Malesela Mangena
@MaleselaMa72221
South African Broadcast journalist at Alex FM 891. Interested in community journalism in Alexandra and Joburg. No fear-No favour!
Acting Gauteng provincial commissioner, Major Fred Kekana, survived a botched hijacking at his home in Westonaria, west of Joburg, this morning. His driver fired at the suspects, who fled and dropped a firearm in the yard while escaping. Police are investigating.

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NEWS: The accused in the murder of Ekurhuleni chief auditor, Mpho Mafole is Thabani Ntshalintshali (40) who was on bail for a separate murder trial in the Kempton Park Magistrates' Court. He was remanded in custody, case postponed to 15 AUG for bail application. #MphoMafole
“Kenny Kunene will be investigated and I'm gonna tell you who's gonna investigate him, lawyers of good character and while he's being investigated I'm going to remove him from being an MMC” Patriotic Alliance President Gayton McKenzie “I'm also going to tell him to stand back…
Six-year-old Lethabo Mzolo died from starvation and cold after walking 32km with his cousins. The family cannot afford the R15,000 funeral and is asking for help. scrolla.africa/six-year-old-f…
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚. @paramountco considers shutting down Paramount Africa @ParamountCoAfr operations entirely in South Africa and Nigeria. "Today was incredibly difficult," Monde Twala told staffers. "Coming weeks may be tough and feel unsettling. Know your efforts are valued."
JUST IN: Emalahleni Municipality Chief Whip Xoliseka Lali has been shot dead in Komani, Eastern Cape. Lali also headed Infrastructure and Human Settlements. Police have launched a murder investigation into the killing of the senior municipal official.
The murder case involving all four accused in the DJ Sumbody and his bodyguards murder case has been postponed to 29 July at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, allowing accused number 4 to apply for bail. All suspects remain in Custody.

JUST IN: One suspect arrested for the murder of Ekurhuleni head of forensic audits Mpho Mafole, who was assassinated earlier this month in Kempton Park, GP. Police are now looking for another suspect Hlanganani Agripper Mncwango (Pictured) #MphoMafole
Just in: A Man was Shot and killed at Pan Africa Alexandra.

ACTIVE CRIME SCENE: A man was gunned down near Debonairs Pizza at Pan Afrika Mall in Alexandra, close to Freedom Supermarket. He was found lying on the floor and died before help could arrive. The shooters are still unknown. #MewsOnBeast
The Streets of Tembisa are blocked, and the area is in chaos as residents protest against fixed electricity tariffs. Police fired rubber bullets to try to control the crowd. The protest targets new hikes approved by the City of Ekurhuleni for 2025/2026.
JUST IN: Malboro, Sandton. JHB: Three (3) House and Rolex robbery suspects have been shot and wounded & apprehended after a high-speed chase and shootout with police & private security. Firearms also recovered.

📌📍 THE STREETS OF TEMBISA: Tembisa residents are back in the streets, demanding the City of Ekurhuleni scrap the new electricity tariff hike. The Thembisa Community Forum is now calling on residents to sign a petition.
JUST IN: An 18-month-old child has died in a devastating fire at No.43 2nd Ave Alexandra. The blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning. Cause of the fire is being investigated 🔥 #AlexFire #JoburgFire

UPDATE: Elias Lekganyane and his partner in crime have been caught by the Sandringham Tracing Team, led by Captain Phaswana. The duo was on the run after a deadly robbery at a tavern near Alexandra that left one dead and another injured. They're now behind bars.
Cash-in-transit robbery hits R34 near Bloodriver, just over 6km from the town heading toward Utrecht in KwaZulu-Natal province. Kingsley SAPS and KZPA are on the move. Traffic delays expected. whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va…
PROFESSOR FIROZ CACHALIA APPOINTED AS ACTING MINISTER OF POLICE.

An armed gang shot and killed a patron at the Organic Market tavern near Alexandra on Saturday night. Another person was injured during the robbery. The suspects stormed the area, demanding cash and valuables before opening fire. Police have launched a manhunt.

Gauteng police shot and killed four armed suspects after a robbery in Johannesburg Central. All four were declared dead at the scene, with one suspect dying without apparent injuries. Police also recovered two illegal firearms.