Author: Silver Sibiya
The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Jack Sekwaila, has condemned the burning of Pikitup waste collection trucks in Diepsloot. The incident occurred on Tuesday and has been reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for investigation. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the destruction of the vehicles and to apprehend those responsible. The burning of the trucks comes a day after an amicable agreement was reached between Pikitup management and protesting casual workers who had barricaded depot gates in an attempt to force the company to employ them.…
The City of Johannesburg is set to follow in the footsteps of the City of Tshwane by establishing the position of Executive Deputy Mayor, with ANC Johannesburg Regional Chairperson and MMC for Finance, Loyiso Masuku, tipped for the role. Masuku was elected ANC regional chairperson at the party’s elective conference in November last year and currently serves as the city’s finance MMC. However, her appointment will depend on the outcome of a motion of no confidence against Mayor Dada Morero, brought by coalition partner Al Jama-ah. According to a proposal dated 29 January 2026, seen by Newsnote, the city council…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says more than 250,000 animals have been affected by the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the province. Lesufi was briefing the media in Johannesburg alongside Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa. He warned that the outbreak could have serious economic consequences, particularly for the livestock sector. “As of 23 January 2026, the province is actively managing 195 laboratory-confirmed outbreaks. It is estimated that more than 261,000 animals are affected in Gauteng. This crisis has serious consequences for the economy and society at large. It disrupts trade, threatens jobs in the livestock sector,…
Mamelodi Sundowns has strongly condemned the behaviour of a small group of supporters who disrupted members of the club’s technical team following their match against Al Hilal. Sundowns drew 2-2 with Al Hilal in the CAF Champions League and despite leading the group log as well as leading the Betway Premiership, a section of supporters expressed their dissatisfaction with head coach Miguel Cardoso and Sporting Director Flemming Berg. The incident occurred as the Sundowns technical staff were leaving the stadium after the encounter, with some fans reportedly engaging in intimidation and disruptive conduct. The club said while it values the…
The African National Congress (ANC) in Johannesburg has accused the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) of fuelling divisions within the party by alleging that the recent regional leadership election process was rigged. Johannesburg ANC Regional Secretary Sasabona Manganye says SANCO’s claims are creating factions within the organisation and undermining internal democracy. This follows reports that ballot papers were allegedly found at a house in Centurion belonging to the officer who presided over the ANC’s 16th Regional Conference held in December 2025. Manganye addressed the matter during a media briefing at the Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg, where he dismissed the…
Taxi boss Victor Majola, who is linked to the killing of media personality Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, has been denied bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. DJ Warras was shot and killed last month in the Johannesburg CBD in what authorities believe was a targeted attack. Magistrate Annalise Tlhapi ruled that Majola’s release could jeopardise the investigation and the criminal justice process. “The safety of the witnesses is at stake. There is a likelihood that the accused will interfere with the investigation, as there are still outstanding suspects,” said Tlhapi. The magistrate further warned that Majola’s release…
Manchester City strengthened their Premier League title challenge with a convincing 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, as first-half goals from Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo secured a vital three points. The win was a timely response from Pep Guardiola’s side following recent setbacks against Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt, and keeps City firmly in the hunt for the championship. Marmoush wasted no time in making an impact, firing City ahead in the sixth minute on his first start since returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty with Egypt. The forward showed sharp anticipation to latch…
Tears flowed freely in Sebokeng as family, friends and community members gathered to bid farewell to three of the young victims of the tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark. Thato Moetjie (17), Ofentse Vinger (6) and Bakomoso Makhobo (13) were laid to rest during a heartbreaking funeral service held at the Saul Tsotetsi Sports Ground. The three were among the 14 children who lost their lives when their scholar transport collided with a truck on Monday. Grieving families said the pain of losing their loved ones is unbearable and that the memories of their children will live on forever. Speaking…
More than a thousand mourners gathered under one roof in Sebokeng, in the Vaal on Friday, to bid a heartbreaking farewell to the 14 learners who lost their lives when the scholar transport they were travelling in collided with a truck on Monday in Vanderbijlpark. The memorial service brought together grieving families, friends, community members, and political leaders, including Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane and former ANC Gauteng Secretary-General TK Nciza, all united by pain and loss. From the moment the service began, the atmosphere was heavy with grief. Emotional hymns filled the hall as mourners sang in an effort…
The case against 22-year-old Ayanda Dludla has been postponed to 5 March for further investigation following his brief appearance at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court, south of Johannesburg. Dludla is facing 14 counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder stemming from a deadly scholar transport accident involving a truck on Monday, in which several schoolchildren lost their lives. During proceedings, Dludla appeared visibly shocked as Magistrate Claudia Venter informed him of the seriousness of the charges and the need for legal representation. Defence attorney Cathna de Klerk told the court that her client did not object to his images…