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Heidelberg Correctional Facility raided by EST and SAPS

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GAUTENG - On Monday, 8 December 2025, the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU), under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Arends, conducted a search operation at the Heidelberg Correctional Facility. This initiative was executed in collaboration with facility management, including the Communications Department, the Emergency Support Team (EST), and various units of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The operation involved the search of over 100 inmates, resulting in the confiscation of numerous illegal items, including cellphones, chargers, earphones, a laptop, cash, dagga, tattoo machines, and various grocery items. On Wednesday, 10 December 2025, the #AGU returned to the Boksburg Correctional Facility for another search of approximately 150 inmates, resulting in the seizure of contraband such as multiple cellphones, a mini hi-fi, chargers, a knife, various grocery items, dagga, and cash. Further charges were imposed on the inmates found in possession of these contraband items. Lt ...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa offers condolences to family of Madlanga Commission murder victim

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PRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr Marius van der Merwe, a Brakpan-based security industry member and former Ekhurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department official who recently testified before the Madlanga Commission. Mr Van der Merwe was shot multiple times in full view of his family outside their Brakpan home on Friday evening, 5 December 2025. The President extends his deep condolences to the family of Mr Van der Merwe and wishes them strength for their recovery from a deadly trauma. President Ramaphosa said: “While our law enforcement agencies establish the circumstances leading to this heinous act, I am appalled and saddened by this attack on a former public servant who recently served the cause of justice and integrity by testifying at the Madlanga Commission.” President Ramaphosa established the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Crimina...
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SAD: Madlanga Commission Witness Marius van der Merwe shot dead

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BRAKPAN - QRF Task Team Owner and Madlanga Commission Witness Marius van der Merwe was fatally shot in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg. Van der Merwe, a key witness (Witness D) at the Madlanga Commission, was tragically shot and killed last night (Friday) in front of his family. He had recently testified before the commission, where he implicated several high-ranking police officials — including Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department senior officer Julius Mkhwanazi — in allegations of corruption and the cover-up of a murder case. The motive for the attack remains unclear at this stage. Authorities have launched an investigation into the killing.
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Everything You Need to know about the ANC Greater Johannesburg 16th Regional Conference

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SANDTON - The African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng Provincial Task Team (PTT) warmly welcomed the successful convening of the 16th Regional Conference of the ANC Greater Johannesburg Region, held from 3–5 December 2025 at Cedarwood Hotel in Sandton under the theme:   “The Year of Renewal: Making the ANC a More Effective Instrument of the People to Achieve the Vision of the Freedom Charter.”   This Regional Conference took place shortly after South Africa successfully hosted the G20 Summit under the theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”an achievement that once again showcased the leadership capacity of the ANC-led City of Johannesburg on the world stage.   *A CONFERENCE GUIDED BY RENEWAL, UNITY & ORGANISATIONAL REBUILDING*   The Conference was officially opened by the ANC Gauteng PTT Co-Convener, Cde Panyaza Lesufi, who emphasised the urgent need to:   • Strengthen the programme of organisational renewal, • Rebuild and consolidate the...
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WANTED CRIMINALS UPDATE: Another escapee rearrested by SAPS

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LYDENBURG - The police are closing in on the remaining suspects, its only a matter of time that all of them are rearrested. Isaac Malope who escaped from lawful custody has been rearrested after receiving information from Crime Intelligence. He was arrested by the multidisciplinary team at Manyeveni Village at Kabokweni today, Wednesday 03 December 2025 at approximately 10:30. Isaac Malope (25) will be charged with escape from lawful custody and he will appear before the Mashishing Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 04 December 2025. The police are still appealing to the community to assist in locating the three remaining suspects. Anyone with information can contact the Detective Branch Commander of Lydenburg SAPS on 076 060 0273, call #CrimeStop on 08600 10111, or use the #MySAPSApp.
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Thirteen teenagers injured in Taxi Crash in KZN

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CATO RIDGE - Just after Midnight on Tuesday Morning ALS Paramedics responded to a serious Taxi Crash on the N3 Pietermaritzburg bound near Cato Ridge, West of Durban.  Paramedics arrived on the scene to find chaos as they found that a single taxi fully loaded with teenagers had somehow lost control and overturned coming to rest on its side. Multiple casualties were found and immediately more Ambulances as well as Advanced Life Support Paramedics were dispatched to assist.  A total of Thirteen Teenagers had sustained various injuries and once stabilized on the scene they were transported to various Pietermaritzburg Hospitals for the further care that they required.  At this stage the events leading up to the crash is unknown however all necessary authorities were in attendance and will be investigating further.
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Onlookers criticise hefty initiation school price tag and risks involved

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LIMPOPO - As the December holidays draw closer, the season also forms part of an old tradition which sees young boys undergo an initiation passage to become men. This tradition is prevalent in most parts of the country, including the Eastern Cape, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Although government has put strict regulations around this tradition, young boys still lose their lives. An onlooker has criticized this fact and also shed light on the hefty fee that is expected from each initiate. According to the concerned citizens, parents pay R4 500 for your boys to attend initiation school. Circumcision is absolutely free in government hospitals. They should have been using that R4 500 to take your boy for drivers license, security guard or fork lift certificate or anything that will help him to get a job.  "There is absolutely no job that require initiation school as qualification," he criticized. Early this year six boys, including a traditional surgeon were in...
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Everything You Need to know about the ANC Greater Johannesburg 16th Regional Conference

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SANDTON - The African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng Provincial Task Team (PTT) warmly welcomed the successful convening of the 16th Regional Conference of the ANC Greater Johannesburg Region, held from 3–5 December 2025 at Cedarwood Hotel in Sandton under the theme:   “The Year of Renewal: Making the ANC a More Effective Instrument of the People to Achieve the Vision of the Freedom Charter.”   This Regional Conference took place shortly after South Africa successfully hosted the G20 Summit under the theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”an achievement that once again showcased the leadership capacity of the ANC-led City of Johannesburg on the world stage.   *A CONFERENCE GUIDED BY RENEWAL, UNITY & ORGANISATIONAL REBUILDING*   The Conference was officially opened by the ANC Gauteng PTT Co-Convener, Cde Panyaza Lesufi, who emphasised the urgent need to:   • Strengthen the programme of organisational renewal, • Rebuild and consolidate the...
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TRAGIC: Carnage outside Silverstar Casino, onlookers warned against sharing footage

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KRUGERSDORP - Onlookers have been warned from sharing footage from a major accident outside Silverstar Casino this morning.  It has been reported that a truck lost its brakes and crashed into multiple vehicles, with at least 20 vehicles involved. Emergency services were being notified and response efforts are underway. Motorists have been urged to avoid the area and allow space for emergency vehicles to operate.
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SAD: Madlanga Commission Witness Marius van der Merwe shot dead

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BRAKPAN - QRF Task Team Owner and Madlanga Commission Witness Marius van der Merwe was fatally shot in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg. Van der Merwe, a key witness (Witness D) at the Madlanga Commission, was tragically shot and killed last night (Friday) in front of his family. He had recently testified before the commission, where he implicated several high-ranking police officials — including Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department senior officer Julius Mkhwanazi — in allegations of corruption and the cover-up of a murder case. The motive for the attack remains unclear at this stage. Authorities have launched an investigation into the killing.
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