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GAUTENG POLICE LEAD CRIME REDUCTION OPERATION

Written by on 8 April 2026

Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni will lead the weekday Operation Shanela at SAPS Bramley and SAPS Hillbrow in the Johannesburg District on Thursday, 09 April 2026. He will be accompanied by senior management of SAPS and other law enforcement agencies. The operation is focused on reinforcing state authority and supporting local police efforts […]

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NALEDI PANDOR INSTALLED AS NMU CHANCELLOR

Written by on 8 April 2026

South African politician and academic Naledi Pandor has been installed as the new chancellor of Nelson Mandela University in the Eastern Cape. She succeeds Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, who served two terms in the role. Pandor has held several high-ranking ministerial positions and is recognized for her activism, public service, and academic leadership. Michelle Mbaco, Deputy Chairperson […]

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KUGOMPO TALKS ON FOREIGN NATIONALS

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KUGOMPO CITY – Residents of KuGompo are calling for undocumented migrants to be expelled from the country. A mass meeting is underway at City Hall as tensions rise over the presence of foreign nationals in the area. The unrest follows the controversial coronation of a Nigerian national as King of East London, which sparked violence […]

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Sharpeville Swimming Pool temporarily closed

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The Sharpeville Swimming Pool in the Vaal has been temporarily closed following the drowning of a 16-year-old boy. The incident occurred on Saturday when the teenager attempted a flip into the deep end, and despite immediate efforts by police and emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Emfuleni Municipality said the closure will […]

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FLU SEASON STARTS EARLY

Written by on 8 April 2026

Johannesburg — The Southern Hemisphere’s flu season has begun earlier than usual, with cases appearing in autumn rather than the typical winter months of May or June. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is urging people, especially those with underlying health conditions, to get vaccinated. Professor Cheryl Cohen, head of NICD’s Respiratory Diseases and […]

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SUSPENDED OFFICER FOUND WITH DOCKETS

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Police are investigating after SAPS property was found in the possession of suspended sergeant Fannie Nkosi. According to spokesperson Athlenda Mathe, Nkosi was discovered with six case dockets and more than R50,000 in cash. Five of the dockets were originals, while one was a copy. Mathe said although detectives may carry dockets linked to their […]

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MAILE TO VISIT FIRE-HIT SCHOOL

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Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, will visit Riverlea Secondary School on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, following a fire that broke out at the school a day earlier. The incident caused significant damage, destroying an entire classroom block and disrupting learning activities. Maile’s visit aims to assess the extent of the damage and determine the […]

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ANC IN TALKS WITH EFF

Written by on 8 April 2026

The African National Congress (ANC) in Sedibeng is engaged in discussions with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to potentially replace the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) as its coalition partner in both the Sedibeng District Municipality and Emfuleni Local Municipality. The move signals a possible shift in the region’s political landscape as parties reposition themselves ahead […]

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