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Joburg parents sentenced for viciously abusing their children & murdering daughter
Two people from Alberton North in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, have been sentenced in the Johannesburg High Court for heinous crimes committed…
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Abducted man rescued, 4 alleged perpetrators arrested
Quick-thinking by Brakpan Visible Policing officers has led to the arrest of four men on Wednesday, September 25, when they…
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Tyla bags 5 nominations at the South African Music Awards (Samas)
22-year-old singer and dancer, Tyla currently on a winning streak, has just received five nominations at the South African Music…
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Acting Gauteng MEC Maile says govt must urgently act against mushrooming informal settlements
The acting Human Settlements MEC in Gauteng, Lebogang Maile, has emphasized the urgent need for the government to take strong…
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Gauteng police probing death of Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital patient
Gauteng police are investigating the death of a patient at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital. According to the provincial…
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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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Motorists urged to travel only if necessary and to prioritise safety
Severe weather conditions are expected to persist in parts of the country, prompting Johannesburg Emergency Management Services to remain on…
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Heavy snowfall: KZN police deploy teams to help motorists stuck on N3
Police in Kwazulu-Natal have been deployed to assist people stranded due to severe weather on the N3 highway between Warden…
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Videos: Police destroy illegal bridge on Zimbabwe border
Police have destroyed a bridge near the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe that is believed to have been used…
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Gauteng pupils given hearing aids to overcome learning obstacle
A total of 334 learners in Gauteng public schools have been issued with free hearing aids between April and August…
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Bad weather conditions hit 5 provinces this weekend
Residents in the Western and Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal as well as Gauteng have been warned to be on…
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Watch: Reports of snow in Eastern Cape and KZN
Residents in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal are sharing photos and videos of snow in high-lying areas, though warnings have…
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Ex-Eskom contractor Michael Lomas to remain in jail after his extradition from the UK
Fraud-accused Michael Lomas made his first appearance in the Kempton Magistrate’s Court on Friday following his extradition from the UK.…
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Eskom assures SA power will stay on with cold front looming
As various provinces in the country prepare for potentially disruptive snowfall, cold weather, and widespread showers this weekend, Eskom has…
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Mayor Brink highlights Tshwane’s turnaround under his watch
The City of Tshwane Mayor, Cilliers Brink, held a briefing today at Tshwane House in Pretoria. The purpose of the…
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ActionSA demands action against Gauteng Health officials following auditor-general’s report
ActionSA Gauteng has voiced significant concern regarding the Auditor-General’s (AG) recent report for the 2023/24 financial year on the Gauteng…
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Nzimande says Pravin Gordhan was sleek underground operator & skilled negotiator
Former minister Pravin Gordhan was an astute leader who was also an analytical thinker and leader, mourners heard at his…
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Over 200 000 Grades 1 and 8 placement offers issued in Gauteng
The Gauteng Department of Education says over 200 000 placement offers have been issued so far. This comes after the…
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Gauteng Education Dept issues almost 300K placement offers for grades 1 and 8 for 2025
The Gauteng Department of Education has issued close to 300,000 placement offers for grades 1 and 8 for 2025. The…
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Human Settlements Dept taking legal action against contractor over unfinished R11 billion project
The Department of Human Settlements in Gauteng says it is taking legal action against a contractor who abandoned an R11…
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Update: Babel Restaurant manager fined R10K, chef and 2 others charged for being in the country illegally
Three foreign nationals employed at two restaurants in Gauteng made their first appearance in court on Tuesday. The National Prosecuting…
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1 of KZN’s most wanted arrested in Johannesburg
A 30-year-old man, identified as one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most wanted criminals, has been arrested in Johannesburg. The suspect has been…
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Gauteng parents urged to respond swiftly to provisional acceptance letters for Grades 1 and 8
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has urged parents who will receive their provisional acceptance letters for grades 1 and 8…
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Traveller dies after falling from parking level 5 at OR Tambo International Airport
Two passengers died in separate incidents at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng and King Shaka International Airport in Durban…
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Woman demands life sentence for ex-SANDF soldier who raped her & infected her with HIV
The victim of a convicted rapist from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has called on the Pretoria Magistrate’s…
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Moses Mabhida to host MTN8 final
