Road Closures in Johannesburg Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit Natalie Nyathi As Johannesburg prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit on November 22-23, 2025, significant road closures and traffic disruptions are set for Saturday, November 15, 2025. This joint operation will be undertaken by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP),…
Natalie Nyathi A devastating fire in the Steve Biko informal settlement in Etwatwa has resulted in the deaths of five family members, including both parents and their three children. The incident occurred on the night of November 9, just before midnight. Emergency services received a call and promptly dispatched crews from the Etwatwa fire station…
The South African Police Service is still waiting for a statement from businessman Brown Mogotsi regarding an alleged attempt on his life that occurred on Monday night in Vosloorus. Mogotsi, a controversial figure linked to allegations of police corruption, has not presented himself to the Vosloorus Police Station to provide his account of the incident….
National Police Commissioner Vows Action Amid Corruption Allegations Natalie Nyathi The community of Reiger Park in Boksburg is in shock following a terrible drive-by shooting that left six people dead and three others injured. In response to this tragedy, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has pledged to send an external investigating team to the…
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 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…
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…
Fort Hare University Suspends Operations After Violent Student Protests Natalie Nyathi The University of Fort Hare has suspended all operations after violent protests at its Alice campus. This decision follows the burning of the administration and student affairs buildings, raising serious safety concerns. The protests began over the university’s plan to appoint an interim Student…
Johannesburg Residents Clash with Police Amid Water Crisis: Rubber Bullets and Tear Gas Deployed Natalie Nyathi Tensions have reached a boiling point in several Johannesburg communities as residents, deprived of consistent water supply, took to the streets in protest. The demonstrations in Westbury and Coronationville turned violent, with police resorting to tear gas and rubber…
Unions Slam Police Commissioner’s Claims Linking Wage Demands to Workforce Shortages and Crime Natalie Nyathi KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is facing strong criticism from trade unions after suggesting that union demands for higher wages contribute to police workforce shortages, ultimately impacting crime rates. Mkhwanazi’s comments, made during a stakeholder engagement on crime…
