gauteng

Ex-Electrical Engineer Builds Farming Powerhouse on Tribal Land

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According to Nkanyezii Group CEO Lebogang Dhludhlu, diversifying South African agricultural enterprises through vertical integration and feed production helps mitigate rising input costs and electricity instabilities. Formerly an electrical engineer at Eskom, Dhludhlu launched the poultry venture on tribal land in 2019 using personal funds, eventually scaling the business into a multi-faceted operation that includes … Read more

Durban Man Hijacked and Shot Dead in Reservoir Hills Garage

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A Durban man succumbed to his injuries after being shot during a hijacking in Reservoir Hills on Wednesday night, highlighting ongoing concerns over violent crime in the area. According to a source, the victim drove into his property and was followed into his garage by another vehicle before neighbours heard a single gunshot. When neighbours … Read more

Mzi Khumalo, Gauteng ANC Task Team Spokesperson, Dies

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Mzi Khumalo, the Gauteng African National Congress provincial task team spokesperson and a former provincial MEC, has died at the age of 54, according to statements released by the party on Monday. He passed away in the early hours of Monday morning after collapsing at his residence and being rushed to hospital for emergency medical … Read more

Gauteng Homeowner Wins Appeal Over R3.5M Luxury Home Sale for Levy Debt

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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

The Viral Hungry Lion Staffer Proudly Cheering On Every Customer

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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

New SAPS Task Team to Investigate Gauteng Leader’s Murder

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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

Shepherd Bushiri Deploys 10 Buses to Rescue Stranded Malawians

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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

EFF Backs Lesufi’s Gauteng Traffic Warden Revamp Amid Vandalism Surge

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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

4 Men Killed in Suspected West Rand Ambush

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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 Chief Samuel Mashaba Suspended Following R300m Cocaine Bust

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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

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