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Crocodile rescued as cops arrest 5 with drugs worth R200K in Roodepoort
Gauteng police investigators, on Thursday night, arrested five suspects who were allegedly caught with drugs worth R200 000 in the…
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Man on parole back in court for allegedly murdering his girlfriend
A 44-year-old man on parole has been arrested in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, North West police said…
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Police officer & wife found dead in Cosmo City streets
A police officer from the Honeydew trio task team and his wife were found dead on Friday evening in Cosmo…
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Tshegofatso Pule’s murder accused Ntuthuko Shoba to request bail again
The man accused of masterminding Tshegofasto Pule’s murder Ntuthuko Shoba is expected back in the High Court in Johannesburg on…
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Shock as 6-year-old girl raped in church
Churches are considered sacred places of worship. They are also a refuge for those who want healing or forgiveness for…
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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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3 407 arrested over protests, maximum resources mobilized to address threats
A total of 3 407 people have now been arrested on various charges since protests and looting erupted in Gauteng…
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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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Suspect arrested in Roodepoort for allegedly inciting violence on West Rand
Gauteng police have arrested a mayoral candidate in Roodepoort after he allegedly spread a recording calling for violence on the…
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One dead, another injured in Roodepoort collision
Gauteng: Shortly after midday Saturday Netcare 911 responded to a collision on Ontdekkers Road in Florida Park Roodepoort. Reports indicate…
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More than 24 000 new Covid-19 infections for Gauteng in just 7 days
Over 24 000 new coronavirus infections – among them 1 000 learners – have been reported in Gauteng in the…
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Late stalwart Andrew Mlangeni honoured on his 96th birthday
The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng has paid tribute to the late anti-apartheid struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni with a…
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Passenger freed by rescue teams following rollover
Gauteng: At 23:16 Saturday night Netcare 911 responded to a collision on Tanzania Street in Cosmo City Roodepoort. Reports indicate…
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Tshegofatso Pule murder accused to be transferred to Johannesburg Prison
The Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday ruled that the alleged mastermind behind the killing of Tshegofatso Pule will be transferred…
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Investigation launched into JRA employees using van to fix potholes
Two employees working for the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) have been placed on precautionary suspension after they were caught on…
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Video: Baboon on the loose in Joburg suburbs
Multiple reports and sightings have flooded local community Facebook pages over the weekend after a baboon was spotted in Northcliff…
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Three injured in Roodepoort collision
Gauteng: Saturday morning Netcare 911 responded to a collision on William Nicol Drive in Roodepoort. Reports indicate that a tipper…
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Video: 4 intruders steal a motorcycle in Roodepoort
Motorcycle theft in South Africa is an escalating phenomenon and certainly a major concern for residents who own motorcycles. In…
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Touching confession: Tshegofatso Pule’s killer Muzikayise writes letter detailing how he hanged her pregnant body
On Friday, the day that Muzikayise Malephane was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of Tshegofatso Pule,…
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Tshegofatso Pule’s family suspected her boyfriend was involved all along
The family of slain Tshegofatso Pule said they were looking forward to finding out what exactly led to her murder.…
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Tshegofatso Pule’s boyfriend arrested
Police have confirmed that Tshegofatso Pule’s boyfriend is arrested for murder. The 28-year-old pregnant woman’s body was found in a…
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Fidelity truck bombed and guards shot in Roodepoort cash-in-transit heist – Video
Shortly after 6.20 pm on Tuesday, 16 February, a Fidelity armoured vehicle that had collected money from a local store…
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Motorbike and car injures six in Roodepoort
Gauteng: At 07:41 Wednesday morning Netcare 911 responded to a collision on the corners of Christiaan de Wet Road and…
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Man shot dead during argument about a tender in Roodepoort
An alleged altercation outside a construction site in Roodepoort resulted in two males being shot. One of them succumbed to…
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Cosas threatens to close private schools in Gauteng
The Gauteng Basic Education Department says private schools are to blame for threats being made by Cosas. The student body…
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City Power says latest cable theft in Roodepoort cost over R1 million
