Author: Silver Sibiya
After Herman Mashaba was unveiled as ActionSA’s mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg, promising a hardline campaign to reverse urban decline and restore service delivery ahead of the upcoming local government elections he outlined five priorities to focus one he’s elected. Speaking in Soweto on Saturday, Mashaba framed his return as a fight to “take back the city,” declaring that Johannesburg is in crisis due to corruption, failing infrastructure, crime and economic decline. He launched Operation Fix Joburg, a recovery plan built on five priorities aimed at stabilising the metro and rebuilding public trust. 1. Fixing the basics Mashaba…
Herman Mashaba has officially been announced as ActionSA’s mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg. The announcement was made at a party event in Orlando East, Soweto, ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections scheduled for later this year. Mashaba previously served as Johannesburg’s mayor after the 2016 municipal elections. He resigned in 2019 following a political fallout with then Democratic Alliance federal chair Helen Zille over disagreements on governance and coalition politics. Positioning himself as a reform candidate, Mashaba said he is ready to continue where he left off. “This is a fight against corruption, incompetence and lawlessness —…
A warrant has been issued to search the Hyde Park home of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the 28-year-old son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe. He was arrested on Thursday after allegedly shooting and wounding a 23-year-old employee at the upmarket Johannesburg residence. Police have been working around the clock to secure a search warrant for the property. After obtaining it, Mugabe and the second accused were transported back to the house under heavy police guard to allow investigators to conduct a thorough search. According to sources close to the investigation, officers suspect drugs may be present at the property a…
Police have seized a luxury German vehicle and launched a high-level investigation after Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, allegedly shot his employee at his Hyde Park residence in Johannesburg on Thursday night. Mugabe and another suspect were arrested and charged with attempted murder at the Bramley Police Station. They are expected to appear in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. Sirens, a Seized BMW, and a Pool Search Witnesses described a dramatic police operation at the upmarket property. Officers recovered a black BMW fitted with police sirens and emergency lights, which was immediately confiscated. Authorities believe…
The son of late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, and another suspect have been arrested at his luxurious Hyde Park home in Johannesburg on Thursday. The incident follows an alleged shooting during a confrontation at the residence earlier today. It is understood the gardener had failed to report for duty for several days, and an altercation broke out when he returned to work. Newsnote has been reliably informed that the dispute escalated, and Mugabe allegedly shot the victim in the back as he attempted to flee. A neighbour said he witnessed the aftermath of the incident. “You…
The City of Johannesburg says it has noted with concern a planned march by informal traders operating in the inner city, particularly within the City Improvement District. The march is scheduled to take place on Thursday. This follows a letter from trader representatives alleging harassment by officials, calling for the re-marking of trading bays, the issuance of permits to compliant traders, and for the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) to stop removing traders who claim they are operating legally. The City in a statement released on Wednesday says it has assessed the claims and maintains that consistent enforcement of by-laws…
Residents of Lehae, south of Johannesburg, have raised serious concerns about the lack of basic services during a Mayoral Imbizo led by Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. The mayor was accompanied by several members of the mayoral committee. Residents say Lehae remains underdeveloped, with large parts of the area neglected despite repeated pleas for intervention. Ntombizosa Ndlovu raised concerns about healthcare access. “I can see they have built the clinic. I’m not saying it is not important, but the clinic is the most important because our lives are in the hands of doctors,” she said. Another resident, Jack Mfokeng, complained about…
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosingiphile Xhakaza has given ActionSA councillor Xolani Khumalo and EFF councillors Thembi Msane and Leshaka Manamela until the end of the day to accept his invitation to join the mayoral committee. The three previously rejected the appointments, describing the municipality as corrupt. Speaking during a swearing-in ceremony in Germiston, Xhakaza said he had consulted both parties regarding the new appointments and expected those appointed to report for duty. “If they do not show up because of their party’s sudden change of tone… that is why we expect members of the mayoral committee to show up to discharge their…
Controversy over racism allegations involving Vinícius Júnior overshadowed Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off matches, as Real Madrid CF, Paris Saint-Germain, Galatasaray S.K. and Borussia Dortmund secured crucial first-leg victories. Galatasaray 5–2 Juventus Galatasaray produced the standout result, thrashing Juventus FC 5–2 after an explosive second-half comeback. Gabriel Sara opened the scoring before a Teun Koopmeiners brace put Juventus ahead at halftime. Noa Lang equalised early in the second half, Davinson Sánchez headed the hosts in front, and after Juan Cabal’s dismissal, Lang added his second before Sacha Boey sealed a dominant win. Player of the Match: Gabriel…
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year deal, keeping him at Arsenal F.C. until 2031 and securing the long-term future of one of the club’s most influential players. The 24-year-old’s previous contract was set to expire in June 2027, but the Gunners moved early to fend off growing interest from top clubs across England and Europe. Known affectionately by fans as “Three Starboy,” Saka is reported to have prioritized remaining at the Emirates Stadium. Since breaking into the first team, Saka has become central to manager Mikel Arteta’s plans. Arsenal are currently competing on multiple fronts: they lead…