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A tragic shooting has left five people dead at a tavern in the Choba informal settlement, Olievenhoutbosch, Pretoria, following a random attack by armed men last night. Initial reports suggested six fatalities, but police have revised the number to five, with investigations ongoing. The incident unfolded when a group of armed individuals entered the tavern…
Mamelodi, Gauteng – June 2025A tragic scene unfolded in Mamelodi after a man was found electrocuted while attempting to steal copper cables from a utility pole. His lifeless body was discovered hanging from the pole early in the morning by shocked community members, who immediately alerted emergency services and police. According to eyewitnesses, it is…
It was a scene that left millions across South Africa in tears. In a heartbreaking farewell, House of Zwide viewers witnessed the emotional burial of Shoki — a character who had become a symbol of strength, sisterhood, and resilience. The funeral scene was as painful as it was powerful. At the graveyard, grief poured out in raw…
Tragedy on R42: Toddler Among Six Killed in Horrific Meyerton Crash A tragic road accident on the R42 Heidelberg Road near Meyerton has claimed the lives of six people, including a three-year-old child, leaving the local community reeling in grief The fatal crash occurred on the morning of July 14 and involved a collision between…
The South African entertainment industry is in mourning following the untimely passing of beloved actor and comedian Oscar Mgudlwa, famously known as Madluphuthu. The 50-year-old star, who captured hearts with his comedic brilliance and memorable roles in Isitha: The Enemy and The Black Door on eTV, died on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. His family has since confirmed that the…
Some residents in Mavhunga Village, near Thohoyandou in Limpopo, are worried. They describe this issue as “an attack on the dead”. They said criminals are now targeting graves and stealing corpses. These criminals reportedly carry out their acts at night, where they allegedly dig graves and steal corpses believed to be used for ritual purposes….
The family of Pretoria businessman and farmer Jerry Boshoga continues to live in agony months after his abduction, as fresh details reveal alarming connections to an alleged national crime syndicate. Boshoga was kidnapped in November 2024 after a business meeting in Centurion on a day when, unusually, he was without his bodyguards. What began as…
The family of Pretoria businessman and farmer Jerry Boshoga continues to live in agony months after his abduction, as fresh details reveal alarming connections to an alleged national crime syndicate. Boshoga was kidnapped in November 2024 after a business meeting in Centurion on a day when, unusually, he was without his bodyguards. What began as…
A photo of Presley Chweneyagae and the late Bongani “Madluphuthu” Mgudlwa at a tavern has surfaced, igniting speculation that the two actors, who passed away just weeks apart, might have been poisoned together. The actor and comedian, best known for his iconic role in the cult favorite *Madluphuthu* film series of the early 2000s, has died, leaving South Africa…
South African actor and comedian Oscar Mgudlwa, known as Madluphuthu, has sadly passed away, with the news reported by Privie Kandi. Fans flooded social media with emotional messages, remembering his impact on local entertainment, following the announcement on X by @TvblogbyMLU, which stated, “The legendary actor & comedian, best known for his iconic role as Madluphuthu…
