By: Natasha Archary Image: Nathan Wright Unsplash At least 16 people have died in a Boksburg informal settlement after suffocating from a gas leak believed to be caused by illegal mining. The gas is said to be used to extrapolate gold out of the soil by illegal miners, or Zama Zamas, in the Angelo informal settlement. Eight men, five women, and three children lost their lives after inhaling the poisonous […]
By: Natasha Archary Facebook: President Ramaphosa President Cyril Rampahosa has welcomed the decision by the Johannesburg High Court denying former President Jacob Zuma from privately prosecuting him. In a statement by Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, the President has welcomed the judgement, having succeeded in interdicting his predecessor. "The President has always maintained that Mr Zuma's private prosecution constituted an abuse of court processes and that it was unlawful and unconstitutional." […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Davide Baraldi Pexels The Gauteng Education Department has confirmed that two learners have died by suicide in Ekurhuleni. MEC Matome Chiloane expressed his sadness at the news of both learner's untimely deaths, just days apart. On Thursday, 29 June, a Grade 12 learner from Nigel High School consumed poison at home and succumbed. Almost a week later, on 04 July, a Grade 8 learner from Geluksdal […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Alison Botha Facebook Alison Botha's rapists have been placed on parole almost 30-years after leaving her for dead on the side of the road. This has been confirmed by the Department of Correctional Services on Tuesday, 04 July, who say despite Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger being sentenced to life imprisonment, having served the minimum required time, both men are now considered for parole placement. […]
Zuko Komisa Image: JHB Water Johannesburg Water says there will be a 44-hour water outage next week. According to Johannesburg Water, a significant portion of the city will be affected by the postponed 44-hour water outage, which will now occur next week. Originally scheduled to begin on June 20, the shutdown has been delayed, according to Johannesburg Water, to help areas that have been struggling with their water supply in […]
Zuko Komisa Photo by Beto Valderrama: The body of a grade 10 girl was found on a school’s rugby field in Pretoria. A Grade 10 student's lifeless body was found on a rugby pitch at Hoorskool Garsfontein. The body was discovered on Tuesday morning by the school's security guard. The MEC for Gauteng Education, Matome Chiloane is expected to visit Hoorskool Garsfontein. He shared the following statement: “What is unclear […]
By: Natasha Archary A new judge has been appointed to preside over the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, after President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela last week. This after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) motioned for Maumela's suspension for failing to deliver judgements within a reasonable time. Maumela's replacement is Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng who has presided over a number of high-profile cases. The murder trial of slain footballer, Senzo Meyiwa […]
By: Natasha Archary Members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's protection detail will face an investigation for using unnecessary force, particularly against unharmed civilians, during an assault that took place in Fourways, Johannesburg. Mashatile is aware of the incident and appeals to the public to allow SAPS the necessary space to complete its investigation into the incident and take whatever corrective action is deemed necessary. National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola […]
Katlego Sekhu image: Instagram/@bomb_productions Television producer and co-founder of Bomb Productions (Yizo Yizo, Shaka iLembe), Teboho Moseling Mahlatsi has passed away. Mahlatsi's family confirmed his passing in a statement shared with the media on Monday. "It is with the saddest regret that we announce the untimely passing of Filmmaker and Producer Teboho Moseling Mahlatsi, on the 3rd of July 2023." The family has asked for prayers and privacy to mourn […]
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