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Soweto residents disappointed over Maponya Mall’s silence on Mvelase’s killing

  Soweto residents have expressed disappointment over what they describe as a lack of action from Maponya Mall management following the brutal killing of e-hailing driver, Siyanda Mvelase. Yesterday, aggrieved residents shut down the mall, calling on management to address the issues about public transport operating at the facility. The 27-year-old was shot and his body burned inside his car outside the mall on Wednesday night. Two others were shot and injured during the incident. Mvelase’s family says they are […]

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Soshanguve divided over Gauteng crime plan

Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s latest service delivery address in Soshanguve has drawn sharp criticism from some residents, who dismissed it as a waste of state resources and accused the government of being out of touch with community realities. The Gauteng Provincial Government hosted scores of residents at Giant Stadium in the township to outline its latest efforts to tackle the area's high crime rate. However, some residents expressed frustration and disappointment, describing the event as a mere "talk shop" that lacks […]

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Businessman accused in DJ Sumbody murder to learn bail fate next week

The fate of Sandton businessman, Katiso “KT” Molefe, accused of orchestrating the murder of musician Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka, will be decided next Wednesday when the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court delivers its bail judgment. Molefe appeared in court on Thursday facing charges linked to the November 2022 shooting in Woodmead, which also claimed the lives of two of DJ Sumbody’s bodyguards. He joins three co-accused: Michael Pule Tau, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, and Musa Kekana. The group is also implicated in the […]

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Ouaddou under fire over squad selection

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has had to face tough questions about the changes he has made to his team, after choosing new signings over players who were regulars last season under former coach Jose Riveiro. Following back-to-back losses in the Betway Premiership, Ouaddou has come under scrutiny. New signings including Sipho Mbule, Sihle Nduli, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Yanela Mbuthuma, Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Abdoulaye Mariko, Oswin Appollis, and Lebone Seema have all had minutes within the first three […]

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Cardi B claps back in defence of Tyla

Grammy-winning rapper, Cardi B, has spoken out amid the backlash faced by South African music star Tyla, questioning whether fans truly dislike celebrities. The 23-year-old artist has been targeted on social media over her identity and the sales of her latest album. The controversy reignited after an old TikTok video of Tyla discussing her ethnicity resurfaced, sparking fresh debate online. @breakfastclubam asked #tyla about the “coloured” vs. black woman debate she remained silent and her team quickly hopped in. #browngirlgrinding […]

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Soweto residents threaten week-long closure of Maponya Mall

Angry residents of Soweto have vowed to shut down Maponya Mall in Pimville for the next seven days, following Wednesday night’s brutal and disturbing attack. An e-hailing driver was shot dead and his body set alight inside his vehicle outside the mall. Another car nearby was also attacked and shot at before being set alight. The driver managed to escape, but both he and a passerby sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to hospital. The violent incident has sparked public […]

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Key witness in Joshlin’s case now a free woman

The key state witness in the Joshlin Smith’s disappearance case, Laurentia Lombaard is now a free woman, after the Western Cape High Court granted her immunity. Lombaard who turned state witness was initially arrested with the 6-year-old’s mother alongside two other co-accused. She played a crucial role in the state’s case, which saw the conviction of Joshlin’s mother and her accomplices. Joshlin’s mother, Kelly, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and Steven van Rhys have each been sentenced to life imprisonment and […]

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Expert says US report on Human Rights has lost creditability

The latest US State Department's report on Human Rights violations in South Africa has been widely criticized, with legal experts and government officials denouncing it as politically biased and inaccurate. Human Rights lawyer, Sheldon Magardie, says it's unfortunate that the reports, which were once a trusted and well-known research tool, have become politicized. Margardie says this has become evident, particularly under US President Donald Trump's administration. The annual document which released yesterday, accusses the South African government of moving toward […]

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Mobile units deployed after Germiston Home Affairs office torched

Some of the Germiston residents evicted from the Pharoe Park flats on Tuesday, say they still have no where to go. Residents say they went without food, medication, and sent their children to bed hungry as they watched over their belongings in the cold. Furniture and household items now line the streets as displaced tenants desperately search for shelter. Some residents insist they complied with housing rules, yet still found themselves out on the streets.   Protesting over the evictions, […]

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