UPDATE: The suspects appeared at Mashishing Magistrate's Court and the case was postponed to Friday for bail application, they have been remanded in custody Sarafina Senama (35) (female) Malesela Huma (34) Lucky Shogole (41) McDonald Ledwaba (34) Johannes […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

BREAKING: A member of the Presidential Protection Service (PSS) has committed suicide in Burgersfort, Limpopo. Police sgt (53) from Riba Cross, was WANTED by Pretoria police for murder of a policewoman on Saturday and attempted murder of his wife in […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

COURT GRANTS BAIL TO TWO MEN ACCUSED OF TAXI KILLINGS The Cullinan Magistrates Court has granted bail of R2,000 each to two members of the Mamelodi Taxi Association, Masipa Victor Maepa (38) and Job Matsobane Magongwa (43). The accused faces multiple […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

@cliffshiko I just heard your report on Jacaranda. Nice! So... When are you going to convince the rest of the station to sign up for Mastodon? :-D

The South African Weather Service has warned of a hotter-than-normal summer, accompanied by above-normal rainfall patterns in the interior region as La Niña approaches. These conditions could pose public health risks and the occurrence of natural disasters […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

NEWS: Two Nigerian suspects have been arrested for the kidnapping and murder of a man in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga. Gift Combrinck (49) from Kellysville, was reported missing. Thinedu Chukwu (39) & Ikena Obi (43) were remanded in custody pending bail application. #crimestats

JUST IN: Three suspected carjackers have been shot and killed in a gun battle with Gauteng police following a high-speed chase in Atteridgeville, two others survived with injuries. "Three firearms, ammo, signal jammers, hand gloves, balaclavas, and car confiscated" police said

Parole cannot be used to address prison overcrowding - Groenewald Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald says the rate among prisoners who reoffend proves the need to relook the parole system. The department began a two-day national parole review […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

PROTEST ACTION -TSAKANE AREA 🚨 09 September 2025 MEDIA STATEMENT by Ekurhuleni Metro Police Currently taking place on the R550 near the R23 in the Tsakane/Vlakfontein area, the community members have barricaded the roadway with rubble as the community was […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

N12 Direction West ,by Voortrekker offramp at about 17:10 a White VW Polo which was occupied by two African males were shot and killed which might be suspected to be a “drive by” shooting. The motive behind the shooting is unclear and suspects are unknown. Message by Ekurhuleni Metro Police

Update: Mamelodi East Hostage Incident 9 September 2025 The police from Mamelodi East responded to the hostage situation at about 08:00, upon interviewing witnesses it was established that there was a family dispute. Witnesses reported that the constable […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

NEWS: Police have shot dead a most wanted Mozambican kidnapper during a gun battle with police in Kempton Park. The 40-year-old was on SERNIC which is Mozambique’s Wanted Persons Database. He has been linked to at least 5 Kidnapping for ransom cases in SA

NEWS: Fuel prices for September effective from Wednesday. Based on current local and international factors, the fuel prices for September 2025 will be adjusted as follows: v Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): Four cents per litre (4.00 c/l) decrease. v Petrol 95 (ULP &LRP): Four cents per litre (4.00 […]

NEWS:Three parties have disclosed R40 million in donations in the first quarter of 2025/2026 FY. DA disclosed over R32m ANC disclosed over R7m ActionSA R500K from leader Herman Mashaba Donations cap has been hiked from R15m to R30m per individual annually #politicalpartyfunding

Let's face it: Social media is a voluntary, emotional and logical roller coaster. It's okay to step off the ride every once in a while. Some days, you are not tall enough for the ride anyhow. It's easy to slip unconsciously into the idea that your people, your community needs you, needs your […]

JUST IN: Two men were gunned down at a tavern in Ebony Park, Tembisa on Thursday evening while playing pool. The suspects are unknown and no arrests have been made. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene.

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER DIRECTS WC PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER TO DEPLOY SVC INVESTIGATORS TO HUNT DOWN PHILIPPI ATTACK SUSPECTS MEDIA STATEMENT FROM POLICE PRETORIA, 19 AUGUST 2025 - The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

BREAKING: Former owner of the world's largest rhino conservation farm John Hume has been granted R100K bail after being arrested for allegedly running an international rhino horn trafficking syndicate that moves rhino horns from South Africa targeting markets […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

NEWS: The City of Tshwane has switched off electricity at the Home Affairs Head Office over unpaid bill. The property is owned by Delta Prop Fund - which owes the city R2,7 million. #tshwane #homeaffairs

JUST IN: Fire has broken out at the Home Affairs Offices in Germiston. Apparently the blaze was started by protesters who are demanding to occupy Pharoe Park flats without paying rent. No casualties. Cause of fire investigated.

JUST IN: Govt has summoned Eswatini High Commissioner to explain the deal reached with Trump administration over the hosting of five dangerous criminals from the U.S. The prisoners are already in Eswatini prisons. Govt wants assurance that the prisoners, who […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

WANTED: Police are still looking for these fugitives for serious violent crimes #crimestats F1: Murder of Olorato Mongale F2: Murder of Mpho Mafole F3: Rape of girl (12) F4: Murder of Joburg detectives

WANTED: Jabulani Moyo for the deadly shooting of two detcetives in Roodepoort, they were transporting Moyo to Boksburg prison from court when they were disarmed. Police say #moyo escaped with police car which was later found abandoned. He is awaiting trial for bussiness robbery.

A woman, her three children have died after they drowned in a Delfie dam in #mamelodi. Woman (51), her daughter (36) and two sons (20’s) were reportedly performing a ritual cleansing when they drowned. Daughter, who stood near the dam, witnessed the ordeal and ran home for help.

