By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za Two Cape Town policemen were injured by gangsters in a shoot-out reportedly sparked by an argument over confiscated alcohol. Police arrested 10 men aged between 20 and 54. A 44-year-old sergeant was grazed on the head by a bullet and a LEAP (Law Enforcement Advancement Programme) officer, who was shot in … Read more
By Mashamba Media news@alexreporter.co.za In a symphony of resounding harmony and soul-stirring melodies, internationally acclaimed Nigerian gospel music sensation, Sinach will be making her way to South Africa for a one day only performance at Centre Court, Emperors Palace on Sunday, 27th of August. Best known for her hit songs “Way Maker” and “I Know … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer, today attended a funeral service of Lwakhele Zulu, one of the seven learners of Mchitheki High School, in Zululand District, Nongoma, who tragically lost their lives as a result of a recent bus accident. The accident occurred while the learners, from grade 10 … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za The community of Alexandra is experiencing a sombre atmosphere as residents mourn the patrollers who were shot dead in a short space of time last week. The residents have vowed to fight criminals and will do whatever it takes to secure their territory from dangerous thugs. A joint memorial service … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za The Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court has postponed the case against Kgangetsile Motsumi (50), to 12 September 2023, for further investigations. Motsumi, a security officer at the Klerksdorp Court Building, was arrested by the Hawks on Thursday, 17 August 2023, after he broke into the office of a senior prosecutor. He is … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za Meet an Alexandra-born brand that is exclusively for the premium market. Cartaways was established on October 1, 2021, with the little that they had. This great business has already claimed the reign of being Alexandra’s premium fried fish joint. It is located at 19th Roosevelt in Alexandra and operates from … Read more
Empowering women and entrepreneurs through funding and training initiatives By Mashamba Media news@alexreporter.co.za Change is familiar for ITHUBA, the National Lottery Operator since June 2015, who have managed to successfully reinvigorate the National Lottery by launching it onto a digital platform, engaging with a much larger audience than ever before – adding in a myriad … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za Three people were declared dead on Tuesday morning the at around 09:25 at Sky City in the Alberton area. Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Thokoza Precinct Officers attended to an accident involving a white Mercedes-Benz truck and a Nissan light delivery vehicle (LDV). Three (3) people including the driver of … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za Three accused, Mosa Bhekifa Ngwenyama (30), a taxi driver, Ali Obi Ebrahim(24) (a foreign national), a spaza shop cashier and Mfanasibili Lawrence Lubisi (44), the owner of the safe house and also a messenger at the Department of Agriculture, were remanded in custody by the Malelane Magistrate Court on Monday, … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za Police say the efforts of the police to fight the proliferation of firearms continue to yield good results. This after members of West Rand District recovered two assault rifles with ammunition and arrested two suspects. On Monday, 14 August 2023 at about 09:45, members of West Rand K9 unit were … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za A 35-year-old male suspect is expected to appear before the Mahwelereng Magistrate court this morning, 15 August 2023, in connection with the rape of a twelve year-old girl. The incident took place at Masodi Informal settlement, Mozumbani under Mahwelereng policing area last week on Monday 07 August 2023. Colonel Malesela … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za The Pretoria Regional Court has sentenced Christopher Bapela (25), from Mamelodi, to 20 years direct imprisonment each for two counts of rape of two boys, aged 8 and 10 years old. The magistrate also ordered that the sentences should run concurrently and that the families of the victims be notified … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za “It’s tough to be foreign in Alex,” said a woman following the brutal death of her brother. “God will answer. You won’t bribe him. Tonight they will be celebrating and we are mourning,” she sobbed. Bothwell (31), who came to South Africa in 2007 from Zimbabwe, was allegedly shot twice … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za The Benoni Regional Court sentenced a man (36), from eThwatha to one life term for rape of a 5-year-old girl. The magistrate also ordered that his name be added on the National Register for Sexual Offenders. According to NPA spokesperson, Lumka Mahanjana ,the man was staying in the same yard … Read more