#NotInMyName condemns brutal murder of LGBTI member

By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za   #NOTINMYNAME has condemned the killing of artist and socialite Aubrey Boshogo (48) whose body was found stabbed multiple times outside his home.   Boshogo’s lifeless body was found over the weekend in Observatory, Johannesburg. “As #NOTINMYNAME, we want to condemn with utmost outrage the murder of Aubrey Boshogo which … Read more

Limpopo woman hits her 11 months old baby to death

By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za   Limpopo MEC for Social Development Nkakareng Rakgoale says the murder of an 11-month old boy allegedly by his own mother, has once again placed a spotlight on the safety of children.   Spokesperson Witness Tiva said the Department of Social Development immediately dispatched a team of social workers to … Read more

Matlatse’s untapped guitar talent deserves recognition

By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za   I was at the fruitless meeting, thinking about how to escape because the conversation with this client was terribly annoying!   Suddenly, this young acoustic guitarist appeared from nowhere, playing and singing while walking on Alex street.   A few minutes after our chat, he told me his name … Read more

Be careful of Nigerians! South Africa woman who was handed death penalty in Iran jail, warns the youths

By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za   Nokwazi Memela, the mother of five, was one of the guests at Thusong Youth Center in Alexandra, Johannesburg, recently, at an event that focused on gender -based violence.   She said that human trafficking is very dangerous and warned young South Africans not to go near Nigerians, citing that … Read more

BISHOP ZONDO IN COURT ON RAPE CHARGES

By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za   The 55-year-old head of the Rivers of Living Waters Ministries, Archbishop Stephen Bafana Zondo, appeared briefly at the Sebokeng Regional Court on charges of rape, contravening the Sexual Offences Act, as well as defeating the ends of justice.   It is alleged that one of the victims that Bishop … Read more

Bishop Makamu released on bail following his arrest for another sex scandal.

By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za The Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court released Bishop Israel Makamu on R2000 bail following a brief appearance on a charge of sexual assault. Makamu was arrested earlier yesterday (26 May 2021) after a former employee of his church laid a complaint of sexual assault on 19 May 2021 at the Brackendowns … Read more

MEC Jacob Mamabolo to appoint independent investigator after six passengers died when Putco Bus caught fire

By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za   Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Road Infrastructure Jacob Mamabola visited a victim of Putco Bus fire at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Tswane this afternoon (23 May 2021). This after 6 passengers were burned beyond recognition, leaving 57 others injured when a Putco Bus caught fire while moving. … Read more

Trompies member, Mojafela ‘ Mjokes’ Matsane dies in accident after great performance

SA is mourning the death of veteran kwaito musician and Trompies member Mojalefa ‘Mjokes’ Matsane, who Kalawa Jazmee Records confirmed died on Sunday morning in a car accident. “It is with great sadness to announce that our Kalawa Jazmee co-director and fifth member of Trompies, Emmanuel Mojalefa Matsane, popularly known as Mjokes, passed away in … Read more