Author: Silver Sibiya

The Stock family has appealed for privacy following the brutal death of DJ Warras, born Warrick Stock.In a statement released on Wednesday, the family said they were devastated by the tragic and untimely killing of the 40-year-old media personality, activist, and businessman, who was shot and killed in Johannesburg inner city on Tuesday. The family described the killing as senseless, saying it had left them heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with life without him.Affectionately known as DJ Warras and “The Shady Lurker”, Stock was described as a devoted son, a loving and proud father to three young children,…

Stock was reportedly shot and killed in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, while inspecting buildings connected to his private security business. The company was said to be involved in operations targeting the eviction of illegal occupants from hijacked properties in the area. A well-known and influential voice in South African broadcasting, DJ Warras built a formidable career in radio over many years. He first rose to prominence at YFM, before moving on to 5FM, and later joining Gagasi FM, where he hosted the popular afternoon drive show from 3pm to 6pm alongside Nomalanga Shozi. In recent years, Stock expanded his reach beyond traditional…

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has announced the deployment of additional police officers to Bapong, near Brits, as authorities intensify efforts to curb illegal mining in the area. Masemola made the announcement during a visit to the area on Monday, where he was accompanied by senior police management. He said some law enforcement officers would be permanently stationed in Bapong to strengthen visibility and sustain operations against illegal mining activities. “We are deploying more police officers on the ground; including various Directorate of the police, crime prevention, crime combating detectives, DDCI we also established police integrated provincial [National Joint…

Residents of Finetown, Weilers Farm, and Vlakfontein accused Johannesburg Water of failing to provide water tankers during planned maintenance that began on Saturday. The utility had warned that several areas would be affected by water outages during the maintenance work and had promised that water tankers would be deployed to affected communities. Finetown resident Delight Bungeni said she had no alternative source of water after taps in her area ran dry. “When you cook ot wash you need water everything needs water and i haven’t seen the water truck,” she said. Other residents said they were facing similar challenges, with…

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, together with senior police top brass, is expected to convene a high-level meeting in Bapong, near Brits, on Monday to assess the extent of illegal mining activities in the area. The meeting will include officials from the Departments of Mineral Resources and Energy, as well as Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, as part of a coordinated government response. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to eradicate illegal mining, which has severely disrupted the livelihoods of local communities and caused extensive environmental damage. “We are here to find…

With the festive season officially upon the country, transport hubs are once again buzzing with activity as thousands of travellers make their way to holiday destinations and family homes. At Johannesburg’s Park Station, one of the country’s busiest transport interchanges, long queues, packed waiting areas and fully booked buses signal the start of the annual festive travel rush. Travellers from different parts of Johannesburg and beyond are embarking on long-distance journeys, many eager to reunite with loved ones after months and in some cases years apart. There was a sense of excitement and anticipation among commuters as buses departed for…

Residents of the Wembley Informal Settlement in Turffontein, south of Johannesburg, say they are being unfairly targeted by the City of Johannesburg following a raid conducted on Friday morning. The operation was led by the Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Mlungisi Mabaso, and involved the disconnection of illegally connected electricity as well as the arrest of 10 people, most of whom are undocumented foreign nationals. Resident Pamela Kiti, who has lived in the settlement for a decade, says the City initially relocated them to Wembley as a temporary solution after they were evicted from the Johannesburg CBD. “They brought…

Johannesburg residents in several areas will experience water supply interruptions as Johannesburg Water undertakes planned maintenance on the Palmiet water supply system.Johannesburg Water Board Chairperson Dineo Majavu says the water cuts will be implemented in three phases starting today, as part of essential infrastructure maintenance aimed at improving system reliability. Majavu was speaking during a media briefing held in Langlaagte on Friday.The Palmiet system is a critical component of Johannesburg’s bulk water infrastructure, supplying water to large parts of the city. Johannesburg Water says the maintenance is necessary to prevent unplanned outages, address ageing infrastructure, and ensure long-term water security.…

Deputy National Commissioner responsible for Policing, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, says it is deeply concerning that houses and roads in parts of Bapong, near Brits in the North West are caving in due to illegal mining activities. Mosikili briefed the media at the local police station on Thursday afternoon after a tour to the hot spots and said police have successfully halted illegal operations in the village. She also dismissed widely circulated social media posts claiming that armed men were guarding illegal mining sites, calling them misleading and false. “I repeat, those posts are misleading and false. The private security officers seen…

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has rejected reports that he is positioning himself for the role of Deputy President. He addressed the media on the sidelines of the ANC’s 5th National General Council (NGC), currently underway at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg. The NGC is one of the ANC’s highest policy-review gatherings, held between national conferences. It brings together delegates from across the country to assess the state of the organisation, review policy implementation, and set priorities for the coming years. Although leadership issues often dominate political speculation around such meetings, the NGC is not a decision-making forum for electing…