South African News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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….

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,…

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,…

Residents of Mavhunga Village near Thohoyandou, Limpopo, are gripped by fear and disbelief following a disturbing wave of grave violations. Community members have raised alarm over what they describe as a growing trend of criminals targeting cemeteries to steal corpses—believed to be used in sinister ritual practices. The latest incident was reported to Mphephu Police…

The Bergville community in KwaZulu-Natal was engulfed in grief this past weekend as family, friends, fellow musicians, and fans gathered to bid a final farewell to three Maskandi dancers and a two-year-old boy whose lives were tragically cut short in a devastating car accident. The accident, which occurred on Sunday, 3 August 2025, claimed the…