Johannesburg
- South Africa News
President Ramaphosa declares an official funeral for Pravin Gordhan
President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted late former public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan an official funeral. Gordhan died during the early…
Read More » - South Africa News
Masemola: Extortion victims often cry foul only when they are in too deep
National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola says extortion victims must not wait until it is too late before reporting their…
Read More » - South Africa News
City Power switches off the Reef Hotel over R4 million debt
Joburg City Power has disconnected electricity to the Reef Hotel in Johannesburg due to an R4.1 million unpaid bill. The…
Read More » - South Africa News
Police make breakthrough in investigation into corruption at CoCT’s human settlements directorate
The police’s commercial crimes and anti-gang units have made a breakthrough in a fraud and corruption investigation at the City…
Read More » - South Africa News
Police probe culpable homicide after multiple car crash on M1
Police are investigating the cause of culpable homicide following a multi-vehicle pile-up on the M1 North-South freeway in Killarney, Johannesburg,…
Read More » - South Africa News
SAMA: Amid many good doctors are a few with bad attitudes
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says while there are many doctors who treat their patients well, there is still…
Read More » - South Africa News
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…
Read More » - South Africa News
2 suspects shot and killed in police shootout in Brackendowns
Two suspects have been shot and killed in a shootout with police in Brackendowns, south of Johannesburg. The incident took…
Read More » - South Africa News
Aircraft hits into light pole after driving over pothole
Three people escaped unharmed after a light aircraft crashed into a light pole in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, on…
Read More » - Entertainment
Big trouble for Kaizer Chiefs legend Reneilwe Letsholonyane
Kaizer Chiefs legend Reneilwe ‘Yeye’ Letsholonyane might lose his lush R1 million mansion in Fourways, Johannesburg. The news has since…
Read More » - South Africa News
City Power calls on Eldorado Park to protect new substation
City Power is calling on residents living in and around Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, to protect its infrastructure after…
Read More » - South Africa News
Gauteng Judge President looking at ways to encourage litigants to consider mediation first
Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo says they’re looking at measures to encourage litigants to consider mediation before bringing their matters…
Read More » - South Africa News
Joburg CBD revitalisation programme to be rolled out to other areas
Johannesburg Environment and Infrastructure MEC Jack Sekwaila said that the government plans to expand its CBD revitalisation programme to communities…
Read More » - South Africa News
Usindiso building fire victim’s wife reflects on emotional & financial toll
An elderly woman whose husband died in the Usindiso building fire reflected on the financial and emotional toll the tragedy…
Read More » - South Africa News
Today marks one year since Usindiso building fire
Today marks exactly one year since a deadly inferno engulfed the Usindiso building in Marshalltown in the Johannesburg inner city.…
Read More » - South Africa News
Wife seeks over R257K for maintenance with R52,000 set aside for lashes, nails & facials
An unemployed woman, who wants to continue living a life of luxury at the expense of her estranged husband, failed…
Read More » - South Africa News
Sihle Zikalala calls for prioritisation of women in construction industry
The Deputy Minister of Public Works, Sihle Zikalala, is calling for the prioritization of women in the construction Industry. Zikalala…
Read More » - South Africa News
MK Party win 2024 by-elections in Marikana
By-elections have been happening across the country. The MK Party has beaten the EFF and ANC in Ward 45 in…
Read More » - South Africa News
Wits University to pay millions after student fell from theatre roof
A former performing arts student, who sustained devastating injuries after she fell through a skylight at the Wits Theatre during…
Read More » - South Africa News
Jeppestown building fire survivors appeal to City of Joburg for better temporary accommodation
After one night in temporary shelters, Jeppestown building fire survivors are appealing to the Johannesburg municipality to build them shacks.…
Read More » - South Africa News
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…
Read More » - South Africa News
SAPS ordered to pay elderly man R175K for unlawful arrest & denying him vital medication
Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has been ordered to pay a 70-year-old man R175,000 in damages after he was unlawfully arrested…
Read More » - South Africa News
MMC Mabaso: Joburg can’t deal with hijacked building crisis without SAPS & DHA intervention
Johannesburg’s Human Settlements MMC, Mlungisi Mabaso, said that without the intervention of the police and the Department of Home Affairs,…
Read More » - South Africa News
City of Joburg insists it has plan to address hijacked buildings after another deadly fire
The Johannesburg Metro insists it has a plan to address the hijacked building crisis in the city centre after another…
Read More » - South Africa News
Homeless people salvage what they can from hijacked Jeppestown building after deadly fire
Homeless people have been scrounging around the remaining valuables from the burnt-down building in Jeppestown. The hijacked three-storey building caught…
Read More » - South Africa News
Over 400 people left stranded after deadly Joburg CBD building fire
