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“I don’t know Cat Matlala,” says Mashatile

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, maintains that he does not know alleged crime kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Mashatile made the remarks while fielding questions from journalists on the sidelines of the Gauteng Investment Conference today. The deputy president came under scrutiny after being implicated by suspended police sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, during his testimony before the Madlanga Commission. The claim came after Nkosi's home was raided by police, who were allegedly searching […]

todayApril 9, 2026 227

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Gauteng braces for busy Easter weekend

As Gauteng prepares for the Easter long weekend from Friday, motorists can expect congested roads, increased law enforcement visibility and changing weather conditions. Heavy traffic volumes are expected across the province, especially for those long-distance travellers. The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), which manages more than 400km of the key route between KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, has urged motorists to adopt a risk management approach to travel during the Easter period. "A […]

todayApril 1, 2026 25

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Permits, Protests and Power | Inside Johannesburg’s battle over informal trade

Johannesburg’s inner city has become the epicentre of a growing clash between economic survival and public safety, with thousands of livelihoods at stake. What began as a protest in the CBD last Thursday has since escalated into a series of tense engagements between informal trader representatives and the City of Johannesburg. At the heart of the dispute are allegations of harassment, unlawful confiscation of goods and what traders describe as […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 41

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Gauteng residents warned of road closures ahead of G20 Summit

Gauteng residents have been warned to expect possible traffic disruptions across the province as South Africa prepares to host the G20 Leader's Summit this weekend. Traffic in Pretoria and Ekurhuleni is also expected to be affected, with full road closures already in place around Nasrec. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says officers remain on high alert and are monitoring major routes, including the R21 and R24, which are being used by […]

todayNovember 21, 2025 340

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Gauteng braces for wet weekend and G20 dry-run

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning of possible severe thunderstorms and flooding across Gauteng this weekend. A yellow level 2 warning has been issued for several provinces, including Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State. The harsh weather could also affect visibility, prompting motorists to exercise extra caution on the roads. Forecaster, Andre Fourie, says the drop in temperatures is a result of a low-pressure system that will affect the […]

todayNovember 14, 2025 179 4

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Madlanga Commission | Suspended EMPD head claims Matlala’s company was awarded security tender illegally

Suspended EMPD chief, Isaac Mapiyeye, exposed controversial agreements with Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s companies during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Mapiyeye, told the commission on Thursday, that Matlala’s company, CAT VIP Security Services, was fraudulently awarded a tender during the COVID-19 pandemic. He revealed that in 2020, the City of Ekurhuleni issued a public tender for security providers, and Matlala’s company was initially not among the successful bidders. He claims […]

todayNovember 6, 2025 122

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Seven killed in horrific minibus taxi crash in Bassonia

A horrific minibus taxi crash has claimed the lives of seven people on Comaro Road in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg. The victims - five women and two men, aged between 30 and 45 - died at the scene. According to authorities, a Toyota Quantum’s brakes failed while travelling downhill, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle struck a streetlight before crashing into a tree. Johannesburg Metro Police spokesperson, Xolani […]

todayOctober 29, 2025 2521 2

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Motorists warned of delays amid G20 ‘dry run’ in GP this weekend

Several major roads across Gauteng will be closed to traffic between Friday and Saturday, for a dry run, ahead of next month’s G20 summit. World leaders will gather in Johannesburg to discuss pressing global challenges and promote economic growth and collaboration. Motorists are urged to plan in advance and use alternative routes, as high-security roads such as the N1, N3, and R24 will be affected. The joint operation will take […]

todayOctober 24, 2025 559