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Operation Dudula vows to permanently close foreign-owned spaza shops in Naledi
As investigations continue into the cause of the deaths of two Soweto boys, members of Operation Dudula have vowed to…
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Woman kidnapped during hectic cash-in-transit heist found
A woman kidnapped during a brazen cash-in-transit heist last week has been found safe. It’s believed the robbers cornered the…
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Rifles, balaclavas & bullets found in Soweto hideout believed to belong to N12 CIT gang
Police recovered two rifles and a cache of ammunition, believed to have belonged to a cash heist syndicate behind a…
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VIDEO: Soweto residents cash in on another CIT heist
Another cash-in-transit robbery has struck the country, this time around on the N12 near Diepkloof in Soweto. The incident happened…
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Robbers blow up cash-in-transit van on the N12
Robbers cornered and blew up yet another cash-in-transit vehicle along the N12 near Diepkloof, Soweto. Police at the scene have…
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Security guard arrested for murder after shooting dead civilian in ATM scuffle at Soweto mall
A security officer who got into a scuffle with a civilian while he was trying to load money into the…
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One more child dies in suspected Soweto spaza shop poisoning
Yet another child has died from suspected poisoning in Soweto. This comes after two other children died earlier in the…
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2 Soweto boys die after eating ‘poisonous biscuits’
According to Soweto’s Naledi community, four children fell ill after eating allegedly poisonous biscuits they had bought from a nearby…
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RIP: Mourners gather in Soweto to celebrate life of late Zoleka Mandela
Family members, friends, and government officials are among those expected to pay tribute to the life and times of well-known…
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Late Zoleka Mandela’s family and friends hold a closed prayer session in Soweto
Family members and friends of Zoleka Mandela gathered in Soweto on Wednesday night for a prayer service of the late…
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Joburg fire: Families of 74 killed urged to go to Diepkloof mortuary to identify loved ones
The Gauteng provincial health department has urged families who lost their loved ones in the Johannesburg Usindiso Building fire to…
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Actress Simz Ngema’s real age revealed on her birthday
Popular South African actress and musician Simz Ngema’s age was revealed, but fans loved her birthday celebrations the most. She is…
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Fikile Mbalula slams Ace Magashule after forming a new political party
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has fired a salvo at Ace Magashule, saying he was dismissed for ill-discipline…
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Orlando Stadium to host Bafana friendlies
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced that Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, will host Bafana Bafana’s two international…
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Joburg Water probing death of boy who fell down manhole in Soweto
Joburg Water has confirmed a 10-year-old boy has died after falling into a manhole in Soweto. Tshepo Moloi drowned at…
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Soweto child drowns at Joburg Water contractor site
Johannesburg Water says they have been saddened by the drowning of a 10-year child in Soweto. Tshepo Moloi drowned on…
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After 16 years, Crown Gospel Awards move from Durban to Soweto
The Crown Gospel Awards will move from their long-time Durban home to the City of Gold, for the first time…
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Senior education official gunned down outside his Soweto home
A Gauteng senior education official was shot dead outside of his home in Protea Glen, Soweto, on Thursday afternoon after…
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Gauteng Education Department condemns murder of its district official
The Gauteng Education Department has condemned the murder of one of its district officials who was shot about eight times…
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DJ Zinhle and Busiswa set the party lit at first women-only pop-up SheBeen in Soweto
Women’s Day was buzzing activities across the country, with various organizations and brands hosting events that were all aimed at…
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Joburg EMS evacuates 200 from burning building in CBD
More than 200 people have been evacuated from a burning building in the Johannesburg CBD. Joburg Emergency Management Services (EMS)…
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Getting to know Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng, the former soccer star presiding over Senzo Meyiwa trial
The new presiding judge in the high-profile murder trial of slain soccer star Senzo Meyiwa has captured the imagination of…
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2.98 magnitude earth tremor confirmed in south parts of Joburg
The Council for Geoscience recorded a seismic event in the south of Johannesburg on Saturday night, confirming reports from residents…
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Another explosion hits Braamfischer, Soweto
Another explosion hits South Africa in less than 24 hours after the underground gas explosion occurred in Johannesburg on Wednesday…
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City of Joburg suspects zama zamas behind deadly Bram Fischerville blast
