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The Citizen
14-07-2025
- The Citizen
Gauteng police commissioner's driver survives hijack attempt in Westonaria
Police are investigating a case of attempted hijacking and malicious damage to property following an attack on a police constable this morning. According to Randfontein Herald, local police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said 'a constable was driving a state vehicle around Westonaria when a blue BMW stopped next to him and smashed the driver's window with an unknown object'. 'The constable fired at the perpetrators, and they sped off. They left a firearm behind, which was later found to be a toy gun. No injuries were reported, and the police are on the lookout for the perpetrators. Anyone with information that can assist with the investigation is requested to contact the Crime Stop Hotline on 08600 10111,' Nevhuhulwi said. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed to Caxton Local Media that the constable is the driver of acting Gauteng police commissioner Major General Fred Kekana. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-07-2025
- The Citizen
Video: 2 killed in Randfontein shoot-out, kidnapped businessman freed
Dramatic scenes unfolded at a house on Fritz Krampe Road in Greenhills, Randfontein, yesterday afternoon following reports of a shooting. According to Randfontein Herald, police deputy provincial commissioner Major General Fred Kekana confirmed the incident involved a shoot-out and is linked to the kidnapping of a Lenasia businessman, who has since been reunited with his family. Kekana explained the businessman had been kidnapped more than 40 days ago and held for a ransom of over R15m. He said one suspect was already arrested on Tuesday. 'Crime Intelligence managed to trace another two suspects, one of them the kingpin, and arrested them in Johannesburg today [July 10]. Thereafter, authorities brought the suspects to the home of the kingpin, where the victim was held,' he said. Kekana added that when authorities arrived at the house, two more suspects were inside. 'Upon entering, a shoot-out between the police and suspects occurred and, consequently, the two suspects were shot dead. Over the past two years, we have managed to arrest over 170 kidnappers in Gauteng. From January to March, we received 144 cases of kidnapping where ransom was demanded,' Kekana emphasised. Hear from Kekana: The family of the 60-year-old victim was reunited with him at the scene. In addition to a strong police presence, members of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Visible Policing, CPF and Rand West Neighbourhood Watch were also on the scene. The newspaper interviewed the victim's son, who said his father was taken from his business premises. 'It was just an ordinary day and it happened so fast. It is a very testing time for the family. We were all emotionally broken. We are thankful to God and to the police. It was a long, dreadful six weeks. We all just prayed for his good health and that a miracle would happen. He is emotionally broken and will need time to recover,' the son said. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
10-07-2025
- The Citizen
R15m ransom plot foiled in Greenhills: Two kidnappers killed, victim freed
Dramatic scenes unfolded at a house on Fritz Krampe Road in Greenhills this afternoon, July 10, following reports of a shooting. The police's Deputy Provincial Commissioner, Major General Fred Kekana, confirmed to the Randfontein Herald that the incident involved a shootout and is linked to the kidnapping of a Lenasia businessman, who has since been reunited with his family. Kekana explained that the businessman had been kidnapped more than 40 days ago and held for a ransom of over R15 million. He said one of the suspects had already been arrested on July 8. Read the initial article here: Heavy police presence after reported shooting in Greenhills 'Crime Intelligence managed to trace another two suspects, one of them the kingpin, and arrested them in Johannesburg today [July 10]. Thereafter, authorities brought the suspects to the home of the kingpin, where the victim was held,' he said. Kekana continued that when authorities arrived at the house, two more suspects were inside. 'Upon entering, a shootout between the police and suspects occurred and, consequently, the two suspects were shot dead. Over the past two years, we have managed to arrest over 170 kidnappers in Gauteng. From January to March, we received 144 cases of kidnapping where ransom was demanded,' Kekana emphasised. The family of the 60-year-old victim was reunited with him at the scene. In addition to a strong police presence, members of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Visible Policing (Vispol), CPF and Rand West Neighbourhood Watch were also on the scene. The Herald interviewed the kidnap victim's son, who said his father was taken from his business premises. 'It was just an ordinary day and it happened so fast. It is a very testing time for the family. We were all emotionally broken. We are thankful to God and to the police. It was a long, dreadful six weeks. We all just prayed for his good health and that a miracle would happen. He is emotionally broken and will need time to recover,' the victim's son said. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
08-06-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Randfontein nurse who delivers baby in parking lot earns national praise
Professional nurse Khomotso Comfort Ramabokela (29) won a national award in private healthcare after he helped deliver a baby in a parking lot. Randfontein Herald reports that when Ramabokela arrived at the vehicle in the parking lot to assess the situation, he saw that the baby's head was crowning, which meant the woman was close to delivering the child. He explained he had to prepare himself physically and psychologically for what was to come. His first thought was ensuring the safe delivery of the baby and the health of the mother. He tried to remember that safety and sterility, even outside of the hospital, need to be maintained all the time. Before working for Randfontein Private Hospital, Ramabokela worked in the emergency department and the labour ward, which prepared him for that very moment. He says coming across such emergencies time and again helped him develop calm and focus. During the delivery of the baby, Ramabokela noted there were some challenges, such as a lack of space and comfort for the patient, as well as patient privacy. To overcome these challenges, he put the patient in the back seat and covered her. 'The most important thing to keep in mind during situations like these is a safe delivery. You have to ensure the environment is safe for both the baby and the mother. Easy equipment accessibility and the necessary help are also important,' he says. Ramabokela used his midwifery speciality that he acquired at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) and previous experience to help handle the situation. The best moment for him was when he heard the baby's cries and saw the mother's tears of joy. 'Gaining recognition and being appreciated, it motivated me to keep on working hard and also be open to learning opportunities for me to gain more knowledge and be able to apply the necessary skills in the daily challenges that I come across.' He advises other healthcare professionals who might face similar emergencies outside of a hospital setting to stay calm and focused. 'Prioritise a safe and sterile environment for your patients, apply necessary skills and also ask for help from colleagues who are near you when you need help, to provide a good health care service.' The VUT and Lenmed Private Hospital celebrated Comfort for his outstanding contribution to healthcare and the recognition he recently received as 'Celebrate of the Year' across South Africa and the African continent. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Action promised on poor services
During a special council meeting, Rand West City Local Municipality adopted its annual budget, promising efficient service delivery and development going forward. • Also read: Residents voice fury over water issues Recently, the municipality held a meeting to adopt its Annual Midterm Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) or commonly known as the annual budget. The meeting saw key municipal leaders, including Executive Mayor William Matsheke, council Speaker Selina Moumakwe, Deputy Mayor Nontombi Molatlhegi and Chief Whip Mkhuseli Jokazi. According to municipal spokesperson Phillip Montshiwa, the MTREF was described as balanced, credible and fully funded. He added that it reflected good financial planning and responsible governance. 'The annual budget was adopted unanimously by all councillors and shared commitment to development and the well-being of residents. The adoption marks a key milestone in the budgeting cycle and lays a solid foundation for efficient service delivery and developmental projects in the upcoming financial period,' he concluded. Have your say by emailing the Randfontein Herald at randfonteinherald@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
