Michelle Banda

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Reporter at Sowetan

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IFP welcomes arrests of two suspected of murdering MP in Katlehong

2 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Michelle Banda

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Former IFP MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole was shot dead on Saturday. The IFP has welcomed the arrests of two suspects linked to the murder of its MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole, who was shot dead at Buyafuthi Hostel in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, on Saturday. Two other party members, Alco Ngobese and Sambulo Nxumalo, were injured.
IFP welcomes arrests of two suspected of murdering MP in Katlehong

2 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Michelle Banda

05 June 2025 - 21:02 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Former IFP MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole was shot dead on Saturday. The IFP has welcomed the arrests of two suspects linked to the murder of its MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole, who was shot dead at Buyafuthi Hostel in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, on Saturday. Two other party members, Alco Ngobese and Sambulo Nxumalo, were injured.
IFP welcomes arrest of two suspect after MP's murder

3 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Michelle Banda

Khethamabala Petros Sithole The IFP has welcomed the arrest of two suspects linked to the murder of its MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole, who was shot dead at Buyafuthi Hostel in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, on Saturday. Two other party members, Alco Ngobese and Sambulo Nxumalo, were injured.
Two suspects linked to IFP's Sithole murder arrested

3 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Michelle Banda

Khethamabala Petros Sithole. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of IFP MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole who was ambushed in an apparent hit in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni on Saturday. Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo has confirmed arrest of two males aged between 30 and 32 and said more arrests are imminent in connection with the murder which happened at Buyafuthi Hostel. “A task team established following the murder has made a breakthrough in the investigation.
Residents, govt hit brick wall over growing sinkhole on busy road

3 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Michelle Banda |Antonio Muchave

A sinkhole on the R563 connecting Gauteng to North West poses a danger to road users in Krugersdorp. A growing sinkhole on a key provincial road connecting Gauteng and the North West has sparked frustration among residents and local businesses who say the Gauteng department of roads and transport is moving too slowly to fix the problem.
Councillor says unattended West Rand sinkhole has caused 10 car accidents

3 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Michelle Banda

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. A growing sinkhole on the R563 in Krugersdorp. A growing sinkhole on the R563 in Krugersdorp, on the West Rand, has become a serious danger for motorists, with Ward 39 councillor Gwen Blitz claiming that it has caused more than 10 accidents since February. This is a public safety issue.
Warrants of arrest issued after Olorato murder suspects fail to appear in court

3 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Michelle Banda

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Philangenkosi Makhanya and Bongani Mthimkhulu were due to appear in the Brakpan magistrate's court on Tuesday. A warrant of arrest has been issued against two men sought by police in connection with Olorato Mongale after they failed to appear in court to face charges of kidnapping and robbery of another woman in Brakpan.
Warrant of arrest issued after suspects in Mongale murder case fail to appear in court

4 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Michelle Banda |Suhaib Salem

The duo – Philangenkosi Makhanya and Bongani Mthimkhulu – were due to appear in the Brakpan magistrate's court on Tuesday. A warrant of arrest has been issued against two men sought by police in connection with Olorato Mongale after they failed to appear in court to face charges of kidnapping and robbery of another woman in Brakpan. The duo – Philangenkosi Makhanya and Bongani Mthimkhulu – were due to appear in the Brakpan magistrate's court on Tuesday.
Councillor raises concern over growing sinkhole that's caused 10 accidents

4 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Michelle Banda

A growing sinkhole on the R563 in Krugersdorp. A growing sinkhole on the R563 in Krugersdorp, on the West Rand has become a serious danger for motorists, with Ward 39 councillor Gwen Blitz claiming that it has caused more than 10 accidents since February. This is a public safety issue. The road is dark and there’s also an ash road on the side where vehicles get damaged.
'I played dead after I was shot in the head'

4 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Michelle Banda

IFP MP Khethamabala Petros Sitholewas shot dead. IFP Gauteng secretary Alco Ngobese has told how he played dead after he was shot in the head by assailants who pumped 12 bullets into party MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole on Saturday, killing him instantly.