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BREAKING| STOLEN BAKKIE AND MEAT RECOVERED AFTER CHARITY MISSION DISRUPTED

Mamelodi News | Jukulyn A man who travelled to Jukulyn to donate free meat and blankets to community members in need was left devastated after his bakkie was stolen, along with the meat he had intended to distribute. The theft brought a sudden halt to what was meant to be a charitable outreach aimed at supporting vulnerable families. According to available information, the stolen vehicle contained the meat that was to be handed out to residents as part of the community assistance initiative. Fortunately, authorities were later able to recover both the stolen bakkie and the meat, bringing relief to the owner and those who had been waiting for the donations. The circumstances surrounding the theft and recovery are still being established, and it is not yet clear whether any suspects have been arrested. The incident highlights the challenges faced by individuals and organisations working to assist communities, while also underscoring the importance of swift action by law enforcement in re...
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SPECIAL REPORT | TSHWANE COALITION UNDER PRESSURE AS ACTIONSA, ANC AND EFF CLASH OVER KEY DECISIONS

Mamelodi News | Tshwane Political tensions within the City of Tshwane's multiparty coalition appear to be escalating as coalition partners publicly disagree over major governance decisions ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. The coalition, comprising ActionSA, the ANC and the EFF, has recently been divided over the suspension of City Manager Johann Mettler. While ActionSA has opposed Mettler's suspension, its coalition partners have taken a different position, exposing growing divisions within the governing alliance. The ANC has also intensified its criticism of Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya's administration, accusing the City of using by-law enforcement as a tool to target township businesses rather than simply enforcing municipal regulations. The party described the ongoing enforcement campaign as a "vicious, anti-black business crusade", alleging that it disproportionately affects informal traders and township economies. The ANC further argued that ...

BREAKING NEWS | THREE ARRESTED IN TMPD CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL COUGH SYRUP SALES

Mamelodi News | Tshwane The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Drug Unit arrested three suspects during targeted drug enforcement operations conducted in Atteridgeville and Olievenhoutbosch on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. While conducting patrols in Atteridgeville, officers arrested a 75-year-old woman and her 35-year-old daughter-in-law after allegedly finding them selling cough syrup in contravention of the Medicines and Related Substances Act. In a separate operation in Olievenhoutbosch, a 35-year-old man was also arrested after officers allegedly found him selling cough syrup and antidepressant tablets for casual consumption, also in contravention of the Act. The suspects are expected to face charges relating to the unlawful sale of scheduled medicines. TMPD says the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to combat the illegal sale and abuse of prescription medication, which has become a growing concern in many communities. Mamelodi News will continue to follow the matter and pro...

SPECIAL REPORT | MATRIC LEARNER ALLEGEDLY SENT HOME OVER JACKET AS PARENTS RAISE AFFORDABILITY CONCERNS

Mamelodi News | Mamelodi, Gauteng A Grade 12 learner from Ribane Laka Maths and Science ICT SOS in Mamelodi was allegedly sent home after arriving at school wearing a plain black jacket instead of the school's prescribed baseball jacket, reigniting debate over school uniform policies, poverty and access to education. According to the learner's parent, the incident occurred on 29 July 2026, when the learner was reportedly stopped at the school gate because the school does not permit learners to wear what was described as a "drymac" jacket on the premises. The parent alleges that the learner returned home distressed after the encounter. "My daughter came home crying. She said the principal treated her harshly. Now she's being denied education because we cannot afford the school's baseball jacket. She also has flu and has been in bed for two days," the parent told Mamelodi News. The allegations have sparked concern among parents and community members, w...

BREAKING NEWS | MAN ELECTROCUTED AFTER ALLEGED ILLEGAL ELECTRICITY CONNECTION IN MAMELODI EAST

Mamelodi News | Mamelodi East, Tshwane A man believed to be between the ages of 28 and 36 was rushed to hospital after allegedly being electrocuted while attempting to make an illegal electricity connection to a municipal power pole in Mamelodi East RDP. The incident serves as a reminder of the serious dangers associated with illegal electricity connections, which not only place those involved at risk of severe injury or death but can also endanger surrounding communities through electrical faults, fires and power outages.

BREAKING NEWS | CITY OF TSHWANE CONDEMNS ARMED ATTACK ON HEALTHCARE WORKERS AT LUSAKA COSUP FACILITY

Mamelodi News | Lusaka, Mamelodi East The City of Tshwane has strongly condemned an armed robbery at the COSUP facility in Lusaka, Mamelodi East, where healthcare workers were robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. According to a statement issued by MMC for Health Cllr Tshegofatso Mashabela, armed suspects targeted the healthcare facility during the afternoon, robbing dedicated frontline workers. A University of Pretoria vehicle, laptops and staff cellphones were also stolen during the incident. Mashabela described the attack as an assault not only on healthcare workers but also on vulnerable residents who rely on the facility for essential healthcare and social support services. "An attack on a healthcare facility is not merely an attack on employees; it is an attack on the poorest and most vulnerable members of society who depend on these services," she said. The City has announced that the COSUP Lusaka facility will remain closed on Thursday, 6 August 2026, to all...

BREAKING NEWS | THREE SUSPECTS REMANDED IN CUSTODY OVER MURDER OF EFF MEMBER AARON MAKOLA AS TWO OTHERS ARE RELEASED

Mamelodi News | Delmas, Mpumalanga / Zithobeni, Tshwane Region 7 Three suspects arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member Aaron Makola (51) have been remanded in custody after appearing before the Delmas Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. The court appearance follows a major breakthrough by the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (GP PKTT) in its investigation into Makola's disappearance and murder. The three accused, Dimakatso Chiloane, Solly Pitoti Sibeko, and the deceased's sister, aged between 40 and 44, face charges of murder, kidnapping and robbery. During the proceedings, the State successfully applied for a postponement to allow investigators to continue gathering evidence. The court ordered that all three accused remain in custody, and no bail was granted at this stage. Meanwhile, two other suspects who were arrested on Monday, a local traditional healer and his wife, were reportedly cleared and re...