BOIPATONG – Police vans with flashing blue lights normally mean trouble for many township schools. But on Monday, June 9, the very same lights brought nothing but hope, safety, and a powerful message to Makapane Primary School pupils. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON CITIZEN
Joburg MMC for Public Safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, who on Wednesday night led a crime-fighting operation in Houghton, Sandton, has confirmed the arrest of more than 90 illegal immigrants at a hijacked house in the area. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON IOL
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has distanced itself from an upcoming media briefing organised by its former secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, labelling the event as unsanctioned. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON SUNDAY WORLD
DURBAN – The High Court in Durban has delivered a scathing judgment against five men involved in the horrific massacre of eight people at Umlazi’s notorious Glebelands Hostel in June 2023. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON ENCA.
JOHANNESBURG – Former Umkhonto WeSizwe Party Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu is expected to clarify his political future. Shivambu was recently removed from his senior position after a controversial visit to Malawi, where he met fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON ENCA
“What happened during the launch was a start, but it was not enough. Now we are escalating the response.” READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON CITIZEN
Almost two years ago, Sedibeng’s R465,000 mayoral chain disappeared — and it hasn’t been seen since. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON CITIZEN
Sadness as another Vaal teacher dies VAALPARK – Barely two months after the tragic death of Stiaan Pistorius, a teacher at Overvaal High School in Vereeniging, the Vaal Triangle has been plunged into mourning again. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON CITIZEN
The extension on Saturdays came into effect on 17 May and will continue until 31 May 2025. Home Affairs offices have extended their operating hours in May due to the uptake of Smart ID cards by naturalised citizens and permanent residents from visa exempt countries. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON CITIZEN
Hundreds of ANC members gathered at Vereeniging Civic Hall together with party bigwigs to honour Duma Nokwe during his memorial lecture. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON CITIZEN