N3 head-on smash kills 5 Jul 18, 2009
Maboko said the five people in the sedan were from Soweto. The bakkie and its occupants were from Botswana. (iAfrica.com)
Suspects fire at police Jul 12, 2009
Article By: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:36 A stolen car was recovered after a shoot-out in Mofolo North, Soweto, on Saturday evening, police said. Inspector Kay Makhubela said police approached suspects, who sparked a shoot-out by opening fire on them. (iAfrica.com)
> 'We will strike until 2011' Jul 9, 2009
Workers at the Soccer City Stadium in the Soweto township outside Johannesburg also complained of the high cost of transport to the stadium and that companies made them use their own tools rather than providing them. About 2000 workers stopped work at midday at Soccer City Stadium while over a thousand walked out of the construction site of Cape Town's Green Point stadium. (iAfrica.com)
'Killer' bishop on trial Jul 7, 2009
Mabuza then allegedly hired a second man, this time in Soweto, Johannesburg, and promised him R20000. Both alleged assassins approached the police and informed them about the ordeal. (iAfrica.com)
Diamond scamster nabbed Jul 4, 2009
Daniel Olivier, of Kempton Park, Benny Dube, of Roodepoort, Wellington Sibanda, of Soweto, and a person named only as Jonathan, would contact unsuspecting people such as someone advertising a vehicle for sale and offer to buy their ware. Instead of handing over cash they would offer them worthless stones. (iAfrica.com)
Gang robs cash truck Jul 2, 2009
One of the men, pretending to be a shopper, stood in a queue and waited for security guards to deliver money at a petrol station on the Soweto Golden Highway near Evaton, said Inspector Kinnie Steyn. When the guard walked into the garage kiosk, the man produced a 9mm pistol and demanded the guard hand over the two money boxes he was delivering. (iAfrica.com)
Woman nabbed for fraud Jul 1, 2009
A Soweto woman is behind bars after using a forged payslip to buy new furniture for her home, Jabulani police said on Wednesday. Inspector Kay Makhubele said the 27-year-old woman tried to open an account at the OK furniture store in the suburb and presented a payslip showing she was an SABC employee, and an identity document. (iAfrica.com)
Teacher charged with rape Jun 30, 2009
Two men, one a Soweto school teacher, appeared before the Protea Magistrate's Court on a charge of raping a woman in Jabulani last year, Gauteng police said ... "The woman alleges that the two men offered her a lift from Roodepoort in July last year, but instead of taking her to her home, they drove with her to Soweto... a township she was not familiar with," said Makhubele said on Sunday. (iAfrica.com)
SA hit by triple whammy Jun 27, 2009
"We are holding a public meeting in Soweto on 25 July where we'll be discussing responses to Eskom's tariff hike," he said. On Thursday, Nersa announced it had granted state-owned electricity provider Eskom a 31. (iAfrica.com)
Taxi owner gunned down Jun 26, 2009
A 45-year-old taxi owner was shot and killed outside his house in Zondi, Soweto, south of Johannesburg on Thursday, police said. "The man was shot several times as he was driving out of his house in a taxi squad car around 6pm," said Inspector Kay Makhubela. (iAfrica.com)
Soweto weekend:Mandela tour, protest museum Jun 18, 2009
Soweto weekend: Bdela tour, protest museum ... We all find something tempting at the buffet at Sakhumzi, and the popular restaurant is a welcome stop at the end of a drizzly day spent exploring Soweto, with stops at the former home of Nelson Mandela and an anti-apartheid protest museum and an overnight at a homey B ... A portrait of former president Nelson Mandela hangs in the Mandela House Museum in Soweto, South Africa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Metro cop up for murder Jun 17, 2009
Soweto police had been searching for him since the weekend so that he could clarify the circumstances of a murder which took place when four men had an argument over his sister. Inspector Kay Makhubele said police finally traced the 23-year-old official and he would appear in the court on Wednesday. (iAfrica.com)
> Zuma, Malema tackle jobs Jun 16, 2009
The public holiday marks the 1976 Soweto uprising which saw pupils from township schools demonstrating against apartheid-era policies. It also marks the launch of the National Youth Development Agency which aims to empower young people. (iAfrica.com)
Youth Day: Be the change Jun 16, 2009
