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Mamelodi News | Zithobeni / Delmas The investigation into the alleged kidnapping and murder of EFF member Aaron Makola, 51, has taken another unexpected turn after the deceased's sister was reportedly released before the latest court appearance. The sister was among those initially arrested in connection with the investigation and was previously named alongside Dimakatso Chiloane and Solly Pitoti Sibeko. However, she was released before the accused appeared briefly before the Delmas Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 13 August 2026. The exact date and circumstances surrounding her release remain unclear. Mamelodi News was unable to establish whether she was formally cleared of any alleged wrongdoing, whether the charges against her were withdrawn, or whether she was released pending further investigation. She has also reportedly been described as Solly Pitoti Sibeko’s girlfriend, although this detail has not been independently confirmed by Mamelodi News. The latest information means t...

Mamelodi News | Pretoria North Four suspects aged between 27 and 35 have been arrested following a dramatic business robbery at a petrol station in Pretoria North during the early hours of Thursday morning. Police were alerted after reports of gunshots at the business and immediately launched a follow-up operation to track down the suspects. The investigation led officers to Soshanguve Extension 20, where four suspects were arrested. Police also recovered a white Ford Ranger allegedly used during the robbery. Inside the vehicle, officers reportedly found an ATM, drop safe, stolen stock, tools and an undisclosed amount of money. A rifle allegedly stolen in Booysens in January 2024, together with ammunition, was also recovered. Police further recovered a white Suzuki allegedly linked to the Pretoria North robbery. According to preliminary information, the suspects allegedly robbed the petrol station before loading the ATM and drop safe onto the Ford Ranger and fleeing the scene. Several ...

  Mamelodi News | Temba, Hammanskraal A heated dispute has erupted within the Rural Kasi Rides (RKR) Crew and 4G Racing circles after Tshiamo Ntsai Maputla from Temba, Hammanskraal, accused fellow stance racing personality Amanda Ngoma from Mabopane of allegedly pursuing men who are already in relationships. Tshiamo claims Amanda has allegedly shown interest in several men connected to the stance racing community, including men who are allegedly partners or friends of other women in the scene. The dispute reportedly escalated during a sanitary charity drive at Jubilee Mall in Hammanskraal on Sunday, where Tshiamo alleges that Amanda became involved in a physical confrontation with another woman following an alleged relationship dispute. Tshiamo has further called on RKR Crew, 4G Racing and other stance crews to distance themselves from Amanda over the allegations. However, Amanda has strongly rejected Tshiamo's accusations and says she refuses to accept responsibility for men who c...

Mamelodi News | South Africa  South African actress Innocent Sadiki, best known for playing Sthoko on Skeem Saam, has found herself at the centre of an unexpected social media debate after photos of her shopping at Shoprite were shared online. A social media user posted photos of the actress and described the sight as “sad”, apparently suggesting that seeing her shopping at the supermarket was evidence that she was struggling. The post quickly attracted criticism, with many social media users defending Sadiki and questioning why doing ordinary grocery shopping should be interpreted as a sign that someone is struggling. Mzansi users pointed out that celebrities are also ordinary people who need to buy groceries, run errands and live their lives away from television screens. Others criticised the decision to photograph and publicly comment on Sadiki's personal shopping trip, arguing that the actress had done nothing wrong. The incident has once again sparked conversations about how c...

Mamelodi News | Tshwane Tshwane Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya’s announcement that the city recorded an increase of approximately 22,000 employed people in the second quarter of 2026 has sparked a debate among residents, with some asking where exactly those jobs were created and who benefited. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, Moya cited the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released by Statistics South Africa. According to the figures cited by the mayor, the number of employed people in Tshwane increased from approximately 1.229 million in the first quarter to 1.251 million in the second quarter of 2026, representing an increase of about 22,000 employed people. The mayor also highlighted a decline in Tshwane’s official unemployment rate, which reportedly fell by 2.6 percentage points, from 36.8% to 34.2%. The figures come against the backdrop of a difficult national employment picture. Stats SA reported that South Africa's overall official unemployment r...

Mamelodi News | South Africa Limpopo musician Matome Robert Mahlatse Thoka, popularly known as Limpopo Boy, has broken his silence after a private video involving him and a woman identified on social media as Matshidiso Matilda was circulated without consent. In a statement dated 12 August 2026, Limpopo Boy expressed remorse over the situation and apologised to those who were affected, particularly the Shai family. The musician said he only discovered after the video was leaked that the woman involved was married. He acknowledged that he should have independently established her marital status before becoming involved with her. “I should have independently verified her marital status before sharing a private moment with her,” he said. Limpopo Boy said he accepts responsibility for what he described as poor judgement and acknowledged the pain and disappointment caused by the situation. He also rejected the idea that he intended to destroy a family, saying: “I’m not a home wrecker.” The ...