Author: Silver Sibiya
Gauteng police have arrested a 23-year-old man believed to be involved in a drive-by mass shooting that took place in Reiger Park on Saturday. Six people were shot, and three others injured in a shooting on Saturday night in Boksburg. The incident occurred on Williams Road in Reiger Park. According to police, the suspect was taken into custody on the night on Monday following an investigation by the Anti-Gang Unit. He is expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on on Wednesday. In a separate incident, another team from the Anti-Gang Unit arrested a 62-year-old man in Reiger Park…
Controversial North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has yet to show up at the Vosloorus Police Station to open a case following what he claimed was an attempted shooting last night prompting suspicion that the incident may have been staged. Residents of Vosloorus Extension 25 near the N3 reported hearing gunshots around 10 p.m. on Monday. When they arrived at the scene, they found a Chevrolet with broken windows and open doors but no blood, no injuries, and no sign of a struggle. “There is no one hurt or any blood stains in the car,” said one witness. “Even the man…
The 54-year-old man, believed to be the brother of the main accused, former police sergeant Rachel Kutumela, was apprehended on Tuesday morning around 11 a.m. in Molejie outside Seshego, police confirmed. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspect faces charges of murder, fraud, and money laundering. He is expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Kutumela, together with her sister, Anna Shokane (47), and daughter, Florah Shokane (23), was previously arrested and charged with orchestrating the murder to cash in on a R10 million life insurance policy. The three women remain in custody after…
Tired, elderly, and frustrated — dozens of senior citizens from different townships in Ekurhuleni gathered outside the ANC’s Luthuli House in Johannesburg, demanding the government fulfill its promise of RDP houses made nearly three decades ago. They say they have been waiting since 1996, yet their names remain on the housing waiting list while others — allegedly with money or connections — have benefited. “Many of them died without getting their RDP houses,” said Nomalizo Khumalo from Katlehong. “These houses are being sold to people who can afford them, while we, the poor, are left with nothing.” Khumalo, like many…
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…