Author: Silver Sibiya
Six people have been gunned down and three others injured in a drive-by shooting in Reiger Park, east of Johannesburg, on Saturday afternoon. Police say two vehicles, a silver VW Polo and a VW black Polo drove into the area and opened fire randomly. The motive for the attack is still unknown. Acting Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Major General Fred Kekana has mobilised additional police resources and ordered an urgent investigation. “This brutal and senseless act of violence will not be tolerated. We have mobilised all necessary resources to track down those responsible and bring them to justice,” said Kekana in…
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has warned that a major strike could soon cripple South Africa’s automotive industry after wage talks with top car manufacturers reached a deadlock. Negotiations with the seven Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) — Ford, BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Isuzu — collapsed after NUMSA rejected a three-year wage offer of 6.5%, 5%, and 5%, describing it as a “provocative wage freeze.” The union is demanding 7% in the first year and 6.5% for the next two years, or alternatively, 7% annually for all three years. “Employers are refusing to move by…
Global brewing giant AB InBev has reported a 27% surge in sales of its non-alcoholic beer range during the third quarter of 2025, highlighting the rapid global shift toward health-conscious and moderate drinking habits. The brewer — whose portfolio includes Castle Lite, Budweiser, and Corona — said its flagship no-alcohol brand, Corona Cero, led the growth, underscoring consumers’ growing preference for lighter, lower-calorie options. Chief Executive Michel Doukeris said the company’s strategy of innovation and offering balanced choices has kept it resilient despite economic headwinds in some markets. “Our business delivered continued growth, driven by the momentum of our megabrands…
Residents of Norvena Court in Hillbrow say they are being unlawfully evicted from their homes after months of intimidation and electricity cuts that left many living in the dark. On Thursday morning, chaos unfolded as tenants resisted attempts to remove them from the building some saying they have nowhere else to go. Nothisa Morwe, who has lived at Norvena Court since 2017, says she has battled to keep up with the steep rent hikes. “They started switching off our electricity, the bill kept going up, and now they say we owe them money we don’t even know about,” Morwe said.…
The Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) has arrested a 20-year-old suspect linked to a recent double murder and five counts of attempted murder in Westbury, Johannesburg. According to police, the arrest follows an intelligence-driven operation after the Crime Intelligence Unit provided crucial information on the suspect’s location. The AGU traced and arrested the suspect at a high school in Diepkloof on Wednesday. Police provincial spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said the arrest marks an important step in the ongoing investigation. “The swift action by the Anti-Gang Unit demonstrates our commitment to rooting out gang-related crime and ensuring that perpetrators face the full…
Seven people died and several others were seriously injured in a minibus taxi crash on Comaro Road in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg, on Wednesday morning. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) reported the accident occurred around 7:40 a.m. and involved a white Toyota Quantum minibus taxi and a grey Ford Ranger bakkie. Preliminary investigations indicate that the taxi’s brakes failed while travelling downhill, causing the driver to lose control, collide with a streetlight pole, and crash into a tree. Superintendent Xolani Fihla confirmed that the victims included five women and two men aged between 30 and 45. Debris from the…
BAIC South Africa has confirmed that local assembly of its new B30 SUV will begin at the company’s R11-billion manufacturing plant within the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Gqeberha. The announcement, made on 28 October 2025, marks a significant expansion of BAIC’s footprint in the country’s automotive sector. Production will begin shortly after the B30’s official national launch in November. The B30 becomes the third model to be built locally at the state-of-the-art facility, joining the B40 Plus and X55 Plus models already rolling off the line. The Coega plant—one of the largest Chinese industrial investments in South Africa—is…
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed that BMW South Africa and Stellantis South Africa, the distributor of Opel vehicles, have issued recalls affecting several models over serious safety concerns involving seat belts and airbags. The NCC, which oversees consumer protection in South Africa, says it received official recall notifications from both manufacturers under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), which requires companies to inform authorities when a product defect could pose a risk to consumers. BMW recall: seat belt defect in new models BMW is recalling 75 vehicles across its 1 Series (F20), 2 Series (F74), X1…
Pick n Pay says its turnaround strategy is beginning to yield results, with the retailer reporting improved performance for the six months to 31 August 2025, driven largely by continued strong growth at its discount chain Boxer. Group sales rose 4.9% year-on-year, while losses were more than halved, signalling progress in the effort to stabilise and reposition the business. Boxer remained the standout performer, delivering a 13.9% increase in sales and reinforcing its status as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing grocery brands. CEO Sean Summers said the business is showing “clear signs of recovery”. “Boxer continues to perform very well,…
Grief and shock have engulfed Kenya’s aviation community after a Mombasa Air Safari aircraft crashed earlier today while en route from Diani Airport to Kichwa Tembo in the Maasai Mara, leaving no survivors. The airline confirmed in a statement that the aircraft, registration number 5Y-CCA, went down during its scheduled flight, carrying 10 passengers — eight Hungarian nationals, two Germans, and one Kenyan crew member, the captain. “We are profoundly saddened to report that there are no survivors,” the company said. “Our hearts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragic event.” The cause of the crash has…