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Three male suspects aged 34 and 53 have been arrested by Namakgale police in connection with murder and attempted murder...
06/04/2026

Three male suspects aged 34 and 53 have been arrested by Namakgale police in connection with murder and attempted murder cases. The suspects allegedly assaulted two male victims in separate incidents on March 29, 2026, in Zone A, Namakgale, resulting in one fatality. The suspects are expected to appear before the Namakgale Magistrate's Court on April 7, 2026.

Latoya Makhene Evicted from her Apartment in Johannesburg west after failing to pay rent. Letoya Makhene has recently fo...
01/04/2026

Latoya Makhene Evicted from her Apartment in Johannesburg west after failing to pay rent.

Letoya Makhene has recently found herself at the centre of fresh controversy following reports that she was evicted from her apartment in Johannesburg West after allegedly falling behind on rent.

According to sources, tensions escalated when the landlord reportedly took action over outstanding payments said to exceed two months. The situation allegedly resulted in Makhene being locked out of her home, with electricity also cut off during the process.

It is further reported that Makhene attempted to challenge the eviction through legal channels, taking the matter to court in an effort to dispute the landlord’s actions. However, the outcome of those proceedings remains unclear.

The reports have also been accompanied by claims regarding her personal life, including allegations that she recently gave birth to a baby now believed to be around five months old. The identity of the child’s father has sparked public speculation, particularly amid unverified claims about his personal circumstances.

Makhene’s ex-wife, Lebo Keswa, confirmed that the actress had welcomed a child and suggested that she may currently be facing serious difficulties.

“She has nothing. When I met her, she had a newborn and was using a T-shirt as a n*ppy for her child. I can’t believe she keeps having
bab!es ,” Lebo Keswa said.

Another source alleged that the actress and sangoma is experiencing financial strain and struggling to meet basic responsibilities.
“She needs a job to take care of her family, especially her newborn baby. She spent all the money she earned from the reality show last year with her ex-boyfriend and now cannot afford to pay rent,” the source claimed.

While these claims continue to circulate, the full details of the situation remain unclear, and Makhene has not yet publicly addressed the allegations in detail.

Amakhosi Faithful Urge Transformation: Following a disappointing sequence of four consecutive losses, a delegation of Ka...
08/03/2026

Amakhosi Faithful Urge Transformation: Following a disappointing sequence of four consecutive losses, a delegation of Kaizer Chiefs supporters has convened at Naturena to seek explanations. With the institution's prestige at stake, is a leadership overhaul now inevitable?

A tragic incident claimed the life of 20-year-old Matric student and mother, Mandisa Cele, sending shockwaves throughout...
08/03/2026

A tragic incident claimed the life of 20-year-old Matric student and mother, Mandisa Cele, sending shockwaves throughout the local community. The father of her child, Ntuthuko Sosibo, 29, was implicated in her murder. During court proceedings, Sosibo briefly refused to return to the dock for sentencing while journalists were present, reportedly demanding their absence before he would comply. The incident, which occurred in January of the previous year in the Siqungeni area of Mthwalume, resulted in Cele suffering severe assault that ultimately led to her untimely demise. Following the case, the Scottburgh Magistrate's Court handed down a life sentence to Sosibo, thus bringing a measure of justice in a case that cut short a young life and future.

WOMAN KILLED HER TWO BOYFRIENDS AND HER OWN 17 YEAR OLD SONSelani, a mother from South Africa, was sentenced to three li...
24/02/2026

WOMAN KILLED HER TWO BOYFRIENDS AND HER OWN 17 YEAR OLD SON

Selani, a mother from South Africa, was sentenced to three life terms in prison for the brutal murders of her son and two others. The crimes, which took place in 2018, involved poisoning, blunt force trauma, and drowning. The victims' bodies were buried in the backyard of Selani's home, where they remained undiscovered for years.

The motive behind the murders was Selani's attempt to silence her son, who had been blackmailing her and threatening to expose her involvement in the disappearance of two other individuals. The son had been demanding money from Selani, and when she refused, he threatened to go to the police.

In November 2018, Selani took matters into her own hands and attacked her son with a hammer, striking him multiple times in the head. When he didn't die immediately, she sent for a brick and struck him again, killing him. She then buried his body on top of the two other victims in her backyard.

