Author: Silver Sibiya
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has urged women beneficiaries of new government-subsidised homes to exercise caution when allowing men to move into their properties, warning that some women later become victims of “home hijacking”. Simelane was speaking during the handover of 163 houses at the Lufhereng Mega Project in Soweto on Wednesday. She said women sometimes allow men to move into their homes, only to later struggle to remove them when relationships turn sour. “I will ask you, how did this man get into your house when we did not give him?” Simelane asked. She warned that some women eventually…
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit has arrested a high-profile suspect allegedly linked to recent gang-related violence in Westbury, including a shooting that left four people dead. The suspect was arrested in Lenasia South Extension 4 on Tuesday afternoon following information received by officers during high-visibility patrols. According to the JMPD, officers acted on intelligence linking the man to the deadly Westbury shootings over the past weekend. During the arrest, the suspect was allegedly found in possession of an illegal revolver with its serial number filed off. The JMPD says the suspect then led officers to a…
American actor Richard T. Jones, best known for his role as Police Sergeant Wade Grey in the hit television series The Rookie, is set to appear at Comic Con Africa in Johannesburg this September. Jones will join thousands of fans at the annual pop culture and gaming festival from Friday, 25 September to Sunday, 27 September 2026, where he will participate in live activities and meet fans. Born in Kobe, Japan, to African-American parents, Jones has built a career spanning more than three decades, appearing in some of television’s most popular and acclaimed productions. His early television credits include NYPD…
The City of Johannesburg, together with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and Ellis Park Stadium Management, says it is ready to host the highly anticipated Springboks versus New Zealand All Blacks Test at Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday. The match will be the opening Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, a four-Test series between South Africa and New Zealand. The series marks the All Blacks’ first full-scale tour of South Africa in 30 years, with subsequent Tests scheduled for Cape Town, Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium and Baltimore in the United States. The rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks…
I had the pleasure of being invited by South African National Parks (SANParks) to experience and cover the newly launched seven-cable Golden Gate Zipline adventure at Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the Free State. After more than three hours on a bus from OR Tambo International Airport, the reward was spectacular. As we approached the park, the magnificent Maluti Mountains came into view. For someone accustomed to Johannesburg’s daily traffic jams, honking cars and concrete jungle, it was a refreshing reminder that South Africa has some breathtaking natural beauty — and that sometimes we are simply too busy to…
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has expressed concern over the impact of ongoing gang-related gun violence in Westbury on learners, educators, parents and school communities. The concerns follow reports of another shooting in the area on Monday, in which five young people were reportedly shot. Three people were killed and two others sustained critical injuries. The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed that one of those shot is a learner from R.W. Fick Secondary School. The identities of the other victims and whether they are linked to schools in the area are still being verified. The circumstances surrounding the shooting…
The Johannesburg High Court sitting in Palm Ridge has granted the State’s application to restart the case against Sithembiso Mdlalose, who is accused of starting a fire that killed 76 people at the Usindiso Building in Marshalltown in August 2023. The court heard that the matter needed to be restarted due to issues surrounding the identification of some of the deceased victims. State prosecutor Thami Mpekane explained why the case should begin afresh. Mpekane said the new evidence the State intends to present cannot simply be used to supplement the existing case. “The evidence the State intends to lead cannot…
Domestic tourists continue to account for the majority of visitors to South Africa’s national parks, according to SANParks Managing Director Property Mokoena. Mokoena was speaking to Newsnote during the launch of a R6-million zipline at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park in Clarens, Free State on Saturday. He said the trend of domestic tourism dominating SANParks visitor numbers had been evident for some time, with South Africans making up about 70% of visitors. “About 70% of our visitors are domestic, so it’s more South Africans visiting our national parks,” Mokoena said. He said the strong domestic market had also helped…
Anti-apartheid activist Reverend Frank Chikane has defended his decision not to oppose the pardoning of people convicted of the 1989 attempt on his life through chemical poisoning. Chikane gave evidence before the commission, chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe, in Johannesburg on Thursday, with his evidence led by Advocate Vas Soni. His testimony follows criticism from former Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) commissioner Yasmin Sooka, who has suggested that Chikane’s decision not to oppose the pardon undermines efforts to establish the truth about the attack. But Chikane says he was the victim and should not be attacked for making a personal…
Kaizer Chiefs have gone top of the Betway Premiership after recording their second consecutive league victory. Chiefs bounced back from their shock MTN8 exit with a 2-0 win over Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium on Wednesday. Luke Baartman and Mduduzi Shabalala scored in the second half to secure all three points for the Amakhosi. Defending champions Orlando Pirates, meanwhile, were held to a 1-1 draw by AmaZulu in Durban. Tshepang Moremi put Pirates ahead before Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya equalised from the penalty spot. Mamelodi Sundowns also made a winning start to their league campaign, coming from behind to beat TS Galaxy…