The City of Johannesburg says it suspects zama zama’s were behind an explosion on Bram Fischerville in Soweto, which left…
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Joburg Water prioritising areas with low pressure or no water after planned outage
Johannesburg Water said that its systems recovered better than expected, but some residents said they still had no supply. Almost…
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Paul Mashatile: Nelson Mandela Day needs greater focus on serving youth & elderly
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has concluded community service activities in commemoration of International Nelson Mandela Day. He visited schools and…
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Paul Mashatile commemorates Mandela Day in Soweto
In honour of International Nelson Mandela Day, community members in Soweto have gathered at the Morris Isaacson High School to…
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E-hailing drivers and owners strike over crime exposure
Drivers and owners of e-hailing services are planning a shutdown on Monday. They say they are being exploited by low…
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Joburg e-Hailing drivers plan shutdown services on Monday
Drivers and owners of e-hailing services are planning a shutdown on Monday. According to them, they are being exploited and…
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Police ready for any eventuality after Jacob Zuma ConCourt ruling
Police said they are prepared for any eventuality regarding the possible return to prison of former president Jacob Zuma. This…
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Rand Water urges some Joburg residents to stock up ahead of waterless winter week
Rand Water has urged some Johannesburg residents to stock up on water ahead of its 58-hour planned shutdown, starting from…
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Joburg residents unhappy with planned 58-hour water outage
Johannesburg residents will have to brace themselves for a 58-hour water outage from Tuesday night. Rand Water says the shutdown…
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Joburg residents urged to store water ahead of shutdown
Johannesburg Water is calling on residents to start storing water at least 48 hours before the planned shutdown and not…
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Joburg residents prepare for water shutdown
Johannesburg Water has announced a water outage which will affect areas such as Roodepoort, Randburg, Soweto, Southdale, Ennerdale, and Joburg…
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Joburg water shutdown extended for one extra day
Johannesburg Water has announced that its water outage, which will affect areas such as Roodepoort, Randburg, Soweto, Southdale, Ennerdale, and…
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Rand Water warns of supply disruptions ahead of maintenance project
Bulkwater supplier Rand Water has called on residents in parts of Gauteng to store water in their homes ahead of…
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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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Joburg Mayor Gwamanda allocates renovation budget of more than R120 million for hostels
Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda said the time had come for the municipality to integrate its hostels and informal settlements. Gwamanda…
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Ama 2000: Beverly Tlhako’s twerking dance on her Birthday leaves fans crying for more
Mzansi influencer Beverly Tlhako’s birthday dance moves amazed fans at Konka in Soweto. She turned twenty-two on 22 June 2023…
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Joburg mayor promises services at Diepkloof hostel
Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has made even more promises to residents at Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto. Gwamanda met with hostel…
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Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda arrives at Diepkloof hostel in wake of violent protests
Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is at the Diepkloof hostel in Soweto on Wednesday morning following violent protests in the area.…
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City Power tells Diepkloof Hostel dwellers it will take 3 months to complete electricity installations
Following a series of violent protests in Diepkloof, Soweto, City Power has promised that it will complete the installation of…
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Diepkloof residents lament poor service delivery
Johannesburg Public Safety MMC Mgcini Tshwaku says they’ll urgently address infrastructure issues at Diepkloof in Soweto. Residents have taken to…
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Diepkloof hostel residents tired of being neglected by government
People living at the Diepkloof hostels in Soweto say they are tired of being neglected by the government. On Monday,…
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JMPD officers monitor Diepkloof hostel protest
Law enforcement on Money kept a watchful eye over protesting at the Diepkloof hostel in Soweto. Protesters were said to…
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Police monitoring Diepkloof protests
Protests have flared up again in Diepkloof in Soweto causing disruptions on key roads in the area. It’s understood that…
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Singer ZhuriX answers her calling
Mzansi’s rising singer ZhuriX has answered her calling through her new song, Ariyeng. The 25-year-old artist, whose real name is…
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JCC’s Hector Pieterson Memorial march calls for free & quality education
Non-profit leadership organization for high school learners, the Johannesburg Junior Council (JCC), is marching to the Hector Pieterson Memorial in…
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