Koketso Ramorei On Thursday, 7 August 2025, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane intensified its crime-combating efforts through the ongoing rollout of #OperationShanela. This latest high-impact operation targeted the Mabopane and Loate policing precincts, with the support of various operational and proactive law enforcement partners. Led by the Acting District Commissioner of Tshwane,…
By Editor-in-Chief Welcome to The Ga-Rankuwa Mail. It gives us great pleasure to launch such a prominent brand in the heart of a township ravaged by a multitude of ills, but there are positive stories to be told about this kasi and the surrounding areas. Most positive news are hidden somewhere in our homes –…
Helder Isidro (36) from Eersterust abandoned his bail application at the Pretoria Magistrates Court. He is facing a charge of murder of Loveness Magabe (30) and defeating the ends justice. It is alleged that the accused and the deceased initially met on a Facebook hook-up site and later continued communicating via WhatsApp. They arranged to…
Where is Peter Shalulile, Lucas Ribeiro, Khuliso Mudau, Relebohile Mofokeng? Well, the time for reality has finally hit home amid player movement speculations. The new 2025-26 PSL season kicked off last weekend with the MTN8 quarterfinals having determined the remaining four clubs – Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Stellenbosch FC, and Sekhukhune United – and now…
SPONSORED By SMUAt Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), leadership is not reserved for boardrooms or podiums — it’s developed in lecture halls, residences, and grassroots initiatives. SMU continues to shape socially conscious leaders who are driven by purpose, service, and impact. One such trailblazer is Tshepo Ntlemeza, a third-year student in Environmental Sciences, who…
WATCH: Yesterday they tried to hijack me at Ga-Rankuwa Cemetery going home from work. They shot at the vehicle. When they drove off they went into Tsunami. If anyone recognise the Silver Kia Sportage, please. – BY READER
By Koketso Ramorei South Africa’s healthcare system continues to face immense pressure, from overloaded public hospitals and understaffed clinics to a shortage of medical professionals equipped to handle the country’s complex health challenges. The crisis doesn’t begin in the wards, but in the classroom, where aspiring doctors often lack the financial and practical support they…
By Koketso Ramorei Daily Maverick investigative journalist, Pieter-Louis Myburgh, revealed that he was allegedly offered a R60 000 bribe by Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO Tebogo Malaka and her spokesperson Phasha Makgolane in an attempt to stop a corruption investigation.The meeting held at a restaurant in Stellenbosch on Sunday, 3 August, as part of Myburgh’s…