The 1976 Soweto Youth Uprising changed the course of South African history irrevocably. What started as a peaceful protest by between 15000 and 20000 scholars in Soweto against the decree of Afrikaans medium schooling, became a violent nationwide student protest against the apartheid regime. (iAfrica.com)
Soweto looks to score Jun 5, 2009
South African workers are pictured on the site of the new shopping Maponya Mall in Soweto ... Article By: Justine Gerardy Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:54 At Soweto's most famous address, tour buses of camera-toting tourists roll up like clockwork outside Nelson Mandela's old red-bricked home for a dose of anti-apartheid royalty ... "It's becoming a popular spot," said Maria Westlund, the Swedish partner of Lebo Malepa, owner of the colourfully bohemian Soweto Backpackers which offers guests low-cost... (iAfrica.com)
Brooklyn kids give back in South Africa Jun 4, 2009
SOWETO, South Africa (CNN) -- It's late Sunday morning inside a cavernous Salvation Army Church in Soweto, South Africa. Services, complete with African and traditional music, have just finished and a catchy drum beat with a distinctly American hip-hop sound is coming from the stage. (CNN -- Law)
Cop shoots man, himself May 31, 2009
An off-duty policeman shot a man and then turned the gun on himself at Dobsonville in Soweto on Saturday, Johannesburg police said. "The policeman had a fight with a community member at 4pm. He shot the man in the head and then shot himself," said police spokesperson Inspector Kay Makhubele. (iAfrica.com)
Week in Quotes May 29, 2009
Taking in the sights and sounds of Soweto, opening a shopping mall, lending his ear to the people. "President Zuma's toll-free hotline. How can I help you?". (iAfrica.com)
Crossover kings and queens May 27, 2009
She started out as Miss Soweto and shortly after that was crowned Miss South Africa in 1994. She was determined to showcase her versatility when she joined the cast of 'Top Billing' as a presenter. (iAfrica.com)
The iafrica.com debate May 27, 2009
In one particularly entertaining episode, a man whose contempt for taxis and their drivers was written all over his face, was put into the drivers seat and spent a day plying a busy Soweto route. Several hours and scores of irate passengers later, the completely devastated driver had to concede defeat. (iAfrica.com)
Ex-soccer ace case delayed May 27, 2009
According to reports in The Star newspaper, Ndlovu was with five friends in Dlamini Street, Dobsonville, Soweto, when Sithole arrived in his bakkie and confronted Ndlovu. Sapa Digg. (iAfrica.com)
> Zuma rebuilding 'ekasi' May 26, 2009
Earlier, Zuma visited The Grace Bible Church, Maponya Mall and the Hector Peterson memorial in Soweto ... Addressing his supporters, he said he wanted to begin his visit in Soweto because it was the "face of South Africa" and the home of the ANC. Most people in the ANC leadership had come from Soweto, he said. (iAfrica.com)
Govt going to 'work hard' May 25, 2009
The new administration is "going to work hard" after 800000 more people voted for the ANC than in 2004, President Jacob Zuma said in Soweto on Sunday ... "They should be able to listen to you on a continuous basis and ensure that the development needs of Soweto and the whole of Gauteng are attended to." ... Speaking during Sunday's tour of Soweto and Alexandra to thank people for voting the ANC back into power, Zuma said his was a government for all South Africans, not only for those who had... (iAfrica.com)
Soccer star up for murder? May 25, 2009
Article By: Mon, 25 May 2009 08:23 A former soccer star was being sought by police following the murder of a 27-year-old man in Dobsonville, Soweto police said on Monday. "The soccer star is alleged to have stabbed the man in the chest at around 1pm on Sunday and then drove him to Leratong hospital where he later died," said Inspector Kay Makhubela. (iAfrica.com)
FNB unveils R908m housing project May 23, 2009
"Our partnership with government and M5 has seen us build quality houses in our previous housing developments such as those in Glen Ridge, Soweto, and Cosmo City north of Johannesburg where we have invested in the building of 3035 and 1114 houses respectively," says Jordaan. FNB's involvement in the N2 Gateway Housing Project also increases the bank's contribution to the attainment of the R42-billion target to be met by banks by December 2008. (iAfrica.com)
Akon surprises Soweto May 19, 2009
Rrstar Akon surprised locals when he shot scenes for his new music video in Soweto ... With the singer giving "a real, live in the 'hood performance" in Soweto, according to the clip's director Gill Green, the idea behind the video is to show the hard-working Akon on the road. (iAfrica.com)
