Ursula Afonso

[Ursula Afonso @AfonsoUrsula]

@Abramjee Amazing what can be done if the cops are motivated 🙌

[Ursula Afonso @AfonsoUrsula]

@wayneduv @GwedeMantashe1 Eish Gwede, you will say just about anything to keep riding the ANC gravy train ne 🤮

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

SUSPECTED SERIAL RAPIST ARRESTED FOR RAPING SIXTEEN WOMEN

A suspected serial rapist who was terrorising women in Cato Manor was arrested on Thursday, 17 September 2026 following intensive investigations by police investigators who are members of the Serial and Electronic Crime Investigation (SECI) and #InvestigativePsychology Unit (IPU) which are within the #FamilyViolence, #ChildProtection and #SexualOffences Unit (FCS).

The 46-year-old suspect started his raping spree in 2014, and between that year and 2025 he had allegedly raped fourteen (14) women in Cato Manor and a woman each in Plessislaer and Taylor’s Halt. The suspect was operating mostly at night, and his modus operandi was to follow women of different ages from taverns to their homes where he reportedly raped them and robbed them of their belongings. In some instances, the suspect allegedly broke into houses and raped his victims at knifepoint, especially vulnerable women who were staying alone.

The victims could not identify the suspect because he reportedly disguised his face by wearing pantyhose, however, police detectives and investigators from the specialised units connected the dots, established a modus operandi, and linked the suspects through the DNA. He will appear in the Durban Magistrate��s Court on Monday, 21 September 2026 on multiple charges of rape, housebreaking, and attempted murder.

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

Via @IanCameron23

THIS IS WHAT PUPPIES WERE LIVING IN AT SAPS ROODEPLAAT K9 FACILITY

This footage was supplied to us as having been recorded at the SAPS K9 Academy in Roodeplaat during the period of the parvovirus outbreaks.

It appears to show puppies confined in deeply unhygienic conditions, with food lying on the floor among their faeces.

Parvovirus is highly contagious and spreads through infected faeces and contaminated environments. Proper cleaning, isolation, vaccination and strict biosecurity are therefore fundamental.

SAPS’s own statement records that 75 puppies died during the 2019 outbreak.

A further 45 were lost in 2020, eight died and 37 were euthanised. That is 120 puppies across the two outbreaks.

We are publishing this footage because the public deserves to know what conditions existed, what SAPS investigated and what was done about it.

Who inspected these kennels? Who was responsible for hygiene and disease control? Were these conditions reported, and if so, what action followed? Most importantly, why did the same facility remain under a cloud of serious animal-welfare concerns years later?

We will submit the footage for authentication and demand the inspection reports, cleaning registers, duty rosters, outbreak investigations and disciplinary outcomes.

Sky has become a voice for every police animal that could not speak for itself. We will not allow these questions to disappear again.

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

CONFIRMED:

SAPS: PRETORIA WEST: TWO MURDER CASES UNDER INVESTIGATION

Pretoria West police are investigating two separate cases of murder reported on 14 and 15 September 2026.

In the first incident, on 14 September 2026 at about 06:45, police responded to a complaint of murder in Christoffel Street.

Upon arrival, members found the body of a 25-year-old woman, lying naked on the floor inside a flat.

She had visible bruises and it is suspected that she was strangled and raped. The provincial Crime Scene Management and all the necessary role players attended the scene.

In the second incident, on 15 September 2026 at 06:15, police received a complaint of murder at WF Nkomo Street.

Upon arrival, members found the body of a 40-year-old man, with stab wounds.

Paramedics certified him deceased. Crime Scene Management and all role players attended the scene.

No arrests have been made yet and both victims have been identified.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact their local police station or CrimeStop on 08600 10111 or send tip-offs via the MySAPSApp.

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

As @POTUS has made clear, the South African people are being failed by a government that is destroying its economy through an obsessive pursuit of racial grievance against the Afrikaner minority. The South African government has consistently failed to adequately address rural crime, violent and dehumanizing rhetoric, and race-based discriminatory policies against Afrikaners and other minority populations.

Today, I’m announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals who enact or enable policies that promote race-based discrimination, incite violence, or enable land confiscation without compensation in South Africa. Those responsible for these injustices have no place in the United States. https://t.co/aSTn73Punn

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

Kidnapping: don't be a target.

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[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

#DailySafetyTip

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

With the current concerns around femicide and violence against women, my message is simple: Be vigilant, but don’t live in fear.

A few practical safety tips:

• Trust your instincts.
If something or someone makes you uncomfortable, move away and seek help.

• Be aware of your surroundings, particularly when walking to your car, entering your home, using ATMs or travelling alone.

• Avoid predictable routines where possible. Vary your routes and times, particularly if you feel you are being followed or watched.

• When driving, keep your doors locked and be cautious when stopping in isolated areas. If you believe you are being followed, don’t drive home -go to a police station, security complex or busy public place.

• At home, secure doors, windows and gates, and activate your alarm or armed response every night. Even if you are only going to bed for a few hours, don’t take chances.

• Be careful about what you share publicly on social media. Avoid posting your exact location or announcing that you are home alone or away from home.

