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JOHANNESURG - Four male suspects aged 20 to 39 were arrested in connection with a murder that occurred in Yeoville, Johannesburg, on April 9, 2025.  Following a 48-hour manhunt by the JMPD's Tactical Response Unit (TRU) and Integrated Intelligence Operations Centre (IIOC), the suspects were located and apprehended on April 10th after being identified through CCTV footage.  One suspect was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm.  All four are detained at Yeoville SAPS and charged with murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm. The suspects will be appearing in court soon.

DURBAN - The Inkatha Freedom Party Youth Brigade (IFPYB) and the Inkatha Freedom Party Women’s Brigade (IFPWB) in KwaZulu-Natal, joined hands on 11 April in an urgent call for justice and action, through the #JusticeForCweCwe Awareness Campaign. The campaign included a peaceful march/ picket at the Durban City Hall. This campaign is a response to the horrific rape of a 7-year-old girl, affectionately known as Cwecwe, in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. The assault allegedly took place at her school, Bergview College, in Matatiele. This appalling act has once again highlighted the continued and devastating vulnerability of children in South Africa—particularly young girls. As the youth and women of the IFP, both IFPYB and IFPWB will not remain silent while the safety of children is compromised. The #JusticeForCweCwe Awareness Campaign is more than a call for justice for one child—it is a call to action for the government, law enforcement, educational institutions, and ...

GAUTENG - An intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of three suspects aged between 57 and 34 for kidnapping and robbery in Tshwane District on Thursday, 03 April 2025. The collaborative effort between the police from Akasia and Garankuwa including Crime Intelligence unit, Tshwane Flying Squad, Bank Forensic investigation and TMPD K9 resulted in the successful rescue of a 50-year-old woman kidnapped in Ga-Rankuwa on March 31 2025. The victim's son reported her missing and it was later discovered that funds were withdrawn from the victim's bank account. The police investigations led to two suspects at a house in Karen Park where the victim was also kept. She was rescued and provided medical treatment before being united with her family. Police further recovered a white Polo vehicle, allegedly used in the kidnapping. Police investigations continue. The three suspects will appear before the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate court soon. The Management of the police in Gau...

PRETORIA – A 41-year-old Congolese national was granted R10 000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on 9 April.  He is facing 8 counts of compelled sexual assault and 6 counts of assault with grievous bodily harm. The charges emanate from two case dockets opened against the accused. It is alleged that in April 2022, the accused assaulted the two victims in the matter. In a separate incident in January 2023, it is alleged that the accused compelled four male persons to perform sexual acts on themselves.   This was discovered when videos surfaced on social media, which resulted in six complainants opening cases against the accused. In his affidavit, he asked to be released on bail because he has three children and a wife he needs to provide for, and he has no previous cases or pending cases. The state, however, opposed his release on bail, arguing that the man was a flight risk and was likely to evade trial. Furthermore, the state argued that the man had no...

SOWETO - Orlando Pirates are in the CAF Champions League semifinals following their goalless draw in the deciding leg of their quarter-final tie against MC Alger at Orlando Stadium.  Wednesday’s dramatic result secured their ticket to the last four as they progress through a 1-0 aggregate score after their narrow win in the away leg. "It’s a welcome return to the semis for the Soweto Giants, whose last appearance at a similar stage of the tournament was back in 2013. Their triumph sets them up for a return to North Africa, where they will engage in a historic battle with Egyptian outfit Pyramids," the club said. Mayhem ensued after the final whistle as sore losers MC Alger squad started a scuffle against the Buccaneers whose fans jumped into Orlando stadium to defend its players. Public Order Police and stadium security had to intervene to separate the brawl.

JOHANNESURG - No injuries or fatalities were reported following a building fire in the Johannesburg CBD last night. Joburg EMS firefighters responded to a fire incident in the Inner City on the evening of Tuesday, 8 April 2025. The fire occurred on the second floor of a three-story building. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported, and the fire has since been fully extinguished, according to the City of Johannesburg. "The remainder of our inspection teams are on-site to assess the structural damage to the building, as well as any additional destruction the fire may have caused," the City updated.

GAUTENG - The Department of  Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, together with Deputy Minister David Mahlobo will visit the Vaal Dam this morning to assess the water resource infrastructure amid heavy inflows into the dam as a result of ongoing rainfall in the Vaal River Catchment. Due to torrential rains in the past few weeks, the Department of Water and Sanitation had to implement necessary dam safety precautions and controlled water releases from the dam to safeguard the infrastructure.  The Department has five sluice gates opened gradually from 20 March 2025 with the fifth sluice opened on Sunday, 06 April. The Vaal Dam is currently releasing 793 cubic metres per second (mᵌ/s) of water downstream the Vaal River System into the Bloemhof Dam, while the Bloemhof has also activated its releases up to 3000 mᵌ/s. This is a developing story.

POLOKWANE - Limpopo Sport, Arts and Culture MEC Funani Jerry Maseko, has extended his support to three determined young cyclists from Burgersfort whose mission is to cycle all the way to Cape Town. The cyclists driven by passion, perseverance and a spirit of unity, Karabo Mokowo from Riba cross in Sekhukhune District aged 21, Mahlakwane Gauta from Ga Mathabathe-Makgoba Capricorn District aged 22 and Ndo Maxwell from Vhembe aged 24, embarked on the ambitious journey with hopes of inspiring young people across the country.  MEC Maseko hailed the cyclists as “true ambassadors of hope and resilience,” adding that their journey demonstrates the power of sport to unite, uplift and motivate young people. “These young cyclists are not only challenging themselves physically, but they are also carrying the dreams of a generation. Their journey is a reminder to our youth that nothing is impossible if you believe, prepare, and persevere,” said MEC Maseko. MEC Maseko further encoura...