More than 400 people have been left stranded following a fire in an abandoned and hijacked building in Johannesburg. The…
Read More » - South Africa News
At least 3 people dead in Joburg building fire
At least three people have died after a fire gutted a building in Jeppestown in Johannesburg on Sunday. It is…
Read More » - South Africa News
City of Ekurhuleni ordered to pay R751K to family of deceased man for injuries from hitting a pothole
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ordered the City of Ekurhuleni to pay over half a million rand…
Read More » - South Africa News
2 South Africans and 3 foreign nationals arrested in foiled kidnapping attempt
Five suspects including three foreign nationals have been arrested after a foiled mock kidnapping for ransom attempt in Johannesburg. The…
Read More » - South Africa News
Joburg businessman ordered to repay 12-year-old debt of R1 million to elderly sister
A Johannesburg businessman has been ordered to pay back his 76-year-old sister over R1 million, with interest, after borrowing it…
Read More » - South Africa News
SAMWU workers embark on massive protest action in Johannesburg
Hundreds of Johannesburg public servants affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) have gathered in Braamfontein as they…
Read More » - South Africa News
City Power arrested at least 130 for theft & vandalism over 12 month period
City Power has revealed the number of people arrested in Johannesburg in connection with cable theft, vandalism and tampering. The…
Read More » - South Africa News
Transport Minister inspects major roadworks on R21
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is inspecting roadworks on the R21 in Johannesburg. The major route leads directly to OR Tambo…
Read More » - Mzansi Celebs
Sol Phenduka buys new car a few weeks after being involved in an accident – WATCH
Famous Mzansi podcaster and radio host Sol Phenduka is topping trends after purchasing a new car barely a month after…
Read More » - South Africa News
Judiciary honours Chief Justice Raymond Zondo with special sitting
On Wednesday, members of the judiciary will hold a special sitting in the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg in honour of…
Read More » - South Africa News
Blow for municipalities who have to refund citizens after Nersa tariff rejection
Municipalities that unlawfully increased electricity tariffs will have to refund consumers after the High Court in Johannesburg rejected the National…
Read More » - South Africa News
New Joburg mayor Dada Morero declares city under construction
Kabelo Gwamanda has returned as MMC for community development as the newly elected mayor of Johannesburg Dada Morero has vowed…
Read More » - South Africa News
Here’s why Floyd Shivambu left EFF to join Jacob Zuma’s party
EFF President Julius Malema’s style of leadership appears to have come back to haunt him after his deputy, Floyd Shivambu,…
Read More » - Mzansi Celebs
Connie Chiume’s son spills the beans on how she was exploited, working 16 hours a day at 72
Late legendary actress Connie Chiume’s son Tumi has detailed the poor working conditions his mother was forced to work in…
Read More » - South Africa News
City Power urges customers to settle outstanding bills or face disconnection
City Power has urged customers with outstanding bills to settle their debt or face disconnection. This follows a revenue collection…
Read More » - South Africa News
23-year-old cheating cop killer sentenced for murdering her boyfriend, making it look like suicide
The High Court in Johannesburg has sentenced 23-year-old Bongiwe Praise Magwaza to 20 years imprisonment for the brutal murder of…
Read More » - South Africa News
Gauteng Education offers learners psychosocial support after head boy’s drowning
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is offering psychosocial support to learners and staff at Greenside High School – in…
Read More » - South Africa News
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…
Read More » - Mzansi Celebs
Babes Wodumo leaves fans and venue owners breathing fire
Popular Mzansi singer and dancer Bongekile “Babes Wodumo” Simelane left fans and a venue owner fuming after failing to make…
Read More » - Mzansi Celebs
Connie Chiume’s family expects hundreds of mourners at her memorial service
The memorial service of late veteran actress Connie Chiume is expected to take place on Tuesday. Friends, family, and colleagues…
Read More » - South Africa News
Ace Magasule’s ex-personal assistant expected in court after extradition from the US
Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant Moroadi Cholota is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning. Cholota,…
Read More » - Mzansi Celebs
RIP: Popular radio presenter Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule has died – Cause of death revealed
Ukhozi FM presenter and founder of the Crown Gospel Awards, Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, has died. Her husband, Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule, announced…
Read More » - South Africa News
ANC Gauteng hopes for swift transfer of power as Kabelo Gwamanda holds on to mayoral chain
The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng said that while it is ready to take over Johannesburg, it doesn’t want…
Read More » - South Africa News
10 days ultimatum for SAPS to explain why disciplinary process against VIP officers who assaulted civilians on N1 not concluded
Parliament’s police committee is giving the police ten more days to explain why it’s still not concluded its disciplinary process…
Read More » - South Africa News
Zimbabweans to march to Pretoria embassy in protest of passport fee increase
Disgruntled Zimbabweans in South Africa will take to the streets of Pretoria and march to the Zimbabwean embassy on Tuesday…
Read More »