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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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18/10/2025

FALLEN GUARDIAN:
HERO COP AMBUSHED AND MURDERED AT HOME
Mabopane Daily News

Brakpan is reeling after Constable Raymond Mzwakhe Khoza, a fearless member of the SAPS Visible Policing: Crime Prevention Unit, was brutally ambushed and shot multiple times at his Tsakane home in the early hours of Friday, 17 October 2025. The off-duty officer had responded to a neighbour’s alert about suspicious activity—never expecting the deadly trap that awaited him.

Investigations reveal that a local drug dealer allegedly orchestrated the attack, hiring hitmen after Constable Khoza had recently confronted him over illegal drug operations in the community. In a cruel twist, the officer’s service firearm was stolen during the ambush.

Authorities acted swiftly, arresting the suspect and uncovering a plot that exposes the grave risks faced by those who stand up against crime.

Constable Khoza’s courage, integrity, and dedication to public safety leave an indelible mark on his colleagues, community, and nation. South Africa mourns a hero who paid the ultimate price.

18/10/2025

FADING STAR:
LADY ZAMAR’S SILENCE & STRUGGLES,
THE PRICE OF SPEAKING OUT?

Mabopane Daily News | Entertainment Desk

Once one of South Africa’s most celebrated voices, Lady Zamar — real name Yamikani Janet Banda — now finds herself in a strange space: misunderstood, criticised, and nearly invisible in the music scene she once dominated.

Her hit singles like “Collide,” “Charlotte,” and “Love Is Blind” defined a golden era of Afro-house and dance-infused pop. At her peak, Lady Zamar was a household name — the “Queen of Mamelodi” whose polished vocals and poetic writing earned her SAMA Awards, platinum plaques, and a devoted fanbase.

Today, though, the spotlight has dimmed. The new generation barely knows her catalogue, and the once-revered star has become a recurring target of social-media mockery and scrutiny.

Industry insiders say her decline began after she publicly accused ex-boyfriend and fellow artist Sjava of r**e in 2019 — a case later dropped by the National Prosecuting Authority due to insufficient evidence. While she stood by her story, the backlash was brutal.

Online commentators — from gossip bloggers to “stan” accounts — have labelled her “bitter,” “attention-seeking,” and even “obsessed with the past.” Influencer Musa Khawula and others on X (formerly Twitter) reignited the conversation this year, questioning whether Lady Zamar had become “stuck” in her trauma instead of reinventing her artistry.

One user sneered, “Sex sells when music fails.” Another claimed, “Lady Zamar and Sho Madjozi were planted in the industry — now it’s spitting them out.”

The cruelty of such comments reflects the darker side of South Africa’s digital culture, where careers rise and fall in 280 characters.

For Lady Zamar, the storm hasn’t only been digital. Concert bookings slowed. Brand deals disappeared. Radio airplay waned. And even as she released new music in recent years — including tracks like “All (You)” and “Rainbow” — they failed to chart or capture the mainstream buzz she once commanded.

Despite the silence, she remains outspoken about mental health, womanhood, and resilience. In a video series addressing her ordeal, she shared how she battled shame, self-blame, and online hatred, saying:

But in the unforgiving world of social media, empathy is short-lived. Many fans have moved on, while others remain divided about her story and relevance.

The Lady Zamar story is more than a celebrity fall. It’s a reflection of a changing music landscape, where trends move faster than trauma can heal. New artists — from Tyla to Makhadzi — have captured younger audiences, while Lady Zamar’s once-unique blend of poetic house music now competes with amapiano’s unstoppable wave.

Her critics say she failed to adapt. Her supporters argue the industry failed her.

Either way, the silence is deafening.

Whether she stages a comeback or fades completely into memory, Lady Zamar’s name will remain tied to a national conversation on gender, justice, and judgment — one that exposed how unforgiving both fame and the internet can be.

For now, the “Mamelodi Song” that once lifted her to stardom plays faintly in the distance — a reminder that in South African pop culture, the climb to fame is hard, but the fall from grace is even harder.

18/10/2025

POLICE SERGEANT TURNS KILLER:

WIFE GUNS DOWN HUSBAND AFTER SANGOMA VISIT
Mabopane Daily News

The Pretoria High Court has found Sergeant Kate Lindiwe Hlongwane (45) guilty of murdering her husband, Russel Hlongwane (40) — a brutal act that has shocked both the police community and the nation.

The court ruled that the police sergeant from Dube Police Station intentionally and deliberately killed her husband after a heated confrontation over her visit to a sangoma in Soshanguve. The tragic events unfolded on 27 January 2024, when Russel tracked his wife’s vehicle to what he believed was a “high-risk area.”

When he discovered her consulting a traditional healer, tempers flared. The couple drove home separately, and what followed was a domestic argument that turned deadly.

According to court testimony, Russel demanded that his wife accompany him to his parents’ home for a “family discussion.” The two loaded her clothes into a car, left briefly, and returned home shortly after. Witnesses say gunshots soon rang out.

Moments later, Russel was found bleeding outside their gate, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Akasia Hospital, where he was declared dead.

Sergeant Hlongwane tried to claim that the firearm discharged accidentally during a struggle, but the court didn’t buy her story. Ballistic evidence proved that the shots were fired from a distance, ruling out any accidental firing.

Judge Papi Mosopa dismissed her version as “improbable and fabricated,” describing the act as cold, calculated, and driven by anger.

The court found Hlongwane guilty of premeditated murder, adding her name to the growing list of SAPS members convicted of violent crimes.

“This was not a moment of panic — it was an execution,” the judge declared.

Hlongwane, who has been in custody since her arrest in 2024, showed little emotion as the verdict was read. Her sentencing hearing is set for 1 December 2025 in the Pretoria High Court.

The case has drawn outrage from the public, with many questioning how an officer sworn to protect life could so easily take one — her own husband’s.

“It’s disturbing to see yet another officer misuse her service weapon in a domestic dispute,” said a Tshwane community safety activist. “If our police can’t control their tempers, who will protect the rest of us?”

As South Africa continues to grapple with rising domestic violence cases — even among law enforcement officers — the conviction of Sergeant Hlongwane stands as a grim reminder of how power and rage can turn deadly behind closed doors.

17/10/2025

RESIDENTS OF BLOCK D/SUN VALLEY DEMAND URGENT ROAD REPAIRS

Mabopane, Tshwane – Residents of Block D and Sun Valley are raising alarms over the deteriorating condition of the road leading from the new Engen Filling Station into their neighborhood.

According to one concerned resident, the road is rapidly falling apart, with daily wear and tear exacerbated by a persistent water leak originating from the Sun Valley side. The water has caused the tarred surface to rot, resulting in dangerous potholes that now threaten the safety of motorists.

“I am calling from Block D. The road is getting dilapidated every single day. There is water leakage coming from Sun Valley, and it is causing the tarred road to rot and form potholes on a daily basis. Please attend to this matter—our car tyres are at risk,” the resident said.

Ward 21 Councillor has been informed of the situation, but residents are demanding immediate action to prevent further damage and potential accidents. The community warns that if repairs are not undertaken soon, both vehicles and pedestrians could face serious hazards.

The road’s condition reflects a growing concern over municipal infrastructure maintenance in the area, and residents are calling for transparency and swift intervention from local authorities.