Pretoria Flying News

10/01/2026

An elderly man who was reported missing earlier this week has tragically been found deceased.

Frans Rakwena, who went missing from his home in Dennilton Stopo on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, was discovered on Friday, 9 January 2026, in the bushes at Dennilton Naganeng.

The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and authorities have not yet released further details. Anyone with information regarding his death is urged to contact the local police.

Rakwena’s passing has raised serious concerns within the community, particularly given the increasing number of missing persons in the area who are later found deceased.

10/01/2026

He is safe and have returned back home❤️🏡🏡

MISSING PERSON*

Moletsane Lemogang (35), has been reported missing. Lemogang was last seen on Wednesday, 07/01, at Mphaphuli Nature Reserve. At the time of his disappearance, Lemogang was wearing navy blue shorts, a red T-shirt with white and black markings, and white...

slip-on shoes. Info->Sgt Ronald Luckwa on 061 586 5814.

10/01/2026

When Bukayo Saka was wearing a wristband in Arsenal training that reads "What God cannot do does not exist" 🙏

10/01/2026

PICS: More vessels have arrived in South Africa for the 2026 BRICS naval drills involving China, Russia, and Iran

10/01/2026

ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji says President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation to the United States should repay the money spent on the trip, calling them “cowards” for going to “explain” themselves to US President Donald Trump.

10/01/2026

Gift Leremi , Teko Modise , Thembinkosi Lorch, Monnapule Saleng have all moved from Orlando Pirates to Mamelodi Sundowns.

10/01/2026

Driver hijacked, robbed and 10 wheels stolen from his truck. R555 in Belfast.

Source : SA Trucker

10/01/2026

Naledi Pandor appointed chancellor of Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela University has appointed Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor as its new chancellor, with her four‑year term set to begin on 1 April 2026, the university announced.

The appointment was confirmed by the Chairperson of the university’s council, Judge Nambitha Dambuza, who said Pandor’s selection reflects her “lifelong commitment to education, social justice and public service,” values that align with the institution’s mission.

Pandor, a distinguished academic, activist and former senior Cabinet minister, succeeds Dr Geraldine Fraser‑Moleketi, whose tenure as chancellor ends on 31 March.

Dambuza paid tribute to Fraser‑Moleketi’s “dedication, hard work and commitment to advancing Nelson Mandela University, its values and ethos.”

The new chancellor holds a PhD in education from the University of Pretoria and multiple honorary doctorates, and has served South Africa in several high‑profile government roles, including as Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and in portfolios covering education and science.

Nelson Mandela University, a public institution based in Gqeberha, has around 27 000 students and operates across multiple campuses in the Eastern Cape. The role of chancellor is largely ceremonial but key in promoting the university’s profile both locally and internationally.

Dr Pandor’s appointment is expected to strengthen the university’s engagement with educational initiatives and reinforce its commitment to principles of equality, leadership and academic excellence.

10/01/2026

Nine Suspects Arrested for Armed Business Robbery at Ration Wala in Amalgam after Officers Recovered Isuzu Truck with False Plates and Confiscated Firearm Linked to SAPS Case

Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit officers arrested nine men following a business robbery at Ration Wala on Basalt Avenue, Amalgam.

The suspects were found hiding inside the premises, and one was in possession of an unlicensed firearm. The robbery was reported in progress by the business manager.
Officers arrived after a complaint and found Delta Security personnel and the business manager outside. The manager indicated the suspects’ Isuzu truck with false registration.

Officers tactically entered the premises, discovering the nine men hiding in a bathroom. The suspect with the firearm tested positive as per a JHB Central SAPS case.
The business manager positively identified all nine suspects as the robbers. Some individuals fled the scene before officers arrived.

The suspects, aged between unknown ages, were arrested for business robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm with live ammunition. The Isuzu truck was impounded at the Benoni SAPS Pound for further investigation.

The arrested men were detained at Langlaagte SAPS and await further legal proceedings. The seizure of the firearm and impounding of the truck are part of ongoing efforts by JMPD and SAPS to combat armed robberies and maintain public safety in Johannesburg.

10/01/2026

Henry Gurupira, from Zimbabwe was attacked by a mob at a taxi rank in Gaborone, Botswana.

He was accused of stealing a mobile phone, but he had actually bought it from someone else. Unfortunately, he did not know that the phone's tracker was on so the moment he switched it on, the original owner tracked the location and found him. A mob then attacked him, and he later died in the hospital four days after the alleged assault.

10/01/2026

MISSING PERSON*

Moletsane Lemogang (35), has been reported missing. Lemogang was last seen on Wednesday, 07/01, at Mphaphuli Nature Reserve. At the time of his disappearance, Lemogang was wearing navy blue shorts, a red T-shirt with white and black markings, and white...

slip-on shoes. Info->Sgt Ronald Luckwa on 061 586 5814.

10/01/2026

🧵[THREAD]

Meet Outukile Motshweadi, a Rustenburg resident who spent more than R200k of his own money turning a neglected, municipal-owned field near his home into a stunning, neat park.

However legal questions still loom.

Full story: ewn.co.za/2026/01/08/rus…

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