Author: Silver Sibiya
Chelsea Football Club have confirmed that they have parted company with head coach Enzo Maresca, bringing an end to his tenure at Stamford Bridge. In a statement released by the club on Thursday, Chelsea acknowledged Maresca’s contributions, highlighting the success achieved under his leadership, including lifting the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup trophies. The club said these achievements would remain a significant part of its recent history. “During his time at the Club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Those achievements will remain an important…
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has called on residents of the province and fans across South Africa to continue uniting in prayer for the speedy recovery of beloved singer Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, popularly known as Makhadzi, following her involvement in a motor vehicle accident on New Year’s Eve. The award-winning artist was involved in a car crash in the early hours of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg, where she was scheduled to perform at a festive event. According to statements from Makhadzi Entertainment, she sustained injuries but is in stable condition and under close observation by…
In a major breakthrough against organised crime, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department’s (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit has arrested a 26-year-old Zimbabwean national linked to a viral cellphone snatching incident and multiple crimes across Gauteng. The suspect, identified on social media as Nobert Zapambela, gained notoriety after a video circulated online showing him allegedly snatching a woman’s cellphone as she entered the Kream restaurant at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria. Officers traced him to a flat in Hillbrow, where he was found hiding and reportedly still wearing the same clothing from the video. During the search, police recovered a cellphone the suspect…
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has sustained minor injuries in a serious car accident on Nigeria’s Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which claimed the lives of two close friends and team members. The crash occurred on Monday morning in Ogun State when the Lexus SUV Joshua was travelling in – reportedly speeding during an overtaking manoeuvre – collided with a stationary truck. Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) cited excessive speed and wrongful overtaking as primary causes, common factors in fatal highway incidents. Joshua, 36, was a rear-seat passenger and was hospitalised for checks. He is in stable condition and under…
The Bekkersdal community has appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa to deploy members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to curb illegal mining and escalating violence in the area. The call follows the court appearance of five Lesotho nationals at the Westonaria Magistrate’s Court in connection with last week’s mass shooting at the Kwa-Noxolo Tavern, where ten patrons were killed and at least ten others injured. Tensions ran high at court on Monday, with community members removed from the courtroom. The media was also instructed not to publish the identities of the suspects until an identity parade has been…
A Chinese cement producer is poised to take full ownership of AfriSam, one of Southern Africa’s major suppliers of cement and construction materials, following a merger filing with the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA). The proposed deal would see West International New Building Materials Pte. Ltd — a Singapore-based firm ultimately owned by Hong Kong–listed West China Cement Limited (WCC) — acquire 100% of AfriSam Holdings, including its subsidiaries such as AfriSam Botswana. WCC, a global cement manufacturer with operations in mainland China, Mozambique, the DRC, Ethiopia and Uzbekistan, has no physical footprint or direct cement supply in Botswana. The…
The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) will intensify emergency and fire safety enforcement operations in the Inner City on 30 and 31 December 2025. The City confirmed the operation in a statement on Monday, saying it forms part of a broader Public Safety Bylaw Enforcement initiative. The campaign aims to reduce fire risks, strengthen emergency preparedness, and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations during the festive season, a period marked by high foot traffic and increased use of fireworks. EMS teams will conduct inspections at buildings, businesses and informal trading areas to identify safety risks, including blocked or…
Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock has been remembered as a patriotic unifier, a real-life superhero, and a man filled with love. These tributes emerged during his memorial service held in Sandton on Friday. The 40-year-old DJ, activist, and community leader was shot and killed on Tuesday in the Johannesburg CBD. His murder sent shockwaves through the city and reignited concerns about violent crime and the safety of community activists. DJ Warras was widely known for his outspoken stance against crime and corruption, particularly his involvement in efforts to reclaim hijacked buildings in the inner city. Through his activism, he worked closely…
The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Councillor Dada Morero, will today attend the memorial service of DJ Warras, popularly known as “Shady Lurker”, born Warrick Stock, to honour his life, legacy, and the impact he made on the creative and music communities.DJ Warras was short and in Mashalltown on Tuesday, it is believed he was facilitating an eviction in highjacked building that his security company was guarding. The memorial service will take place at The Galleria (M1 Place, 10 Eastern Service Road, Marlboro, Sandton) at 11:00.According to the City of Johannesburg, the Executive Mayor visited the family home on Thursday to…
There was grief, silence, and broken hearts as family, friends, and community members gathered to say their final goodbye to Marius van der Merwe a man remembered not for fear, but for courage, compassion, and an unshakeable sense of justice. At his memorial service held at Medley House in Brakpan, on Wednesday stories of love, sacrifice, and bravery filled the room. Those closest to him described Marius as a devoted father, a loyal husband, and a man who could not turn away when others needed help. Marius was gunned down in his driveway in a cold-blooded attack that has left…