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SPRINGS - The City of Ekurhuleni has announced that its technicians will be conducting maintenance work on the power supply network supplying Springs on Friday, 9 May 2025 from 08h00 to 20:00, and Nigel on Thursday, 15 May 2025 from 08h00 to 16h00. SPRINGS   The areas listed below will be affected: PFG; MPact; Grundle; Isover; Huhtamaki; Rietfontein Water Reservoir; New Era Industries; Krugersrus; Reedville; Wright Park; Fulcrum; Payneville; Dal Fouche; Pollak Park; Fibreglass and; Springs Industries substation. NIGEL The areas listed below will be affected: Dunnottar; Military Base ; John Dube; and Peter Wessel Water Reservoir. Customers are advised to treat all electrical equipment and networks as always live during the maintenance period.

GERMISTON - The City of Ekurhuleni has commenced disciplinary measures against 389 Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers following their participation in an illegal strike and blockade of critical highways on 19 March 2025. The affected EMPD officers face pre-dismissal processes due to severe misconduct, including the illegal blockade of the R21, N12, N17, and N3 highways.  According to the City, this unlawful action significantly disrupted traffic flow, severely inconvenienced thousands of commuters, and hindered access to the O.R. Tambo International Airport, a designated National Key Point, impacting flight schedules and broader regional connectivity. "As EMPD officers, these individuals are classified under essential services, mandated to uphold public safety and order. Their participation in prohibited strike action constitutes gross misconduct, undermining public trust and violating labour laws as stipulated in the Labour Relations Act," ...

GAUTENG - A suspect reportedly lost their leg after a botched cash-in-transit heist on the East Rand. It is reported that the suspect bombed himself, while attempting to blast the cash truck in Thokoza Park in the wee hours of Tuesday, 6 May. It's reported that the suspect succumbed to his injuries while his accomplices vanished after the incident. An official statement is yet to be released by the SAPS or Cash Solutions company involved. This is a developing story.

SOWETO - There’s a new kind of revolution brewing in Soweto, and it comes with cosplay, controllers and comic book lore. The Afro Geek Festival 2025 takes place on 24 May at Jabulani Safe-Hub, promising to celebrate African innovation, imagination, and fandom on a scale that’s bigger and bolder than ever before.   Powered by headline sponsor Vuma, South Africa’s leading fibre network operator (FNO), and Legends Barber, Afro Geek started in May 2024 as an idea to bring more representation to geek culture, celebrating people of colour and creatives from across the African continent. It has become a hub for creators, artists, gamers, and fans who are passionate about storytelling and technological advancement within a uniquely African context. With a growing community, impactful partnerships, and exciting events, Afro Geek is redefining what it means to be a part of the global geek and gaming culture.   “I grew up in the township and have identified as a geek for mos...

PRETORIA - The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola has welcomed a breakthrough in the case of missing journalist, Aserie Ndlovu and his partner. On Sunday, 04 May 2025, a cross province operation involving Gauteng and Mpumalanga police led by the Deputy National Commissioner of Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya and the Acting Provincial Commissioner of Mpumalanga, Major General Zeph MKhwanazi led to the questioning and subsequent arrests of these suspects. The first suspect who is arrested, is according to investigations, the last to be in the company of the missing couple. The second, third and fourth suspects that have been arrested were found with different vehicle parts believed to be that of the missing journalist. One of those arrested is said to be a mechanic who builds and fixes cars in the KwaMhlanga area. Two VW Citi Golfs that were found in possession of the suspects have been seized. The SAPS has since changed the missing...

NATURENA - Kaizer Chiefs Reserve Team has been crowned DSTV Diski Challenge Champions with a historic 70 points — the highest ever in the league’s history. The Reserve side didn’t just win, it made history - proving to be unstoppable in the league.  Meanwhile, the Senior side under the guidance of coach Nasreddine Nabi, continues to struggle with hopes to finish at least in the top eight of the Betway Premiership. However, despite a poorly foreseeable league ending again, the Glamour Boys still have a chance to cheer their fans up as they hope to end the trophy drought when they face Orlando Pirates in the final of the Nedbank Cup at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 10 May. The Buccaneers will be the favourites to win this Cup Final after edging Chiefs to a 2-1 victory on 3 May.