A woman, her three children have died after they drowned in a Delfie dam in #mamelodi. Woman (51), her daughter (36) and two sons (20’s) were reportedly performing a ritual cleansing when they drowned. Daughter, who stood near the dam, witnessed the ordeal and ran home for help.

JUST IN: Petrol price drops by 28c a litre. Diesel increase by 65c a litre Paraffin increase by 43c LP Gas drops by 69c p/kg Effective Wednesday #petrolprice #fuelprice

JUST IN: Four suspects have been killed in a gun battle with Gauteng police in Randfontein. DEVELOPING STORY

NEWS: A Limpopo woman (31) and her daughter (2) who were reported missing, have been found murdered in Thohoyandou, their heads chopped off. They disappeared in May 2025 and were discovered on Wednesday. Her boyfriend and accomplice have been arrested. #crimestats #limpopocrime

JUST IN: About 1000 illegal miners have been arrested in Barberton, Mpumalanga under operation Vala Umgodi. DEVELOPING STORY #barberton #zamazamas

NEWS: Crime secene in Alberton on the N12 west Voortrekker before the Reading interchange - 4 lanes affected. Motorists advised to approach with caution and be patient or use alternative routes. #jhbtraffic

A 25-year-old Brazilian man was arrested at OR Tambo International after flying in from São Paulo via Doha with 10kg of cocaine worth R4.2 million. Acting on a tip-off, a joint police team intercepted him at the airport. He was taken for a medical exam to […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

JUST IN: Joburg woman accused of the murder of her son has been denied bail by the Roodepoort Magistrates' court. Jayden-Lee Meek (11) died in May this year under mysterious circumstances at his residence. Police say he suffered blunt force trauma. #tiffanymeek

NEWS: The accused in the murder of Ekurhuleni chief auditor, Mpho Mafole is Thabani Ntshalintshali (40) who was on bail for a separate murder trial in the Kempton Park Magistrates' Court. He was remanded in custody, case postponed to 15 AUG for bail application. #mphomafole

WANTED: Limpopo police are looking for this man "Adino" for the rape of a girl (12) in Ga-Mampa, Burgersfort. The girl went to the spaza, to ask for unused plastic bags to make a ball. However, she was allegedly raped by the shopkeeper. Police say suspect is a foreign national.

JUST IN: One suspect arrested for the murder of Ekurhuleni head of forensic audits Mpho Mafole, who was assassinated earlier this month in Kempton Park, GP. Police are now looking for another suspect Hlanganani Agripper Mncwango wearing a cap #mphomafole

JUST IN: One suspect arrested for the murder of Ekurhuleni head of forensic audits Mpho Mafole, who was assassinated earlier this month in Kempton Park, GP. Police are now looking for another suspect Hlanganani Agripper Mncwango (Pictured) #mphomafole

JUST IN: Five people killed in a tavern shooting in the Shoba Informal Settlement in Olievehoutbosch, Gauteng. Three others were injured. The deceased are two women and three men. Police said a group of 10 gunmen stormed the tavern on Friday night and […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

JUST IN: An 18-month-old child has died in a devastating fire at No.43 2nd Ave Alexandra. The blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning. Cause of the fire is being investigated 🔥 #alexfire #joburgfire

NEWS: Ekurhuleni head of forensic audits Mpho Mafole gunned down in Kempton Park, no arrests. He previously served as Investigations Manager at the Auditor General of South Africa. #ripmphomafole

JUST IN: Fuel prices hiked due to the conflict in the middle East. Petrol 93 increase by 55c •95' ⬆️ by 52c Diesel 50ppm ⬆️ by 84c •500ppm' ⬆️ by 82c Paraffin ⬆️ by 89c LP Gas ⬇️by 57c, except for Western Cape ⏫ R1.90c p/kg Effective from 2 July. #petrolprice #fuelprice

End of Tenure - Some remarks as I close a long chapter in my journalism career: https://newsguy.substack.com/p/end-of-tenure

JUST IN: Three house robbery suspects have been killed following a gun battle with Gauteng police on the N1 north, JHB between Winnie Mandela drive and Rivonia road. #n1shooting #jhbtraffic

JUST IN: New fuel prices: Petrol 93 & 95 decreases by 5c Diesel decreases by 36c Paraffin decreases by 75c LP Gas decrease by 89c p/kg. Effective from 4 June. Meanwhile, the fuel levy increase will kick in from Wednesday #petrolprice

NEWS: Gauteng police are probing the brutal murder of a 14-year-old girl in Durban Deep, Roodepoort. Her mutilated body was found on Sunday in an open veld. Genitals removed. No arrests. #likhonafose

UPDATE: Police have cleared Fezile Ngubane (pictured) as a suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale, apparently his ID & bank card was used by Makhanya to commit the crimes. He washes cars for a living in KwaMashu and was not aware of the crimes committed in […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

UPDATE: Police say they have shot and killed the main suspect in murder case of Olorato Mongale, he was at his hideout in Amanzimtoti, KZN. He allegedly opened fire on police as they approached him. His parents are still in custody. #kznpolice #oloratomongale

WANTED: Police are looking for these two suspects, Fezile Ngubane & Philangenkosi Makhanya in connection with the murder of #OloratoMongale The VW Polo was traced to a panel beater workshop in Phoenix, Durban with blood stains inside. The car owner has been […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

NEWS: This young woman was found murdered in Lombardy, JHB after she was reported missing yesterday. Olorato Mongale (30) was a journalism graduate from Rhodes University and her body was dumped by a car on a sidewalk. Police say she had gone on a date […] [Original post on mastodon.africa]

@cliffshiko then there needs to be serious consequences as there should be enough caregivers to handle the numbers of kids, and these institutions are supposed to be registered for this reason.