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A 35-year-old male was arrested on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, on charges of attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and illegal possession of ammunition. The incident occurred at approximately 08:30 in Avonwood, Elsies River. Members of the Maitland Flying Squad responded to a complaint of a shooting in progress. Upon arrival, community members directed […]

Ekurhuleni Utilities MMC Jean Sthato says the metro has deployed trucks to address illegal dumping across the municipality, an intervention described as part of efforts to improve service delivery and restore cleanliness in affected areas. But in the Vusimuzi area of Thembisa, residents living directly under power lines say they have gone nearly three decades

The Mogwase Regional Court convicted and sentenced Rasephei Peter Ramathiki, 49, to life imprisonment on Monday, 20 April 2026. The sentence follows his conviction on charges of burglary at a residential premises with intent to kill and attempted murder. The court heard that the victim, Mathapelo Maphosa, aged 33, had ended a relationship with Ramathiki

Tensions between the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) have escalated after the ANC’s National Executive Committee ruled that dual members must decide which party to campaign for in the upcoming local government elections. The ANC has given SACP members who hold dual membership just 10 days to make the

Police in Lichtenburg have arrested a 20-year-old suspect in connection with a burglary at a business premises and possession of stolen property. According to police, on the morning of Thursday, 16 April 2026, a business owner was informed by a security company of a break-in at his premises. Upon arrival, the owner discovered a glass

The National Prosecuting Authority has decided not to prosecute a 58-year-old man arrested in connection with a fatal road rage shooting that occurred on Sunday in Emmarentia, Johannesburg. The decision was confirmed at the Johannesburg magistrate’s court, where the suspect had been expected to appear. Instead, the court was informed that the chief prosecutor determined

A deadly road rage incident in Emmarentia has reignited calls for stricter gun control, with Gun Free SA describing the shooting as a “deeply painful tragedy” that underscores how ordinary conflicts turn fatal when firearms are present. A 58-year-old man is expected to appear in court tomorrow facing charges of murder and attempted murder following

As South Africa’s local government elections approach, the long-standing alliance between the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) is under unprecedented strain. The SACP’s decision to contest elections independently has left political observers questioning whether the partnership can survive—and how dual membership will work on the ground. Political analyst Prof.

Years of deteriorating services, broken infrastructure, and mounting public frustration have pushed Ekurhuleni to a breaking point, with residents across both affluent and less affluent areas enduring persistent power outages and water disruptions. The metro’s financial position has collapsed over the past decade, according to Izak Berg from the Independent Ratepayers Association of South Africa.

A library project in Birch Acres that was meant to be completed by 2016 has instead become a symbol of systemic corruption in Ekurhuleni, according to local councillor Hector Bogopane. Speaking during a walkabout in the area, Bogopane alleged that despite millions of rand having been spent, the city’s books record a brick-and-mortar library building