EASTERN CAPE - An inquest docket has been opened following the deaths of 15 people in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bakkie, the Eastern Cape Transport Department said on Sunday. “A total of 15 people have died and five others sustained injuries in a head-on collision involving a fully loaded minibus taxi and a bakkie. The accident occurred on the R63 road between Adelaide and Maqoma (Fort Beaufort) at about midnight on Saturday,” said the department in a social media post on Facebook. It is alleged that the white Quantum, travelling from Qonce (King Williams Town) to Cape Town collided head on with Isuzu Double Cab that was travelling from Adelaide to Kwamaqoma. According to the department, the driver of the Isuzu died on the scene and 13 passengers in the Quantum were also declared dead on the scene, including the driver. The six other passengers of the minibus taxi were rushed to hospital for treatment. One of them later succumbed to their injuries taki...

NELSPRUIT- The METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS took centre stage at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Saturday, 3 May. Hosted by LootLove and Siyabonga "Scoop Makhathini" Ngwekazali, the return of the awards lived up to expectation - indeed #CrowingGreatness. In case you missed it, here are all METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS winners: Best RnB Song - All My Life by Mawelele Best New Artist - Neo Dube Best African Pop Song - Romeo and Juliet Best Jazz Song - Linda Skhakhane  Best Collaboration Song - Kwelanga 2.0 Best Gospel Album - Xolly Mancwabo Best Kwaito /Gqom - Mr Thela Best Styled Artist - Morda Best Hip - Hop Song - Too Much by K.O Best Viral Challenge - Skuta Baba Best Produced Album - DIY by Emtee Best Dance Song - Hayi Baba Best Female Artist - Xolly Mancwabo Best Amapiano Song - Kwelanga 2.O Best Dou/Group - G-Wagon by Blaq Diamond  Best Music Video - Kwelanga 2.O Best Male Artist - Uvalo by Usimamane Artist of the year - Makhadzi  Song Of The Year - Skuta Baba Re...

BLOEMFONTEIN - After a meeting, which was held between the families of the late Constables Cebekhulu Linda (24), Boipelo Senoge (24), and Keamogetswe Buys (30), the Premier of the Free State, Honourable Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and the Provincial Commissioner of Police in the Free State, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, a decision has been taken to afford and honour the members with official funerals. The official funerals will take place on separate dates between 08 and 10 May 2025. Specific details for each funeral are as follows: Constable Boipelo Senoge Date: Thursday; 08 May 2025 Time: 08:00 to 11:00 Venue: St Peter Anglican Church, Rocklands, Mangaung Cemetery: South Park Cemetery Constable Cebekhulu Linda Date: Friday, 09 May 2025 Time: 08:00 to 11:00 Venue: (to be confirmed) Cemetery: Magengenene; Mangaung Constable Keamogetswe Buys Date: Saturday; 10 May 2025 Time: 08:00 to 11:00 Venue: (to be confirmed) Cemetery: Thaba Nchu In tribute to the dedication and serv...

WESTERN CAPE - The High Court of South Africa: Western Cape Division today convicted Jacquen Rowhan Appollis, Steveno Dumaizio van Rhyn and Racquel Chantel Smith for Trafficking in Persons for the purpose of exploitation and kidnapping of Joshlin Smith. The Court found that 6-year-old, Joshlin Smith, was sold for slavery or practices similar to slavery, following an agreement reached amongst the accused. The NPA prosecution team was led by Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions in the Western Cape, Adv Zelda Swanepoel and assisted by Senior State Adv Aradhana Heeramun. The two seasoned prosecutors argued that this is a test case of utmost jurisprudential importance; as the case is the first prosecution where the victim, in this case a child, has been sold and has still not been found. In three other unreported decisions, the victims were found unharmed. The prosecution called 32 witnesses during the eight-week marathon trial. The prosecutors argued that the three accused, i...