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Eskom enforces load reduction in these parts of Johannesburg
Eskom is implementing load reduction in parts of Johannesburg, on Thursday evening. Here's what you must know.
Crime
Kirsten Kluyts murder-accused Bafana Mahungela appearance postponed
Bafana Mahungela’s lawyer told the court that police made his client wear the same clothes Kluyts was wearing the day she died and took photos.
News
Horror transport crash kills 12 Carletonville schoolchildren
A tragic transport accident in Carletonville claimed the lives of 12 schoolchildren and their driver, with seven others hospitalised.
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How to apply for 2025 school admissions in Gauteng
Applications for 2025 Grade 1 and Grade 8 school admissions in Gauteng open on Thursday. Here’s how to apply and what you need to know.
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Gautrain issues update on services amid NUMSA strike
Gautrain issued an update on its services on Monday, amid the NUMSA strike.
Local
Ex Banyana Banyana star pleads for help finding her stolen car [video]
The stolen vehicle is a blue VW Golf, which Portia Modise says was taken as she was entering her home.
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News
Taxi crash in Centurion ends in devastation for medical staff
The names of the deceased and injured have not been released to the public, as authorities are still in the process of notifying their families.
Sports
Springboks vs Ireland: Loftus Versfeld road closures, how to watch live in South Africa
For fans attending the Springboks vs Ireland match at Loftus Versfeld, gates will open early to allow ample time for entry and to find seating before the 17:00 kick-off.
News
Two Heidelberg CPF leaders killed in suspected planned hit
According to reports, the incident occurred on Ueckermannstraat at around 14:30.
News
ANC forms DA-less Gauteng GPU Cabinet: Here’s everything you must know
After weeks of uncertainty and negotiations, the ANC has announced a Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) cabinet in Gauteng without the participation of the DA. ANC announces Gauteng GPU Cabinet Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi revealed the new GPU cabinet on Wednesday, following weeks of delay that drew ire from not only the public but opposition […]
News
Helen Zille delivers ultimatum on Gauteng GPU deadlock
Helen Zille issues an ultimatum to the ANC regarding the deadlock over the Gauteng Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) formation
Crime
Jacques Freitag: Ex-high jump world champion found dead near cemetery
Jacques Freitag was last seen on 17 June 2024, when he left his mother’s house at around 01:00 with an unknown man, reportedly heading to a guesthouse in Pretoria West.
Crime
Suspect arrested in Mark Ramos kidnapping was out on bail for abduction
A suspect arrested in the Mark Ramos kidnapping case was previously out on bail for another abduction charge.
Crime
Centurion woman handed three life terms for vengeful triple murder
Pamela Selani's killing spree kicked off when she discovered that her then-partner, a Malawian national, had infected her with HIV.
News
Chaos beckons as Joburg police probe IEC warehouse invasion
Police in Johannesburg are investigating an incident where 15 people stormed an IEC warehouse demanding access to ballot boxes.
News
Alexandra protests: Roads to avoid on Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Protests in Alexandra on Tuesday, 11 June 2024, are causing significant road closures and traffic disruptions; motorists should avoid these affected areas.
News
Marlboro Drive traffic halted by fiery protests [video]
Traffic on Marlboro Drive was halted by fiery protests on Thursday, as unrest continued from the previous night.
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Crime
Zizi Kodwa expected in court over R1.7 million EOH Holdings corruption
Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa is set to appear in court over allegations of receiving R1.6 million in bribes related to EOH Holdings contracts.
News
Watch: MK Party supporters ambush Jabulani Khumalo outside court [video]
Jabulani Khumalo was ambushed by MK Party supporters outside the Johannesburg High Court. Here’s what we know about the incident.
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China Mart engulfed in fire: Here’s what we know [video]
A massive fire broke out at China Mart in Johannesburg, engulfing the building in flames. Here’s what we know so far.
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News
Blackouts rock Bosmant and Newclare on Election Day
City Power dispatched operators to address the outages in Bosmant, Newclare, and surrounding areas.
Crime
Husband accused of burning Charlene Pretorius alive appears in court
Stephan Pretorius, accused of setting his wife Charlene Pretorius on fire, appeared in court today facing murder charges.
Crime
Suspects in alleged Ditebogo Phalane Jr murder unmasked in court
Three men charged with the murder of five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane Jr made their first court appearance, on Tuesday.
News
BMA intercepts 28 Bangladeshi immigrants at OR Tambo Airport
The travellers were in contravention of the South African Immigration Act by possessing fraudulent travel documents.
Crime
SA Elections 2024: Two MK Party members killed in brazen shooting
This shooting has added to the growing concerns about political violence as the country heads into the 2024 general elections.
News
Braamfontein reeks of trash as Pikitup protests surge
Braamfontein and surrounding areas in Johannesburg have been littered with waste as part-time Pikitup workers continue their protests, on Monday.
News
Protests erupt in Orange Farm: Here’s what we know
Eyethu Mall is a no-go zone after protests broke out in Orange Farm. Here's what you must know.
News
City Power outage affects these areas on Friday, 24 May 2024
City Power reported a widespread outage affecting several areas on Friday, 24 May 2024. Here's the latest.
News
City Power outage planned for Kyalami and these areas on Wednesday, 5 June 2024
City Power has scheduled a power interruption for Kyalami and surrounding areas on Wednesday, 5 June 2024.
Viral News
Watch: Tshwane Metro officers caught on camera manhandling motorist [video]
The footage, recorded at Jean Avenue in Centurion on Wednesday, shows officers manhandling a motorist for using his phone.
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