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“62 burnt beyond recognition,” say officials as they scramble to identify victims of deadly blaze

Pathologists say 62 bodies have been burnt beyond recognition among the 76 victims of the Joburg CBD fire.This means only 12 of the deceased are identifiable. Earlier today, victims' families gathered at the Diepkloof mortuary where some of the victims' bodies had been taken in the hopes of identifying their loved ones. Pathologist, Thembalethu Mpahlaza, has urged more family members to come forward, as their DNA will prove vital in […]

todaySeptember 1, 2023 81

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‘Bring back Sizokuthola or face a boycott’

Pressure continues to mount for pay-channel's Moja Love to bring back its drug-busting show, Sizokuthola. The Put South Africa First Movement has now threatened to boycott the channel should it fail to bring back the popular programme that's hosted by Xolani Khumalo. Earlier this week, the movement along with United Patriotic Front, held a picket outside Moja Love studios in Rosebank demanding that the show be brought back immediately. The programme […]

todayAugust 17, 2023 1242 1

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Almost 2 years on, justice still seem elusive for whistleblower Babita Deokaran

The six suspects accused of killing whistleblower, Babita Deokaran, will find out this morning, whether or not they will be released for their alleged role in her murder. They made a brief appearance in the Johannesburg High Court last month. The Judge remanded the matter due to all three defense councils requiring more time to address the accused. The men are accused of conspiring to murder, murder and possession of […]

todayAugust 7, 2023 117 1

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BRICS youth calls for green solutions to tackle global energy challenges

Young people are calling for green solutions to tackle global energy challenges. More than 200 young delegates gathered at the 5th annual BRICS Youth Energy Summit hosted in Modderfontein, Johannesburg, this week to discuss the future of sustainable energy. With more than 600 million African’s still without clean and reliable energy supply, organisers have encouraged young people to develop innovative energy solutions not just for BRICS countries but for the […]

todayAugust 4, 2023 118

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Extreme methods needed to deal with the zama zama crisis, says Joburg MCC for Community Safety

Joburg MCC for Community safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, has conceded that they have not done enough to deal with illegal mining in the country and says more action is urgently needed. Tshwaku on Wednesday visited Riverlea, where five bodies of suspected zama zamas were recently found. He says while different methods have been introduced, through working with the SAPS and JMPD, these syndicates move around frequently. He says one of […]

todayAugust 2, 2023 101

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Music festival drops mic on Kelly as the plot thickens in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

Organisers of the upcoming Tribute To Women Music Festival have defended their decision to drop multi-award-winning singer, Kelly Khumalo, from the event. Festival director, Joe Chakela, says the decision was "solely based on safety and security." Social media has been abuzz after they released a statement on Monday, saying the singer will not be gracing their stage as previously indicated. Chakela says they have communicated with Khumalo’s team, and it […]

todayAugust 1, 2023 203

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Call for fast tracking of legalising small-scale mining amid growing safety concerns

Non-governmental organisation and watchdog, Bench Marks Foundation, has added its voice to calls for government to fast-track the regulation of the small-scale mining industry in order to manage the turf wars within the sector. The call comes amid a probe into the death of five people, suspected to be illegal miners, in Riverlea, south of Johannesburg. The bodies were discovered at the Zamimpilo informal settlement on Sunday morning. Police say preliminary […]

todayAugust 1, 2023 83

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They shot him in front of us: SMS places Longwe Twala at Meyiwa murder scene

The Pretoria High Court has heard startling evidence placing Longwe Thwala at the scene of the crime the night Senzo Meyiwa was gunned down.Cellphone data expert, Colonel Lambertus Steyn, says they discovered an SMS sent by Twala just after 10 pm on the night in question, which read “Senzo is dead. They just shot him in front of us."This is in stark contrast to state witness Zandile Khumalo's testimony, who […]

todayJuly 28, 2023 3372

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Tunnel likely to collapse any time discovered along Bree and Loveday streets

The City of Joburg has warned that a tunnel, which may collapse at any given time, has been discovered along Lilian Ngoyi, formerly known as Bree Street, and Loveday streets. The blast that killed one person on Wednesday occurred at Lilian Ngoyi. City Manager, Floyd Brink, has urged the public to refrain from entering the areas that have been closed off. The warning comes amid the confirmation that a gas […]

todayJuly 21, 2023 184

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