Author: Silver Sibiya
Anti-migrant group, Operation Dudula has vowed to appeal the recent Johannesburg High Court ruling that ordered the group to stop harassing foreign nationals saying the judgment “sets a dangerous precedent” and undermines South Africa’s ability to enforce immigration laws.Speaking at media briefing on Thursday in Johannesburg, Operation Dudula president Zandile Dabula said while the movement respects the judiciary, it is deeply concerned about the wider impact of the court’s decision on law enforcement and national security.“The judgement encourages anarchy and chaos, putting South Africa’s stability at risk,” she said.The controversial civic group, known for its anti-illegal immigration campaigns, accused the…
The City of Johannesburg has expressed alarm over the reluctance of informal traders to verify their trading permits, as part of an ongoing drive triggered by a recent court ruling on illegal trading in the inner city. Acting Mayor Eunice Mgcina addressed journalists on Thursday, revealing that despite repeated calls for traders to come forward with their documents, participation has fallen far short of expectations. “Several traders listed by the court for verification have not yet presented themselves to city officials,” Mgcina stated. “We are worried about the turnout; they are not coming as we expected.” According to the court’s…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the successful execution of a search and seizure warrant linked to North West businessman Brown Mogotsi. The warrant, issued on 16 October 2025, is part of a broader investigation into fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice. Investigators seized several electronic devices during the operation, which took place at the offices of Mogotsi’s legal representatives in Johannesburg. According to SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the police team also met with Mogotsi in connection with a separate attempted murder case. “The SAPS has successfully executed the search and seizure warrant issued for…
South Africa’s new car market continued to grow strongly in October, reaching its highest monthly sales in more than a decade. According to naamsa, the Automotive Business Council, 55,956 new vehicles were sold in October, up 16% from the same month last year when 48,222 vehicles were sold. This is the best performance since March 2015, showing that the car market is finishing the year on a strong note.Most of the vehicles, 79%, were sold by dealers. The rest went to rental companies (16.6%), government (2.2%) and corporate fleets (2.1%). “These figures are even better than we anticipated,” said Brandon…
Gauteng police have arrested a 23-year-old man believed to be involved in a drive-by mass shooting that took place in Reiger Park on Saturday. Six people were shot, and three others injured in a shooting on Saturday night in Boksburg. The incident occurred on Williams Road in Reiger Park. According to police, the suspect was taken into custody on the night on Monday following an investigation by the Anti-Gang Unit. He is expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on on Wednesday. In a separate incident, another team from the Anti-Gang Unit arrested a 62-year-old man in Reiger Park…
Controversial North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has yet to show up at the Vosloorus Police Station to open a case following what he claimed was an attempted shooting last night prompting suspicion that the incident may have been staged. Residents of Vosloorus Extension 25 near the N3 reported hearing gunshots around 10 p.m. on Monday. When they arrived at the scene, they found a Chevrolet with broken windows and open doors but no blood, no injuries, and no sign of a struggle. “There is no one hurt or any blood stains in the car,” said one witness. “Even the man…
The 54-year-old man, believed to be the brother of the main accused, former police sergeant Rachel Kutumela, was apprehended on Tuesday morning around 11 a.m. in Molejie outside Seshego, police confirmed. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspect faces charges of murder, fraud, and money laundering. He is expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Kutumela, together with her sister, Anna Shokane (47), and daughter, Florah Shokane (23), was previously arrested and charged with orchestrating the murder to cash in on a R10 million life insurance policy. The three women remain in custody after…
Tired, elderly, and frustrated — dozens of senior citizens from different townships in Ekurhuleni gathered outside the ANC’s Luthuli House in Johannesburg, demanding the government fulfill its promise of RDP houses made nearly three decades ago. They say they have been waiting since 1996, yet their names remain on the housing waiting list while others — allegedly with money or connections — have benefited. “Many of them died without getting their RDP houses,” said Nomalizo Khumalo from Katlehong. “These houses are being sold to people who can afford them, while we, the poor, are left with nothing.” Khumalo, like many…
Six people have been gunned down and three others injured in a drive-by shooting in Reiger Park, east of Johannesburg, on Saturday afternoon. Police say two vehicles, a silver VW Polo and a VW black Polo drove into the area and opened fire randomly. The motive for the attack is still unknown. Acting Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Major General Fred Kekana has mobilised additional police resources and ordered an urgent investigation. “This brutal and senseless act of violence will not be tolerated. We have mobilised all necessary resources to track down those responsible and bring them to justice,” said Kekana in…
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has warned that a major strike could soon cripple South Africa’s automotive industry after wage talks with top car manufacturers reached a deadlock. Negotiations with the seven Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) — Ford, BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Isuzu — collapsed after NUMSA rejected a three-year wage offer of 6.5%, 5%, and 5%, describing it as a “provocative wage freeze.” The union is demanding 7% in the first year and 6.5% for the next two years, or alternatively, 7% annually for all three years. “Employers are refusing to move by…