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[Pule Letshwiti-Jones @pule_jones]

On the scene. Next update on @eNCA at 3:30 p.m. The identity of one of the victims is known to #eNCA. Vehicle was hit by more than ten bullets. Motive unclear. The story is developing.

[refiloe🐘 @SegodiTlour]

They told us to study hard, work smart, and the future would be ours. But 8.1 million of us are sitting with qualifications, dreams, and CVs that collect dust while the unemployment rate keeps climbing. We’re not lazy we’re locked out. And if 301,000 jobs can vanish in 3 months, you start to realize: waiting for the system to save you is the fastest way to stay stuck. The future won’t be handed to us. We have to build it ourselves, even if we have to start from zero

[Lady_L_ @Lee_Raa_Tuu]

💔💔💔Sad news never ends 😔💔

A police officer allegedly shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself… after discovering that the twins he believed were his children were not biologically his. The reported father of the twins was said to be his close friend.

This is heartbreaking on so many levels 😢

But beyond the shock, there is something important we must learn from this.

Pain, betrayal, anger, and emotional trauma are real. However, violence is never the solution. Taking a life — including your own — does not fix the pain. It only leaves more broken families, traumatized children, and communities in tears.

As men and women, we must learn:
• To control our emotions during painful situations
• To seek counseling or professional help when overwhelmed
• To walk away instead of reacting in anger
• To talk to someone we trust before making permanent decisions

No matter how painful the truth is, there is always another way to respond.

Mental health matters. Communication matters. Walking away matters.

If you are going through betrayal, unemployment stress, relationship problems, or depression — please speak to someone. Your life is worth more than a temporary situation.

And to those currently unemployed and feeling hopeless 😔 — do not allow stress to control your decisions. There are still opportunities out there.

If you know someone who is not working, tell them there are jobs and other career opportunities they can apply for.

Job application link is in my comment section.

Let’s choose growth over destruction. Let’s choose hope over anger. 🙏

[Man’s NOT Barry Roux @AdvoBarryRoux]

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Surely someone out knows these criminals. The lady was even confused as to what she wanted. This eHailing driver died, for what? For what hle? Koloi? Phone? Money? Life was taken in Pretoria West. We need to find these criminals.

[Cllr_Welekazi💜🇿🇦 @African_Spring]

The sad thing about the revelations at Madlanga commission is that no one will ever go to jail.

[Dax @thatsdax]

Lord, remove anyyyyyyyyyyyyyy laziness or procrastination from my body and push me to myyyyyyyyyyy full potential in 2026!!!

[GlobalSouthNews @GlobalSouthNew]

Breaking news 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

This young man was beating his grandmother at the mall today (Daveyton). The community taught him a lifetime lesson. He is currently enjoying himself at the Daveyton SAPS. Sad news 😭🥲

[Lavish Living @busiwe_bubu]

DJ Shimza has donated 300 pairs of school shoes to children in need at various schools in Gauteng.

He has been doing this annually since 2017.

[MDN NEWS @MDNnewss]

Pakistani national killed in fatal pitbull attack in North West

A 39-year-old man has died after being allegedly attacked by two pitbull dogs at a residence in Vryburg in the early hours of Thursday, 1 January 2026.

According to North West police, Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) were called to the scene around 02h30 am and transported the severely injured man to a local hospital. He later succumbed to his wounds on Friday evening.

Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane, police spokesperson, said the victim believed to be a Pakistani national was renting a room at the property where the attack occurred.

Officers found him in the surgical ward with multiple wounds and scratches on his hands and legs, consistent with dog bites.

Preliminary investigations suggest this was not the first incident involving the same animals. A related case against the dogs is pending and is due to be heard at the Vryburg Magistrates’ Court in February.

Following consultations with the owner, the two pitbulls were euthanised on Saturday, 3 January 2026. No arrests have been made, and police have opened an inquest as they continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack.

[Man’s NOT Barry Roux @AdvoBarryRoux]

Nobuhle Mabaso from Ntinini was beaten by her boyfriend last month & had been in hospital until she died last week. He still hasn’t been arrested. He claimed he beat her because she spent 30 minutes in the toilet, then took her to hospital without informing the family.

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

A Pretoria farmer was robbed and tied to a tree. The incident took place last week. A man posing as a potential buyer during a viewing of his property overpowered him.

[IG:Joy-Zelda @joy_zelda]

Let's make him Trend until he is found

[Women For Change @womenforchange5]

Xabiso Pearl Kambi, 20, was shot and killed by three unknown men in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, on 31 December 2025.

It is alleged that Xabiso was working at her family’s shop when three men approached her in an attempt to rob her of a money bag she was holding. They reportedly shot her multiple times before fleeing the scene. Xabiso was declared dead at the scene. No one has been arrested yet. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. When is enough, enough? #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth

[MDN NEWS @MDNnewss]

Police are asking the public for help in identifying men caught on camera robbing an elderly person of cash and a cellphone outside a Bloemfontein shopping centre.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bloemfontein Police at 051 411 7000 or Crime Stop anonymously at 08600 10111.

[MDN NEWS @MDNnewss]

Breaking news

Police in Polokwane have arrested the driver of a 65-seater bus carrying 117 passengers, including 15 minors, traveling from Gauteng to Malawi, after the vehicle was intercepted and the driver attempted to flee.

[MDN NEWS @MDNnewss]

Springbok women’s rugby in mourning after captain Lusanda Dumke dies of cancer

South African women’s rugby has been plunged into deep sorrow following the death of former Springbok Women’s captain Lusanda Dumke, who passed away on Tuesday in East London after a courageous battle with a rare form of gastric cancer. She was just 29 years old.

Dumke, a dynamic loose forward, was a standout figure in South African rugby. She earned 33 Test caps for the Springbok Women, captaining her country on multiple occasions, and was widely admired for her leadership, skill, and tenacity on the field.

At club level, Dumke also served as captain of the Bulls Daisies, leading the side to historic success in the Women’s Premier Division and becoming a beloved figure within the Blue Bulls rugby community.

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander paid heartfelt tribute to Dumke, describing her as “a symbol of courage, leadership, and resilience far beyond her years,” noting that her impact extended well beyond her playing career.

Her passing comes after she stepped away from professional rugby earlier this year for health reasons, as her condition worsened. Dumke’s legacy is marked not only by her achievements in green and gold but also by the inspiration she provided to young athletes and teammates alike.

Tributes have poured in from across the rugby world, with colleagues and supporters mourning a remarkable athlete whose passion and spirit helped elevate women’s rugby in South Africa. Funeral arrangements will be announced by her family.

[Raisibe @Patricia_Bantom]

Our biggest problem as a country is this one. 😡

[Man’s NOT Barry Roux @AdvoBarryRoux]

Shebeshxt has been denied bail. The matter is postponed to 18 February 2026.

[Daily Sun @dailysunsa]

URGENT: 🚨Police are hunting for rape suspect Siyabonga Sikhulumi who escaped from Tayler Bequest Hospital in Matatiele. 🚨He's considered dangerous - DO NOT approach. #Manhunt #MatatieleFugitive #SiyabongaSikhulumi https://t.co/m5URjZ1iE9

[Black-Jesus💧🇿🇦 @KingMntungwa]

Bethal Taxi driver's think they are God's 😡💔