The hosting rights for the 2024/25 MTN8 final attracted widespread interest, with proposals submitted by various provinces, including Gauteng, Western…
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MEC credits women and youth for food security in Gauteng
The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in Gauteng, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has acknowledged women and the youth for their contributions…
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Gauteng tuckshop owners angry as R100 million Kasi Mnotho Fund fails to deliver its promises
Tuckshop owners in Gauteng who were supposed to benefit from a R100 million fund from the Gauteng Department of Economic…
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Gauteng top cop sends warning to criminals
Gauteng’s police commissioner has emphasized that the men and women in blue were ready to tackle criminality. Tommy Mthombeni made…
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Aging & deteriorating infrastructure one of the major challenges facing Joburg, says Lesufi
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has identified aging and deteriorating infrastructure as one of the major challenges facing Johannesburg. He said…
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Police Commissioner Mthombeni says 6 suspected CIT robbers killed in Germiston were in stolen vehicle
Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni has revealed that 6 cash-in-transit robbers killed by police had been driving a stolen vehicle.…
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Panyaza Lesufi promises era of Gauteng communities pleading for service delivery over
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has said that the era of communities pleading for service delivery was over. Lesufi, alongside Johannesburg…
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Tembisa arts teacher gets life sentence for repeatedly raping pupil
A creative arts teacher from Tembisa, Gauteng, has been sentenced to five life terms for repeatedly raping a Grade 7…
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Gauteng govt says interventions in place to improve municipal audit outcomes
Following disappointing audit outcomes on Gauteng municipalities, the provincial government said that it has introduced interventions to improve the preparing…
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Cameroonian nationals arrested for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit currency
Two Cameroonian nationals appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng on Wednesday for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit currency from South…
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City Parks employee nabbed in connection with CIT heists
A City Parks employee has appeared in the Booysens Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng on Wednesday for his alleged link to…
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Extortion gangs wreak havoc across Gauteng, KZN, Eastern & Western Cape
Extortion-related crimes have topped the list of incidents reports across the provinces of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and in the Eastern and…
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Police Minister Mchunu: There is more extortion going on than meets the eye
National Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu addressed the National Assembly on Tuesday as he outlined the measures taken by the South…
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Food poisoning claims the lives of 6 more children in Gauteng
The Gauteng Health Department has expressed concern over the significant increase in food poisoning cases among children, particularly in townships,…
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Operation Shanela: Illegal foreign nationals nabbed
Police conducted a late-night Operation Shanela swoop in Akasia and Soshanguve. It’s aimed at assisting local police stations reduce crime…
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Police must adapt strategies and nab right people
Urgent action needs to be enforced if South Africa is going to find a way to reverse the scourge of…
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4 suspects arrested in connection with West Rand policewoman killing
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) in Gauteng has arrested four men suspected of being involved in the brutal…
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Crime is generally on the increase, says Senzo Mchunu
Police have recorded a general increase in crime with concerning murder, rape, hijacking, and kidnapping numbers. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu…
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Panyaza Lesufi’s plan to bring shine back to the City of Gold
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi will share his plans to revitalize the Johannesburg inner city. He named this as his top…
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ANC faction takes aim at Joburg mayor Dada Morero
The knives are out in the ANC for newly appointed Joburg mayor Dada Morero, sparked by his proposal at this…
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One arrested after cloned police vehicle discovered in Walkerville
Gauteng police have arrested a 44-year-old man following the discovery of a South African Police Service (SAPS) cloned vehicle in…
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SA woman & two Nigerian men arrested as she lands from Brazil with 10kgs of cocaine
An alleged drug mule who recently departed from South Africa heading to Brazil under the guise of shopping for her…
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Crime researchers concerned ATM bombings are planned behind bars
While Gauteng law enforcement believes they have thwarted the ATM bombings’ syndicate by arresting the masterminds, crime researchers believe such…
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Residents in Gauteng warned to brace for cold snap this week
Temperatures in Gauteng are expected to drop this week, and residents are warned to brace for the cold weather. The…
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Joburg mayor Dada Morero withdraws his proposal to hire foreigners as JMPD officers
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has withdrawn his proposal to consider the hiring of legally documented foreign nationals for the Joburg…
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