Mmangaliso Khumalo

Midrand, South Africa

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Killing of WSU student saddening - Makaneta

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Mmangaliso Khumalo

The alleged incident took place when students were allegedly protesting over unresolved demands regarding residential issues on campus. Students had allegedly torched a vehicle near a student accommodation when the residence manager opened fire. Makaneta said the shooting was a reminder that South Africa has failed to provide the students with the safe and secure environment they deserve.
EC police investigate WSU shooting incident

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Mmangaliso Khumalo

This was after one student lost his life and another was wounded. The shooting incident allegedly took place whilst students were protesting over residence-related issues including maintenance. Students alleged that a residence manager was the one who opened fire. Speaking to SABC News around lunchtime on Tuesday, OR Tambo Acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Vukile Ntuli said the police were still gathering information.
Reports: Walter Sisulu University student shot dead

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Mmangaliso Khumalo

It's alleged that a residence manager opened fire on Tuesday morning when protesters allegedly torched a vehicle near a student accommodation. The shooting incident allegedly left one student wounded. Students were protesting over unresolved demands over residential issues. Eastern Cape police are yet to comment on the alleged incident. *This is a developing story
Two businessmen kidnapped in Midrand rescued by SAPS

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Mmangaliso Khumalo

According to police, the two men were abducted on the premises of a car rental company by suspects driving a silver or grey Hyundai i10. "The criminals forced the victims into their vehicle and transported them to a secluded bushy area along the R21 highway", said national police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe. "There, the businessmen were reportedly coerced into handing over their bank cards and PINs, which the kidnappers used to withdraw large sums of money.
Power restored after Brakfontein substation fire

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Mmangaliso Khumalo

The City of Tshwane restored power to the last of the residents in the early hours of Tuesday morning. "I'm pleased to report that 95% of the areas had been restored by 1 am. The team continues with the work. Despite being on site for over a week, the team has finished strong and in good spirits. We regret and apologise that residents were inconvenienced and left without power for so long," said Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya, who were at the substation early on Tuesday morning.
9 arrested in Standerton drug raid, R3,6m cash seized

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Mmangaliso Khumalo

This was revealed by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Sunday. Mchunu, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) Secunda, Standerton K9, Standerton Crime Intelligence, and private law enforcement visited the area after a successful sting by law enforcement agents from the Hawks. Addressing the media, Mchunu said luxury vehicles were seized and some Mozambican and South African nationals were arrested.
Centurion residents protest over prolonged power outages

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Mmangaliso Khumalo

On Sunday night, residents barricaded an intersection with burning tyres accusing the City of Tshwane of dumping them in the dark and forcing them to start fires to provide light. On Monday, the protest continued on the R55 Road. "Gauteng Traffic police and other authorities are dealing with a protest action on the R55 near Sasol garage in Centurion. Residents have blockaded the road with burning tires and rocks", said Gauteng Traffic spokesperson Obed Sibasa.
North West police investigate food poisoning case

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Mmangaliso Khumalo

It is alleged that the girl and her 10-year-old sister started complaining of stomach aches at school on Friday morning. The children were taken to a local clinic by the school teachers, where the youngest passed away during the afternoon. Police spokesperson Adele Myburgh says the 10-year-old sister remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a local hospital.
Soweto spaza shop ‘poison snacks’ taken for testing: Hlabisa

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Mmangaliso Khumalo

Hlabisa addressed the media on Thursday during his visit to the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, where the child is receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). "The step that we need to embark on now is to reinforce the implementation that every spaza shop that did not go through the registration process, its doors shouldn't be opened.
Stats SA warns misinformation threatens data collection

2 weeks ago | jacarandafm.com | Mmangaliso Khumalo

This has led to halting field operations in some provinces to ensure the safety of staff. The move follows fake posts and allegations regarding an official, which have hampered data collection activities. Stats SA Deputy Director General, Ashwell Jenneker, has assured the public that Stats SA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and integrity in its operations.