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Traffic Alert: Cycling event to disrupt Roads in Joburg South
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (423+ words) The Johannesburg Metropolitan Department (JMPD) has warned motorists of temporary road disruptions in the Orange Farm area and surroundings. This is to accommodate the Safe Cycling Ride, which is hosted by the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department. The event aims…...
ANC allegedly tries to silence Witness F from completing his Madlanga Commission testimony
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (1320+ words) Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga revealed that Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, known as Witness F, has alleged receiving several threats from ANC members aimed at stopping him from completing his testimony. Madlanga read the statement into the record as Nkosi appeared physically before…...
First arrest made in the brutal murder of Madlanga Commission's Witness D
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (1366+ words) One suspect has been arrested for the brutal murder of Madlanga Commission's Witness D, Marius van der Merwe. The TASK team, launched to investigate cases arising from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, arrested the suspect on Saturday, marking its first…...
Animal lover born in March? Joburg Zoo is giving free access to all March babies this month
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1237+ words) If you were born in March and love animals, then you're one of the lucky people who can access the Johannesburg Zoo for free this month. This as the zoo celebrates its 122nd birthday. The zoo has invited all March babies…...
Ormonde building collapse death toll rises to 8
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1264+ words) Two more people have died following the construction building collapse in Ormonde, south of Joburg, yesterday afternoon. The deaths of two additional construction workers were confirmed on Tuesday morning. The duo was trapped under the rubble after the building collapsed....
Airport predator caught: ‘Serial robber’ finally nabbed at OR Tambo
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1238+ words) A 64-year-old man, dubbed a serial airport robber, was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport over the weekend. Police also confiscated a vehicle believed to have been used in numerous crimes, most of which took place along the R24 near the…...
R20 increase for child support grant to kick in from April 2026
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1209+ words) The National Treasury has announced increases to social grants for beneficiaries across the country. Although the adjustments are modest, they are expected to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who rely on the grants the most. Finance…...
'We don’t want kids anyway’: Millennials and Genz's react to UFS sanitary products study
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1322+ words) Millennials and Generation Z have reacted strongly to a recent study by the University of the Free State, with many celebrating findings that suggest certain sanitary products could potentially contribute to infertility. The study found that some sanitary pads and…...
Take note of the following road closures ahead of the Sundowns and Pirates match in Johannesburg
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1287+ words) Certain roads will be closed in Johannesburg on Wednesday ahead of the soccer match between the Soweto giants, Orlando Pirates and Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) says roads around the FNB Stadium precinct will…...
A wet Valentine’s Day in store for Gauteng following prolonged heatwave
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1201+ words) Gauteng residents woke up to a cold and wet Friday morning following days of scorching heatwave. While some are happy about the sudden change in weather, others say it has ruined their Valentine's Day plans. Meanwhile, the South African Weather…...