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04/08/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS | DURBAN

A 43-year-old man, Celani Zungu, tragically lost his life after being struck by an eThekwini Municipality water truck in Adams Mission, Durban.

According to residents, the community had been struggling without water, and the truck was allegedly leaving the area without supplying enough water. They claim Celani Zungu tried to stop the vehicle from leaving before the tragic incident occurred.

His family says they are deeply traumatized by videos of the incident that have been circulating on social media. They are now calling for justice and want those responsible to be held accountable.

Police have opened a culpable homicide investigation, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated.

🕊️ Our condolences go to the Zungu family, friends, and the Adams Mission community during this difficult time.

30/06/2026

SOUTH AFRICAN MAN KILLED AFTER BEING MISTAKEN FOR A FOREIGNER 🇿🇦

This is heartbreaking and unacceptable.

Two South Africans were reportedly attacked after being wrongly accused of being foreign nationals.

In one incident, a man from Limpopo who was selling goods in Germiston was allegedly beaten to death after being accused of being a foreigner. Despite repeatedly telling his attackers that he was South African, they refused to believe him and continued assaulting him until he lost his life.

In a separate incident, a man from Mdletsheni in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, with the surname Ngobese, was reportedly struck on the head with a pickaxe after being mistaken for a Zimbabwean national—allegedly because of his height. Reports say he tried several times to explain where he was from, but the attack still continued.

Violence, xenophobia, and mob justice are destroying lives and tearing communities apart. Being different in appearance, language, or occupation should never be a death sentence.

This madness must stop. 🕊️
Justice for the victims.

26/04/2026

TRENDING STORY IN MZANSI: So why is Ngizwe Mchunu seems to be real disappointed after Shomizi refuse to shake hand with him. then calling names🤔🤔🤔

17/04/2026

A man confronted Helen Zille in a heated exchange, saying he has no support for her or the Democratic Alliance, which he described as racist. The moment quickly became tense, with clear frustration showing in the hall.

Some would say his energy and political tone sound more aligned with the kind of radical stance often associated with the Economic Freedom Fighters. Interesting moment reflecting the current political temperature in the country.

🎥 Watch the clip and judge for yourself—what do you think was really being said in that moment?

16/04/2026

[CRIME NEWS]

Three Suspects Killed in Highveld Mall Armed Robbery
Three suspects were fatally wounded following an armed robbery at Highveld Mall in Witbank on Tuesday, 15 April 2026.

According to police, approximately eight suspects stormed a jewellery store at the mall, threatening staff at gunpoint before making off with stolen items. Law enforcement officers, supported by private security, responded swiftly and intercepted the suspects shortly after the robbery.

During the ensuing confrontation, three suspects were shot and fatally wounded. Several others managed to flee the scene and remain at large.

Police recovered multiple fi****ms and ammunition, a getaway vehicle fitted with false registration plates, as well as some of the stolen jewellery.

A case of business robbery has been opened for investigation. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has confirmed it will probe the circumstances surrounding the suspects’ deaths, in line with protocol.
Authorities have urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact SAPS.

15/04/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS | HIGHVELD MALL ROBBERY 🚨

A robbery has been reported at Highveld Mall in eMalahleni, where a jewellery store was targeted earlier today.

Shoppers were instructed to hide inside nearby stores as South African Police Service (SAPS) rushed to the scene. Heavy security and police presence were seen around the mall.

At this stage, the full details remain unclear, and there is no official confirmation on injuries or arrests. Authorities are investigating and more information is expected as the situation develops.

🔔 This is a developing story. Updates will follow as soon as more details are confirmed.

15/04/2026

🎥 BREAKING |

Outside the East London Magistrate’s Court, tension is high as Julius Malema appears for sentencing in his firearm case.

Heavy police presence surrounds the court while EFF supporters, dressed in red, sing and chant outside in a show of solidarity. The case relates to the firing of a firearm at an EFF rally in 2018, for which Malema was convicted.

The state is pushing for a harsh sentence, while the defence argues against direct imprisonment. The magistrate is expected to deliver the sentence soon, with South Africans watching closely.

📍 East London
⚖️ Sentencing pending
🔴 Supporters gathered outside court

Follow for updates.

14/04/2026

🚨 VIDEO EMERGES | ORMONDE SHOOTOUT 🚨
New footage shows last week’s deadly cash convoy ambush in Ormonde, Johannesburg.

Two businessmen, Yusuf Modan and Abdul Hamid Moosa, were killed during the armed robbery. Modan reportedly turned back to help colleagues and was fatally shot.

A security guard was seriously injured. One suspect was killed, another wounded, while others escaped with stolen cash.
Police investigations are ongoing.

13/04/2026

(UPDATE):

Political Killings Task Team Takes Over Murder of Emfuleni Municipal Official
The investigation into the fatal shooting of an Emfuleni municipal official has been taken over by the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), following concerns that the killing may be politically motivated.

The victim, Martha Mani Rantsofu, who was serving as an acting accountant at the Emfuleni Local Municipality, was shot and killed at a car wash in Vanderbijlpark. The brazen attack was captured on CCTV footage, which has since circulated widely on social media.

According to the victim’s family, the case was officially handed over to the specialised task team due to the nature of the crime. Police have not yet disclosed a motive or confirmed whether the killing is directly linked to political activity.

The PKTT is tasked with investigating high-profile and politically linked murders across South Africa. Authorities say investigations are ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this stage.

09/04/2026

Iran Warns Ceasefire May Collapse as Israeli Bombardment of Lebanon Continues

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