Mamelodi News

Taxi association patrollers have no legal authority to pull over, impound or fine ‘private’ vehicles because they have passengers, or for any other reason(s).  According to Justice, Crime Prevention and Security they revealed that only Law enforcement agencies retain sole authority to pull over all motorists and if needs be, impound or issue fines for any Road Traffic Act violations. Taxi association members are strongly warned against engaging in illegal activities, including pulling over, holding hostage, and financially extorting ‘fining’ private vehicles. This comes after a trending announcement made by three of the Limpopo taxi association ordering workers, school children etc that as from November they must stop in using private cars and avanzas from point A to B.   Law enforcement agencies are called upon, as per their constitutional mandate and duty obligation, to maintain the rule of law and order, and to provide a specialised response to violent situations, if requir...

It has been a long battle, between Nkosana Kenneth Makate and the telecommunications giant Vodacom.  The case have been in and out of courts for a period of 8 years with no progress, then in the year 2016 the Constitutional Court ruled in favour of Makate and ordered the parties to negotiate for a reasonable amount. During the negotiations and calculations between the two, Vodacom came back with an offer of R47 million which Makate rejected while calling it "Shocking" and "Insulting" The matter returned to court recently where Makate told the Constitutional Court that he would accept the payout of R9.4 billion from Vodacom after Supreme Court of Appeal granted him to claim the 18 years interest which amounted to up to 20 Billion of rands for the invention of the "Please Call Me".

  Home affairs will be cancelling the IDs and the travelling documents of Chidimma Adentshina and her mother.  Few months during ago social media filled with arguments after after a young black woman participated in Miss South Africa 2024. The young girl by the name Chidimma Adentshina was seen bullied while some tried to defend her, especially as an African black woman. The argument was that she's not a South African and that she must not be allowed to participate is Miss South Africa. The Department of Home Affairs then launched an official investigation about the citizenship of Chidimma Adetshina, based on a request from the event organizers. The investigation, which has expanded in scope, has found prima facie indications of fraud and identity theft allegedly committed by Adetshina's mother in 2001.  It was concluded that Miss Universe Nigeria may have not participated in the fraud done by her mother but she is a beneficiary. Home affairs will now be cancelling the ID...

A Tavern owner allegedly killed Seven people, including a 3 year old baby. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning after an altercation at a local tavern when a man, frustrated by the tavern's closure, argued with the owner. It is alleged that the matter escalated further when the tarven owner allegedly followed the man home, where a family was celebrating lobola negotiations. The suspect, he then opened fire, killing five family members, a neighbour, and a friend. The suspect then returned to his home in Evaton and turned the gun on himself. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning at an informal settlement of Mokokotlong in Orange Farm,Gauteng.

Police Sergeant arrested on insurance fraud murders spree.  The National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has welcomed the arrest of a 43yr-old Sergeant attached to a police station in Limpopo. Sergeant was arrested while on duty after being investigated by her colleague for some years on allegations of fraudulent claims from funeral policies. According to investigations, they concluded that she started her claims back in 2019 killing the innocents after insuring them, then claim from various insurers.  It is alleged that she targeted people from disadvantage families including the disabled and mentally challenged. The Sergeant took life policy or funeral covers on the victims names with her as a beneficiary then would later kill them in order to claim from the insurer. The suspect is expected to appear before the Polokwane District Court on the 11th October 2024, Friday. She is facing six counts of murder and about seventeen cases of fraud.

Breaking news. Today marks a sad day as a black owned company Drip Footwear face's liquidation. The High Court of Johannesburg has issued a ruling for the liquidation of Drip Footwear as a company. The liquidation process involves selling off the company's assets to pay off its debts, and once that process is complete, the company will be dissolved and will no longer exist as a legal entity on the official register. Drip Footwear have been drowning in millions of debts for some time with it's leader also facing personal issues in the marriage. Few months back MEC Lebogang Maile wrote a letter to reserve bank in an attempt to ask the bank to assist in reviving the black owned entity. Today unfortunately at has come to the end of the road for the company leaving all those who used to depend on it stranded. What is your view about this matter? We value your feedback.

A man who allegedly shot his girlfriend 7 times in Mamelodi on October 6, 2024, after a heated argument turned violent is arrested. The suspect shot his mother and brother when they tried to intervene, resulting in his girlfriend's tragic death.  He then fled the scene but later shot two colleagues and set their vehicles on fire.  Thankfully, the colleagues survived and are currently in the hospital. The suspect is now in police custody.

