By: Natasha Archary The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has explained why no one was prosecuted with regards to Anele Tembe's death. Anele Tembe, the late fiancée of slain rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA, fell to her death from the 10th floor of a Cape Town hotel, in April 2021. Tembe was with AKA when she died and the two had a heated argument prior. In a tell-all […]
By: Natasha Archary A deadly crash involving a tour bus and a cash-in-transit van in Limpopo has claimed the lives of 20 people, leaving 68 injured. The accident on the N1 in Makhado occurred on Monday evening, 13 February. According to ER24 personnel, the bus landed in a river after crashing into the barrier on the freeway and rolling down an embankment. "ER24 paramedics were on scene at 20h05, along […]
By: Natasha Archary The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for Gauteng of disruptive rains which could lead to possible flooding throughout the week. A level 5 Orange warning was issued for the province over the weekend, as parts of Johannesburg experienced further flooding. Tembisa and Patsing informal settlements are the hardest hit communities, with residents experiencing flooding and sinking of their homes. According to authorities, some […]
By: Natasha Archary Bheki Cele's silence on AKA's murder is a cause for concern, as his failure to address the spate of violent crimes in South Africa becomes more apparent. The Police Minister's neck is on the line after a crime expert recommended that Cele be fired with immediate effect following the gruesome shooting which claimed the lives of AKA and Tebello Motsoane. Criminologist and former policeman Dr Hennie Lochner […]
By Katlego Sekhu The body of the slain rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes has arrived in Johannesburg from Durban, according to the late rapper's legal representatives. AKA and his friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane were gunned down outside a restaurant on Friday evening. The Forbes and Motsoane families have appealed to the public at large for "compassion, time, and space to congregate as a family to decide on the upcoming […]
By: Natasha Archary Tributes are pouring in for both Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA, and the second victim in the fatal shooting incident, Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane. Both men, who were in their late 30s were gunned down in Florida Road, Durban on Friday, 10 February. Tibz was AKA's lifelong friend and former manager, and was also a celebrated author and seasoned chef. Police confirmed that Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane […]
By: Katlego Sekhu AKA, real name Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, has passed away. The multi-award-winning rapper was shot and killed outside a nightclub on Florida Road, Durban at the age of 35. AKA was booked to perform later that evening. The musician's family confirmed the news of his passing through an official statement on Saturday, 11 February, but are awaiting further details from Durban police. "It is with extreme sadness that […]
By: Natasha Archary A twin birthday celebration was marred by tragedy when two brothers plunged to their death in Shaka's Rock, KwaZulu-Natal. The twin brothers who were celebrating their 62nd birthday at a North Coast chalet were posing for pictures when the wooden railing on their third floor balcony gave way behind them. Both brothers and a woman who was with them were found in a critical condition by paramedics. […]
By: Natasha Archary The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are not deterred by the violence that erupted at the State Of the Nation Address (SONA) 2023, and will not stop, nor surrender until Ramaphosa steps down as President. On Thursday, 09 February, during the President's address, members of the police, Presidential Protection Unit and individuals dressed in military uniforms assaulted members of Parliament. The EFF say the mob of "law enforcement" […]
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On the Beat with George Manyosi on Kaya 959. Saturday's, 18pm-21pm.
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