The City of Ekurhuleni has begun disciplinary proceedings against 389 members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) for their involvement in an illegal strike that caused major disruptions on key highways last month. The protest, which took place on March 19, 2025, was sparked by demands for overtime
The Democratic Alliance (DA) councillors in Nketoana have written to the Portfolio Committee of Technical Services following an oversight conducted at the Technical Services Building in Mamafubedu, formerly known as Petrus Steyn. According to the media statement released on behalf of Thinus Blignaut and Anelia Smit DA Councillors Nketoana Municipality
A Johannesburg man has accused a police officer of attempting to extort money from him in exchange for the return of goods stolen during an armed robbery at his home. Joseph Mohoaduba, who lives in Mondeor, said his family was traumatised in March when two armed men broke into
The Welkom K9 Unit in the Free State achieved a significant success in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking on the night of 2 May 2025. According to the lejweleputswa Policespokesperson Sergent Palesa Thabana a well-coordinated waylay operation was conducted on the N1 near Ventersburg. The operation led to the
Kidnapped baby found, woman arrested in Chesterville, KZN A two-week-old baby kidnapped in Durban has been found safe, and a 21-year-old female suspect has been arrested following a swift response by Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA). Baby Owami Lonathando Sindane was recovered at 09h15 on Monday morning near the Westville
Trent Alexander-Arnold announces shock departure from Liverpool Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he will leave Liverpool upon the expiration of his contract in June 2025, bringing an end to a 20-year association with his boyhood club. The 26-year-old vice-captain made the announcement via social media, clearing the path for a free
McKenzie vows to continue search for Joshlin Smith despite convictions The high-profile trial concerning the abduction and trafficking of six-year-old Joshlin Smith concluded on Friday with three individuals, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis, and their friend Steveno van Rhyn convicted in the Western Cape High Court. The
Rebecca Malope sues P&G SA for over R1 Million Gospel legend Dr Rebecca Malope is taking legal action against Procter & Gamble South Africa (P&G), demanding over R1 million in damages for the alleged unauthorized use of her image on Ariel washing powder products. Known as the “Queen of Gospel,”
Woman stabbed to death by ex-boyfriend at work A tragic incident unfolded at Protea Glen Mall in Soweto on May 4, 2025, when 23-year-old Snenhlanhla Mathosi, an employee at Pick n Pay, was fatally stabbed by her ex-boyfriend at her workplace. Authorities swiftly apprehended the suspect before he could flee
Skype shuts down after 22 years Microsoft has officially shuts down Skype today, May 5, redirecting users to the free version of Microsoft Teams. Launched in 2003, Skype was a pioneer in internet calling and video chats, peaking at 300 million users in 2016 before declining to 36 million by
