tavern caught on CCTV [video]
The CCTV footage, circulating on social media, shows the brutal shooting of two individuals in an incident that has left the Hillbrow community shaken.
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Crime
Witness due to testify shot and killed outside Lenasia magistrate’s court
The victim was reportedly shot four times by an unidentified suspect.
