Sekhukhune United soccer player Shaune Mogaila briefly appeared in the Tembisa magistrate’s court on Tuesday, where his case was postponed to allow the defence to finalise representations to the state. The 29-year-old star is facing charges of reckless and negligent driving, fleeing the scene of an accident, and culpable homicide Read more
Tembisa was brought to a complete standstill on Monday morning, 23 February. This after angry residents shut down major roads, torching tyres and hurling stones in protest over pre-termination notices issued to homeowners. ALSO READ | Community left stranded as taxis go on strike in Katlehong The shutdown caused chaos ekasi, Read more
The winning goal was supposed to be a moment of joy, but it ended in tragedy for little Neo Mokgwajana. The 10-year-old Grade 5 pupil at Reagile Primary School in Winnie Mandela, Thembisa, was killed instantly on Monday 16 February when a heavy soccer goalpost snapped and crushed his skull. Read more
The body of a four-year-old boy has been found buried in a backyard at a home in Teanong Section, Thembisa. Police recovered the child’s body from the grave in the area. ALSO READ | Names of 12 school children were killed in Vanderbijlpark accident has been released The boy’s body was Read more
Police have opened an inquest docket, pending the investigation after five-year-old Lucas, the Mlambo family’s firstborn son, was found hanging from the ceiling, leaving his parents in a state of shock and despair. On Tuesday, Judas Mlambo, father of the deceased boy, told Sunday World that he and his wife Read more
It was reported by Daily Sun that Lebogang Kgomo (25) had a few beers, and while navigating the street, he lost balance and leaned on a neighbour’s gate, causing it to rattle. Upon hearing the noise, the house owners suspected him of attempting to jump the fence to commit robbery. Read more
It was a sad day for the community of Thembisa as mourners filled the Faith Mission Church on Andrew Mapheto Drive in Thembisa, to pay their last respects to Gomolemo. Gomolemo Mavimbela (9) died when the car she was travelling in collided head-on with the Sekhukhune United player’s car on Read more
Sekhukhune United defender Shaune Mogaila has been released on R20 000 bail after causing an accident that took a life of a 9-year-old in Tembisa. According to Sowetan Live, The 29-year-old was granted bail at Tembisa magistrate’s court on Friday afternoon. Mogaila appeared on charges of culpable homicide and reckless Read more
The family of 9-year-old girl killed in a fatal crash in Thembisa involving PSL star Shaun Mogaila is calling for the footballer to “rot in jail”. The crash killed Gomolemo Mavimbela, 9, while Mavimbela’ mother, who was driving, and a 13-year-old boy, have been hospitalized. Suspected cocaine, edibles, and pricey Read more
Cocaine, dagga and alcohol were allegedly found in a car suspected to belong to a soccer star who fled an accident scene after a crash. A nine-year-old child was killed in the crash while a 13-year old was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. Spokesperson for Ekurhuleni metro police Thabiso Read more