City Power on Thursday said repairs due to cable theft in several areas in Florida, in Roodepoort, have cost the…
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Police get it wrong with toll-free crime number
A misprint of the new toll-free number to report criminality by police may have left countless people feeling frustrated as…
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Driver slams into concrete barrier
Gauteng: At 23H13 Friday night Netcare 911 responded to a collision on Pierre Road in Wilgespruit Roodepoort. Reports indicated that…
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Businessman owing City Power R3.4m arrested for allegedly trying to bribe officials
The Hawks have arrested a Roodepoort businessman who owes the City of Johannesburg millions of rand in unpaid electricity consumption…
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Fourteen dead in Gauteng after heavy weekend rains
About 14 people lost their lives in Gauteng as heavy rains hit the province at the weekend, which also caused…
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G4S Guards in court after tow truck driver killed and R1m found in their van after cash heist
Three G4S security guards were expected to appear in court on Monday after over R1 million was found in their…
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Church goer found dead at waterfall
Gauteng: At 09H38 Tuesday morning Netcare 911 responded to reports of a drowning at the Manie Mulder Adventure Park in…
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One dead and 2 injured in five-car accident in Roodepoort
A woman has been killed and two others injured in an accident involving five cars on the N1 near Beyers…
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Drama at Wimpy as SA woman refuses to be served by a Zimbabwean waiter
A South African woman has revealed that she refused to be served by a Zimbabwean waiter at Wimpy Clearwater Mall…
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Actress Dippy Padi forgives all those who raped her
Forgiveness set Ms. Dippy free and on a path to prosperity. The actress and singer from Roodepoort, west of Joburg,…
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Cops say Florida child snatching incident not linked to human trafficking
While cases of human trafficking are taken very seriously, the recent alleged attempted kidnapping at a Roodepoort restaurant was not…
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Man accused of trying to kidnap 4-year-old girl in Roodepoort facing 3 charges
A man who tried to snatch a four-year-old girl at a restaurant in Roodepoort is now facing three charges. The…
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Video: Struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni laid to rest
Struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni has been laid to rest next to his wife June at the Roodepoort cemetery in Johannesburg.…
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Lockdown – Hungry and desperate immigrants struggling to survive
“I don’t know if this is illegal,” says Cora Bailey quietly as she opens a gate leading to a small…
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Minister Sisulu responds to criticism of temporary wooden houses for poor families
‘They must look at where these people were living before these structures were built. Nobody cared for them,’ the minister…
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Body of newborn baby found in bin at block of flats outside Joburg
The body was found outside a residential complex in the Lindhaven area. Investigations are underway after the body of a…
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72 families living in tents excited to be moved into temporary wooden houses
So far, only two houses have been built and the rest would be completed soon. “Thank you Lord. You have…
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Missing special needs schoolgirl found roaming in Roodepoort CBD
The teenage girl who went missing from the Lantern School for learners with special needs in Roodepoort on Monday has…
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Railway Safety Regulator finalising report into Roodepoort train crash
One person died and another is in a critical condition in hospital following Wednesday night’s accident. The Railway Safety Regulator…
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Cops question 87 people over killing of 9 Lesotho Zama-Zamas & other crimes
The bodies of the nine men were found lying in the streets of Matholeville on Friday. Police in Matholeville, Roodepoort…
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Woman critical after being shot in the head
Thursday morning Netcare 911 responded to reports of a shooting on Abraham Van Wyk Road in Rietvlei AH Roodepoort. Reports…
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Family of toddler found wandering alone in Roodepoort still not located
The parents or guardians of a missing toddler, believed to be about two years old, have not been located since…
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Baby girl found alone in Roodepoort street
The little girl was spotted by a resident dragging her blanket in the street, with no parents in sight. She…
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Three injured in Roodekrans collision
Gauteng: At 19H58 Saturday night Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on Ouklip Road in Roodekrans Roodepoort. Reports…
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Motorcyclist injured in head on crash with car
At 20H59 Friday night Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on JG Strydom Road in Weltevredenpark Roodepoort. Reports…
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