Teacher fired for racism

Teacher fired for racism

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed the decision to fire the educator found guilty of three serious charges including racism at St John’s...
Westonaria farm attack: Elderly couple were rescued by their children

Westonaria farm attack: Elderly couple were rescued by their children

Westonaria police have arrested two suspects aged, 34 and 44 years, and recovered nineteen stolen rifles that were taken during a farm attack, house...
21 Years' imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm, Johannesburg

21 Years’ imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm, Johannesburg

On Tuesday, 19 April 2022 the Johannesburg Magistrates' court sentenced 48-year-old Philani John Mbuyisa to 21 years' imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm...
Pedestrian hit-and-killed by light motor vehicle Photo: Arrive Alive

Pedestrian hit-and-killed by light motor vehicle

A man, believed to be in his 30s, was killed last night when he was struck by a light motor vehicle at the Boom...
Vaal Dam drops to unprecedented levels

Vaal Dam drops to unprecedented levels

Vaal Dam levels have declined further this week, says the Department of Water and Sanitation. “The dam fell from 39.6% last week to 38.8% this...
Welkom kidnapping, sexual assault, 3 arrested, woman rescued, Katlehong

Welkom kidnapping, sexual assault, 3 arrested, woman rescued, Katlehong

The South African Police Service (SAPS) remains resolute in addressing crimes against women, children and vulnerable persons. On Thursday evening, 19 May 2022 members of...
Sebokeng medical practitioner in court for fraud

Sebokeng medical practitioner in court for fraud

A 63-year-old medical practitioner is expected to appear in the Sebokeng Magistrates’ Court facing charges of fraud on 18 August 2021. It is alleged that...
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Mapopane East powerless, Eskom technicians chased away

Eskom on Tuesday night said that a 33000 voltage transformer breaker at the Mapopane East electricity substation had tripped at around 6pm, plunging the...
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Two men shot during Blackheath shooting

Two men were left injured this morning following a shooting in a parking lot near a mall on Beyers Naude Road in Blackheath, Johannesburg. ER24...
ATM bombing suspects nabbed with explosives, Ennerdale

ATM bombing suspects nabbed with explosives, Ennerdale

In Ennerdale, police arrested three suspects who attempted to bomb an ATM at the Spar supermarket. The suspects were found in possession of explosives...
Lesufi plays the 'race victim' card. Photo: AfriForum

Lesufi plays the ‘race victim’ card

Panyaza Lesufi, the MEC for Education in Gauteng, alleges that AfriForum’s campaign to have him dismissed – in part because of his role in...
Robberies, two primary school employees arrested, Silverton

Robberies, two primary school employees arrested, Silverton

Police believe they have made a breakthrough in the investigation of a spate of robberies at Kutumela Molefi Primary School in Silverton. This comes...