The President's men May 15, 2009
She taught at Orlando High School for three years and she was also a lecturer at the Soweto College of Education. She has a Masters Degree in Education. (iAfrica.com)
> Zuma to suspend BRT? May 14, 2009
Operators held a mass meeting in Soweto on Wednesday. They vowed to embark on violent demonstrations if the BRT programme gets the green light. (iAfrica.com)
SA music's biggest winners May 3, 2009
BEST DUO/GROUP Soweto Gospel Choir: Live At The Nelson Mandela Theatre. BEST FEMALE ARTIST Lira: Soul In Mind. (iAfrica.com)
Soweto derby blocks roads May 2, 2009
Last Updated: 09:11am 02 May 2009. 11 19 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
PnP opens more stores Apr 29, 2009
South African retailer Pick n Pay has opened its fifth and sixth Pick n Pay stores in Soweto, underscoring the group's growing market share in the area ... In Soweto, since the highly successful launch of the Bara City outlet, three additional Pick n Pay family stores opened in Kliptown, Orange Farm and Protea Glen in 2008 and, to date, all report that business has basically doubled. (iAfrica.com)
Tennis arrives in Soweto Apr 13, 2009
Moses Knott during the Soweto Tennis Open Qualifying tournament ... "Everybody's talking about 'Jeez tennis is going to Soweto'," said Ian Smith of the South African Tennis Association, speaking about the event which follows the SA Open's recent re-entry onto the ATP scene after a 14-year absence ... The Soweto Open is part of the ATP challenger tour, a springboard circuit for up-and-coming players to earn ranking points to enter the world tour, and will be followed by an ITF women's event. (iAfrica.com)
SA may run on fumes Apr 12, 2009
At the moment the hardest hit areas were fuel stations in Atteridgeville, Soshanguve, KwaMashu Umlazi, Soweto and Alexandra. Sibiya said this was because drivers were intimidated in these areas and oil companies diverted fuel to retailers on major road networks. (iAfrica.com)
'Viva Dandala! Viva!' Apr 10, 2009
Cope presidential candidate Mvume Dandala hit the campaign trail in Soweto on Thursday, but his entourage often outnumbered the voters present. Looking on the bright side, he told journalists sometimes people "are so intimidated in these areas that when they actually see many people identifying with Cope they can finally relate and come out". (iAfrica.com)
The sixth day we Rust'd Apr 9, 2009
A few enterprising fellas from Soweto offered (for a nominal fee of R100) to help us bounce the two offending vehicles clear to create a pathway for our old jalopy. My assistance, manning the front right hand wheel, made me feel more South African than singing the national anthem (and shutting up during Die Stem). (iAfrica.com)
Prince of mines Apr 8, 2009
Born in Soweto, and raised near Pretoria, Motsepe has often spoken in interviews of helping his father at the family-run shop from early on in his childhood. This undoubtedly sparked a seed of entrepreneurism in Motsepe who was, it would seem, determined to forge his own career path. (iAfrica.com)
Johannesburg's growing pains Apr 2, 2009
Places like Soweto -- the township that was the site of the 1976 uprisings that marked the beginning of the end of white rule -- will always be associated with apartheid ... Conditions in Soweto are still tough and townships like Alexandra remain desperately poor. (CNN -- Travel)
Taxi protest arrests Mar 25, 2009
They blockaded intersections around the city and Soweto and caused severe traffic jams for commuters trying to get to work. The taxi drivers handed a memorandum to the ANC's secretary general Gwede Mantashe which said taxi drivers and operators were not consulted about the new system and believed they would not benefit from it. (iAfrica.com)
Taxi protest turns violent Mar 24, 2009
Article By: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:23 A bus driver has been shot and seriously wounded in Soweto as taxi operators protested against the Bus Rapid Transit System, Johannesburg emergency services confirmed. "The driver of the Putco bus was picking up passengers near the Merafe hostel. He was approached by a person or persons who allegedly shot at him whilst he was in the driver's seat," said spokesman Percy Morokane. (iAfrica.com)
Poor fed up with politics Mar 23, 2009
"We had been promised a better life but we only see it on TV. Urban areas like Soweto and other areas in Johannesburg are being developed," said Bongani Tofile, an unemployed youth. Cope not any better. (iAfrica.com)
