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Dan Tloome housing project residents plan protest over water crisis
Thousands of residents in the Dan Tloome housing project in Randfontein are gearing up to protest on Monday due to…
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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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Trouble in paradise: Letoya Makhene leaves wife, Lebo seriously injured after scalding her with boiling water
Popular South African actress and singer Letoya Makhene has allegedly scalded her spouse, Lebohang Pulumo Keswa, with boiling water, bludgeoned…
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Another Toyota Prado hijacked in Gauteng, intercepted in Limpopo while on its way to Beitbridge border
Police in Limpopo have intercepted a white Toyota Prado which was hijacked in Gauteng last week, and arrested a 39-year-old…
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Babes Wodumo goes after politician Gayton McKenzie for using Mampintsha’s name for votes
Popular South African Gqom artist and choreographer, Babes Wodumo is topping trends after she took a swipe at Gayton McKenzie…
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Woman arrested for allegedly kidnapping teen girl for ransom in Marikana
A 43-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with kidnap after she allegedly forced a 17-year-old girl into the boot…
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Father shot dead in Randfontein farm attack
A Randfontein father was shot dead in front of his daughters when gunmen attacked their home in Randridge agricultural holdings…
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Police hunt for zama zama kingpin’s killers
As the issue of illegal miners, also known as zama zamas, continues to plague parts of the country, with wars…
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Police crackdown on crime in Randfontein
Gauteng police descended the streets of Randfontein as part of Operation O Kae Molao. Earlier this week, police uncovered an…
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Gauteng Premier Lesufi’s crime fighting promises bear fruit as new wardens start their duties
Three thousand new crime prevention wardens will hit the streets of Gauteng on Monday. Premier Panyaza Lesufi in his maiden…
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3 pupils from same high school take their own lives weeks apart
Three pupils from Hoërskool Riebeeckrand in Randfontein have reportedly taken their own lives just weeks apart. The school’s principal, Annelize…
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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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Man gets 2 life sentences after appealing initial 30-year sentence for murdering wife & daughter
A man who appealed his 30-year sentence for the premeditated murder of his wife and daughter in 2015 has now…
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15 more undocumented residents arrested near Randfontein mine dump
Gauteng police have arrested 15 more undocumented residents at a nearby mine dump in Bongweni, Randfontein. This brings the total…
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Authorities crack down on zama zamas
Police are widening their net in the crackdown on illegal miners in Gauteng. On Tuesday, police arrested dozens of people…
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Police seize R2.5 million gold-bearing material from zama-zamas in Gauteng, 46 arrested
At least 46 illegal miners have been arrested, and one was fatally wounded during an intense multi-disciplinary operation carried out…
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Authorities clamp down on illegal miners
Police have arrested dozens of people suspected of operating as illegal miners in Randfontein. Police Minister Bheki Cele and Gauteng…
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Police raid Zama Zama hideouts
Police have arrested dozens of people operating as illegal miners in Randfontein on Tuesday. Police Minister Bheki Cele and Gauteng…
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Violent brawl at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen allegedly involved third parties
A preliminary report of alleged racism and sexual harassment which resulted in violent brawl at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein…
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Hoërskool Jan Viljoen must implement a diversity training programme, says Dept
The Gauteng Education Department said the findings of an investigation into Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein stated that the school…
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Panyaza Lesufi says teachers said Hoërskool Jan Viljoen is not racist but needs support to manage diversity
Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein is functional and not racist, but needs support to manage diversity, the teachers and educators…
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A non-racial South Africa starts in the classroom, says MEC Lesufi
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has pledged his commitment to ridding classrooms of racial divide. Lesufi was addressing parents from…
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MEC Lesufi to return to Hoërskool Jan Viljoen after alleged racist incident
Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi returns to Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein on Sunday following an alleged incident of racism…
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MEC Lesufi & parents to meet at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen on Sunday
The Gauteng Education Department said it would meet with parents at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein on Sunday to address…
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Western Cape, KZN & Gauteng lead the country in carjacking
Aggravated robberies such as carjacking increased by 13.8% in South Africa between October and December last year. This was revealed…
