Author: Silver Sibiya
The Johannesburg High Court has ruled in favour of City Power, granting an urgent interdict to suspend the Hawks’ execution of a search warrant that the court found was unlawfully issued and legally defective. The elite crime-fighting unit raided City Power’s premises in September as part of a corruption probe involving five employees. However, the warrant authorising the raid, dated 17 September 2025, was found to contain serious procedural and legal flaws. City Power welcomed the ruling, saying it vindicated the utility’s long-held position that the investigation was “deeply flawed” and marred by irregularities. “The ruling affirms our strongly held…
The City of Gold is bracing for a massive musical spectacle this weekend as global hip-hop superstar Travis Scott brings his Circus Maximus World Tour to FNB Stadium in Nasrec on Saturday, 11 October 2025. With an expected crowd of up to 90,000 fans, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory, warning of major road closures and urging concert-goers to arrive early and plan ahead. Concert Details VIP and hospitality ticket holders are advised to arrive well before showtime to avoid gridlock around the stadium precinct. Road Closures (from 11:00 AM) Transport and Access The…
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has strongly condemned remarks made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, accusing him of launching an unprecedented attack on media freedom. Mkhwanazi made the comments on Tuesday night during a sitting of Parliament’s ad-hoc committee investigating his whistleblowing allegations on South African Police Service. Inn a strongly worded statement Sanef said instead of focusing on the inquiry, he called on the committee — and the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence — to direct state security agencies to conduct a counterintelligence investigation against members of the South African media. On Wednesday mid-morning, Mkhwanazi…
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto has begun a major refurbishment of its laundry facilities as part of a broader initiative to modernise operations and improve patient care at Africa’s largest hospital. Serving over 1.5 million people, the hospital is upgrading its infrastructure by installing five new 100-kilogram tunnel washers and dryers — a move expected to significantly boost its capacity to provide clean linen to all wards, surgical units, and beds. According to hospital management, the modern equipment will support higher infection control standards and ensure a more hygienic environment for patients and staff. “As part of our…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in the capital of South Sudan, Juba, for a vital two-day working visit designed to enhance peace and stability initiatives in the war-torn nation. This visit is part of Mashatile’s duties as South Africa’s Special Envoy to South Sudan, reflecting Pretoria’s unwavering commitment to supporting the country in its journey towards lasting peace. Central to Mashatile’s mission is the focus on the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan, an accord signed in September 2018 that aims to end years of devastating civil conflict. This agreement is a…
Judgment has been reserved in the high-profile bail application of Katiso “KT” Molefe, a businessman embroiled in controversy, as the Johannesburg High Court heard the case on Thursday. Molefe, accused of masterminding the 2022 murders of popular musician DJ Sumbody, whose real name was Oupa John Sefoka, and his two bodyguards, Sibusiso Mokoena and Sandile Myeza, is seeking to overturn a previous denial of bail by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in August. Alongside Molefe, three alleged hitmen—Michael Pule Tau, Musa Kekana, and Tiego Floyd Mabusela—are also facing serious charges, including the murders of DJ Sumbody and Hector “DJ Vintos” Buthelezi,…
What used to be known as the William Nicol drive has now been renamed after the struggle icon Winnie Mandela Drive in a move that authorities say will help give deserved honour to the late ANC stalwart and anti-apartheid activist. Madikizela Mandela’s great-grandchildren Zimphokazi Manaway said her grandmother considered Johannesburg her home. “From 1953 this City was always her home even during the bleak years from 1977 to 1985 when she was forced by the apartheid regime to live in the Free State town of Branford.” Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Joburg Mayor Kabelo Kwamanda were among those who took…
Non-paying and defaulting Joburg customers owe City Power close to R10 billion, the Member of the Mayoral Committee Environment and Infrastructure Services Jack Sekwaila told journalists during the entity’s disconnection campaign at hijacked buildings in Jeppestown on Wednesday. Sekwaila was accompanied by MMC for Public Safety Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku. Sekwaila said the metro has a target plan to collect about R4.7 billion every month until all the money owed is recovered. Currently he said they are sitting at R3,7 billion and failing to recover more money will affect the City’s budget. “We are here as a follow- up of last…
Police are yet to arrest the suspects who randomly fired shots at patrons in Tsibi’s Tavern in Basothong Section,Daveyton, Ekurhuleni over the weekend where six men died on the scene while one was hospitalised. Gauteng Police Spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said extra resources were deployed in the area following the incident and that the motive for the killings has not yet been established. “The Provincial Commissioner of the police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has mobilised extra resources following a random shooting that claimed the lives of six men at Rolong street in Daveyton on the evening of 16…
Some of the tenants of the Joburg buildings within the CBD have appealed to Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda to protect them from criminals who want to hijack their buildings. This emerged on Saturday during a meeting between the residents and representatives from the Socio-Economic Rights Institute. Samu Mdunge is one of the tenants under siege from criminals whom he said have attempted to hijack Avalon Court where he stays. Mdunge said the criminals have attempted to steal the building several times because the owner has abandoned it. Mdunge said she has been a tenant in Avalon Court since 1996. “They…