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Wits students intensify protest
Wits University students have taken to the streets of Braamfontein. The students were protesting what they allege is a lack…
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Wits SRC launches clean-up campaign to raise funds for indebted students
The Student Representative Council at Wits University launched a clean-up campaign to raise funds for students with historical debt. The…
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VIDEO: Suspects steal copper cables in front of police station
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tampering with infrastructure in Ekurhuleni. The video circulating on social media shows suspects…
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Joburg City Power allocated R300 million to fight cable theft and vandalism
Joburg City Power said it had been allocated R300 million for the fight against cable theft and infrastructure vandalism. The…
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City Power records at least 33 cable theft incidents this week
City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava has commended the work by the security and law enforcement agencies against cable thieves following…
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IEC: Not time for new constituencies ahead of 2024 elections
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has cautioned that it will not be able to accommodate the establishment of new constituencies…
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Cosatu to embark on national strike as South Africa’s economy struggles to create jobs
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has issued a call to all workers and South Africans to join…
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4 cops accused of shooting Mthokozisi Ntumba found not guilty
The charges against the four police officers who are accused of killing Mthokozisi Ntumba during a student protest at Braamfontein…
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Mthokozisi Ntumba murder trial continues
Four policemen on trial for the murder of Mthokozisi Ntumba are set to appear in court on Friday. They each…
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Mthokozisi Ntumba murder case hears from state witness
The state’s first witness in the Mthokozisi Ntumba case has described what she witnessed on the day Ntumba died. He…
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Suspect arrested for ConCourt attack due in court
The man arrested in connection with the attack on the Constitutional Court building is expected to make his first appearance…
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Raymond Zondo concerned about ConCourt attack
Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has expressed his concern over an attack on the Constitutional Court building. Zondo has urged…
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ConCourt building attack: Questions about motive remain
There are questions about why a man armed with a hammer went on the rampage and smashed windows and doors…
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Man arrested after attack on Constitutional Court
A 36-year-old man has been arrested for an attack on the Constitutional Court. He was grabbed on Wednesday morning outside…
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Hijackers provide insight into their criminal affairs – Don’t stand out
Across Gauteng, car hijackings are on the rise, as criminals are making up for lost time and are taking advantage…
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Touching moments: Tears as Khanya Hadebe is laid to rest #RIPKhanyaHadebe
DJ Khanya “The Voice” Hadebe was being laid to rest today, 14 August. Speaker after speaker described the 23-year-old as…
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Catholic Church in Joburg battles cold and lockdown rules to feed homeless
The bitter cold of the past few days has been particularly hard on the homeless. While some people admire the…
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Suspended Rand West City municipal manager in hot soup over R1.5 billion expenditure
A Gauteng municipal manager suspended after allegedly incurring R1.5 billion in unauthorized, irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure, was this week…
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City of Joburg official arrested for alleged RDP housing fraud
A City of Joburg official has been arrested for allegedly creating a fraudulent RDP house application and charging an applicant…
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EFF gives Education Minister Motshekga 7 days to close schools – Our children are going to die
The EFF on Thursday called for the immediate closure of contact classes at schools amid concerns over the third wave…
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Family of girl who was begged for s.e.x by Bishop Israel Makamu spills more beans
Popular TV presenter Bishop Israel Makamu allegedly offered R1 million to the family of a woman who claims he s.e.xually…
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JMPD warns motorists of congestion
Motorists have been warned to expect traffic congestion in parts of Johannesburg on Tuesday 4 May and Wednesday 5 May.…
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Thirteen injured in Braamfontein crash
Gauteng: At 19H09 Monday evening Netcare 911 responded to a collision where thirteen people sustained minor to moderate injuries when…
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Police won’t stop using rubber bullets, says Commissioner Sitole
The use of rubber bullets to police protest action – similar to the one earlier this month, that left an…
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DJ Zinhle’s boyfriend Murdah Bongz passes out after falling 3 metres down the stairs
Mzansi musical group Black Motion member Murdah Bongz, real name Bongani Mahosana, has survived a near-debilitating injury after he fell…
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Charges against students caught with rifle dropped
