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City of Joburg officials close 5 spaza shops for non-compliance in Dobsonville
City of Joburg officials close 5 spaza shops for non-compliance in Dobsonville! The City of Johannesburg’s officials, in collaboration with…
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1 000 suspects arrested in Gauteng weekend crime operation
More than 1 000 suspects were arrested in Gauteng for murder, attempted murder, rape, business robbery, drug dealing, possession of…
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Eskom to implement 9-hour power outage in some parts of Johannesburg on Wednesday
Eskom said it will be implementing power outages in several areas of Soweto, Johannesburg on Wednesday. The power utility said…
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Soweto residents hopeful Eskom will restore power soon following substation fire
While an investigation is underway into a substation fire in Soweto, residents are hopeful Eskom will act swiftly to restore…
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Substation fire leaves parts of Soweto without power
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) was on the scene of a substation fire in Zola, Soweto, on Wednesday afternoon. The…
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JMPD management to engage with SAPS over brewing tensions between members
Joburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) management is set to engage its counterparts at the South African Police Service (SAPS) over…
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Ipid investigates shoot-out between metro officer and police in Soweto
A shoot-out between a female Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) official and police officers turned fatal when the woman was…
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2 robbers shot dead in foiled CIT heist in Soweto – VIDEO
Two robbers have been killed in dramatic shootout with police after an attempted cash-in-transit (CIT) heist in Soweto, south of…
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Gauteng Premier Lesufi promises to light up areas in Soweto without power by Christmas
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said that Soweto communities who have been in the dark due to the power crisis in…
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Colleague of JMPD officer shot dead in viral video says social media is cruel
Colleagues of Johannesburg Metro Police Department officer Sibusiso Zikalala said the viral video showing him being shot dead has traumatized…
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JMPD officer shot dead in viral video to be laid to rest
The funeral of slain Johannesburg metro police officer Sibusiso Zikalala was taking place in Dobsonville, Soweto on Sunday morning. Zikalala…
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Parolee sentenced for r@ping & murdering 12-year-old girl
A parolee has been sentenced to life imprisonment for rape and murder in the Johannesburg High Court. Jacob Mokibe, 39,…
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Soweto man sentenced to life for r@ping & killing 12-year-old girl while on parole
A Soweto man who r@ped and killed a 12-year-old girl while he was on parole, has been sentenced to life…
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4-month-old boy kidnapped outside his Soweto home reunited with his parents
Police have confirmed that a 4-month-old baby boy who was kidnapped outside his Soweto home, has been safely reunited with…
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5 men in court, accused of robbing Shoprite in Soweto after being caught with ink-stained money
Five men have been arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), working with the police’s crime intelligence unit, after…
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Dobsonville cops arrested for kidnapping & extortion to appear in court
Two police officers from Dobsonville are expected to appear in court on Monday. They were arrested on Friday for kidnapping,…
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Circulating video of JMPD officer receiving R1 800 in cash from motorist – Watch
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department said it has noted a video circulating on social media of a JMPD officer receiving…
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Soweto commuters protest in Dobsonville over Putco ticketing system
Soweto commuters are protesting at bus stations in Dobsonville, blocking off all major transport routes. Putco says they appear to…
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Putco bus drivers continue with illegal strike despite dismissal letters
Despite the Public Utility Transport Corporation (Putco) issuing dismissal letters to at least 1 000 striking bus drivers, they continued…
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Cosas wants teacher charged over death of Dobsonville pupil
The Congress of South African Students (Cosas) on Wednesday said they want the Human Rights Commission (SARHC) to intervene in…
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Grade 9 pupil commits suicide after allegedly being mocked by teacher over his s.e.xuality
The Gauteng education department is investigating allegations that homophobic comments from a Soweto school teacher prompted a grade 9 pupil…
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Patrick Shai died a heartbroken man – Sad details emerge as his wife, Masechaba is exposed for cheating on him
Shocking new details have emerged surrounding the passing of veteran actor Patrick Shai. A local publication reports the actor died…
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More trouble for Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla Lux as company demands R600 000
Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla ‘Lux’ Dlamini is reportedly being sued by Vertex Events for over R600 000 for promoting his…
