Survivors of the deadly Usindiso Building fire are taking the City of Johannesburg to court, accusing it of failing to prevent the tragedy that claimed 76 lives in Marshalltown in August 2023. The group, represented by activist Alfred Moyo, says the City must compensate them for the trauma, injuries and loss of belongings they suffered when the hijacked, City-owned building went up in flames. Moyo told Newsnote on Sunday that survivors want the metro to be held accountable. He says…

A 37-year-old female runner is fighting for her life after being struck by an allegedly drunk taxi driver during Saturday’s Soweto Marathon. The incident happened on Soweto Highway when the driver ignored road closures and ploughed into participants. Johannesburg Metro Police (JMPD) officers on traffic-point duty gave chase and arrested the suspect within seconds as he attempted to flee. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla confirmed the driver recorded a breathalyser reading of 0.26 – more than five times the legal limit…

Four men suspected of being recruited to join the Russian military were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport while attempting to travel to Russia via Dubai. The Hawks say the arrests followed a tip-off from SAPS at the airport, with the individuals intercepted at the boarding gate and handed over to the Crimes Against the State (CATS) unit. A preliminary investigation revealed that a South African woman had allegedly facilitated the recruitment and travel of the suspects. A further search…