PHOENIX – In a case that has sent shockwaves through this Durban community, a Phoenix woman and her partner have been arrested for allegedly orchestrating the brutal murder of her recently retired father, hiring two vagrants for the sum of R3,500. The victim, Arthur “Brian” Ramsamy, a retired eThekwini Municipality employee, was found strangled in his…
JOHANNESBURG – In the wake of a brutal shooting that left two teenagers dead and five others injured, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature has issued a forceful directive to police, demanding an immediate and sustained crackdown on the illegal firearms flooding communities like Westbury. The call for action comes after seven teenagers were gunned down on Tuesday…
JOHANNESBURG – The City of Johannesburg is embarking on a major drive to formalise its vast informal economy, urging thousands of traders to apply for permits while simultaneously cracking down on unauthorized vending—a dual approach that has already sparked legal challenges and public backlash. Mayor Dada Morero announced the rollout of a new registration process, framing…
DURBAN – Travel chaos erupted at King Shaka International Airport on Tuesday morning as a major fuel system failure brought operations to a standstill, stranding thousands of passengers and forcing widespread flight delays and cancellations. The airport issued an urgent advisory confirming the disruption, stating it is “experiencing fuel system failures.” While the exact cause and…
The Pretoria North Community Policing Forum (CPF) is calling on residents to help shape the safety and security of their neighbourhoods by participating in the upcoming Sector 1 and Sector 2 management elections on October 30. The elections will be held at the SAPS Pretoria North precinct. Key leadership positions—including chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, vice-secretary, treasurer,…
Six teenagers, aged 15 and 16, were hospitalised following a shooting in Westbury, west of Johannesburg, on Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Styler Road and Krezschmar Street. The injured youths were rushed to Helen Joseph Hospital, and authorities remain on the scene investigating the circumstances. “Police are assessing…
A lion that escaped from a moving truck on the R49 between Lichtenburg and Zeerust on Monday has been safely recaptured, authorities have confirmed. The animal was being transported from the Free State to Nietverdiend in Ramotshere Moiloa when it reportedly broke free from the trailer. Its escape caused a temporary safety scare for motorists…
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has confirmed that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations began smoothly across the province, with no major disruptions or irregularities reported. According to the Gauteng Department of Education, a total of 16,968 candidates wrote the three-hour Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 1 practical on Tuesday morning at 09:00. Chiloane…
JOHANNESBURG – The vibrant, close-knit community of Westbury is in a state of shock and mourning today after a mass shooting erupted on its streets, leaving a trail of devastation and multiple casualties, including several young children. The incident, which police are describing as a targeted attack that spiraled into a public tragedy, occurred on Tuesday…
The gavel did not fall on Monday for Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. In the hushed, wood-panelled courtroom of the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg, the only certainty was further uncertainty, as a judge reserved judgment in the high-stakes bail appeal of the man the State labels a ruthless kingpin. Matlala, the alleged mastermind behind a series…
