Sebokeng – Two learners were hit by a drunk Mercedes-Benz driver on the Golden Highway in Zone 19, Sebokeng, on Friday 20 March 2026.
This is the second drunk driving crash reported in Gauteng on the same day.
Earlier that morning in Clayville, Ekurhuleni, a head-on collision occurred at the intersection of Olifantsfontein Road and South View.
A grey Audi driven by a 30-year-old man collided with a Toyota Avanza.
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department officers from the Clayville Precinct responded to the scene.
The 30-year-old Audi driver was tested on site and recorded an alcohol reading of 0.64.
The driver of the Avanza and a female passenger aged between 10 and 11 years old sustained fatal injuries and were certified dead at the scene.
A second passenger in the Avanza, a 16-year-old girl, suffered serious injuries and was transported to Thembisa Tertiary Hospital for treatment.
The 30-year-old Audi driver was arrested at the scene.
He faces charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless and negligent driving, culpable homicide, and fleeing the scene of the accident.
Emergency services attended both incidents.
No further details on the Sebokeng crash, including the condition of the two learners or the status of the Mercedes-Benz driver, have been confirmed at this stage.
Investigations into both crashes are ongoing.
North West Family Demands Justice After Bouncer Granted Bail in Brother’s Murder Case
BRITS – The family of Mojalefa Raymond Mpiriane, a 35-year-old man from Maboloka in the North West province, is calling for justice following the release on bail of the bouncer accused of murdering him.
Mpiriane was stabbed in the chest during an incident outside a local club in Brits on the night of 8 February 2026. His body was later found outside the Brits police station.
Clement Masire, 38, a bouncer at the club, faces a charge of murder. Police allege the stabbing followed an argument in which Mpiriane slapped a woman on her buttocks; the woman is believed to be a relative of the suspect.
Masire appeared in the Brits Magistrate’s Court and was granted bail of R5 000.
The murder case was officially registered at the Brits Police Station on 8 February 2026. North West police spokeswoman Sergeant Kelebogile Morake confirmed the details of the investigation.
Mpiriane’s family members from Maboloka – sisters Dineo Lion (30) and Lerato Mpiriane (27), cousin Keneilwe Mpiriane (25), and brother-in-law Thapelo Lion (32) – have stated they want the suspect to remain behind bars until the matter is finalised. They are also seeking full answers about how the victim’s body ended up at the police station and have raised safety concerns about travelling to Brits.
Mpiriane is survived by his girlfriend and three children.
The matter is still before the court.
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team Executes Tactical Arrest of Former Special Task Force Member Linked to Witness Murder
Durban – 19 March 2026 – On 14 March 2026, members of the South African Police Service’s KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team carried out a coordinated tactical operation that resulted in the arrest of a suspect in the murder of a witness referred to as “Witness D”.
CCTV footage recorded from the St David control room at approximately 15:41 shows the sequence from multiple camera angles. A white minibus van is positioned on a street adjacent to a parking area filled with other vehicles. Several officers arrive in unmarked and official vehicles. They exit rapidly, with some personnel disembarking while the vehicles are still moving.
The officers, wearing tactical gear and carrying firearms, advance in formation toward a group of individuals standing near the open side door of the white van. Within seconds, the team surrounds the suspects, restrains them on the ground, and secures the scene. The operation concludes without visible hesitation or prolonged engagement.
The primary suspect arrested is a former member of the SAPS Special Task Force who previously served under the command of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi has publicly confirmed that he personally assisted in the apprehension of this individual.
The arrest forms part of investigations into the murder of Witness D, a case that has featured in broader inquiries into criminal activity within the justice system.
Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi is currently testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Established in September 2025, the commission is examining allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption across the South African criminal justice system, including within the police service.
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team operates under the provincial commissioner’s oversight and has been referenced during commission proceedings in relation to its operational effectiveness and prior decisions regarding specialised units in the province.
No further details on additional charges or court appearances have been released by SAPS at this stage. The footage remains the primary public record of the 14 March operation.
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Armed Couple Fights Back Against Robbers on N12 in Witbank
WITBANK – Alleged robbers picked up a husband and wife as passengers on the N12 highway in Witbank, apparently believing the pair would be easy targets for their planned attack.
The suspects carried out their plan when they attempted to pull a move on the unsuspecting couple during the journey.
In response, the husband drew his own firearm and fought back against the alleged robbers.
The confrontation left two of the suspects shot.
One suspect died on the scene as a direct result of the shooting.
A second suspect was injured in the incident and was arrested.
A third suspect managed to escape from the scene.
The incident unfolded entirely on the N12 in Witbank and involved only the husband and wife as the passengers targeted by the alleged robbers.
No further details on the sequence beyond the picking up of the passengers, the attempted move, the husband’s armed response, the shooting of two suspects, the death of one, the injury and arrest of another, and the escape of the third have been established in reports of the event.
The husband and wife were the victims who turned the tables on the group through the man’s use of his firearm in self-defence during the attempted robbery.
Single Vehicle Crash Disrupts Traffic on Mariannhill Road Near KwaDengezi Bus Depot
A single vehicle crash has taken place on Mariannhill Road in the vicinity of the Bus Depot in KwaDengezi.
The incident involves one vehicle only and has prompted authorities to issue an immediate advisory to motorists travelling in the area.
Traffic flow along Mariannhill Road is expected to experience delays and possible congestion as a direct result of the crash.
Emergency personnel are currently on scene attending to the situation.
Motorists are strongly urged to exercise extreme caution while navigating the affected stretch of road. Drivers should reduce their speed significantly, maintain heightened awareness of surrounding conditions, and pay particular attention to the presence of emergency vehicles and personnel working at the site.
Commuters are encouraged to consider alternative routes where possible until the scene is cleared and normal traffic movement resumes.
No further details regarding the cause of the crash or any injuries have been released at this time. Motorists are reminded to remain vigilant and adhere to all traffic safety instructions in the KwaDengezi area.