The crimes came to light in 2020, when Selani's younger son fell ill and was taken to a traditional healer for rituals. The healer alerted police, who exhumed the bodies and discovered evidence of blunt force trauma and poisoning.

Judge Mosopa sentenced Selani to life in prison for each of the three murders, plus five years for defeating justice. "From the evidence, it is clear that the murders were well planned in advance and not committed on the spur of the moment," the judge said. The case has shocked the community and highlighted the need for greater awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and blackmail.

A video has emerged on social media, purportedly showing a woman striking children with an object in a public area, whil...
15/02/2026

A video has emerged on social media, purportedly showing a woman striking children with an object in a public area, while a group of adult men appear to be present. The footage, allegedly captured by a passing motorist, depicts the woman repeatedly hitting the children, who are visibly distressed. According to reports, the incident involved a group of approximately five or six adults. The video, recorded in broad daylight, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for the individuals involved to be identified and held accountable. The footage has been widely circulated on digital platforms, prompting a significant public outcry.

Did you know that gorillas are incredibly intelligent and have been observed using tools in the wild? For example, they'...
14/02/2026

Did you know that gorillas are incredibly intelligent and have been observed using tools in the wild? For example, they've been seen using sticks to test the depth of water before crossing, and even using rocks to crack open nuts!

In fact, gorillas are known to have complex social structures and communication systems, and they're even capable of learning and using sign language. Koko, a western lowland gorilla, famously learned over 1,000 signs of American Sign Language and could understand even more!

Gorillas are truly incredible creatures, and there's still so much we can learn from them

Meet 82-year-old entrepreneur Dan Maluleke. Dan Maluleke is the proprietor of the majority of Spar stores located in Gau...
11/02/2026

Meet 82-year-old entrepreneur Dan Maluleke. Dan Maluleke is the proprietor of the majority of Spar stores located in Gauteng townships. Dan Maluleke initiated his career in the retail industry in the 1990s with a spaza shop in Soshanguve, and has since expanded to own over 11 Spar stores, employing in excess of a thousand individuals.

Trevor Noah, the South African comedian who hosted the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night, is facing ...
08/02/2026

Trevor Noah, the South African comedian who hosted the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night, is facing a potential lawsuit from US President Donald Trump, who took offense to some of the comments Noah made during the event.

Effective Patrol Intervention Achieved. During a routine patrol in Voster, a Fox Reaction officer observed a suspect fle...
05/02/2026

Effective Patrol Intervention Achieved. During a routine patrol in Voster, a Fox Reaction officer observed a suspect fleeing across the road and concealing himself in nearby vegetation. The officer promptly dispatched a backup request and provided a thorough description of the suspect. Upon investigation, it was determined that the suspect was engaged in the theft of copper cables from a manhole. The suspect was subsequently apprehended and transferred to Mondeor SAPS for further processing. Excellent collaboration and swift response in maintaining community safety.

A Nigerian man has sparked online reactions after emotionally disclosing the challenges of raising his newborn alone. Ac...
03/02/2026

A Nigerian man has sparked online reactions after emotionally disclosing the challenges of raising his newborn alone. According to him, his girlfriend abandoned him with their baby just two weeks after birth, leaving him feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. In a viral video shared on TikTok, the distraught father stated that the baby's constant crying has made it impossible for him to work or function normally. He confessed that the pressure led him to consider a painful decision he never thought he would make. "My girlfriend left me with a two-week-old baby. The child has been crying nonstop. I can’t work, I can’t do anything. Two days ago, I took her to an orphanage so I could do what I want to do," he said. However, he revealed that this decision took a significant emotional toll on him, and the night he returned home without his baby, he felt an overwhelming sense of guilt and couldn't sleep. The next day, he returned to the orphanage and took his baby home, admitting that he couldn't live with the thought of abandoning his own child. "The day I took her there and got home, I couldn’t sleep. The next day, I went back and carried my baby. I no go fit oo. I carried my baby oo," he added. The man appealed to women, stating that he desperately needs someone who can help him care for the child. While some users offered words of encouragement and support, others argued that raising a child should not be reduced to seeking a caretaker under emotional pressure. One commentator wrote, "Parenting is not a joke, especially alone. I pray he gets real help." Another said, "Single father in the making, you all will know how it feels."

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