JOHANNESURG - A fire has ravaged a building in the Johannesburg CBD this evening, Tuesday, 8 April, rendering the area unsafe. The City of Joburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi has confirmed that firefighters are currently attending to the fire incident reported in the inner city. The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage. No casualties have been reported. This is a developing story. Watch the video here

AUCKLAND PARK - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has addressed the worrying glitch that resulted in the abrupt halt of the Afrikaans bulletin. The SABC  reaffirmed that the Afrikaans news has not been discontinued. Afrikaans News currently broadcasts at 20:30 Mondays – Fridays on S3. Weekend Afrikaans bulletins will continue in their current time slot, 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays on SABC 2. "The SABC remains committed to all languages as part of its constitutional and public service mandate. As management, we are treating this matter with the seriousness it deserves, and consequence management processes are currently underway to address the internal oversight that led to this unfortunate incident. "We acknowledge the deep concern this weekend’s error has caused, particularly within Afrikaans-speaking communities. We extend our sincere and heartfelt apology to the South African public, and especially to those who felt aggrieved by this disrupti...

KEMPTON PARK - President Cyril Ramaphosa will open and address the Police Summit today, 08 April 2025, at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Gauteng Province. The inaugural Police Summit takes place under the theme “Efficiency in Action: Optimising South Africa's Policing Potential," aligning with Chapter 12 of the National Development Plan (NDP) on Building Safer Communities. The Summit will address the high levels of crime in South Africa by reflecting on current policing approaches and developing more effective methods for the South African Police Service (SAPS).

JOHANNESBURG - Democratic Alliance (DA) demands answers after the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) abruptly halted the Afrikaans news bulletin without notice or justification. Willie Aucamp MP – DA National Spokesperson says the SABC appears to think it can suddenly stop airing the Afrikaans news bulletin without giving any notice or justification. "The sudden disappearance of the Afrikaans news bulletin this past weekend, without any communication from the SABC on the reasons behind this decision, is troubling. "The DA demands that the SABC provide immediate clarification on why this essential service has been halted. It is crucial that we understand whether this is a permanent change, a once-off incident, or something else entirely. "We will write to the SABC to request urgent answers regarding this matter, and we call on the SABC to restore the Afrikaans news bulletin as soon as possible, ensuring that all South Africans, regardless of langua...

GAUTENG - Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has assured the public that it is committed to upholding zero-tolerance on sexual misconduct cases towards some of our employees. BACKGROUND CHECKUP The employment of individuals by the Department is subject to strict legal and procedural processes. In accordance with legislative requirements, the Department receives National Register for Sexual Offenders (NRSO) certificates from the National Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. These certificates are essential to confirm the individuals’ status before formal disciplinary action, including dismissal. Accordingly, before any appointment of employees, all new school-based employees undergo Child Protection Register screening, in addition to Personnel Suitability Checks, which include criminal record vetting, identity verification, and qualification checks. To prevent the appointment of any person with a sexual conviction, the final approval of appointments rest...

GAUTENG - National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has called on students participating in the 2nd SAPSET Student Leadership Camp to remain focused on their studies and help close South Africa’s skills gap. The four-day camp, hosted at Sediba Kwele Adventure Camp, brought together 43 students from Grades 10 to 12 under the South African Police Service Education Trust (SAPSET) programme. The initiative prepares learners for the upcoming school term while nurturing leadership qualities and career readiness.  These students are children of deceased SAPS members, with many coming from provinces with the highest rates of police killings, including the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng. SAPSET continues to honour the legacy of fallen officers by investing in the education and personal development of their children. As part of the camp's activities, thirteen Grade 12 students received new laptops sponsored by Telkom. Other participants received gift packs, reaffi...

GAUTENG - Due to the rapid increase of inflows into the Vaal Dam, the Department of Water and Sanitation says a fifth sluice gate has been opened at 10h00 this morning to manage water levels that have increased overnight as a result of the ongoing rainfall in the Vaal River catchment.  This is in about 24 hours after the Department opened the fourth sluice gate at the Vaal Dam. The water storage levels at dam stood at 107.82% yesterday, but as of this morning the levels  have risen to 109.39%. The outflows at the dam will move from 550 cubic metres per second  (mᵌ/s) to just under 700 mᵌ/s. The inflows into the dam are currently 1000 m3/s.  Bloemhof Dam storage levels have also risen from yesterday’s 103.23% to 106.91% this morning, and water releases will be staggered incrementally from the current 1000 mᵌ/s to 1 100 m³/s at 10am; 1 200 m³/s at 12h00; 1 300 m³/s at 14h00 and the last increase at 16h00 to 1 400 m3/s. The increased outflows from Vaal Dam a...

DURBAN - The EThekwini Municipality has informed the public of the planned interruption of water supply from various reservoirs supplied by the uMngeni-uThukela Wiggins Water Treatment Works gravity system.   The shutdown will take place on Tuesday morning, 8 April until Wednesday, 9 April.                    The shutdown is for the City’s bulk water supplier, uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) to replace 1200 mm diameter sales and check meters on the gravity bulk pipeline.    In preparation for the shutdown, UUW will commence by draining out the reservoir networks and open the scour once all reservoirs have reached a low level.   During the shutdown period, there will be no water flowing into the City’s reservoirs. In addition, the outlets of the City reservoirs will also be closed during the shutdown period. This is to reduce reservoirs recovery time.   Residents who may be receiving water during thi...