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Joburg’s Park Station chaos – Total shut down after security workers vandalise property

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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa on Tuesday was forced to close Park Station in Johannesburg after security staff allegedly damaged property because they had lost their jobs.

No trains were entering or leaving the station and platforms 10, 11 and 12 were damaged.

Prasa spokesperson Nana Zenani said: “Some of our shops were looted even though there was security stationed in the area. I suspect that if we did close the railway station, it would have been the worst situation. Security gates with glass were broken as well as a ticket office and the stoning of one of our trains, which was removed from the line for safety.”

Metrorail apologised to commuters for the inconvenience saying the circumstances were unforeseen.

It’s understood security workers vandalised Park Station because their contracts were terminated.

The contracts of the security companies that employ them were terminated last month, but the High Court
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Fishing trip ends in tragedy – Man stabbed to death while fishing with friend at Emmarentia Dam in Joburg

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An unknown man approached the two men and an argument reportedly ensued between them when the suspect started to shine a torch in their faces.

A man has been stabbed to death while fishing with his friend at Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg on Friday night.

SAPS Brigadier Mathapelo Peters said police were investigating a murder case, and that the suspect was a 38-year-old male.

Peters said the deceased, a 36-year-old man, was fishing with his friend when an unknown man approached them.

He said an argument ensued between them when the suspect started to shine a torch in the victim and his friend’s face.

“The argument then started and the deceased and his friend then started to leave after packing their fishing rods,” said Peters.

“The argument continued, and the suspect started hitting one victim on the left jaw. He sustained a cut underneath the jaw, but managed to run away.”

The suspect then allegedly turned
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Pathologist finds that Bosasa CEO Gavin Watson was dead before crash

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A private pathologist has found that Gavin Watson was already dead before he crashed his car in Johannesburg last month.

The former Bosasa CEO was found dead in a Toyota Corolla on 26 August after he crashed head-on into a pillar outside Oliver Tambo International Airport around 5am. There are still several unknowns in the case, such as what Watson was doing travelling to the airport with no luggage and why he was without his cellphone.

Now, The Citizen reports that the family hired a private investigator and forensic pathologist, who issued a report to the family saying that Watson had passed before the impact of the accident, ruling out suicide.

“We have five seconds of data from the vehicle before the accident, and we know the vehicle was travelling somewhere between 80-100km/h for five seconds before the accident,” an anonymous family member confirmed with The Citizen.

“The vehicle’s speed was constant over the
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African Wealth Report – The richest cities in South Africa vs the rest of Africa

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New World Wealth and AfrAsia Bank have published the latest African Wealth Report, showing the levels of wealth of various African nations at the end of 2018.

According to the report, South Africa is still the richest country in Africa, with the high net worth (HNWI) population of 39,200 people holding the most wealth at $649 billion.

This is double that of the second wealthiest African nation, Egypt, where the HNWI population of 16,700 people holds $303 billion.

Egypt is followed by Nigeria ($225 billion), Morocco ($114 billion) and Kenya ($93 billion).

Total wealth held on the continent amounts to US$2.2 trillion. Around US$920 billion (42%) of this is held by HNWIs, New World Wealth said.

While South Africa ranks at the top of the list, on a per capita basis ($11,450), it is only the second wealthiest nation – following behind Mauritius, where wealth per capita sits at $31,000.

Africa’s richest cities

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Just in Africa! Used coffins found at residential home during drug raid – wonder what happened to the corpses?

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Residents of Orange Grove, Johannesburg, were stunned when they discovered coffins hidden in a house on Sunday morning. The group of residents raided a house that they suspected was being occupied by a drug dealer at about 7am.

“We know houses that have drugs. When we arrived at the gate the people inside did not want to open,” said Nano Nobesule, one of the residents. “We forced ourselves in and we sensed a bad smell. We found a lot of coffins, some with tissues containing blood stains.”

Nobesule added: “Some of the coffins looked new while others had already been used. Some of the coffins had soil [on them].”

The coffins were taken outside by the residents and placed on the street. Police were then called to the scene.

Other houses were also raided by the Orange Grove residents. Furniture was taken out and left on the streets. This is the second raid to be done in the neighbourhood this month. The re
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600 illegal aliens have been taken in for verification during police raid in Joburg CBD – Six rifles, six pistols, four shotguns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition seized

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Almost a week after the Joburg CBD erupted into chaos, the police stepped up the pressure and continued with raids, confiscating goods from alleged illegal traders on August 7 2019.

