Mamelodi News

           Photo/video: by Cullinan Television  Mamelodi News | Refilwe, Cullinan, Tshwane Region 7 The community shutdown in Refilwe Township (Ward 99) entered its second day on Tuesday as angry residents continued protesting over what they describe as an ongoing electricity and water crisis. The protest follows more than a week of unreliable electricity supply, with residents saying some parts of the township have gone over seven days without stable electricity, while other sections continue to struggle with water shortages. Community members say the prolonged outages have brought daily life to a standstill. Families have battled to prepare meals, preserve food, study, operate businesses and carry out normal household activities. On Monday morning, residents blocked entrances to Marikana, Dingindoda, Refilwe, Extension 4 and Extension 5 as part of a community shutdown, demanding urgent intervention from the City of Tshwane. Despite the demonstrations...

Mamelodi News | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Heartbroken family members, friends and mourners gathered in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, today to bid a final farewell to Nothabo Zandile Tshuma (42) and her two daughters, Natalie (15) and Nala (5), whose lives were tragically cut short in the United Kingdom last month. Following a funeral service attended by grieving relatives and members of the community, the three were expected to be laid to rest side by side, bringing an emotional end to their journey home after their remains were repatriated from the UK. The deaths of the mother and her daughters sent shockwaves through communities in both Britain and Zimbabwe, with hundreds of mourners also attending a memorial service in Bedford before their bodies were flown home. According to investigators, the family was found dead at their home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, after relatives raised concerns when they had not been seen for several days. Post-mortem examinations found that all three died from blunt f...

Mamelodi News | Mamelodi, Tshwane The installation of a new transformer at Mamelodi Substation 2 is now underway in what is expected to be a major step towards improving electricity supply in the area. Residents have been asked to remain patient while technical teams complete the installation and commissioning process. According to those overseeing the project, the new transformer is intended to strengthen the electricity network and help address the recurring power challenges that have affected Mamelodi residents for years. The project forms part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability of electricity infrastructure and reduce the frequency of outages experienced by households and businesses. While temporary disruptions may occur during the installation, residents are encouraged to cooperate with technicians as they work to complete the project safely. Community leaders have appealed to residents to be patient, saying the inconvenience experienced during the installation is aimed...

  Mamelodi News | South Africa March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says the movement's nationwide protests against undocumented foreign nationals have started producing positive results in several government departments. According to Ngobese-Zuma, departments that have long struggled under pressure from high numbers of undocumented migrants are beginning to show signs of improvement following increased enforcement of immigration laws and public demonstrations. She said the movement believes its campaign has helped bring greater attention to issues affecting service delivery, border management and the implementation of immigration policies. The comments come as South Africa continues to debate illegal immigration, with law enforcement agencies intensifying operations targeting undocumented foreign nationals across several provinces. While supporters of the movement argue that stricter enforcement will protect public resources and improve service delivery, critics have cautio...

Mamelodi News | Mamelodi East, Tshwane More than a year after ANC Ward 10 Councillor Thabang Masemola was gunned down in broad daylight, the investigation has taken a dramatic turn, with police alleging that the suspected hitman is connected to additional violent crimes committed in Mamelodi. Masemola was shot and killed on 8 July 2025 outside a spaza shop in Lusaka, Mamelodi East. The brazen daytime assassination shocked residents and raised serious concerns about political violence in Tshwane. In the months that followed, there appeared to be little progress in the investigation, leaving Masemola's family and the community frustrated as they waited for justice. The case gained momentum in May 2026, when the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) arrested two key suspects. Police identified the alleged hitman as 41-year-old Vusimuzi "Champ" Gebuza, together with a woman alleged to have played a central role in planning the killing. On 3 July 2026, both accused aband...

Mamelodi News | Zithobeni, Tshwane Region 7 / Delmas, Mpumalanga The investigation into the murder of EFF member Aaron Makola has taken a significant new turn after police arrested two more suspects, bringing the total number of people arrested in the case to five. The latest suspects are a traditional healer and his wife, both from Zithobeni, Tshwane Region 7, the same community where Makola lived. The latest arrests come after Dimakatso Chiloane, Solly Pitoti Sibeko, and a third suspect, who is reportedly the deceased's sister, appeared before the Delmas Magistrate's Court, where they were remanded in custody. The matter has been postponed to Wednesday, 5 August 2026. Makola, 51, was reported missing on 10 July 2026, and his abandoned vehicle was found the following day. Following an intensive investigation by the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (GP PKTT), his body was discovered in a bush near Delmas on 30 July 2026. Preliminary investigations indicate that he was shot ...