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The Citizen
4 days ago
- The Citizen
Soweto e-hailing attack leaves 1 dead
One person has been fatally shot and two others were injured after a violent attack on e-hailing vehicles at Maponya Mall in Klipspruit, Soweto, yesterday. Soweto Urban reports that according to preliminary reports, an e-hailing vehicle stopped at the mall's entrance when about four armed men approached the driver, opened fire, and set the vehicle alight. A second nearby vehicle was also targeted. The driver managed to flee the scene, but their car was also torched. Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed that both the driver and a passer-by sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to a hospital for treatment. A case of murder, attempted murder, and arson has been opened for further investigation. The incident is suspected to be related to taxi violence. The SAPS and JMPD are monitoring the situation. 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
The Citizen
06-08-2025
- The Citizen
Missing Soweto boy found dead in manhole drain
The lifeless body of eight-year-old Siyabonga Mkhwanazi, who was reported missing, was discovered in a manhole drain near his home in Emdeni, Soweto, yesterday. Soweto Urban reports that his body was recovered following an intensive search by the K9 search-and-rescue team. According to people at the scene, his hands and knees appeared shrivelled, and there was foam coming from his nose. Last seen In a statement released by the police, the Grade Two learner was last seen on Saturday. Siyabonga's sister, Gugu Mtenjane, told Urban News that he had gone outside after hearing a car horn, thinking it was his father arriving. That was the last time he was seen. 'After a few hours, my dad came home alone without Siyabonga. We immediately started to worry. We began searching for him, and we contacted close family, friends, and even community groups. When Siyabonga's mother got home from work, she and my dad went to the police station to open a case,' said Mtenjane. She added that the family is deeply saddened by the tragedy and, if someone is responsible, they hope justice will be served. Community offers support Following the discovery of Siyabonga's body, the community gathered to offer comfort and support to the family through a prayer session. Ward councillor Thapelo Radebe expressed his condolences to the family. 'We are concerned about the state of the municipality's infrastructure, which is not in good condition. We will not speculate on what happened to the child, whether he was thrown inside or fell in, but the fact remains that he was found inside the drain, and that is deeply worrying,' said Radebe. He added that the rising number of children who are being attacked or going missing is alarming. Radebe stressed the need to build safer communities and to return to the values of looking out for one another's children, saying such principles could make a significant difference. Soweto Urban is still awaiting an official police report. 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
The Citizen
02-06-2025
- The Citizen
Teen's mutilated body found in Roodepoort veld: Police search for killers
The police are investigating a murder case after the body of a 14-year-old girl was discovered at Durban Deep in Roodepoort yesterday afternoon. According to Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, a passerby found the teenager's mutilated body in an open veld and notified SAPS. Soweto Urban reports that the killer(s) remain unknown at this stage, and investigations are underway. 'Resources have been mobilised to ensure the culprits behind this heinous attack are caught and brought to justice,' says Nevhuhulwi. The police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or submit anonymous tips via the MySaps app, available on any smartphone. No further information was available at the time of publishing. 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!
