Marshalltown fire survivors to launch class action against City of Johannesburg
A year after the tragedy, survivors and families of those who died in the Usindiso building want compensation
News
News
Gayton McKenzie reacts to Dada Morero’s plan to recruit foreign JMPD officers
The recently elected Johannesburg mayor suggested that the JMPD should recruit documented foreign nationals to address language barriers.
Crime
Watch: Alrode woman kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]
As of now, Melissa van Vuuren is still in the custody of her kidnappers. There have been no further updates on her condition or whereabouts.
News
M1 and M2 highway shutdown: Here are the latest updates
Mass action by City of Johannesburg employees has led to the complete closure of the M1 and M2 highways in Braamfontein and the Johannesburg CBD.
Crime
Have you seen Isielle Leslie? – Search for missing Hercules teen escalates
Isielle Leslie, who left her home without informing anyone of her destination, has not been seen or heard from since that day.
Crime
Midrand shootout update: Taxi war on the brink in Johannesburg
This recent incident in Midrand echoes a similar situation earlier this month in Soweto, where taxi owner Kwanele “MKZ” Makwanza was gunned down by unknown assailants.
Crime
Broad day shootout rocks Midrand: Here’s everything we know
The shootout occurred at the corner of Olifantsfontein and Lever Road in Midrand, close to Noordwyk.
Crime
Pastor Mboro denied bail: Watch how he reacted in court [video]
Cameras captured the moment Pastor Mboro’s face fell as the judge announced the decision, which also denied bail for his bodyguard, Clement Camillot Baloyi.
Travel
Rotational delays affect flights at OR Tambo Airport: Here’s what we know
OR Tambo International Airport faced significant disruptions as rotational delays impacted flight schedules across the board.
Crime
Shooting at Eldorado Park school leaves two pupils injured
On a chaotic day in Eldorado Park, violence broke out across multiple schools, leaving students and parents in shock.
Viral
Lion on the loose in Pretoria: Here’s what we know
Authorities are currently tracking the lion, which was seen on the M18 road, a busy route connecting Pretoria and Centurion.
Crime
Watch: Midrand home invasion caught on camera [video]
The footage shows three individuals carefully manoeuvring through the house, appearing to be well-coordinated and armed with handguns.
News
Search for missing teen Reza Saloojee ends in tragedy
Saloojee went missing on Sunday afternoon while on a fishing trip with his family at the Vaal Dam.
News
City of Joburg to get new mayor after Kabelo Gwamanda exit
Gwamanda, who was the youngest mayor of Johannesburg, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the city.
Events
Team SA homecoming: Here’s everything you must know
The homecoming event will take place at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
Viral
Watch: Amapanyaza caught on camera assaulting woman [video]
The footage, which circulated widely on social media, shows a male officer appearing to give a command before the woman is aggressively handled by the wardens.
Viral
Watch: Moroadi Cholota arrives in South Africa [video]
Cholota’s extradition comes amid her involvement in the high-profile R255 million asbestos scandal.
News
Estina Dairy Farm case stricken off the roll: Here’s what happens next
Judge Celeste Reinders ruled that the delays in the case were unreasonable, stating that the trial could not proceed under such circumstances.
Viral
Gauteng traffic officer caught on camera assaulting Ekurhuleni police
The Gauteng traffic officer is currently under investigation for two previous cases of assault and has been accused of beating people on the streets.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial suffers another delay – Here’s why
Just when the pursuit of justice seemed to gain momentum, proceedings in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial were abruptly halted.
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.
Fashion
Gauteng govt wants taxpayers to help save Drip Footwear from liquidation
The Gauteng Economic Development Department has launched a campaign to prevent the liquidation of the popular sneaker brand Drip Footwear. Story Summary: Gauteng govt wants to save Drip Footwear from liquidation MEC Lebogang Maile, in a statement, made a plea for government intervention, leveraging the Gauteng Township Economic Development Act to support the company’s founder,
Viral
Watch: Katlehong mob torches Pastor Mboro’s church [video]
Pastor Mboro’s church was set on fire by an angry mob in Katlehong following his arrest over the Matsediso Primary School incident.
Viral
Braamfontein student residence goes up in flames: Here’s what we know [video]
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Viral
Shoddy pastor Mboro in custody over viral Matsediso Primary abduction
Following the Matsediso Primary School incident, Pastor Paseka ‘Mboro’ Motsoeneng sought refuge at the Katlehong police station on Monday evening.
Viral
More details surface about viral Matsediso Primary School video
A disturbing incident at Matsediso Primary School involving armed men, including Pastor Mboro, has gone viral. Here’s what we know.
News
Pretoria Girls High School clears ‘whites only’ group of racism
The panel found all twelve students not guilty on all charges, including their prefect status.
News
GNU minister uncovers possible graft in R950m Tshwane Telkom HQ sale
The building, acquired for R695 million and renovated for an additional R250 million, has remained unused and in disrepair for the past eight years.
Crime
Fourways R300m drug bust escalates into kidnapping rescue mission
Police rescued a kidnapped businessman and arrested eight suspects in Fourways during a drug bust operation.
News
Pretoria Girls High racism row latest news: Here’s what happened on Tuesday
Protests on Tuesday were sparked by the discovery of a “Whites Only” WhatsApp group, where white students allegedly made derogatory remarks about their black peers.