Popular DJ and media personality Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras, was fatally shot in Johannesburg's CBD near the Carlton Centre. The forty-year-old entertainer was pronounced dead at the scene, with police launching a murder investigation. No arrests have been made, and the motive remains unclear.
DJ Warras rose to prominence as a radio host and dynamic club DJ, celebrated for his energetic sets and engaging on-air presence. His death has triggered an outpouring of grief across the South African entertainment industry, with colleagues and fans mourning a significant talent. The shooting has also renewed public concern about urban safety and violent crime.
Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and collecting witness...
South African police arrested over a thousand suspects for illegal liquor trading in a single week, part of a broader festive season crackdown. From December 8th to the 14th, officers detained 1,030 individuals for selling alcohol without licenses, while also apprehending 1,210 people for driving under the influence. These actions form a key component of Operation Shanela II, targeting crimes that typically increase during the holidays.
Since these operations began in October of last year, authorities have made 6,641 arrests related to illicit alcohol, shutting down thousands of unlicensed establishments and seizing nearly 300,000 liters of liquor. The enforcement prioritizes public health, as counterfeit beverages often contain...
Gauteng police arrested a deputy principal for the murder of his school's principal, Simon Lubisi, during a violent home invasion in Tembisa. The 61-year-old victim was shot dead, and his family was assaulted by four armed men who robbed his residence. The suspect, a 50-year-old colleague from Samit Christian Academy, faces charges of murder and house robbery.
The attack occurred in the early morning hours, with assailants forcing entry using an axe before assaulting Lubisi's wife and children. They stole electronics and cash. Police established a dedicated team, leading to the deputy's arrest by that evening. Investigators suggest inside knowledge may have facilitated the crime, though the precise motive remains undetermined.
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The United Democratic Movement marked Reconciliation Day by arguing that national healing requires continuous daily effort, not just annual remembrance. Secretary-General Zandile Phiri stated that genuine reconciliation demands dignity, justice, and equitable opportunity for all citizens. This perspective connects to the party's founding principles under Bantu Holomisa, who emphasized accountability and ethical governance after his Truth and Reconciliation Commission testimony.
This year's national theme focused on securing reconciliation for future generations. Official commemorations at the Ncome Museum in KwaZulu-Natal provided a symbolic backdrop, with President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing unity. The UDM contends that persistent...
South Africa's government is engaged in delicate talks to repatriate citizens allegedly trapped in Russian military units in Ukraine. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed the effort but provided no timeline, citing extreme safety risks and the sensitive nature of the negotiations, which primarily involve Russian authorities. At least seventeen men claim they were deceived into traveling for supposed bodyguard training linked to the MK Party, only to be forced into signing foreign military contracts.
The men, recruited from KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, reportedly found themselves near frontlines in Donetsk after passports were confiscated. Families describe a devastating toll, with some relatives hospitalized from...
The MK Party's attempt to unseat KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli failed after a chaotic legislative session. The motion, supported by the EFF, fell short with 39 votes against the required 41, allowing the IFP-led Government of Provincial Unity to survive. MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela denounced the process as illegitimate, citing the absence of the ceremonial mace during the vote and alleging threats against his caucus.
Proceedings turned violent after Speaker Nontembeko Boyce denied a request for a secret ballot. MK and EFF members protested with songs, prompting police intervention that led to physical clashes. One MK legislator collapsed and required hospitalization. Ndhlela claimed the speaker ignored credible threats to...
The ANC Youth League's national congress started in disarray, delayed for hours by accreditation and registration problems at the University of Limpopo. Unregistered delegates arguing with organizers caused a tense standoff, blocking the scheduled start and highlighting the league's deeper organizational and financial struggles. The event aims to elect new leadership under a theme of unity.
This chaotic opening follows recent public infighting between league president Collen Malatji and secretary-general Mntuwoxolo Ngudle, which involved mutual suspensions. The ANC's national leadership has encouraged reconciliation. Internal tensions and budgetary disputes had already overshadowed the congress planning process, shifting focus away...
A major Mr Price shareholder, 36One Asset Management, is publicly slamming the retailer's plan to buy German chain NKD for roughly R9.6 billion. In a sharply critical letter, 36One co-founder Cy Jacobs questioned the deal's high price and strategic logic, warning it mirrors past failed overseas expansions by South African retailers. This disapproval triggered a significant drop in Mr Price's share price.
The acquisition would grant Mr Price control of NKD's approximately 2,200 discount stores across several European countries. Company leadership argues it aligns with their low-cost model and offers growth in a new market. Critics, however, highlight NKD's thinner profit margins and the challenging European economic climate. Jacobs...
Eskom has picked Johannesburg company Enerweb to build a digital platform for virtual wheeling, a new method for trading renewable power. This system aims to make clean energy more accessible for smaller commercial users, moving beyond the complex long-term contracts typically used by major industries.
Virtual wheeling works by tracking energy data, allowing businesses like shops or factories to buy renewable power without a direct physical connection to a generator. They receive bill credits for the green power consumed. Enerweb's software will automate this process, handling rebate calculations and providing portals for buyers and producers. This contrasts with traditional wheeling, which required costly direct grid links.
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