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Kidnapped businessman rescued, wanted Mozambican kidnapper fatally wounded

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KEMPTON PARK - The South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Kidnapping Task Team has safely reunited an Indian businessman with his family following a shootout with an alleged mastermind behind the businessman’s kidnapping. The businessman was found in Alexandra in a shack shortly after midnight on Thursday, 04 September 2025. His rescue follows a shooting in which the alleged mastermind behind his kidnapping was shot and killed during confrontation with police officers near the R21 in Kempton Park on Wednesday evening. The suspect who goes by the nickname “Dollarman” is a wanted kidnapping kingpin in both SA and in Mozambique. He is on SERNIC which is Mozambique’s wanted persons database where he was a wanted for several kidnapping for ransoms cases. In SA he was also linked to at least five kidnapping for ransom cases as well as other cases of housebreaking, carjacking and possession of unlicensed firearms. From July 2021 to date more than 337 kidnappers have been arrest...
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JUST IN: Main suspect in #OloratoMongale murder case shot dead by KZN police

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KWAZULU-NATAL - Police have reportedly shot and killed the main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale in KwaZulu-Natal. According to SABC news, Philangenkosi Makhanya was found by the police in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. It’s believed he shot at police, who returned fire. Makhanya, together with two other suspects, Fezile Ngubane and Bongani Mthimkhulu, were wanted in connection with Mongale’s murder. Mongale, a journalism graduate, was murdered after going on a new date with man known to her as John. Her body was discovered near Alexandra township, in northern Johannesburg, last Sunday.
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#RIPPresleyChweneyagae: Tsotsi dies after an illustrious acting career

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JOHANNESBURG - Renowned South African actor Presley Oageng Chweneyagae has passed away at the age of 40. Popularly known for his role on Tsotsi, a Oscar winning film and Emmy nominee, reports about Chweneyagae's passing were confirmed this morning. Cobrizi, also character his also popularly known for has began receiving tribute messages as fans reflect on the role his made in shaping the television industry in South Africa. Funeral details are yet to be released by the family or management soon.
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Two survive terrific collision involving a truck

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BALLITO - Two individuals survived a terrific collision involving a truck this past weekend. On Saturday evening (24 May), IPSS Medical Rescue responded to reports of a light motor vehicle, which had crashed into a sugar cane truck, on the R102 near Ballito. One occupant of the light motor vehicle sustained serious injuries, with another luckily escaping with minor injuries.  Patients were stabilised on scene before being transported to hospital for further care. The truck driver was uninjured in the collision.
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Drug trafficker arrested with R1.4m cocaine wrapped around his legs at OR Tambo Airport

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KEMPTON PARK - A 39-year-old drug trafficker was arrested on arrival from São Paulo at the OR Tambo International Airport on Friday morning. The Brazilian national landed at 09:00 from São Paulo and was in transit to Benin when he was intercepted by police officers at the Airport. He was pulled aside and during a body search, cocaine was found wrapped around his legs. He has been arrested and is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrates Court on a charge of drug trafficking.
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Accused in Ekurhuleni City Chief Auditor murder case appears in court

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KEMPTON PARK - Thabani Goodwill Ntshalintshali (40), accused of the murder of City of Ekurhuleni Senior Auditor Mpho Mafole, appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on a charge of Murder. The case has been postponed to 15 August 2025 for further investigation. The State alleges that, on 30 June 2025 in Kempton Park, the deceased was allegedly followed after attending a work-related meeting on the day of the incident. He was shot and declared dead at the scene. A witness later informed police about a suspicious vehicle in the area, which led authorities to launch an investigation that eventually pointed to the accused. Ntshalintshali is also facing another pending murder case scheduled for trial on 12 and 19 August 2025. Due to this outstanding case, the State will oppose the bail application. The investigation is ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out. The accused remains in custody until his next court appearance.
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Women's Breakfast to feature keynotes by former Minister Pandor and Public Protector

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JOHANNESBURG - Former cabinet minister Dr Naledi Pandor will deliver the keynote address at the much-anticipated SAIGA Women in Leadership Breakfast, set to take place at the Wits School of Governance in Johannesburg on 08 August 2025. Themed “Empowering Women Shaping the Future of Leadership and Governance,” this important event forms part of Women’s Month and aims to uplift and support women across all sectors of society. Dr Pandor is a respected leader who has spent many years promoting education inclusion and leadership in South Africa. She will possibly share knowledge on how women can overcome challenges and lead with purpose. The event will feature a powerful panel discussion with some of the country’s most influential women in leadership. The discussion will be led by Ayanda Allie, a Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. The panel will include the Public Protector of South Africa Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, Rakshika Danilala the CEO of AAA Consulting, Ayanda M...
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Upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront starts this month

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CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town wants to alert the public that the refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront will commence next week.  The contractor will establish the site camp and work areas as from Monday, 3 February 2025, and effect the closure of the impacted sections on the western side of Surfer’s Corner the following week, if all goes as planned. The informal gravel parking area next to the railway line will be closed to the public, as will access to and from the St James Walkway from Surfer’s Corner. Joggers and walkers wanting to access the walkway will be redirected with detour signage to and from the underpass at Bailey’s Cottage and the rail level crossing at the beachfront. The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront entails major upgrades to public amenities and replacing the aged seawalls. The project will be done in phases over a two-year period with the first work to commence on the western side of Surfer’s Corner, next to the railway line and s...
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