Gauteng premier David Makhura has confirmed that at least 600 people were taken in by police on Wednesday to verify whether they are in the country legally.

They were arrested in the Joburg CBD during a search operation. Firearms and counterfeit goods were among the items recovered in various buildings.

“So far over 600 illegal foreign nationals have been taken in for verification of status in the country and criminal records,” tweeted Makhura.

“Six rifles, six pistols, four shotguns and hundreds of [rounds of] various ammunition [have been] seized. Large consignment of counterfeit goods [has been] found in different buildings.”

Police spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters earlier said police were conducting a raid after closing off Vo
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Traffic severely affected after “land grabs” row – Protesters have been throwing rocks at cars as violent protests escalate in the Lenasia area of Johannesburg, causing a traffic nightmare for commuters

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The situation has become volatile in the Lenasia South region of Ennerdale in Johannesburg, as protests have engulfed major routes through to the city. It has been reported that blockades made from debris and burning tyres have caused a serious traffic nightmare for commuters on Thursday morning.

Although we’re awaiting official verification, it seems that the protests are linked to a recent spate of land invasions in Lenasia. The acts of land occupation have split the community, who also have their grievances with service delivery in the area and a rising tide of criminal activity.

Johannesburg traffic latest news for Thursday 1 August:

The R558 through Lenasia South has been blocked off by protesters.

Burning tyres have also been spotted on the K43 and Old Lawley Road.

Travel through Lenasia, Lawley and Ennerdale has been severely affected. Although some roads have re-opened, the flow of traffic remains heavy.

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600 illegal aliens have been taken in for verification during police raid in Joburg CBD – Six rifles, six pistols, four shotguns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition seized

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Almost a week after the Joburg CBD erupted into chaos, the police stepped up the pressure and continued with raids, confiscating goods from alleged illegal traders on August 7 2019.

Gauteng premier David Makhura has confirmed that at least 600 people were taken in by police on Wednesday to verify whether they are in the country legally.

They were arrested in the Joburg CBD during a search operation. Firearms and counterfeit goods were among the items recovered in various buildings.

“So far over 600 illegal foreign nationals have been taken in for verification of status in the country and criminal records,” tweeted Makhura.

“Six rifles, six pistols, four shotguns and hundreds of [rounds of] various ammunition [have been] seized. Large consignment of counterfeit goods [has been] found in different buildings.”

Police spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters earlier said police were conducting a raid after closing off Vo
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Reporters are not safe in the country anymore:- M-Net’s Carte Blanche TV crew held and robbed at gunpoint

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The crime rate is quite alarming and no one is spared the assault. On duty M-Net’s Carte Blanche TV crew is held and robbed at gunpoint in Johannesburg.

According to a report by News24: A new surveillance camera system, Vumacam from Vumatel, is being rolled out in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD) and surrounding suburbs as an R500 million high-tech solution to South Africa’s rising crime rates, but some people are objecting over privacy concerns.

Radio presenter Masa Kekana joined Carte Blanche to do her first insert as a guest presenter but then endured a baptism of fire when Kekana and the crew suddenly became a crime statistic after they were held up and robbed at gunpoint with no visual footage to show for it.

Kekana interviewed spokesperson Murray Hunter of the civil rights organisation Right2Know (R2K) on a suburb street corner in Johannesburg with cameraman Thabo Maleswene.

A Vumacam street pole was already ere
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Criminals target Johannesburg clinics, facilities without electricity after cable theft – Services at the clinic have been temporarily suspended

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The Westbury clinic in Johannesburg was left without electricity after it was tampered with the facility’s main power cable said the health and social development department on Wednesday.

The clinic’s operating manager said in a statement he saw an unknown man running from the building on Tuesday afternoon after a loud blow noise was heard. He also noted smoke from the same direction as the bang.

“The fire brigade was called for precaution and the patients were evacuated. It was a relief to know that there was no fire and the smoke was of wires that burned when the cables were cut, “the department added.

Due to damage to the main power cable, the generator, which serves as backup, could not be switched on.

Services at the clinic have been temporarily suspended and all vaccines have been sent to a nearby clinic for storage.

City Power is working to restore power to the clinic.

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