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eNCA
20-07-2025
- eNCA
Three mass shootings in Cape Town this week
File: A Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm micro-sized pistol that has fired 20,000 rounds is displayed with ammunition shell casings. CAPE TOWN - Three deadly mass shooting have taken place this week in Cape Town. On Friday, two died in the middle of the afternoon in Parow. WATCH | Mass shooting spiralling out of control It's suspected gang violence is responsible for their demise. In Pretoria, five people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a local tavern. Ten suspects are on the run in that incident. Police are being blamed for allowing Zama Zama's to run the community of Shoba Informal Settlement. Jonathan Wright, CEO of the Firearms Policy Campaign spoke to eNCA about the levels of gun violence witnessed in the country.
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The Citizen
17-07-2025
- The Citizen
[WATCH] Illegal mining underneath Snake road
We visited an illegal mine shaft on Snake road in Brakpan, where the miners are literally entering underneath the road. An entrance to an illegal mine shaft on Snake road in Brakpan. Picture: Shaun Holland What seems like a pothole on the side of Snake Road in Brakpan, East Rand, is actually an entrance into the world of illegal mining. Illegal miners, also known as zama zamas, have been popping up around old mine shafts in the Witwatersrand area. Watch video here: Private security operative Marius van der Merwe believes the zama zamas must have maps with locations of the shafts. The miners are carrying out blasting very close to the surface and it is causing considerable damage to infrastructure. This is one of the mine shafts van der Merwe showed us in the area. VIDEO & PICTURES: 'We need help!' – Suspected Zama Zama explosion rocks Slovo Park, Springs
The South African
03-06-2025
- Climate
- The South African
6-hour power outage to affect these Johannesburg areas
The city of Johannesburg has implemented a 6-hour planned power outage that will affect 12 areas in the city. The power outage will occur on Saturday, 7 June 2025. The power utility stated that the power outage is due to regular maintenance work done on the electricity network for better service provision. 'The interruption is necessary to do essential maintenance work on our network, which is part of our program of constantly striving to provide a better service,' the City said in a statement. The power outage will affect these 12 Johannesburg areas from 8:30 to 14:30 (6 hours) at Fort Substation: San Hancock Street Edith Cvale Street De Korte Street/ Simmonds Street Civic Theatre Klein Street East Avenue (Pretoria Gate CNP Pretoria and Clarendon) Constitutional Court Civic 3 Constitutional Court No. 2 Constitutional Court No. 1- Queens Street Hospital Street Civic Braam Park Repairs are underway in parts of Joburg CBD after an underground fire resulted in a power outage in certain parts of the city. The fire broke out in an underground tunnel between Fordsburg and Bree Substation on Saturday, 31 May 2025. According to City Power Johannesburg, investigations are allegedly pointing to illegal mining as the cause of the fire. 'Investigations into circumstances that led to the incident are still ongoing but preliminary findings point to suspected illegal mining (Zama Zama) activity as the cause of the underground fire, an issue that has been linked to similar incidents in the past.' 'Our teams are still hard at work, exploring ways to restore supply using backfeeding options,' said City Power. More than 15 areas were affected by the fire, including New Stock Exchange, Bank City No. 2, President Street West, JCI Buildings, Pritchard Street West, Kerk Street Central, Jeppe Street West, Bree Street West, Kerk Street East, Newtown Junction 1, De Villiers Street, Von Brandis Star, OLL Southern Sun, Bree Street East and Pritchard Street East. The power utility apologised for any inconvenience caused by the fire. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Presley Chweneyagae cause of death: Family sets record straight
The family of actor Presley Chweneyagae has come out to dispel social media commentary about the cause of death, after he unexpectedly passed on Tuesday, 27 May. The Tsotsi star was just 40 years old. He leaves behind a wife and children. Speaking to the media, the family of Presley Chweneyagae shut down wild claims about his cause of death. SABC reporter Chriselda Lewis posted on X of their claims: 'He passed away due to natural causes. No foul play suspected. He struggled to breathe. Paramedics were called, but it was too late'. This comes after Sunday World broke news of Presley Chweneyagae's death, which they claimed followed a 'brief illness'. The actor played the Oscar-winning role of Tsotsi in the 2005 film, which shot him into superstardom at the age of 25. He has also starred in other films and notable TV roles, such as iNumber Number, Zama Zama, The River, and most recently, Cobrizi. According to a family spokesperson, Presley Chweneyagae's funeral service will take place on Saturday, 7 June. Two memorial services will take place, the first on 3 June in Mahikeng and the second on 5 June in Pretoria. Details will be shared in due time. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who Was Presley Chweneyagae? South African Actor Part of Oscar Winning Film Tsotsi Dies at 40
Presley Chweneyagae breathed his last, as per a statement from his agency MLA on May 27 local time. The South African star was known for his lead acting in the 2005 crime thriller Tsotsi, which went on to win the 2006 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. Chweneyagae's death comes as a shock to many, as the South African government shared a tribute for the 40-year-old on its official X account writing, "Rest in Peace, Presley Chweneyagae. The nation mourns the loss of a gifted storyteller whose talent lit up our screens and hearts. Your legacy will live on through the powerful stories you told. Robala ka kagiso." Presley Chweneyagae made his feature film debut with Tsotsi and went on to star in movies including iNumber Number, Zama Zama, The Number, and The River, which earned an International Emmy Awards nomination. The South African Film and Television Awards left its own tribute for the star on its X account. "Rest in Power, Presley Chweneyagae. A true legend of South African cinema. It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Presley Chweneyagae — a powerhouse performer whose talent left an indelible mark on our screens and in our hearts.", it read. Elvis Presley.
