The murder trial of Jo-Ann Ntokoto Mabasa, accused of killing her boyfriend Xichavo Ntsanwisi in October 2025, has been set for 10 July 2026 in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court after several delays due to pending forensic evidence.

Stephen Maboka, a 25-year-old man from Gauteng has started his shoes cleaning and repair business after noticing that people are reluctant to clean their shoes.

Thousands marched in Johannesburg calling for stricter border security and tougher action against illegal immigration, with the procession moving from Beyers Naudé Square to Constitution Hill. Police and emergency services maintained a strong presence, ensuring the event remained peaceful. Participants emphasized that their concerns were about illegal immigration's impact on South Africans, not xenophobia. The march was part of nationwide demonstrations demanding improved enforcement of immigration laws and better border management.

On arrival, police searched the shoreline and found six waste bags concealed between rocks in shallow water.

The IEC is calling on South Africans to help shape new rules aimed at stopping the spread of fake election information ahead of the polls.

Stephen, a young entrepreneur from Gauteng, turned his family's sports-related shoe cleaning needs into MS Shoes, a business offering shoe cleaning, repair, and soon online reselling.

Jo-Ann Ntokoto Mabasa is set to stand trial on 10 July

A person has been shot and killed during violent unrest linked to anti-illegal immigration protests in Alexandra, north of Joburg.

Campaign organisers said migrants, including women and kids, are already fleeing communities because of intimidation, threats and violence.

Gauteng police say they are fully prepared for the planned nationwide marches on 30 June, with helicopters, police vehicles and thousands of officers deployed to maintain law and order.