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Impendulo Primary School in Mamelodi East Temporarily Closes Kitchen After Allegations of Learner Food Poisoning - City Inspectors Investigate Mamelodi East, Pretoria – 29 January 2026 Impendulo Primary School (Extension 22, Mamelodi East) has issued an urgent notice to parents confirming the temporary closure of its kitchen following allegations of food poisoning among learners. In a letter dated 29 January 2026 (signed by Principal Dr NL Makofane, SGB Chairperson Mr BC Lubisi, and SGB Secretary Ms NL Fakude), the school states: "The kitchen will be temporarily closed as from 29 January 2026 until further notice due to the allegations of food poisoning in the learner’s food. The City of Tshwane inspectorate is busy with the inspection." Parents are urged to provide children with lunchboxes in the meantime, with updates promised once the investigation concludes.  The notice follows reports of an incident happened on 28 January 2026, where some learners allegedly fell ill afte...

Mother Seeks Justice After 12-Year-Old Daughter Allegedly Denied Bathroom Access at Laerskool Rietfontein-Noord Primary, Leading to Humiliating Incident Mamelodi East, Pretoria - 28 January 2026 A Mamelodi East mother is calling for urgent intervention after her 12-year-old daughter allegedly suffered emotional and physical distress at Laerskool Rietfontein-Noord Primary School in Rietfontein, Pretoria, due to repeated denial of bathroom access by a teacher. According to the mother, on 20 January 2026, her daughter requested to use the bathroom during class but was denied three times by teacher Linda Lombard. Even after classmates pleaded on the child's behalf, the request was refused. The girl, unable to hold it any longer, reportedly soiled herself while crying, just before break time. She was forced to remain in class in her soiled uniform, enduring mockery from other pupils until the end of the school day. The incident has caused significant emotional trauma, with the child...

BREAKING: Body Suspected to Be Themba Mahlalela Found in Shallow Grave in Soshanguve Block P - Police Investigate Alleged Murder After Weekend Disappearance Soshanguve Block P, Tshwane – 29 January 2026 The community of Soshanguve Block P was left horrified this morning after the discovery of a body in a shallow grave at a residence, believed to be that of Themba Mahlalela, who went missing over the weekend following an alleged encounter with a friend. Residents described the scene as "horrific" to Mamelodi News, with the victim reportedly found with a gunshot wound. The body was allegedly buried on the property of the friend involved in the disappearance. Community members alerted authorities after the grim find, leading to police intervention. Gauteng SAPS is investigating the case as a suspected murder. No official confirmation of the victim's identity or arrests has been released yet, but sources indicate the alleged perpetrator (the friend) pointed out the shallow gr...

WARNING: Fake Alcohol Sold in Mamelodi East, Community Urged to Stay Vigilant After Residents Bought Counterfeit Hennessy Mamelodi East, Pretoria – 28 January 2026 A concerned resident from Mamelodi East has reached out to Mamelodi News anonymously to warn the community about the sale of fake (counterfeit) alcohol, specifically Hennessy, which is putting lives at risk, especially among the youth. The incident occurred on 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day). The person was looking for genuine Hennessy and was directed to a seller in the area. They asked the price and were quoted R350 per bottle, far below the usual retail price for authentic Hennessy (typically R800–R1,200+ depending on size and expression). Suspicious of the low price but assuming it might be a legitimate deal (perhaps linked to a family bottle store in Mamelodi East), they purchased two bottles. On the way home, they decided to check the authenticity. Upon closer inspection: - The bottles lacked the characteristic smell ...

Mamelodi East Extension 18 Family Details Community Intervention, Home Repairs, and Ongoing Allegations of Police Misconduct - No Justice After 26 Days Mamelodi East, Pretoria –  January 2026 The family in Mamelodi East Extension 18 has provided Mamelodi News with a detailed timeline of events following the initial stone-throwing attacks on their home (starting 31 December 2025), including a gunman firing at the house, involvement of a community group they refer to as "Dudulas," home repairs by the alleged perpetrators, and escalating claims of police bias, wrongful arrest, torture in custody, and cover-ups. Key developments as shared by a family member: 1. Frustrated by lack of police help after the attacks (including a gunman incident) and fearing further harm, the family sought assistance from a group called Dudulas (possibly linked to local community action or similar to Operation Dudula-style initiatives). 2. On 5 January 2026 (morning), the family contacted them. The gr...

Refilwe Stands United: Community Shuts Down Chipa-Tabane High School, Demands Dignified Education NOW! Cullinan - 16 January 2025 - Enough is enough! On 16 January 2025, furious Refilwe residents marched to Chipa-Tabane Comprehensive High School, shut it down, and sent learners home early. Community leaders have vowed: the school stays closed until the new school in Extension 10 opens. They promise to start relocating learners from Monday. The shocking reality learners face daily: - Three students squeezed onto one chair - Some classes with no teachers or proper rooms - Unsupervised learners smoking cigarettes and dagga on school grounds - Toilets broken and unusable, boys and girls forced to share the same facilities - No permanent principal for three years since Mr. Masenya left Teachers are equally fed up, calling the situation a disaster and standing in solidarity with the community. Refilwe demands one thing: decent, dignified education for their children, now. The gates remain lo...