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Gauteng police have arrested 11 suspects linked to the deadly mass shooting at the KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal that claimed 10 lives last week. The suspects were apprehended in possession of multiple firearms, including an AK47 rifle. Ten patrons were killed and another ten remain in critical condition in hospital after a group of armed men stormed the tavern and opened fire indiscriminately on revellers. In a related development, police arrested the tavern owner and confiscated all alcohol on the premises after discovering she was operating with a fraudulent liquor licence. The licence had previously been seized for verification following…
Victor Mthethwa Majola, 44, made his first court appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, facing charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the fatal shooting of media personality and security consultant Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock. Stock, a beloved radio DJ and television personality, was gunned down on 16 December outside Zambesi House in Johannesburg’s CBD, where he was providing security services related to the enforcement of evictions in hijacked buildings. Majola, who appeared limping and initially attempted to cover his face with a scarf and jacket hood, was ordered by the magistrate to reveal his…
More than 5 000 learners in Gauteng are still without school places for the 2026 academic year, just weeks before the new school term begins, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane confirmed on Monday. According to the latest figures from the department’s online admissions system, 1 478 Grade 1 learners and 3 986 Grade 8 learners – a total of 5 464 children – have not yet been placed. The department continues to release placement and transfer offers daily in an effort to clear the backlog before schools reopen in January. Speaking to the media, MEC Chiloane acknowledged the ongoing challenge…
One of South Africa’s largest pre-owned vehicle sellers, We Buy Cars (Pty) Ltd, has been ordered to pay a R2.5 million administrative fine and refund a total of R3,419,971.83 to 31 affected consumers following a settlement agreement with the National Consumer Commission (NCC). The agreement, which became a binding consent order after confirmation by the National Consumer Tribunal on 19 December 2025, resolves a three-year investigation into complaints that the company’s sale agreements and warranty terms contravened key provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The NCC received numerous complaints over the past three years from customers alleging that WeBuyCars…
South Africa’s two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi will return to the Stormers in July 2026, the Cape Town-based United Rugby Championship franchise confirmed on Tuesday. The 34-year-old loose forward, who began his professional career with the Stormers before joining the Sharks in 2020, will come full circle by rejoining the team that first nurtured him after schoolboy rugby at Grey High School. Kolisi, South Africa’s first black Test captain, has endured a challenging period in recent years. After a difficult stint with French Top 14 side Racing 92 and the breakdown of his marriage, he returned to the…
Hundreds gathered at the Immaculate Conception Church in Rosebank this morning to bid farewell to Warrick Stock, better known as DJ Warras, the popular entertainer who was killed earlier this month while performing a private security function in what many describe as a tragic symbol of South Africa’s ongoing battle with violent crime. Stock’s sister, Nicole Stock Mabuza, delivered one of the most poignant moments of the service when she called on mourners and the wider public to honour her brother’s memory by actively protecting their communities. “Let’s fight for each other. That’s what Warrick was about,” she told the…
Belgium has formally joined South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention through its military operations in the Gaza Strip. The Court announced Tuesday that Brussels had submitted a declaration of intervention under Article 63 of the ICJ Statute, making Belgium the latest country to participate in the high-profile proceedings initiated by South Africa in December 2023. Several other nations have already intervened in the case, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Turkey. Like Belgium, most of these countries are exercising their right as parties to the Genocide Convention…
Police in Gauteng have confirmed that two suspects have been identified in connection with the deadly mass shooting at the KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal on the West Rand at the weekend. Authorities also revealed that the death toll has risen to ten, while another ten survivors remain in critical condition in hospital. The shooting occurred when a group of heavily armed suspects stormed the tavern and opened fire indiscriminately on patrons. Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General Fred Kekana said police investigations are progressing, with detectives now pursuing leads linked to the identified suspects. “We have already identified two possible…
South Africa bids a final farewell today to beloved media personality, businessman, and activist Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, who will be laid to rest in Johannesburg following his tragic shooting death last week in the city’s central business district. DJ Warras, aged 40, was fatally shot on December 16, 2025, in broad daylight outside the Zambezi House building near the Carlton Centre. The incident occurred while he was reportedly assisting with security operations related to a court-ordered eviction at a hijacked property—a cause he had passionately championed in his public life. He leaves behind three young sons, his mother, and…
Two suspects have been arrested and detained in connection with the fatal shooting that took place on December 16, outside the Zambesi House building in Johannesburg’s CBD. The individuals were initially taken in for questioning early on December 22, from a hostel in Soweto, and have since been officially charged with murder. Police spokesperson Brenda Muridili confirmed the arrests, stating: “The two persons of interest that have been brought in for questioning during the early hours of 22 December 2025 have been detained and will be charged with the murder of DJ Warras. They are due to appear at the…