'Haul Mugabe before ICC' Mar 18, 2009
"There must be ways by which the rest of humanity can ask questions. I believe the ICC is one of those instruments that can be used," Dandala told reporters in Kliptown, Soweto. "Given the tragic situation in Zimbabwe I personally feel that if President Mugabe was taken to the international court... he would be given a chance to actually explain himself.". (iAfrica.com)
Fixing for a fight Mar 16, 2009
Bruggemans: Historically we have had enormous cyclical falloffs (Rubicon 1985, Soweto 1976, Sharpeville 1960). But sometimes also excessive downside duration (with the 1989-1993 recession driven by political uncertainty). (iAfrica.com)
On Freedom's Trail in South Africa... Mar 15, 2009
Last Leg Johannesburg, Soweto, Apartheid Museum, and Nelson Mandela Square ... This stop on freedom s trail took us to the good people of Soweto the heart and soul of black urban South Africa and one of the most powerful places on freedom s trail ... In Soweto, the iconic Regina Mundi Church, where children fled to safety on that fateful June 16, 1976 day as South African police opened fired during the Soweto student protests, stands as monument of hope, peace, and freedom. (Suite101.com)
Offbeat traveller Mar 15, 2009
They say Soweto is the most dangerous part of world, after the war zones. Here, while walking you can step on rats. (India Times)
No blame game - Malema Mar 4, 2009
The government should not be blamed for infrastructural problems which may have led to flooding in Soweto, ANC Youth League president Julius Malema said on Tuesday ... He said the visit to Soweto by the African National Congress Youth League would put more pressure on government so that "the work gets done quickly" ... Makgoba, who matriculated at Orlando High in Soweto, prayed with the victims, as they sang church hymns through the streets of Meadowlands. (iAfrica.com)
130 hurt in bus crash Mar 2, 2009
On 31 December, 37 were injured when a Putco bus in Soweto crashed. Authorities at the time believed the driver had been speeding. (iAfrica.com)
Watson's 'black' franchise Mar 1, 2009
Just last week Saru said in the statement that the racial make-up of the Maori team, scheduled to play the Boks in Soweto in June, was "fundamental stumbling block" that could prevent the game from going ahead. However, this has not stopped Watson, who returned to the Saru President's Council as President of the Eastern Province Rugby Union, from enlisting the help of government to ensure that Eastern Cape franchise is more racially exclusive than the Maori side. (iAfrica.com)
Soweto: a disaster area Feb 28, 2009
Parts of Soweto were declared disaster areas after flash floods caused havoc overnight, the Gauteng provincial government said on Friday ... Zuma, followed by a host of vehicles, wound his way through the streets of Soweto bringing traffic to a halt while spectators lined the streets ... She lives in the Soweto home with 41 others, most family, children and grandchildren. (iAfrica.com)
Floods wreck Soweto homes Feb 28, 2009
Article By: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:07 Soweto's heavy rains, followed by floods, have left 200 families homeless, two people were dead and three others missing, Johannesburg Emergency Services reported on Friday ... At least five areas in Soweto were flooded ... They will be guided through Soweto by local leadership. (iAfrica.com)
Soweto begins mopping up Feb 28, 2009
Article By: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:12 The authorities have began mopping operations in Soweto following heavy rains and floods which wreaked havoc on the historic urban area, Johannesburg Metro Police said on Friday. "Cleaning up is on the way, we have lots of work to do, it's sad to see our Soweto like this," said Inspector Edna Mamonyane ... She said many streets surrounding Soweto were blockaded. (iAfrica.com)
Heavy floods hit Soweto Feb 27, 2009
Two girls, 6 and 15, died in floods in Soweto on Thursday, Johannesburg emergency services said ... "We are committing all available resources to the new disaster in Soweto. We would like the full co-operation of all Sowetans in this time of dilemma." ... Netcare 911 spokesperson Nick Dollman said the Klip River had burst its banks between Orlando and Dube in Soweto. (iAfrica.com)
In Harley heaven Feb 27, 2009
