As South Africa enters the festive season, crime experts are raising an alarm over the increased risks faced by citizens travelling and celebrating during this busy period. The festive season, traditionally marked by bonus payouts, stokvel collections, and heightened travel to visit family and loved ones, is also a time when criminal activity such as… Continue reading Police and Experts Warn Public to Stay Vigilant
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Seven Killed in Mpumalanga Crash as Police Step Up Enforcement
Seven people were killed in a horrific early morning collision on the N12 near Ogies in Mpumalanga, underscoring warnings from authorities about the dangers of late-night and pre-dawn travel during the festive season. The crash occurred at approximately 4:30 am when a Toyota sedan carrying five people from Mozambique collided with a Nissan NP200 LDV… Continue reading Seven Killed in Mpumalanga Crash as Police Step Up Enforcement
Mall on Lockdown: Angry Residents Demand Action After E-Hailing Driver Gunned Down
The usually bustling Maponya Mall was eerily quiet this morning as hundreds of angry Pimville residents blocked access roads, barricaded taxi ranks, and vowed not to let the centre reopen until management commits to guaranteeing the safety of shoppers and transport operators. The community’s stand comes less than 12 hours after a 35-year-old e-hailing driver,… Continue reading Mall on Lockdown: Angry Residents Demand Action After E-Hailing Driver Gunned Down
War for the Streets: Maponya Mall Becomes Latest Frontline in Taxi–E-Hailing Clash
Soweto woke up on Thursday morning to the smell of burnt metal and the echo of gunfire still haunting the night. Outside Maponya Mall, a charred shell of what was once a working man’s livelihood stood as a grim reminder of how far the long-running war between minibus taxi operators and e-hailing drivers has spiralled.… Continue reading War for the Streets: Maponya Mall Becomes Latest Frontline in Taxi–E-Hailing Clash
JMPD Slams DA’s “Cash-Cow” Accusations Over Traffic Fines — Denies R7,000 Daily Quota Allegation
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has strongly denied explosive allegations made by the Democratic Alliance (DA), which claim that its officers are under pressure to issue traffic fines amounting to R7,000 per day. The department has labelled the accusation “misleading” and “damaging to the integrity of law enforcement in the city.” Speaking out after… Continue reading JMPD Slams DA’s “Cash-Cow” Accusations Over Traffic Fines — Denies R7,000 Daily Quota Allegation
JMPD Officer Denied Treatment at Netcare Milpark Hospital
The City of Johannesburg is expressing deep concern over an incident in which a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer, injured in the line of duty, was reportedly turned away from Netcare Milpark Hospital. In a media statement, the City clarified that it is working closely with the hospital to settle outstanding medical bills and… Continue reading JMPD Officer Denied Treatment at Netcare Milpark Hospital