Bheki Simelane

Johannesburg

Reporter at Daily Maverick

Daily Maverick reporter since time immemorial.

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DNA links bodies to journalist Sibusiso Ndlovu, partner Zodwa Mdhluli

2 days ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Bheki Simelane

DEATHS CONFIRMED Journalist Sibusiso Ndlovu (right) and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli.
Boyfriend of murdered Soweto woman remanded in custody

4 days ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Bheki Simelane

FEMICIDE Ithabeleng Motleleng(20), was missing for several days before her body was found.
Gauteng is SA’s kidnapping capital, Joburg the worst by far

6 days ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Bheki Simelane

More than half of reported kidnapping cases in South Africa take place in the province, and in some police precincts in Johannesburg the number of cases has tripled. Often, they’re a quick way of getting cash. The latest crime statistics, covering the fourth quarter from 1 January to 31 March 2025, expose a troubling trend: kidnappings in Johannesburg have soared and sharp increases have been recorded all over the city.
Two dead as Diepkloof Hostel community protests against illegal privatisation

2 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Bheki Simelane

SOWETO UNREST Pathologists at the scene where a man ana a woman were run over by a truck truck during protests at the Diepkloof Hostel on Monday, 19 May. (Photo: Bheki Simelane) Diepkloof Hostel induna Dumisani Mncube said the issue at the centre of the protests was the alleged sale of hostel land to a private owner. A land dispute at Soweto’s Diepkloof Hostel turned chaotic on Monday, leaving two people dead — both run over by vehicles — and several others injured. Looters descended on two...
Three court officials suspended followingnfraud probe

3 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Bheki Simelane

ON THE DOCKET The Hawks are investigating allegations that officials at the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria are issuing fraudulent notices to help illegal foreigners evade deportation. Three officials have been arrested following a Hawks raid on Tuesday, 13 May 2025. (Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks) The three court officials have been accused of issuing fraudulent notices of motion to help foreigners evade deportation proceedings. Three officials at the Gauteng Division of the...
DA threatens City of Joburg with court over extension of acting municipal posts

3 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Bheki Simelane

ULTIMATUM Illustrative image | Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero.
Crime, instability, non-delivery – residents speak on Joburg dysfunction

4 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Bheki Simelane

Following Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero’s State of the City Address on Wednesday, Daily Maverick asked residents what they thought about the metro. In his State of the City Address on Wednesday, 7 May, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero outlined a vision of revitalisation, infrastructure upgrades, economic growth strategies and service delivery improvements.
Police discover bodies believed to be those of missing journalist and partner

1 month ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Bheki Simelane

Police have uncovered the remains of what they believe to be Pretoria journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli, who mysteriously vanished on 18 February 2025. The discovery of the bodies follows the arrest of five suspects on Sunday, 4 May, who had been linked to the disappearance of the couple. Police Commissioner Major General Fannie Masemola said one of the suspects had pointed out an area where a police search discovered human remains.
Gautrain offering 50% discounts to certain commuters — here’s how to apply

1 month ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Bheki Simelane

Passenger numbers have plummeted since the Covid-19 pandemic, so the Gautrain has identified underserved groups and is offering 50% discounts to families with a combined household income of less than R350,000, students, pensioners and South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) grant recipients. The Gautrain has announced a strategic shift in its product offerings to better accommodate passenger groups that were previously underserved.
Alleged mastermind behind missing journalist and partner’s disappearance believed to have formerly worked for the couple

1 month ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Bheki Simelane

Authorities have detained four individuals as the search intensifies for missing journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdluli. The arrests mark a critical turning point in the case, offering potential leads to the couple’s whereabouts. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested four individuals linked to the disappearance of Pretoria community journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his girlfriend, Zodwa Mdluli.