Author: Silver Sibiya
Four men have been arrested by the Gauteng Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit in connection with an alleged romance scam in which a South African woman was convinced that her money could be multiplied through ancestral rituals. The suspects, aged between 26 and 34, were arrested on 29 May and face charges of fraud and extortion. They have been identified as Ismair Nsubugu, George Lubuluma, Geofrey Bukenya and Nicolas Bolodangaine. According to police, the suspects allegedly persuaded the complainant that a purported Ugandan priest could multiply her money through ancestral rituals. However, the woman became suspicious and alerted the police.…
Pooe Group Chairman Tebogo Pooe has expressed enthusiasm about the rapid expansion of Mnandi Braai, as the proudly South African food brand officially launched its newest outlet at Newtown Junction Mall in Johannesburg on Monday. The opening represents another key milestone for the fast-growing restaurant chain, which already operates successful branches at President Boulevard Mall in Rustenburg and Westgate Mall in Roodepoort. The latest store forms part of the company’s wider expansion strategy, driven by rising demand for its offerings across the country. Speaking to Newsnote at the launch, Pooe said the decision to enter the Newtown market was influenced…
A 35-year-old man has been arrested after police seized crystal methamphetamine worth an estimated R3 million during an intelligence-driven operation in Diepsloot on Sunday. The operation was conducted by Counter Narcotics Crime Intelligence officers, the West Rand Tactical Response Team, and the West Rand K9 Unit as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Gauteng. According to police, officers acted on information about two men allegedly involved in drug dealing in the area. After identifying and searching a property in Diepsloot, police discovered a black refuse bag hidden under a mattress. The bag contained approximately 10 kilograms of…
Here’s the corrected version in UK English with improved grammar, punctuation and journalistic style: The children and siblings of slain community activist Thato Molosankwe have shown remarkable strength by urging South Africans to accept his passing and celebrate the life he lived. They made the appeal during his funeral service at the Mmabatho Convention Centre in Mahikeng on Saturday. Molosankwe’s younger brother, Neo, described him as a man who deeply loved his family and community. “We have a siblings’ WhatsApp group. Every morning, he would send us messages saying, ‘Good morning, my father’s children and mother,'” he said. His daughter,…
What was meant to be a night of mourning turned into a powerful celebration of a life that touched countless people across Mahikeng. As family, friends and community members prepare to lay activist Thato Molosankwe (48) to rest at the Mmabatho Convention Centre on Saturday morning, hundreds gathered on Friday night to honour the man many described as a hero, a brother and a servant of the people. Molosankwe was shot and killed at his home in Lomanyaneng, outside Mahikeng, last Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the community he spent years serving.But despite the pain and unanswered questions surrounding his death,…
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has delivered a mixed ruling in a legal dispute between GoldenRod Group and the City of Johannesburg over alleged illegal structures erected at Marble Towers in the Johannesburg CBD. The City alleged that GoldenRod Group constructed container-style and informal trading structures at the base of Marble Towers without approved building plans, in contravention of South African building regulations. According to the municipality, the structures are illegal and pose safety risks, including concerns relating to fire hazards and evacuation procedures. The City further stated that it had been attempting to secure compliance from the developer…
The city of Johannesburg has placed its estimated R220 billion infrastructure backlog at the centre of its R97.1 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year. Tabling the budget at the Connie Bapela Council Chamber, Executive Deputy Mayor and Finance MMC Loyiso Masuku warned that the metro could not “budget its way out” of its infrastructure crisis using municipal resources alone. She highlighted the scale of deterioration across the city’s systems, noting that non-revenue water losses stand at 44.7%, while electricity losses have reached 27%, posing a serious risk to service delivery and economic stability. The budget outlines operating revenue of…
The ANC has initiated disciplinary proceedings against five members after the party’s Integrity Commission found they had allegedly brought the organisation into disrepute. Among those implicated are former ministers Bheki Cele and Sisisi Tolashe. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula announced the decision during a media briefing at Luthuli House on Tuesday. Mbalula said the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) had received and considered a report from the party’s Integrity Commission concerning the five members. He praised the commission for its role in advancing the ANC’s renewal programme while promoting ethical leadership and good governance within the organisation. The NEC fully endorsed…
Kaizer Chiefs have announced the departure of assistant coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze following the expiry of their two-year contracts at the end of the 2025/26 season. Ben Youssef joined Amakhosi ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, while Kaze arrived in October 2024. The pair initially served under former head coach Nasreddine Nabi before stepping into leadership roles after his departure in October 2025. Under their guidance, Chiefs showed notable progress, finishing the league season with 54 points — the club’s second-highest tally in the past 11 years. The team also mounted a strong CAF Confederation Cup challenge, narrowly…
Fikile Mbalula says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government will recruit 10,000 additional labour inspectors to strengthen enforcement against businesses employing undocumented foreign nationals, amid growing public concern over illegal immigration and compliance with labour laws. Mbalula briefed the media on Tuesday at Luthuli House in Johannesburg following the African National Congress National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held over the weekend. He said the inspectors would be appointed through the Department of Employment and Labour and deployed to identify employers circumventing labour regulations by hiring individuals not authorised to work in South Africa. “The cost of compliance with the law is borne…