A Gauteng homeowner owing over R681,000 in unpaid levies has been granted leave to appeal a High Court order that declared her luxury property in Pretoria’s Lombardy Estate specially executable for a public auction, after a judge found reasonable prospects that another court could reach a different conclusion on the constitutional proportionality of the foreclosure. … Read more
Themba “Malome Lion” Radebe, an employee at the Hungry Lion branch in Hebron Mall near Soshanguve, has gained widespread attention by transforming routine order fulfillment into a viral social media phenomenon. According to reports, Radebe’s unique approach—which features singing, comedy, and motivational affirmations like “I’m proud of you”—has earned him nearly 100,000 followers on TikTok … Read more
Acting SAPS National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has launched a multidisciplinary investigation into the murder of March and March Gauteng leader Andile Mvuyiselwa Somgaxa, following his death on July 13. Somgaxa was shot in his driveway in Greenfield, Johannesburg, on July 3 and succumbed to his injuries ten days later. The investigation is being … Read more
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, currently a fugitive in Malawi, has announced he is funding the transport of Malawian nationals returning home from South Africa. This intervention follows a June 30 deadline imposed by the anti-illegal immigration movement March and March, as thousands of Malawians seek assistance amidst a mounting repatriation crisis. Did You Know? An … Read more
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced a major restructuring of the province’s crime-prevention unit, formerly known as “amapanyaza,” to integrate traffic wardens into a formal, three-stream provincial safety service. The initiative, which includes traffic officers, traffic wardens, and security officers, aims to align the corps with national training standards and legislative requirements following the dismissal … Read more
Four men were killed Friday in an apparent ambush at a house in Toekomsrus on the West Rand after five armed suspects stormed the property and opened fire. Police confirmed an investigation into the murders is underway, noting that the suspects arrived in a silver-grey Kia Picanto and fled the scene without stealing any items. … Read more
Gauteng traffic police chief Samuel Mashaba has been placed on precautionary suspension following his testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. According to the Gauteng provincial government, the suspension follows admissions made by Mashaba regarding his involvement in the 2021 Aeroton drug bust, where he allegedly posed as a Crime Intelligence officer to intercept a … Read more
A 27-year-old Gauteng woman is seeking a full refund or vehicle replacement after her new R923,000 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 reportedly malfunctioned 37 days after purchase. The vehicle allegedly reversed while in drive during a trip to Mpumalanga. Mercedes-Benz South Africa and the financier, Absa, maintain that diagnostic procedures are required under the Consumer Protection Act … Read more
Gauteng police have launched an investigation into allegations that officers robbed an immigrant gardener of his bicycle and R950 in cash in Wierdapark. The incident, which occurred last week Tuesday, prompted an appeal for public assistance from the gardener’s employer, Gideon Le Roux, after the victim was allegedly forced into a police van while traveling … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 18h00 on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Presidency has confirmed the address will outline the government’s management approach to illegal migration and the recent surge in anti-foreigner protests. This follows the Cabinet’s approval of a comprehensive migration strategy, including … Read more