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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...

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.

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...

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...

Mamelodi News | South Africa MK Party President Jacob Zuma has appointed his son, Duduzane Zuma, as the party's First Deputy President, with immediate effect. The appointment places Duduzane Zuma in one of the highest leadership positions within the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party as it continues to strengthen its leadership ahead of upcoming political contests. The party is expected to provide further details on Duduzane Zuma's responsibilities and the reasons behind the appointment. The announcement is likely to generate significant political debate, with supporters viewing it as a move to strengthen the party's leadership, while critics are expected to question the appointment. The MK Party has become a major player in South African politics, and leadership changes at the top are expected to have implications for the country's political landscape ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. What do you think? Was appointing Duduzane Zuma as First Deputy President the ri...

           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...