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TimesLIVE
18-07-2025
- Health
- TimesLIVE
Tensions flare between Operation Dudula, Abahlali baseMjondolo
Madondo vowed they would continue with their stance. 'We will not stop this campaign of refusing illegal foreigners from accessing health care at public healthcare facilities,' said Madondo. Despite disruptions, Operation Dudula resumed its march and proceeded to the SAHRC offices, where they were able to hand over their memorandum to SAHRC chairperson Chris Nissen, who was given 10 days to respond. Operation Dudula also raised two specific housing complaints. One involves a woman who was allegedly displaced after her house was hijacked and is now homeless. The second is a case where a woman faces eviction on July 29, allegedly because her home was given to a foreign national. Both matters are reportedly under review by the SAHRC. Nissen said the commission would study the memorandum and look into ways to address the concerns. 'We will assess what is in the memorandum and see how we can intervene or improve the current situation,' he said.
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- The Citizen
Have you seen Nqobani?
Have you seen Nqobani? The Madondo family request the public's assistance to locate their loved one, Nqobani Madondo (34), who has been missing since June 17. According to information, Nqobani visited a relative in Aerorand on June 16, which is walking distance from his home, and was supposed to return home the next day. The following day, Nqobani headed home with a member of his family, who was going to work. The family member caught the bus to work, and Nqobani was supposed to go home. He hasn't been seen since. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing black jeans and a black jacket. Anyone with information that could assist in locating Nqobani is urged to contact Vusi Biyela on 072 461 1280 or 066 049 2611 or report any information to their nearest police station. • The search for a missing Siyathuthuka man also continues. Meluleki Ndumiso Ncongwane has now been missing for two months‚ and his family is pleading with the public to help locate him. He was last seen on April 26. According to information from the SAPS‚ he disappeared between Stoffberg and Belfast Fourways at around 22:00, after being dropped off in a white Kia Picanto. He was last seen wearing a grey and red tracksuit with white All Star sneakers. • Anyone with information on Meluleki's whereabouts can contact Detective Captain Shane Coetsee at the Belfast SAPS on 013 253 1688. • Alternatively‚ the public can call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information via the My SAPS App. • Thabisile Thabethe (36) is also still missing. She was last seen on May 30 in Blinkpan. Read more here: Search continues for Thabisile At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Herald
18-05-2025
- The Herald
'They shot her and she fell at my feet': Umlazi mom tells of horror attack
Madondo said they were relocated to the transit camp in 2010 from the nearby Uganda informal settlements and were told they would be there for only six months. 'When we arrived here, my daughter was three years old and was 19 when she died last night.' She said after the incident they l did not feel safe in the residential units which were only meant to serve as temporary accommodation. 'Someone can kick down the sides of these houses and do whatever they want and leave. They can get in from anywhere, they don't need the door. We were outside the whole night after the incident. We were too scared to go inside or to sleep at all.' Ward 89 councillor Mbongeni Mjadu confirmed the residents were moved to the area from 2009, which was said to have been a temporary measure ahead of the 2010 Fifa World Cup. He said the residents were still traumatised from the shooting. 'We will have to have a meeting because it looks like no one will sleep inside their houses because they don't feel safe since they don't know the motive or what happened. They don't know if they are going be the next victims. So if we can try to find possible motives then maybe we can calm them.' This is not the first mass shooting in the area. Mjadu said a similar incident happened not far from there in 2021 in which six people were killed. Another six people were killed in the nearby Uganda informal settlements, though it doesn't fall under this ward, in 2023. KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli said due to such incidents, the local community would not feel safe until the perpetrators were found and arrested. Ntuli, who also serves as the MEC for community safety and liaison in the province, visited the area on Saturday morning. He said he was worried by these incidents and that it was making communities feel unsafe. One problem in the area was the environmental design as there was inadequate lighting at night and the state of the roads made it difficult for police to access the area. 'One of the priorities is to see if something can be done to improve the lighting at night.' He called on residents to assist the police in their investigation into the shooting incident by sharing any information they might have, even if they do it anonymously using the 0800 10111 number. 'At the end of the day, the issue of mass shootings will not be ended if the community themselves do not stand together and point out the problematic individuals in their area. It's common cause that where there is much crime in an area, the criminals are known by the community (and) it's only the police who don't know [who the criminals are]' he said. 'So the issue of community policing is important. Each member of society must consider themselves as responsible for providing information to the police so they can act.' Ntuli noted that nothing could be ruled out in the investigation as some people in community safety structures had been found to be participating in crime. He said he was made aware of a metro police officer who was arrested while participating in the pre-funeral celebrations of the life of an alleged criminal in the area. 'There is someone who is alleged to have been actively involved in crime, aggressively, who was shot to death and the funeral will be tomorrow. So there has been air shooting the whole week and among those was the policeman which is very a very unfortunate thing.' He said the police force should not be tainted by the actions of a few 'rotten apples' and he was confident police were fighting aggressively against crime. TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
