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Civil society, AfriForum and ActionSA Gauteng are opposing Eskom’s proposed 8.83% increase for direct customers, warning that higher tariffs could worsen pressure on households and small businesses.

The Gauteng provincial government has hailed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the murder of Jabulile Ntimba, describing the breakthrough as a decisive step in the fight against violent crime. The arrests follow intensive investigative work by the South African Police Service (Saps). Police earlier announced a breakthrough had been made in the Dawn Park murder case, arresting three suspects over the weekend, a move the Gauteng government said underscored the power of sustained investigations and community cooperation. Progress Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the development reflects the importance of persistence and collaboration. “We welcome the progress made by the investigating team and commend all officers involved. This demonstrates the importance of sustained police investigations, cooperation from communities and decisive action against violent crime. “We extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of Jabulile Ntimba and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that victims of violent crime receive justice,” Lesufi said. Operation Shanela The provincial government also highlighted ongoing law‑enforcement drives such as Operation Shanela and lockdown operations in Kempton Park and across Ekurhuleni, aimed at disrupting criminal activity, apprehending suspects and restoring community safety. Provincial government spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said these operations include targeted interventions such as roadblocks, stop-and-searches, compliance inspections, and intelligence-driven patrols. “The provincial government will continue to support the implementation and impact of these operations and strengthen coordination between the Saps, Gauteng traffic police, municipalities and other law-enforcement agencies.” Community engagement Lesufi urged communities to remain active partners in the fight against crime. “We welcome this latest breakthrough and urge communities to continue working with law enforcement by providing information that can assist investigations and bring perpetrators of crime to justice.” Ekurhuleni victims named Meanwhile, the South African Police Service (Saps) has named the nine victims who were brutally murdered in Ekurhuleni on Gauteng’s East Rand. Saps disclosed the names on Monday, 21 September, following a major breakthrough in the chilling series of women’s murders.

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi celebrated a plan well-executed after his two assists helped the Buccaneers beat Marumo Gallants 2-0 on Sunday and move within a point of Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Betway Premiership. Mokobodi’s double assist Mokobodi’s delightful dinked cross was brilliantly volleyed home by Kabelo Kgostlile in the first half at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace and his corner was headed powerfully home by Nkosinathi Sibisi after the break as the Buccaneers ran out comfortable winners against the league’s bottom side. “We needed some creativity today,” the 23-year-old told Pirates media. “We knew it was going to be difficult, but we know our strengths. We know how to create goalscoring opportunities, from corners, from set-pieces, from runs behind, from half-crosses. We prepared for this. It worked for us, even though we could have scored more, I could have scored, I also had a chance.” The victory was Pirates’ fifth in a row in the Betway Premiership and the defending champions are now breathing down the neck of Masandawana. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side also have a game in hand on their main title rivals. Mokobodi, who joined Pirates this season from Stellenbosch FC, stressed the importance of going into the international break with another three points in the bag. ‘We needed to win’ “The coach told us to end on a high note, to collect maximum points,” he added. “We needed to win. Thanks to the fans who came to support us. We really appreciate them, this is for them and for us.” Gallants sacked head coach Phuti Mohafe after picking up just two points from their first five league games. Ronnie Kanalelo was appointed last week and playing Pirates was a real baptism of fire, but he has plenty of work to do if he is to turn the side’s fortunes around after the international break. Gallants’ next game will be a Premiership clash at Sekhukhune United on October 17. Pirates, meanwhile, are set to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final on October 10.

An education fund for Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo’s eight-year-old daughter, Khumo, has raised more than R230 000 as South Africans rally around the child following her mother’s murder. The support comes after Khumo stood before mourners at her mother’s funeral in Mpumalanga on Sunday and delivered an emotional farewell to the murdered Kempton Park runner. The authorised fundraising campaign initially set a target of R50 000, but donations quickly pushed the total past R100 000. By Sunday, the fund had reportedly climbed above R230 000. The initiative aims to support Khumo’s education and provide some financial stability in the years ahead. RUNNERS RALLY AROUND KHUMO Members of the running community started the campaign after Moselakgomo’s death. The Reidlee running community, which Moselakgomo belonged to, helped drive the initiative after fellow runner Bonnie Suckling approached BackaBuddy about supporting her daughter. Suckling, Simbulele Jezile and other runners made some of the first contributions before sharing the campaign through their networks. BackaBuddy describes the campaign as verified and says the money will go towards supporting Moselakgomo’s daughter. An educational trust has also been established for her. Organisers said they wanted to create something that would support Khumo long after the immediate shock of her mother’s death had passed. The campaign has since attracted hundreds of donors. ‘I HAVE GAINED A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL’ [WATCH] Tsontso's daugter Khumo pays tribute to her late mother.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/Yl1KuB7RUV— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) September 20, 2026 Khumo’s future became an even sharper focus at Sunday’s funeral when the eight-year-old read a poem to her mother. She spoke about missing her mother and holding onto their memories as she grows older. Toward the end of her tribute, Khumo described her mother as the angel she now carries with her. “I have gained a beautiful angel in you,” she said. She ended the poem as her mother’s “beautiful princess Khumo”. Moselakgomo, 38, disappeared after leaving her Kempton Park home for an afternoon run earlier this month. Her body was found three days later in Rhodesfield. Khumo was the first to realise her mother had failed to return at her usual time and alerted relatives, helping trigger the search. TSONTSO REMEMBERED AS FAMILY’S PILLAR Moselakgomo’s family also used Sunday’s funeral to remember the role she played after the death of their mother. Her sister, Dikeledi Moselakgomo, said Tsontso had stepped in to support the family and helped fill the gap their mother left behind. She described losing her sister as losing another pillar of strength. Family, friends and members of the running community accompanied Moselakgomo on her final journey in Mpumalanga on Sunday. Her death forms part of the wider investigation into women found dead across Ekurhuleni.

Kaizer Chiefs have suffered a potentially significant injury blow after midfielder Lebohang Maboe was forced off during their goalless draw with Golden Arrows. Maboe was withdrawn in the second half after picking up an injury, with head coach Fernando Da Cruz confirming that the midfielder’s setback affected his team’s balance in the middle of the park. The injury comes at an unfortunate time for Maboe, who was recently included in the Bafana Bafana squad. Da Cruz revealed that the substitution was initially a straight swap, but admitted that Maboe’s early departure left Chiefs somewhat imbalanced in midfield. “We changed position for position for Maboe, unfortunately his injury arrived a bit early in the second half. After we were a bit imbalanced in midfield,” Da Cruz said. The Chiefs coach then made further attacking substitutions as Amakhosi pushed for a winning goal, but they were unable to find the breakthrough. “The other substitutions were to win the game, I changed attacking players to win the game, because we always want to win the game,” he added. “Unfortunately today we touched the post, we had opportunities but we didn’t score.” Maboe’s injury will now be a concern for both Chiefs and Bafana Bafana, with the midfielder facing a wait to determine the severity of the setback. Maboe one of the best Chiefs players Since joining Amakhosi as a free agent from Mamelodi Sundowns, Maboe has been one of the team’s best players. He narrowly missed out on selection for the FIFA World Cup. Will Amakhosi survive without Maboe?

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