Soweto residents vow to shutdown taxi operations near Maponya Mall
Tensions remain high in Soweto as residents, angered by the killing of an e-hailing driver, vow to block taxis near Maponya Mall for a week, with police confirming no arrests yet.
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Soweto and surrounding areas suffer more blackouts on Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Several areas in Soweto and nearby townships remained without power on Wednesday as Eskom worked to restore service amid ongoing cable faults and grid overload issues.
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Soweto struck by second power outage in a week
Soweto was hit by a second power outage in one week on Tuesday, as Eskom battles increasing faults and unplanned breakdowns across Gauteng.
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Soweto rocked by power outage: Here’s what Eskom said
Parts of Soweto were left without electricity on Tuesday as Eskom technicians rushed to repair faults while concerns grow over the stability of the national power grid.
Crime
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.
News
Naledi children deaths: No toxic chemicals found in spaza shop snacks
Shocking developments reveal no toxic chemicals in spaza shop snacks believed responsible for the deaths of six Naledi children.
Crime
Soweto U-Save shopper killed trying to prevent robbery [video]
A man was shot and killed trying to prevent a robbery at Shoprite U-Save in Soweto, this past weekend and the entire ordeal was caught on camera.
![Soweto U-Save shopper killed trying to prevent robbery [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/swisherpost-shoprite-u-save-robbery-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Meadowlands Zone 2 Pick n Pay robbery: Suspects make off with wads of cash [video]
At least 12 heavily armed robbers took down a Pick n Pay outlet in Meadowlands Zone 2 on Thursday.
![Meadowlands Zone 2 Pick n Pay robbery: Suspects make off with wads of cash [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/swisherpost-meadowpoint-meadowlands-zone-2-pick-n-pay-robbery-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Cash reward put out for Soweto serial rapist
The armed suspect targets his victims on the streets, in their homes, shops and entertainment areas, where he coerces them to secluded places.
Events
2023 Soweto Marathon: Here are the road closures to take note of
The 2023 Soweto Marathon, a cherished athletic event, will cause extensive road closures throughout Johannesburg on Sunday.
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.
![Jabulani Mall: Police make breakthrough arrests in brazen robbery case [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-jabulani-mall-robbery-suspects-arrested-768x512.jpg)
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Soweto e-hailing shutdown: Here’s why there are no Uber, Bolt services on Monday, 17 July 2023
Soweto was without Bolt and Uber services on Monday, 17 July 2023, due to a temporary shutdown. Here's what you must know.
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.
Viral News
Nhlanhla Lux survives alleged home bombing [video]
Nhlanhla Lux claims the EFF are behind the alleged bombing of his Soweto house.
![Nhlanhla Lux survives alleged home bombing [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nhlanhla-lux-bombing-768x512.jpeg)
Crime
Soweto tavern mass shooting: Police lose ground in manhunt for suspects
The Soweto tavern shooters used three AK-47 rifles and more than 130 shake casings were recovered from the scene.
Travel
Lebo Malepa: SA tourism mourns death of Soweto Backpackers owner
Lebo Malepa brought the world to his township and turned it into a successful business.
Viral News
Naledi refused to vote without electricity: Here’s what we know.
Naledi residents made their voices heard this weekend.
Viral News
Soweto Youth Day riots: Here are the latest updates [video]
Soweto will launch an 'uprising' against foreign nationals on Youth Day. Here's the latest:
Viral News
Soweto locals plan xenophobic attacks on foreigners
Soweto locals are planning a xenophobic attack on foreign nationals on Youth Day. Here's what we know.
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Soweto protests: Zola residents cry foul over power outage [video]
Zola residents are without power and they are demanding answers from the community's ward councillor.