The family of 27-year-old Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase is reeling from shock and heartbreak after the young man was killed in Johannesburg, just two days after beginning his new job as an driver. According to his aunt, Zanele Khuzwayo, Siyanda had only recently relocated from KwaZulu-Natal to the bustling city in search of better job opportunities. Determined…
Year: 2025
Woman Shares Heartbreaking Experience of Abuse by Her Baby Daddy
A woman has come forward to share her painful experience of domestic violence at the hands of her baby daddy. In an emotional account, she revealed that this was not the first time she had suffered abuse from him. However, this time, the situation escalated to the point where she ended up in the hospital,…
Taxi Torched Near Maponya Mall Amid Rising Tensions in Soweto
A wave of tension has gripped parts of Soweto after a minibus taxi was set alight between Pimville Zone 2 and Zone 3, only a short distance from the bustling Maponya Mall. The incident, which occurred earlier today, has sparked concern among residents and commuters as authorities work to piece together the circumstances that led…
Tragic Loss: Young Uber Driver Killed Just Two Days After Starting Job in Johannesburg
The family of 27-year-old Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase is reeling from shock and heartbreak after the young man was killed in Johannesburg, just two days after beginning his new job as an driver. According to his aunt, Zanele Khuzwayo, Siyanda had only recently relocated from KwaZulu-Natal to the bustling city in search of better job opportunities. Determined…
Tragic Loss: Bokao Gaseimelwe Murdered in Tseoge Village
The community of Tseoge Village in Morokweng is reeling after the shocking and tragic death of 20-year-old Bokao Gaseimelwe, who was allegedly assaulted and murdered on 25 July 2025. Bokao, a young woman described by friends and family as vibrant and full of life, went missing on that day, sparking fear and worry among her…
Soweto Residents Threaten Week-Long Maponya Mall Shutdown Over Safety Concerns
Tensions are running high in Soweto as angry residents vow to shut down Maponya Mall for seven days unless urgent measures are taken to safeguard shoppers, e-hailing drivers, and visitors. The threat follows a violent outbreak between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers that left one person dead, several injured, and two vehicles burned. On Thursday…
Justice for Nakita: Eldorado Park Mourns 4-Year-Old Killed by Her Father
Eldorado Park is reeling from the brutal death of four-year-old Nakita, a tragedy that has sparked outrage and heartbreak across South Africa. What should have been a childhood filled with love and safety was instead cut short by violence and neglect. Police have confirmed that Nakita, who was assaulted earlier this week, has died from…
Tragic Loss: Community Mourns Death of Refiloe Maja from Suspected Food Poisoning
The community is in deep mourning following the sudden and tragic death of Refiloe Maja, a beloved resident whose life was cut short over the weekend of 9–10 August 2025. According to sources close to the family, Maja fell gravely ill after attending a family ceremony and could not be saved despite urgent medical intervention….
Tragic Loss: Community Mourns Death of Refiloe Maja from Suspected Food Poisoning
The community is in deep mourning following the sudden and tragic death of Refiloe Maja, a beloved resident whose life was cut short over the weekend of 9–10 August 2025. According to sources close to the family, Maja fell gravely ill after attending a family ceremony and could not be saved despite urgent medical intervention….
Deadly Chaos Shakes Maponya Mall: One Dead, Two Injured in E-Hailing Attack
Violence erupted on the evening of Wednesday, 13 August 2025, as gunshots and flames transformed the entrance of Maponya Mall in Soweto into a scene of terror. What began as a typical evening descended into chaos when unknown assailants targeted e-hailing vehicles, leaving one person dead and two others wounded. According to Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi,…