Rotherham wrapped up the night with 2009's joke of the year so far ("they wanted to put on River Dance in Soweto, but Michael Flatley refused"), just another highlight on a night of beautiful women, 'Titanic' stars, rock stars, and a drop dead gorgeous motorbike. Which, along with a guaranteed invitation to Marina and Galia's next party, is top of my current wishlist. (iAfrica.com)
NZ respond to Maori slur Feb 20, 2009
The game, ear-marked to be played in Soweto in early June, is under threat as the South African Rugby Union's notorious President's Council has a ruling that prevents national teams from playing against racially-selected teams ... "Dear Members of the SARU Board, "I am writing to you in response to media reports this morning that the South African Rugby Union has a policy that may prevent the Springboks from playing the New Zealand Maori team in Soweto later this year because of a President's... (iAfrica.com)
Maoris too racial for Springboks Feb 19, 2009
Recent reports suggested the Boks were to play Namibia in Windhoek in late May, followed by a fixture against the Kiwi invitational side in Soweto in June. The two games would be the Boks' only chance to gear themselves up for the series against the Lions, which kicks off in Durban on June 20. (iAfrica.com)
Peter Gabriel pulls out of Oscars after song gets trimmed Feb 18, 2009
In his place, Gabriel said he hopes the Soweto Gospel Choir would perform the shortened version of the song. Gabriel described the decision to chop down the songs into a medley as " a bit unfortunate. ... The songwriters, even though they're a small part of the filmmaking process, we still work bloody hard and I think deserve a place in the ceremony as well.". (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Buses gear up for Cup Feb 18, 2009
Last month, about 1000 taxi owners staged a protest in Soweto to voice their opposition to the BRT. ... In the first phase in Johannesburg, it will link Soweto and Nasrec to the Johannesburg central business district and Ellis Park, and will also link Sandton and Alexandra. (iAfrica.com)
Losing a quest, finding a new freedom Feb 18, 2009
Kennedy enraged the white ruling class by spending his first night in the slum of Soweto at the home of Nobel laureate Bishop Desmond Tutu. He visited Winnie Mandela, then wife of Nelson Mandela, the great leader who was imprisoned at the time. (Boston Globe)
Boy tries to rape cousin Feb 17, 2009
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Mapetla on Monday for attempting to rape his cousin, Soweto police said. Inspector Kay Makhubela said the boy was arrested at around 5pm after he attempted to rape his 12-year-old cousin at his aunt's house in Jabulani. (iAfrica.com)
Swallows down Bucs Feb 16, 2009
Moroka Swallows all but sunk Orlando Pirates Absa Premiership hopes when they defeated Bucs 2-1 in a Soweto Derby played at Rustenburg's Olympia Park on Sunday ... The win means that the Birds have made South African soccer history in that they have beaten both their Soweto rivals in a season in back-to-back matches in successive weeks at the same venue for the first time. (iAfrica.com)
Joburg flood toll at five Feb 13, 2009
While the two people who were feared drowned in Mofolo, Soweto were found alive, one man died after he was swept into the Jukskei river, said Superintendent Eugene Opperman. Another drowning was reported in Mpumalanga where a woman was killed when her car was swept off a bridge during heavy rains on 4 February. (iAfrica.com)
Valentine's for singles Feb 10, 2009
For those single people in the City of Gold, there will be a Singles' only Valentine's Event in Soweto. You have to be over 21 years old, single and tired of it. (iAfrica.com)
Lions Welcome Rival on Hall of Fame Weekend Feb 8, 2009
LMU's participation is designed to foster cross-cultural communication between Lennox Middle School and Daniel Freeman Elementary students and their new friends at the Molalatandi Primary School in Soweto, South Africa. This month, members from the Lions will travel to Lennox and Daniel Freeman where they will deliver the letters from students in Africa and assist with writing the return responses. (Lmulions.com)
Good, bad and broke Feb 7, 2009
but I do think its a beautiful Constitution," he said. Schkolne believes focusing on colour corrupts. He, however, will not be taking part in the election. "The reason I can't take part in the election is no one knows about it [his book] and no-one knows about it because our illustrious press won't write about it," he said. My copy is in the post. The Right Party advocates the "complete separation of all ethnic groups". "Take the blacks, they have Soweto, the Indians have Chatsworth, the... (iAfrica.com)