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Nhlanhla Lux’s lawyers still trying to get him released
The legal representatives for Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini have expressed concern about encountering difficulties in their bid to…
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Supporters rally behind Operation Dudula leader
Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla ‘Lux’ Dlamini will spend the weekend behind bars. Dlamini was arrested on Thursday after a case…
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PHOTO: Patrick Shai’s tombstone wows South Africa
SA actor, Patrick Shai’s unique tombstone has wowed Mzansi. A triangular prism-shaped tombstone turned heads on Monday after a family…
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Skeem Saam pays touching tribute to late Patrick Shai – Watch
SABC 1 soapie Skeem Saam has paid tribute to the late legendary actor Patrick Shai who died last weekend. Patrick…
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Sweet messages pour in for Rasta over Patrick Shai’s painting – Photos
Controversial painter Rasta the Artist rarely gets any applause from South Africans for his paintings. However, Rasta is currently basking…
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Touching: Patrick Shai’s friend shares their last conversation
The late actor Patrick Shai’s friend was a guest on 702 and he shared the last conversation they had on…
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More tributes for Patrick Shai
Like many across Mzansi, Patrick Mofokeng is in shock over the death of his mentor Patrick Shai. Shai took his…
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Patrick Shai’s last moments before killing himself – Close friend opens up
Veteran actor and GBV activist Patrick Shai’s close friend and colleague – Botlhale Modisane – who is from the Tshegofatso…
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#RIPPatrickShai: South Africans pour in touching condolences after actor Patrick Shai’s passing
Tributes have been pouring in on social media following the death of South African legendary actor and activist, Patrick Shai.…
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MOU to be signed to address Soweto’s electricity crisis
Plans appear to be in place to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Eskom regarding Soweto, which has seen…
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Community living in fear amid mining gang wars in Slovoville
The community of Slovoville, near Dobsonville in Soweto, say ’gangs’ fighting territorial battles over gold, have turned their area into…
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Premier Makhura joins law enforcement officers on the road & on vaccination drive
Gauteng Premier David Makhura is joining law enforcement officers in a road safety and crime prevention operation in Soweto on…
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#SouthAfricaIsBurning: Volunteers offer services as mop-up operations begin after riots, looting
Construction companies, builders, transport and even psychologists are volunteering their services for free under the banner RebuildSA, as some parts…
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Kids die due to imbawula smoke inhalation, public urged to be careful
Two minors have died in Zondi as a result of smoke inhalation from Imbawula on Friday, June 20 and according…
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Soweto mom killed in front of child
A candlelight vigil will be held on Thursday for a Soweto mother who was gunned down in front of her…
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Tshegofatso Pule’s murderer busy updating his Facebook status from prison
Gender activists have reacted with outrage on the discovery that the murderer of Tshegofatso Pule has been updating his status…
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Woman arrested for allegedly bribing cops to release her father
It was a busy Human Rights Day long weekend for SAPS in Gauteng who arrested 847 suspects on various charges,…
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JMPD advises motorists to avoid flooded roads
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has urged drivers to avoid dangerous routes after the city was hit by heavy rains.…
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Still no arrests following grandmother and granddaughter’s rape in Soweto
Police have not yet arrested any of the criminals who raped and killed a grandmother and s.e.xually assaulted her granddaughter…
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Police making progress in solving murders of Gauteng women, says Bheki Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele says police are making headway in solving the brutal murders of two women in Gauteng. They’ve…
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Soweto gogo arrested for selling achaar
Former DA leader Mmusi Maimane was among many who called for respect when police officers deal with the elderly. South…
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Suspect arrested for brutal murder of 14-year-old Simphiwe Sibeko
One suspect has been arrested and charged with the murder of Simphiwe Sibeko,14, from Soweto. The 2-year-old suspect from Snake…
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Grandmother of raped & murdered Soweto girl partially blames lockdown
The grandmother of a 14-year-old girl who was raped and killed in Dobsonville in Soweto partially blames the COVID-19 lockdown…
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Soweto teen found raped & murdered after failing to return from spaza
The Gauteng department of education says a 14-year-old girl has been raped and killed in Dobsonville, Soweto. It’s understood the…
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