Ga-Rankuwa Voice

25/12/2025

From us at Garankuwa Voice we'll lije to wish you and your family Merry Christmas and a joyous new year.

25/12/2025

A new video of the Deputy Mayor of the Bitou Municipality in Plettenberg Bay allegedly firing a gun, shows her handing the weapon to her bodyguard afterwards. The initial video showed Councillor Nokuzola Kolwapi shooting into the air to celebrate her son's homecoming ceremony in KwaNokuthula this past weekend following his initiation. In a statement, Kolwapi said no firearm was present and that it was a toy gun.
Following an enquiry to the Bitou Municipality by the municipal spokesperson Andile Namntu confirmed that the man being handed the weapon is a Bitou Municipal Law enforcement official, who is also Kolwapi's protector and driver. Several videos were posted online by the public who witnessed the event. The new video shows the law enforcement official taking the gun from Kolwapi after she fired it. Two members of the public have filed charges against her for pointing a firearm in public, and the discharging of a firearm in a municipal area. The municiality says this new development will form part of their detailed investigation which is currently underway.

25/12/2025

How do foreign nationals end up in RDP houses? Simelane explained that the law allows an RDP beneficiary to sell their home, but only after living in it for at least 10 years and only to another qualifying South African citizen. “What does our policy say? Our policy says yes, after 10 years of occupation, you can sell the house, but you need to sell it to a South African who is part of the policy cover,” Simelane said in an interview with broadcaster Newzroom Afrika. However, she acknowledged what many residents have long complained about: some original beneficiaries illegally sell their RDP houses outside formal processes, including to foreign nationals. “When we go into every imbizo, in every township, we have people complaining, saying, ‘Minister, you say we do not qualify, but how come unregistered and undocumented foreigners are staying in these new houses?’” Simelane said. She conceded that the situation “looks unfair” and requires urgent intervention.

24/12/2025

Following the conclusion of Matchday 1 for Groups A-D in the AFCON 2025, Morocco tops Group A, while Bafana-Bafana and Egypt are at the helm of Group B, Tunisia and Nigeria lead Group C, and Senegal and DR Congo are in the lead for Group D.

21/12/2025

Prior to the kickoff match at TotalEnergies AFCON 2025, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe revealed several key announcements, notably introducing a new competition.

21/12/2025

19/12/2025

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is releasing funding eligibility decisions for the 2026 academic year after the application cycle has closed. Applicants can check their application status and submit any outstanding documentation within the specified timeframe by logging into the myNSFAS portal. NSFAS is committed to completing all funding decisions by December 31, 2025, ensuring students have clarity and certainty before the 2026 academic year.

18/12/2025

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18/12/2025

A joint operation between SAPS Counter Intelligence Investigation Head Office, SAPS Gauteng TRT, Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, SAPS DPC Tracking Team, Gauteng DPCI Tracking Team, CAP Specialised Operations, Tracker Connect, Gemini Global Defense, and Badboyz Security, yielded significant results in disrupting a courier robbery syndicate in Kempton Park, with 2 suspects fatally wounded. Acting on information regarding suspects linked to courier robberies and other armed robbery incidents, the agencies tracked a suspect vehicle travelling along the R25 towards Kempton Park. A pursuit ensued, and the vehicle was stopped in a nearby veld. Two suspects were fatally wounded, and one was critically injured during the operation. Recovered exhibits included unlicensed fi****ms, ammunition, SAPS reflective vests, and blue lights.

18/12/2025

Traffic officials have issued a stern warning about road lawlessness due to a surge in long-distance travel, following the interception of a severely overcrowded bus on the N1 bypass in Polokwane. The cross-border bus, traveling from Gauteng to Malawi, had 117 passengers on board, exceeding its designed capacity of 65 passengers by 52. Authorities stressed that such violations pose a significant risk to lives, especially during peak travel periods, and warned that non-compliance with road traffic regulations will not be tolerated. Motorists and transport operators are urged to prioritize safety and adhere to the law to prevent unnecessary tragedies.

18/12/2025

The brazen killing of renowned South African DJ and producer DJ Warras has sparked intense scrutiny of the private security industry in South Africa. The attackers' use of private security uniforms has highlighted significant security vulnerabilities. This high-profile assassination serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in private security protection and underscores the need for urgent reform. As a vital component of South Africa's security infrastructure, the private security industry must take immediate action to address these vulnerabilities and ensure its legitimacy. The outcome will depend on the effectiveness of regulators, industry stakeholders, and law enforcement in closing these security loopholes.

18/12/2025

During the holiday season, South African shoppers are advised to exercise caution as criminals see this period as peak season for crime, exploiting the festive spirit, crowded malls, and distracted shoppers to carry out crimes like shoplifting, card fraud, car theft, and hijacking.