17-05-2025
- TimesLIVE
'They shot her and she fell at my feet': Umlazi mom tells of horror attack
Madondo said they were relocated to the transit camp in 2010 from the nearby Uganda informal settlements and were told they would be there for only six months. 'When we arrived here, my daughter was three years old and was 19 when she died last night.' She said after the incident they l did not feel safe in the residential units which were only meant to serve as temporary accommodation. 'Someone can kick down the sides of these houses and do whatever they want and leave. They can get in from anywhere, they don't need the door. We were outside the whole night after the incident. We were too scared to go inside or to sleep at all.' Ward 89 councillor Mbongeni Mjadu confirmed the residents were moved to the area from 2009, which was said to have been a temporary measure ahead of the 2010 Fifa World Cup. He said the residents were still traumatised from the shooting. 'We will have to have a meeting because it looks like no one will sleep inside their houses because they don't feel safe since they don't know the motive or what happened. They don't know if they are going be the next victims. So if we can try to find possible motives then maybe we can calm them.' This is not the first mass shooting in the area. Mjadu said a similar incident happened not far from there in 2021 in which six people were killed. Another six people were killed in the nearby Uganda informal settlements, though it doesn't fall under this ward, in 2023. KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli said due to such incidents, the local community would not feel safe until the perpetrators were found and arrested. Ntuli, who also serves as the MEC for community safety and liaison in the province, visited the area on Saturday morning. He said he was worried by these incidents and that it was making communities feel unsafe. One problem in the area was the environmental design as there was inadequate lighting at night and the state of the roads made it difficult for police to access the area. 'One of the priorities is to see if something can be done to improve the lighting at night.' He called on residents to assist the police in their investigation into the shooting incident by sharing any information they might have, even if they do it anonymously using the 0800 10111 number. 'At the end of the day, the issue of mass shootings will not be ended if the community themselves do not stand together and point out the problematic individuals in their area. It's common cause that where there is much crime in an area, the criminals are known by the community (and) it's only the police who don't know [who the criminals are]' he said. 'So the issue of community policing is important. Each member of society must consider themselves as responsible for providing information to the police so they can act.' Ntuli noted that nothing could be ruled out in the investigation as some people in community safety structures had been found to be participating in crime. He said he was made aware of a metro police officer who was arrested while participating in the pre-funeral celebrations of the life of an alleged criminal in the area. 'There is someone who is alleged to have been actively involved in crime, aggressively, who was shot to death and the funeral will be tomorrow. So there has been air shooting the whole week and among those was the policeman which is very a very unfortunate thing.' He said the police force should not be tainted by the actions of a few 'rotten apples' and he was confident police were fighting aggressively against crime.
The Citizen
11-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
UKZN's youngest graduate is an alchemy of success
At just 19, Lusanda Madondo has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the youngest graduate of the 2025 UKZN autumn graduation ceremonies. She received a Bachelor of Social Science in Housing, completing her degree at an age when many are only beginning their university journey. 'My passion for human settlements drove me to pursue a degree in Housing,' Madondo said confidently. Originally from Pietermaritzburg, Madondo completed her high school education at Alexandra High School. Her academic interests span the built environment, housing policy, project management, urban and rural development, and community development. Also read: UKZN's autumn grad season gets underway with over 8000 graduands Demonstrating versatility beyond academics, Madondo competed in the 2024 Miss Teen Universe South Africa. She proudly placed in the top 80 out of 200 participants from across all provinces, a testament to her resilience, confidence, and strong work ethic. During her studies, Madondo successfully balanced theoretical learning with practical experience. She highlighted her understanding of how housing developments influence policy and community development, noting field trips as a particularly enriching aspect of her academic journey. 'A highlight of my experience was understanding how policy shapes housing developments — and the field trips were unforgettable,' she reflected. Madondo's story is a powerful example of what is possible when one embraces every challenge and opportunity. 'I am incredibly grateful for the love and support I have received,' she said. 'Completing my degree feels surreal — a dream come true, especially as a graduate at just 19 years old.' With her sights set on a bright future, Madondo is pursuing an Honours degree in Housing Development and aims to secure a role in the housing sector — further affirming her commitment to meaningful change in this vital field. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
