Natalie Nyathi South Africa is facing a troubling increase in taxi-related violence, particularly in Gauteng, where 40 attacks have been reported this year. This rise in violence has led to numerous deaths and injuries, raising serious concerns about the safety of both taxi operators and commuters. The recent assassination of Molefe Victor Moekeletsi, the chairperson…
Natalie Nyathi A 20-year-old suspect has been apprehended in connection with the recent shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg, that tragically took the lives of two teenagers and left five others injured. The Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) made the arrest following an intelligence-driven operation. According to Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili, the AGU acted on crucial information…
Natalie Nyathi A major drug bust occurred on Tuesday evening in Blue Hills, Midrand, where police seized R20 million worth of cocaine and arrested a 56-year-old man. The operation was carried out by a multidisciplinary team, including members from the SAPS Crime Intelligence Head Office, the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit, the Johannesburg K9 Unit, and…
Natalie Nyathi Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale is set to appear as a key witness at the ongoing Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Parliament today. His testimony will focus on allegations of political interference and infiltration within South Africa’s criminal justice system, a topic of pressing concern amid ongoing investigations into police corruption. Mathale has…
Natalie Nyathi Following a light aircraft crash at Hoërskool Alberton on Sunday, the Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed that school activities, including the National Senior Certificate examinations, will proceed as planned. The incident occurred when a light aircraft, experiencing engine failure during an evaluation flight, made an emergency landing on the school’s rugby field…
Mamelodi East Reels After Double Murder: Suspect Arrested as Community Demands Action Natalie Nyathi The community of Mamelodi East, in Pretoria, is in mourning following the brutal murder of two young women on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Tshiamo Moramaga, 22, and her cousin Baleseng Moramaga, 21, were found with gunshot wounds to the head in…
Natalie Nyathi Zimbabwe has decided to ease restrictions on maize imports, a move that comes just two months after a ban was put in place. This change is a response to the government’s revised projections for the 2024/2025 harvest season, which are now lower than expected. Earlier in the year, the government anticipated a maize…
Community Outrage After Bullying Video Surfaces at Milnerton High School Natalie Nyathi Milnerton High School is facing serious community anger after a video showed a Grade 10 student being assaulted by classmates. This disturbing incident happened on October 16, 2025, and has led to protests, demands for accountability, and the suspension of eight students. The…
Natalie Nyathi The Gauteng Department of Health is under intense scrutiny following the suspension of Lesiba Malotana, the head of the department, after a lifestyle audit flagged him as “high risk.” This audit was conducted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and has raised serious concerns about governance and accountability within the provincial health sector….
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his best wishes to the matric class of 2025 as they embark on their final examinations. With nearly a million candidates set to write the National Senior Certificate exams across the country, the President has offered words of encouragement and support. In a message released on Monday, October…