• Have an emergency plan. Your family or trusted friends should know where you are and who to contact if something goes wrong.

• Use technology wisely. Make sure your phone is charged, emergency contacts are easily accessible, and consider using a trusted safety or location-sharing service. A safety/emergency app is recommended.

And importantly, speak up when you see something suspicious.

Communities can play a major role in preventing crime.

Report suspicious behaviour to the police or your security provider rather than confronting suspects yourself.

Women should not have to live in fear. But until we get on top of violent crime, vigilance, preparation and looking out for one another can save lives.

Stay alert, stay connected and, above all, stay safe.

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

2026 Local Government Elections:
Key Points from IEC:

136,790 candidates have been certified to contest South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026.

5,096 candidates were disqualified after statutory checks, including nomination and deposit requirements.

There are 10,526 council seats up for contest across:

8 metros

44 district municipalities

205 local municipalities.

This is a significant increase from 95,427 candidates in 2021, when 10,478 seats were contested.

136,169 candidates are party nominees, while 621 are independent candidates.

Of the total:
98,219 are ward candidates nominated by parties
38,571 are PR candidates

621 are independent ward candidates.

Major metros/

PR ballots will be particularly crowded:

Johannesburg -75 parties
Tshwane -70
eThekwini -69
Ekurhuleni -67
Cape Town -55

These municipalities will require double-column PR ballots. Johannesburg Ward 18 has 63 candidates, also requiring a similar ballot design.

Candidate demographics:

62% male -85,263
38% female -51,527

Women account for 44% of PR candidates but only 35% of ward candidates.

Candidates aged 40-49 make up the largest age group at 31%.

Young people aged 18-39 account for 32% of candidates.

What happens next/

23 September: Parties sign the Electoral Code of Conduct and ballot-paper draw takes place.

25 September: Candidate certificates issued.

17 September: Quality-assurance testing of the results system begins.

5–12 October: Political parties will be allowed to test the results system.

21 September–12 October: Applications open for special votes.

2–3 November: Special voting takes place.

4 November: Election Day.

The IEC says preparations are progressing, with 23,696 voting stations secured and recruitment/training of election officials underway.

A new Disinformation Code has also been introduced for the 2026 elections.

The final candidate list is now being published, marking a major milestone toward the 4 November 2026 municipal elections, with an unprecedented 136,790 candidates competing for 10,526 seats.

@IECSouthAfrica

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

SIU: R58m Ekurhuleni land fraud uncovered:

The SIU says 208 of 221 municipal stands in Villa Liza, Ekurhuleni, were fraudulently transferred into private hands between 2018–2022 without Council approval.

The land was valued at R58m. The municipality received nothing.

A conveyancing firm allegedly used forged rates clearance certificates and powers of attorney.

The SIU says 73 stands were acquired by the conveyancer and his associates, later resold for an average of R250,000 each.

The matter has been referred to the NPA, with 208 fraud referrals, while referrals were also made to the LPC, SARS and FIC.

SIU will approach the Special Tribunal to set aside the unlawful transfers and recover losses.

@RSASIU

[Ursula Afonso @AfonsoUrsula]

@Abramjee I believe that this was driven by USA law enforcement, not RSA...

[Ursula Afonso @AfonsoUrsula]

@CityPowerJhb ESCALATE PLEASE references closed without action and power still off in Lyn Road & part of Malibongwe 🙏

[Ursula Afonso @AfonsoUrsula]

Widespread outage in Strydom Park, Randburg, please escalate CPWEB5163184 and CPWEB5162819, because we have been burning diesel in the generator 🙏
@CityPowerJhb

[Ursula Afonso @AfonsoUrsula]

Widespread outage in Strydom Park, Randburg, please escalate CPWEB5163184 and CPWEB5162819, because we have been burning diesel in the generator 🙏
@CityPowerJhb

[Ursula Afonso @AfonsoUrsula]

@CityPowerJhb Thank you, multiple reference numbers logged across the area already 🤘

[Ursula Afonso @AfonsoUrsula]

There is a widespread outage in Discovery, Roodepoort, please send to restore it ASAP 🙏
@CityPowerJhb

[Chris Yelland @chrisyelland]

Well done @OUTASA and @wayneduv!

[Chris Yelland @chrisyelland]

Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena has confirmed to Chris Yelland and @OUTASA that @Eskom_SA will NOT fine residential customers and will NOT cut-off electricity supply to residential customers for failing to register their solar PV/BESS systems with @Eskom_SA by 30 September 2026 or thereaafter.

[Chris Yelland @chrisyelland]

It seems quite mindless for @Eskom_SA to announce upfront the details of it's new strategy to infiltrate criminal syndicates that are ripping Eskom off left right and centre. Good grief. What do they really hope to achieve by announcing this publicly, other than to render it ineffective?

[Chris Yelland @chrisyelland]

Koeberg nuclear power station now fully shut down.

@Eskom_SA confirms that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 1 was taken offline just before 1 am today following a turbine trip. The cause of the turbine trip is currently under investigation. Unit 2 at Koeberg has been shut down for several months now undergoing maintenance and testing.