By Everson Luhanga For only 4.5 million kwacha (R80,000) a Malawian man was allegedly set to sell his biological sister. Police in Malawi’s southern district of Mangochi arrested the 25-year-old man on suspicion that he was planning to do so. The man blames poverty. Mangochi Police Station spokesperson Amina Tepani Daudi has confirmed the incident, … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.com The Economic Freedom Fighters Gauteng is alarmed by the rising gun violence in the province. The latest incident took place on Thursday morning in 11th Avenue, Alexander, just near Ithute Primary School. Though the details are unknown, it is strongly believed that the victim, who eventually lost his life, was … Read more
By Staff Reporter Fifteen people have died in an accident involving two minibus taxis transporting pupils to school and a heavy vehicle on the R579 in Motetema, Limpopo yesterday. The provincial department of transport and community safety said emergency services were processing the scene and trying to free those trapped in the wreckage. The cause of … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za ” We arrested the man and linked him to the death of his two kids. He is currently under police guard in Edenvale Hospital,” Alex Police station commander, Brigadier Lindiwe Magudulela told Mashamba Media. Alexandra community is still in shock after the suspect allegedly killed his two children and tried to … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za Tracy Sithole started working with the Alex community two years ago when she realized that crime and gender-based violence were getting worse day by day. She is a CPF sector 3 Chairperson. Born in Alexandra in 1987, she is committed to tackling crime head on with her Sector 3 executive … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za Alexandra community is in shock after reportedly killed his two children and tried to kill himself. On 1 March 2023, it is alleged that he poisoned Thato (13) and Lesego (6). Boitumelo (10) survived. He allegedly took the kids from Ikage Primary school to his house at 4th Avenue. The … Read more
The grave-yard rapist was sentenced to four life terms By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za The High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg sentenced Thabang Victor Rampai (32), to four life terms and 15 years imprisonment. This follows his conviction on six counts of rape, two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, a count … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za The Provincial Head of the Hawks, Major General Nico Gerber applauded the excellent work executed by Mpumalanga multidisciplinary team on Monday, 27 February 2023 at KaMagugu. This follows information regarding illegal immigrants who were kept in a safe house, migrating from foreign countries into South Africa without proper documentation. The team … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has sentenced Gift Mahlangu (35) to two life imprisonment terms for repeatedly raping two minor girls, aged seven and eight. He was also sentenced to five years imprisonment for kidnapping and further two years for contravening the Immigration Act. Phindi Mjonondwane NPA spokesperson said the two … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za As South Africa’s Finance Minister delivered his 2023 budget speech, the country continues to grapple with the ongoing electricity crisis. But one entrepreneur is bringing hope to struggling communities through her innovative renewable energy solutions. Isambane Energy founder, Thobile Nyawo is making sustainable energy accessible and affordable to households, civil society … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za A 23-year-old manwas arrested during an intelligence driven disruptive operation conducted on Friday, 24 February 2023 at Evander in Mpumalanga. The disruptive operation was executed by the Secunda based Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team together with Crime Intelligence Division and K9 unit also based in Secunda. According to Captain … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za Johannesburg, South Africa, 23rd February 2023 – Africa’s leading music streaming platform, Audiomack has announced the launch of its latest initiative “Audiomack House”, a platform created to connect its best performing artists and partners with audiences through a series of live shows across Africa. The event will make its debut on … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za The Schweizer Reneke Regional Court has sentenced Motlhaliemang Alfred Motshwane (36), to life imprisonment for raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter and a further five years for kidnapping. The court further declared him unfit to possess a firearm and his name will be recorded in the register of sexual offenders. According to … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za Roy Mphephu who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Palesa Matlamela, has told court that he acted in self defence. His bail hearing continues on Friday, February 05, in the Johannesburg Regional Magistrate Court. According to reports, Palesa’s boyfriend, Mphephu allegedly assaulted Palesa at Alex Boulevard, 8th Avenue, on Sunday … Read more