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08/11/2025

🚨 SCAM ALERT – HELP LOCATE SUSPECT 🚨
Mabopane Daily News

MABOPANE- "We are requesting assistance from the public in locating Pearl Peete, a woman alleged to be scamming people under the false pretense of being a real estate agent."

According to allegations, She reportedly claimed to work for Remac Jacaranda, but it has since been confirmed that she was dismissed from the company. Several victims have come forward, saying they paid deposit money to her for rental or property deals that never materialized.

If you have any information about her whereabouts or contact details, please come forward.

Name: Pearl Peete
Last known area: Mabopane Block Extension X

Let’s protect one another from such scams.
Please contact Mabopane Daily News with any verified information.

23/10/2025

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23/10/2025

35 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ARRESTED IN WINTERVELD:
Residents Cry Out — ‘Our Community Has Been Hijacked!'
Mabopane Daily News

Winterveld, Tshwane —
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has confirmed the arrest of 35 illegal immigrants in Winterveld within a span of just three hours yesterday on Wednesday — sparking renewed outrage among residents who say the area has been completely overtaken by illegal foreign nationals.

For many locals, this is not just a police matter — it’s a national crisis that has been allowed to fester for too long. Residents allege that foreign nationals now dominate key informal and semi-formal sectors in the area, including alcohol taverns, spaza shops, and scrap yards, often employing only their “fellow brothers and sisters.”

“You go to a scrapyard or a tavern — you’ll hardly find a South African owner,” said one long-time Winterveld resident. “They run the economy here, and we are the outsiders in our own community.”

In Makgatho, frustration runs high. One resident told Mabopane Daily News:

“Thanks to COVID-19, we saw that the government actually has the capacity to handle this situation. During lockdown, most foreigners were removed from selling on the streets. But now, just along the main road via Makgatho, they’re back again — selling vegetables, clothes, and anything they can. The entire street is lined up, especially opposite the former Usave and Shell Garage.”

Locals say the problem extends beyond business. Many young South African men have reportedly abandoned their homes, turned to drugs, and even sold or rented out family properties to foreign nationals. Residents claim this shift has led to rising criminal activity — including drug dealing, gambling, and illegal taverns — feeding a cycle of addiction and lawlessness.

Earlier this year, a foreign national was arrested after being found in possession of human body parts, an incident that sent shockwaves through the community and intensified calls for action.

Community leaders are now urging the City of Tshwane and national government to act swiftly.

“This is beyond just immigration enforcement,” said one local councillor. “This is about national security, community safety, and the dignity of South Africans. We cannot continue living like strangers in our own country.”

The TMPD has pledged to continue with targeted operations in Winterveld and nearby areas to curb illegal immigration and criminal activities. Officials say further arrests are expected in the coming weeks.

23/10/2025

SHOPRITE CRISIS DEEPENS:
MABOPANE COMPLAINTS FOLLOW BRONKHORSTSPRUIT STORE SHUTDOWN
Mabopane Daily News

— Pressure is mounting on South Africa’s biggest supermarket chain as Shoprite finds itself at the centre of a growing storm — from shocking customer complaints in Mabopane to a forced store closure in Bronkhorstspruit CBD earlier today.

On social media, City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya confirmed the shutdown, posting on X (formerly Twitter):

“Today we’ve closed down the Shoprite in Bronkhorstspruit CBD. No trading permit.”

The mayor’s announcement comes as residents of Mabopane continue to express outrage over alleged food safety violations at Shoprite Central City. In the past few days, multiple customers have come forward online with disturbing claims — including a metal nail found baked inside bread, a loaf allegedly eaten by rats, and spoiled cheese that a security guard reportedly noticed and ordered returned before the customer could leave the store.

Although these allegations remain unverified, they have triggered widespread concern and anger among shoppers who accuse the retail giant of neglecting hygiene standards and ignoring township consumers.

“This shows a pattern of carelessness and disrespect for our communities,” one resident told Mabopane Daily News. “We are tired of being treated like we don’t matter.”

The Bronkhorstspruit closure now adds fuel to public frustration, suggesting that Shoprite’s problems may extend beyond isolated branches.

As of publication, Shoprite has not issued any official statement addressing either the Mabopane complaints or the permit issue in Bronkhorstspruit.

Consumer-rights organisations are urging shoppers to stay vigilant, document poor product quality, and report concerns to the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) and the Department of Health’s Food Control Unit.

What began as a single complaint in Mabopane has now become a national question about Shoprite’s accountability and operational compliance.

22/10/2025

"ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!"
SHOPRITE MABOPANE UNDER FIRE AS CUSTOMERS EXPOSE FILTHY FOOD CLAIMS
Mabopane Daily News

MABOPANE — Outrage is boiling over in Mabopane after a flood of social-media complaints accused Shoprite Central City of selling unsafe and unhygienic food products — from bread allegedly gnawed by rats to cheese returned at the door for being spoiled.

The storm began when a shopper posted images of what appeared to be a metal nail baked inside a loaf of bread. Within hours, other residents joined in, sharing their own experiences at the same branch’s bakery and deli sections.

One customer alleged that a bread they purchased looked as if it had been eaten by rodents, while another revealed that a security officer at the exit stopped them after noticing their packet of cheese was mouldy and smelling bad — and advised them to return it before leaving the store.

These complaints, now circulating widely on Facebook, have shaken consumer confidence in one of Mabopane’s busiest supermarkets. Locals say they are tired of poor hygiene, lack of accountability, and disregard for health standards.

“This is dangerous — we buy food to feed our families, not to get sick,” wrote one frustrated shopper. Others demanded that Shoprite head office intervene and that health inspectors conduct an immediate inspection at the Central City branch.

While the allegations remain unverified, the growing number of similar complaints has raised serious questions about Shoprite’s quality control and the conditions behind its bakery counters.

As of publication, Shoprite has not issued an official response to the mounting outrage.

Consumer-rights experts urge shoppers to keep their receipts, take photos, and report incidents to relevant authorities.

For now, Mabopane residents are demanding the same thing: clean food, honest answers, and respect for the community that keeps Shoprite’s doors open.

21/10/2025

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