# Police in Sophiatown are investigating a gang-related shooting in Westbury where six teenagers were shot. Two victims were declared dead on arrival at hospital, while four others, aged between 14 and 19, are receiving medical treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that three suspects from a rival gang opened fire on the group. The Provincial Anti-Gang […]
# The Hillel Villa and Spa located in Northcliff, Johannesburg, has denied that its premises were used for unlawful purposes as alleged before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. This follows testimony from Witness A, who claimed to have attended a party at the Northcliff venue with senior police officers present. In a statement, management confirmed […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Finance minister Enoch Godongwana as acting president from today till Sunday. The appointment follows Ramaphosa’s international itinerary, which includes visits to Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, where he will also attend an ASEAN Summit. Deputy president Paul Mashatile is on leave during this period. The trips aim to boost trade, […]
# Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams began smoothly across all districts, with no major disruptions. Over 16-thousand-900 candidates sat for the Computer Applications Technology Paper-one. Four centres reported minor power or technical issues, however, swift interventions were implemented including generator and solar backups that ensured exams continued without […]
# Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu told Parliament he will not comment on the current status of the Political Killings Task Team, as he is no longer in office. He said directives he issued in December 2024 remain under discussion and the PKTT continues to operate. Mchunu clarified these directives relate to policing needs, not […]
# The suspended minister of Police Senzo Mchunu told Parliament’s ad hoc committee he has known North West businessman Brown Mogotsi since 2017 but denied a close relationship. Mchunu said they have never met alone and he has never inquired into Mogotsi’s personal life. He requested the committee review his March testimony, insisting he did […]
# The DA says it is vindicated after Gauteng Health Department Head Lesiba Malotana was assessed as high risk in a lifestyle audit by the Special Investigating Unit. MEC Faith Mazibuko revealed the findings in the Provincial Legislature today. The DA’s Jack Bloom criticised premier Panyaza Lesufi for appointing Malotana last year despite alleged involvement […]
# The South African National Biodiversity Institute has dismissed social media claims that the Pretoria Zoo urgently needs food for its animals. SANBI clarified that the message began when a Tshwane resident offered to donate branches, which was misinterpreted as an emergency appeal. The zoo confirms there is sufficient food for all animals. Members of […]
# The DA in Tshwane has condemned the continued double billing of the city Cleansing levy. DA Finance spokesperson Jacqui Uys says despite promises to reverse unlawful waste levy charges, the Tshwane Metro and mayor Nasiphi Moya have failed to act. Uys says many residents have paid the charges expecting refunds, only to be billed […]
