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
South African police have arrested Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, a 45-year-old British citizen wanted by UK authorities for the alleged murders of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, and their two daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5. The arrest occurred Friday in Kensington, Johannesburg, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Interpol … Read more
The three men accused of the deadly Jumpers informal settlement mass shooting denied involvement in the crime and illegal mining, claiming they were wrongly linked to the massacre, according to court records and defense statements. Molebeli Eliot Mosia, Ramonne Jeremiar Tsibela Maikutlo, and Zipho Michael Mofero Metsing appeared in Joburg Magistrate’s Court on 9 July, … Read more
South Africa is facing a period of intense economic strain as nationwide protests against undocumented foreign labor coincide with significant job losses. Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) survey reports a decline of 80,000 jobs in the first quarter, contributing to a year-on-year loss of 121,000 positions. As unemployment rises, public demonstrations have … Read more
Buying a home is not an automatic path to wealth, as the true value of property depends on net returns after accounting for costs, interest, maintenance, rates and taxes, insurance, and the opportunity cost of tying up your money, according to Bryan Nicol, a certified financial planner professional at Doshguide. While property remains a popular … 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
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Residents across Johannesburg are reporting a surge in extortion and intimidation by individuals posing as City Power or Eskom contractors. These perpetrators allegedly disconnect electricity supply without warning to demand cash payments for reconnection, often threatening further service interruptions if customers do not comply. Both utility providers have denounced these practices, confirming that no employee … 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
New data from the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Funda Uphumelele National Survey (FUNS) reveals that 70% of South African learners in Grades 1 to 3 are not reading at grade level in their home language. The study, which assessed 27,800 learners across 710 schools, highlights a significant literacy crisis that has prompted national debate … Read more
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed an interim maintenance claim brought by a wife against her husband, ruling that the applicant failed to provide a full and frank disclosure of her personal finances. Acting Judge S. Van Aswegen presided over the Rule 43 application, where the court found that the applicant’s failure to … Read more