latest from Joburg South
-
CrimeSeven lives lost: Gauteng taxi violence gunman jailed for 25 years
Halalisani Mchunu (29) has been sentenced to an effective 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to seven murders, 17 attempted murders and firearm-related offences linked to deadly taxi violence across Gauteng.
See more October 19, 2026
Featured Story
-
Education, News
Something hereEldorado Park youth turn to technology to tackle community challenges
Mpho Joy Khumalo
·
October 16, 2026
The Gauteng Department of e-Government hosted the Johannesburg leg of its Youth Tech Expo Hackathon Series at Don Matema Hall in Eldorado Park on 15 and 16 October 2026. The initiative aims to equip young people with digital skills, encourage innovation and create pathways into the digital economy
Read Full Story
Latest news
-
Crime
Seven lives lost: Gauteng taxi violence gunman jailed for 25 years
Mpho Joy Khumalo
·
October 19, 2026
Halalisani Mchunu (29) has been sentenced to an effective 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to seven murders, 17 attempted murders and firearm-related offences linked to deadly taxi violence across Gauteng.
-
Freedom Park shooting: Police recover firearm with filed-off serial number
October 19, 2026 -
Four suspects arrested after suspected drug laboratory discovered in Soweto
October 17, 2026 -
From missing-person poster to modelling spotlight: Lenasia South mom dares to dream big
October 15, 2026 -
IEC approves 2.65 million special votes in Gauteng
October 15, 2026 -
SASSA moves November grant payments ahead of elections
October 14, 2026
MORE NEWS FROM JOBURG SOUTH
-
National, News
Operation Dudula distances itself from shutdown poster ahead of elections
Operation Dudula SA Movement has denied involvement in a social media campaign calling for a nationwide shutdown, urging supporters to make informed choices at the ballot box as local government elections approach.
October 14, 2026 -
Crime, Current Issues, News, Trending
GLOBE POST EXCLUSIVE: JMPD confirms Multi-Phase Joint Operation on the K43, Lenasia
JMPD says officers are monitoring the area while Human Settlements verifies existing structures, with action against new illegal demarcations expected once the audit is complete. Residents have been urged to report activity and avoid confronting trespassers.
October 14, 2026 -
Local Rahima Moosa Hospital unveils R45m emergency department
The new unit at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital features 13 beds, specialised counselling facilities and on-site police support for gender-based violence survivors, alongside improved emergency services for patients.
October 14, 2026 -
Crime
Older South Africans face growing threat from digital fraud
Fraudsters are using artificial intelligence, fake bank profiles and stolen personal information to trick customers into revealing sensitive details and authorising payments.
October 14, 2026 -
Sport
Lenasia South karate academy celebrates black belt achievements and plans expansion into Phumlamqashi
Moshito oTswelapele Karate Academy NPO, founded by Mabati Makwela, recently hosted a special karate training, grading recognition and recruitment event at the Lenasia South Civic Centre.
October 13, 2026 -
Current Issues
Dube landlords face seven-day ultimatum over foreign-owned spaza shops
Landlords in Dube, Soweto, have been given seven days to remove foreign national spaza shop operators following a door-to-door campaign. The move raises questions about lawful evictions, community tensions and the enforcement of business regulations.
October 13, 2026
Stay in the loop
Get the best of Globe Post delivered via WhatsApp every week