The charges against the two students who were arrested on allegations of being in possession of an unlicensed rifle, have…
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Police commissioner orders investigation into students found with illegal riffle and bullets
Gauteng police have been ordered to conduct an urgent probe into an illegal high-calibre firearm that was found in the…
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Mthokozisi Ntumba murder case: More charges may be added against those accused
The State said it was still finalizing its investigation and more charges may be added in the case against four…
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Mthokozisi Ntumba murder accused police officers to remain in custody
The four police officers accused of the death of a bystander during student protests at Wits University in Braamfontein last…
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Students march to court as 4 police officers appear for Mthokozisi Ntumba’s death
The Wits Student Representative Council (SRC) will today march to the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court where four police officers are due…
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Students vow to continue protests as varsity shutdown enters day 2
Students have vowed to continue their protests as Tuesday marks day two of the shutdown at some tertiary education institutions.…
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Bheki Cele slams Malema claim he offered to help pay funeral costs
Police Minister Bheki Cele on Monday denied claims by EFF leader Julius Malema he promised to assist Mthokozisi Ntumba’s family…
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Wits University suspends 2 students for exam disruptions
Wits University has confirmed the suspension of two students, but says that it has nothing to do with recent protests…
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Family of civilian Mthokozisi Ntumba who was shot dead by police during Wits Protest speaks out
Mthokozisi Ntumba‘s family on Thursday said the young father of four still had a lot to offer the country through…
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Free higher education is ANC policy – Ace Magashule to students
ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule on Thursday encouraged students at higher learning institutions to continue with their demands for free higher…
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Ramaphosa: Wits student protest did not warrant that type of police response
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the events at Wits University were deeply disturbing and that the country was mourning the…
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Wits students threaten further protests
It’s quiet on the streets of Braamfontein on Thursday morning following violent clashes between police and protesting students on Wednesday.…
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Tito Mboweni apologises for tweet after bystander killed during Wits protest
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has deleted and apologized for a tweet in which he appeared insensitive about the death of…
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5 student protesters arrested after Wits protests
Five student protesters were arrested on Wednesday as police clashed with students in the streets of Johannesburg. Gauteng police spokesperson…
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Minister Nzimande sends senior team to Wits after protests and death
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has sent a team of senior officials from his department to Wits University to establish…
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Man shot dead during protest
Gauteng: At 10H25 Wednesday Netcare 911 responded to a shooting on the corners of De Beer and Stiemens Streets in…
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Montana misled Prasa board about R2.4bn Braamfontein project, says Popo Molefe
Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) board chair Popo Molefe said the former chief executive officer (CEO) Lucky…
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Aunt backs church bishop after niece accuses him of rape
The relative of a former Rivers of Living Waters Ministries member who accuses its leader, Bishop Stephen Zondo, of s.e.xually…
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Private schools turn to online learning as govt delays opening schools
While independent schools have made a decision to turn to online learning after the opening of schools was postponed, at…
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Bemawu argues in court, says SABC must immediately stop planned retrenchments
Lawyers for the Broadcasting, Electronic, Media & Allied Workers Union (Bemawu) on Friday said the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)…
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Jacob Zuma could be arrested for defying summons issued by state capture inquiry
Proceedings at the state capture commission of inquiry on Thursday ended on a dramatic note after chairperson Deputy Chief Justice…
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Former ‘fake prophet’ tells Rights Commission how he used to manipulate people
A man who admitted to being a fake prophet on Monday told the CRL Rights Commission how he lived a…
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Fake CoJ official arrested for allegedly stealing 60 hard drives
A 36-year-old woman masquerading as a City of Johannesburg official was arrested on Saturday for allegedly stealing 60 hard drives…
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Man shot dead in Braamfontein while sitting in his car
Police in Gauteng are investigating a murder after a motorist was shot and killed in his vehicle in Braamfontein, Johannesburg,…
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EFF gives Unilever 24 hours to explain recent TRESemme ad
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has written to Unilever CEO Alan Jope and given the company 24 hours to explain…
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