Taxi owner gunned down, two drivers in critical condition
Police are investigating cases of murder and attempted murders following an incident that took place in Soweto at around 6pm on Saturday, April 7. “It is alleged that a 46-year-old taxi owner, who is...
View ArticlePolice probe murder, suspects on the run
Police are investigating a murder case following the death of a 43-year-old man in Vlakfontein’s Extension 1, on Monday, April 16, at about 9:20pm. It is alleged that the man was in the company of his...
View ArticleLearner injured in Impala Street hit and run
A Greyville Primary School Grade R learner was hit by a vehicle in Impala Street in Lenasia Extension 2, on April 13. Eye witnesses say as the Grade R learner ran across the road to get to her scholar...
View ArticleBody found with gunshot wound
Police are investigating a case of murder following the discovery of the body of an unknown man, in the yard of an unoccupied shack at Phumla Mqashi informal settlement, Univille Plots, on the morning...
View ArticleWoman caught with stolen electricity meters
A woman was arrested at the Booysens City Power offices after officials found two stolen electricity meters worth R4 000, in her handbag. According to Johannesburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba, the woman’s...
View ArticleTwo men arrested for robbery in Lenasia
Security services were hailed as heroes after the arrest of two men for a robbery in Lenasia Extension 7’s Trout Street. About six armed men had gained entry into a residence while the house occupants...
View ArticleCertify as many copies as you want to – Captain Netshivhodza
Parents are currently filling in registration forms for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for the 2019 academic year. Prerequisites include submitting certified copies of documents. Police stations render...
View ArticleNewborn baby girl found abandoned in veld
The men and women in blue were commended for their sterling job. This came after they discovered a new-born baby girl abandoned in the veld in Mondeor, on April 17. SAPS members immediately contacted...
View ArticleWell done CPF Lenasia
Thanks to our two courageous patrollers and their 6 dogs who bravely fought six armed robbers at Lehae Primary School about 1:05am. The robbers who arrived at around 1am, parked their get-away bakkie...
View ArticleWanted for business robberies
The SAPS Soweto West Cluster is looking for the man pictured in connection with business robberies that took place in April. If the man is known or seen, contact the Crime Line on 32211 or Crime Stop...
View ArticleNo rest for the dead as graves dug in Lenasia- skulls found
TOM Jokinen once said, ‘You should respect death and respect the dead, not out of fear, but because it’s the proper human thing to do’. A Finetown family believes the dignity of their loved ones has...
View ArticleHelp find Rakesh Singh
The Lenasia South SAPS are investigating a missing person’s case after 47-year-old Rakesh Singh was reported missing. Singh was last seen in Lenasia South on April 29, at around 9.30 pm. He was driving...
View ArticleR60 000 dagga seized during stop and search
Recently, a man was arrested in Mentz Street, for possession of dagga with a street value of R60 000. Booysens police, spokesperson Captain Lorraine van Emmerik said, “The police notice a suspicious...
View ArticleTwo killed, one injured after car crash
Maraisburg community members are still reeling in shock after an accident claimed two lives. Another person was taken to a hospital for medical attention. The accident occurred May 11. The vehicle they...
View ArticleSADTU Elections Abandoned Due to Death Threats
The Lenasia-SADTU elections meeting scheduled for last Wednesday was hastily abandoned amid allegations of death threats, lack of financial accountability, irregular promotions for union officials and...
View ArticleProtest on K43, residents urged to avoid
Today, the Lenasia Extension 9 and Extension 10 residents took to the streets to protest against power cuts. According to the residents, the power cuts are a reoccurring problem. “It’s Ramadaan and we...
View ArticleFather shoots son outside Ennerdale School
The Ennerdale community is reeling in shock and disbelief after a father ‘mistakenly’ shot his son outside an Ennerdale school on Tuesday, June 5. The incident took place after the man had taken his...
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Update: Ennerdale father released on warning
The Ennerdale father who shot his son after mistaking him for a hijacker at an Ennerdale school has been released on a warning at the Lenasia Magistrates’ Court earlier today. The magistrate said the...
View ArticleN12 incidents continues
On Sunday, June 3, at about 2.15 am, a white Nissan NP200 bakkie rolled and an Isuzu bakkie suffered tyre damage after rocks were placed on the N12, near Lenasia, before the pedestrian bridge. It is...
View ArticleLenasia mourns Reddy
The Lenasia community is in mourning after one of its own, community patroller and crime fighter, Rajan Reddy was shot to death on Friday, June 8. Reddy was murdered at his Extension 13 home by an...
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