The Minister Gayton McKenzie pledges R12 million towards South African hip hop development. Gayton McKenzie has made a generous pledge of R12 million towards the advancement of Hip Hop in South Africa.  The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture unveiled this ambitious commitment during a visit to the South African Hip Hop Museum.  In the presence of museum founder Osmic Menoe, McKenzie announced plans for 12 fully-funded concerts per year, aiming to bolster the local hip hop community and promote a more united music industry.  With a promise to allocate one million Rand monthly for these concerts, McKenzie's initiative is poised to spark excitement and optimism among hip hop enthusiasts and local artists.  The Minister's visit to the Hip Hop Museum was met with warm reception and appreciation from Menoe and the broader hip hop community.

An officer allegedly kills girlfriend and injured the man he found her with. The Reports suggest that Constable SW Xolo, who is stationed at POP Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal visited his girlfriend unannounced in Margate while off duty.  Upon his arrival at her home, he found her with another man.  It is alleged that he shot and killed his girlfriend and injured the man she was with, who survived and was hospitalized.  Constable Xolo later drove back to Port Shepstone where his vehicle collided with a truck, resulting in minor injuries to the truck driver and a pedestrian fatality, while Constable Xolo was critically injured.

A Johannesburg officer allegedly shoots his wife before attempting to take his own life. In a distressing event in Johannesburg, SGT James Lesiba Serota of the Anti Gang Unit is accused of shooting his 40-year-old wife 12 times before allegedly attempting to take his own life.  The incident took place in Windmill Park EXT 28, where gunshots were heard by community members who alerted Dawn Park SAPS.  Upon their arrival, they found SGT Serota critically injured but alive, and sadly, his wife was found deceased in their home.  SGT Serota was immediately taken to Thelle Mogoerane Hospital for medical treatment.

The speeding drunk driver kills young boy in tragic accident. Tragedy struck in Magogoe Koikoi village outside Mahikeng, North West Province, as a young boy lost his life in a fatal accident.  The incident occurred while the family was gathered at the local cemetery for a tombstone unveiling ceremony.  A vehicle carrying four male occupants collided with several parked vehicles near the cemetery, resulting in the boy's untimely death.  Ki Four other individuals who were present at the unveiling sustained minor injuries and were promptly taken to the hospital for medical treatment. It was reported that the driver of the vehicle was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Authorities are investigating the incident as a culpable homicide case, and efforts are being made to determine the circumstances that led to this tragic event. .

 SOLD OUT The tickets for Chris Brown 's FNB concert on December 14th have sold out in 120 minutes. Chris Brown's show at the FNB Stadium in South Africa on December 14 is highly anticipated, with tickets selling out in just 120 minutes! With general ticket cost R5,744 The FNB Stadium, also known as the Soccer City stadium, has a massive seating capacity of approximately 94,736. The organisers have now organised a second concert has been scheduled for Sunday, December 15, 2024!

The complications arise after Mawhoo didn't pitch in Limpopo for a festival. It is alleged that the organisers of Blouberg Festival used their artist agent named Eddz who claimed to have booked artist like Mawhoo and Nkososazana Daughter to come and perform at the Limpopo's biggest festival but unfortunately, they didn't pitch. The past weekend on the 28 September 2024 was the biggest weekend in Limpopo, Senwabarwana as people gathered at Senwabarwana stadium for a festival named "Blouberg Spring Festival". On the statement provided by the festival organisers it shows a proof of payment provided by Eddz to Mawhoo which made sum of R35,000.00 booking fee made to Mawhoo management. "We are waiting for Eddz to issue a statement on this matter. He promised to reimburse us, but we are still waiting to hear NKOSAZANA's version of events and gain some insight" said the organisers. Mawhoo management also responded to the organisers of the festival through pr...

Twenty-three buses were burnt down yesterday in Phokeng, North West. This follows a strike by employees of the bus company. The company has reportedly fired 76 employees on various charges related to misconduct and theft since June.

Two Zimbabweans and one South African arrested in connection with kidnapping attempt in Johannesburg. After the attempted kidnapping of a businessman at a petrol filling station on Corlett Drive near Melrose Arch in Johannesburg last week, three suspects have been arrested. Among them are two Zimbabwean nationals and one South African.