The Mamelodi D5 community in Tshwane has been left shocked and grieving following the deaths of 14-year-old twin brothers who were found fatally stabbed at their home in Mamelodi West. The boys were discovered by their mother after she returned from work on Friday. According to police, both teenagers had sustained multiple stab wounds to…
The Gauteng High Court has authorised a warrant for the arrest of former Defence Minister and National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula after she failed to appear in court on Friday morning for the continuation of her corruption and money-laundering trial. Her absence prompted the court to take action as proceedings in the high-profile case were…
By AKASIA EXPRESS SPORTS REPORTER The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Ga-Rankuwa Campus celebrated a new generation of sporting stars on 30 September when the campus hosted its 2026 Sport Awards, recognising student-athletes whose performances have brought distinction to the institution throughout the season. The awards ceremony, held at Shai Shai Hills, brought together athletes,…
Bafana Bafana have taken a giant step towards the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after dismantling Eritrea 5-0 in their second Group D qualifier, with Relebohile Mofokeng scoring twice as Pitso Mosimane’s return to the national team continued with a perfect two-from-two start. Mofokeng’s brace, complemented by goals from Yaya Sithole, Iqraam Rayners and…
Abandoned houses in Theresapark have become growing concern for residents as suspected criminals allegedly used the properties as hiding places. During this time, they would be stripping off anything they could sell or use. The latest incident came to light when community members spotted a group entering the abandoned property at Weasley Street, Theresapark, down-town,…
With the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) approaching, the contest for Ward 98 in the Akasia region is increasingly putting local service delivery, community participation and accountability at the centre of political debate. And, among those contesting the ward is Thabo Moroane, an independent candidate who says he wants to enter the Tshwane…
Three suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were shot dead during a fierce gun battle with police and private security officers on the R80 Mabopane Highway in Hercules, Pretoria, on Monday, 28 September 2026. The dramatic confrontation unfolded as law-enforcement and private-security teams moved to intercept an armed group believed to be preparing to target a cash-in-transit…
A new shopping destination is slowly coming to life in Akasia, just a short distance from the established Wonderpark Shopping Mall, after a lengthy delay that kept the development from operating at full capacity. Akasia Boulevard Shopping Centre, situated at the corner of Doreen Street and First Avenue in Karenpark, is now seeing retailers and…
Bafana Bafana will face Eritrea in their second 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday, 30 September, with coach Pitso Mosimane looking for another positive result after South Africa opened their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Guinea at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. The win was particularly significant because Group D has an unusual…
A massive manhunt is under way in the West Rand after 17 people were shot dead during a deadly attack at a tavern in Extension 3, Wedela, near Carletonville, on Saturday night. The shooting happened at about 9.30pm on 26 September 2026, when eight unidentified armed men reportedly arrived at the tavern and opened fire…
