Hundreds gathered in Sandton today to honour the life and legacy of Warrick Stock, better known as DJ Warras, as family, friends, colleagues and members of the public paid tribute at his official memorial service. DJ Warras, a beloved radio and television personality, podcaster, club DJ, and entrepreneur, was tragically shot and killed in downtown…
The City of Tshwane has confirmed that the Palmiet water-supply system is gradually recovering following the successful completion of Rand Water’s scheduled maintenance programme. However, the municipality has cautioned that the recovery remains uneven, with several areas continuing to experience low water pressure and delayed restoration. In a media alert issued on Thursday, the City…
DJ Warras, born Warren Stock, 40 years old, moved through the cavernous, empty space with a practiced eye. This was his other beat, far from the flashing consoles and thumping basslines of 5FM. Here, the rhythm was the drip of a leaking pipe, the bassline the groan of a tired building. His property securing company…
The bail hearing of controversial figure Shebe has been postponed, with the court expected to deliver its judgment later this week. Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi on Monday deferred the bail ruling to Wednesday, 17 December 2025. The postponement means Shebe will remain in custody until the court hands down its decision. The matter has drawn significant…
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, deliver the keynote address at South Africa’s national commemoration of Reconciliation Day, to be held at the Ncome Museum in Nquthu Local Municipality, within the uMzinyathi District of KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 national event will be led jointly by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC)…
Residents across Tshwane are advised to store enough water ahead of major Rand Water maintenance that will affect the Palmiet and Mapleton systems this weekend. The planned shutdown will run from 04:00 on Saturday, 13 December 2025, until 04:00 on Monday, 15 December 2025, causing reduced pumping capacity and possible water outages. The Palmiet System…
A community in Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape has been left devastated after an 11-year-old boy was fatally shot on Wednesday, 10 December. The incident occurred in the Phezu kwe Wilo locality, where a 14-year-old boy allegedly discharged a homemade firearm belonging to his father. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), officers arrived…
Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital has boosted its specialised healthcare services with new advanced medical equipment unveiled by Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko. The hospital received a new heart-lung machine, a revamped angiography suite and a modern angiogram system all aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening cardiac and vascular…
South Africa is bracing for a dangerous day of weather as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 10 red alert, the highest warning level for severe thunderstorms expected from midday on Monday, 8 December 2025. According to an earlier government weather update, scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers are expected across…
The Gauteng taxi industry has been hit by yet another fatal attack following the death of Alexandra Taxi Association chairperson Vusi Mayaba, who was shot and killed on Thursday night. Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela confirmed the incident, describing it as a major blow to ongoing efforts to stabilise the sector. Mayaba was attacked shortly…