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Parliament committee condemns alleged racism incident at Milnerton High School
A Parliamentary committee has called on the Western Cape Education Department to investigate the humiliation of a black pupil at…
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Classes at Hoerskool Jan Viljoen to remain suspended until Thursday
Classes will remain suspended until Thursday at Hoerskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein, on Gauteng’s West Rand. Pupils at the school…
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Cops fire rubber bullets as tensions flare at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen
Police have used rubber bullets to disperse some parents and pupils at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg.…
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Panyaza Lesufi to visit Hoërskool Jan Viljoen on Monday after fight between pupils
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi will visit Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein on Monday following a violent incident that took…
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Angie Motshekga says school admissions issues will be resolved
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the school admissions issues will be resolved. Hundreds of parents went to the Gauteng…
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Suspect killed & another wounded during a shoot-out with the Hawks
A suspect was gunned down and another is in hospital under police guard after a shoot-out with the Hawks’ Tactical…
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Human head linked to Protea Glen body parts
A human head has been found on the road to Randfontein. It is suspected of being linked to the body…
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Suspected R1 million property sale scammer released on R4 000 bail
An alleged fraudster, linked to a Gauteng property sale scam involving approximately R1 million was granted R4 000 bail by…
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Six seriously injured in West Rand head-on collision
Gauteng: At 17H51 Wednesday evening, Netcare 911 responded to a collision on the N14 between Randfontein and Carletonville on the…
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Body of man found in boot of abandoned car in Randfontein
The body of an unknown man has been found in an abandoned car on Kabelo Street in Mohlakeng, Randfontein, west…
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21 suspects arrested in Gauteng for running illegal gold processing refinery
Twenty-one suspects aged between 20 and 53 were arrested in Gauteng for running an illegal gold processing refinery. The suspects…
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Top Joburg politician due in court for inciting public violence & attacks on malls
A senior Joburg politician, who allegedly incited mobs to attack malls on Gauteng’s West Rand, is due to appear in…
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Suspected instigators in SA violence to appear in court
Two suspects accused of instigating the recent violence and looting are set to appear in court on Monday. One will…
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Top Joburg politician arrested for inciting public violence
A senior politician in Joburg is in hot water for allegedly inciting his supporters to attack malls on the West…
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Woman accused of lying about hijacking and kidnapping to appear in court on Monday
The case against a Gauteng woman arrested for fabricating a hijacking and kidnapping has been postponed. On Wednesday, police were…
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Video: Woman pulled from her car and shoved into the boot by hijackers in Centurion, Tshwane
A 28-year-old woman has been arrested for perjury, defeating the ends of justice and fraud after she allegedly falsely reported…
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Gauteng woman arrested for fake hijacking ordeal
The police in Gauteng have arrested a 28-year-old woman who took to social media on Wednesday night to publicize a…
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H0rny couples cry out to government as there is no space for s.e.x inside crowded community hall
After their houses kept on getting flooded they were moved to a crowded community hall. And for now, their urgent…
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Isidingo actor Motlasi Mafatshe (Sechaba) ventures into farming
Former Isidingo actor, Motlatsi Mafatshe, has gone into farming. He’s busy with soil testing on his 30-hectare farm in Randfontein,…
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Randfontein attempted kidnapping survivor speaks out
The young victim, her mother as well as a couple who have been dubbed heroes (all names withheld to protect…
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Video: Heavily drunk police officer passes out on the side of the road infront of station
A video is doing the rounds on social media showing an allegedly drunk South African Police Service (SAPS) officer who…
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Cash-in-transit heist goes horribly bad – Robber’s head blown off while trying to check the bomb
The police in Randfontein have urge members of the public especially those around the Soweto area, to be on the…
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Driver critically injured in collision with truck
Gauteng: At 15H51 Thursday afternoon Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on the N14 between Carletonville and Randfontein.…
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Honest Steers cashier Busisiwe Rabohale wows South Africa
In the world full of dishonest people, chancers, and scammers its wasn’t the same for Steers patron Julian Koboekae who…
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Worker injured after falling onto railway tracks
Gauteng: At 13H36 Wednesday afternoon Netcare 911 responded to reports of a fall at the Randfontein Herald train station in…
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