Repairs begin on Lillian Ngoyi Street as Usindiso Building remains neglected Repairs have commenced on Lillian Ngoyi Street, formerly Bree Street, in Johannesburg’s CBD, nearly two years after a major explosion disrupted local businesses and caused significant economic losses. The rehabilitation follows sustained calls for action from various stakeholders, including
A group of 49 white South Africans has arrived in Washington, marking the start of a controversial refugee initiative launched under former President Donald Trump. The group, mainly Afrikaners, left Johannesburg on Sunday and is expected to settle in Texas. The move has sparked diplomatic tensions between South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced plans to meet with US President Donald Trump following the arrival of 49 Afrikaners in America under a special refugee arrangement. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan on Monday, Ramaphosa stated that the migrants do not meet the internationally recognized criteria for refugee
A suspected robber was killed on Monday afternoon while trying to escape after allegedly robbing two men in Verulam, north of Durban. According to Prem Balram, spokesperson for Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), officers responded to reports of a pedestrian being knocked down on the R102 northbound lane near
IMPOSTER APPEARED IN COURT The 42 year old accused, Thabo Theletsane appeared before the Hatfield Magistrates court on charges of impersonating a police officer — specifically, the National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and fraud. National Hawks Spokesperson Brigadier Thandi Mbambo said His appearance was as
SWIFT POLICE ACTION LEADS TO RECOVERY OF ALLEGED STOLEN LIVESTOCK Two males aged 28 and 45 were arrested after they were found in possession of suspected stolen cattle. It is alleged that on Sunday, 11 May 2025, members attached to Bultfontein Stocktheft Unit and Welkom K9 received and traced information
The quiet of Hoveni village in Limpopo was shattered late Friday night when terror swept through its homes, leaving behind broken doors, wounded bodies, and hearts full of anguish. Between 11:30 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., two armed men moved through the village like shadows, forcing their way into seven
A dramatic gun battle in the Mophela area of Hammersdale ended with five alleged criminals dead after they opened fire on police officers on Sunday night. KwaZulu-Natal police say the men were wanted in connection with a string of violent crimes — including the cold-blooded murder of a 66-year-old
She was just 17 — still a girl, but already carrying the weight of violence no one her age should have to bear. Hoping for safety, she stepped into a police station in Kei Mouth. She believed she was doing the right thing — reaching out, trusting the law.
A devastating road accident has claimed the lives of eight people on the N2 highway near Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, leaving a community in mourning. According to emergency responders, the fatal crash involved a small truck carrying passengers and a larger vehicle. The impact was so severe that eight individuals died
