We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Tuesday, 30 April.
Authorities found the former SA boxing world champion Dingaan “Rose of Soweto” Thobela dead at his Joburg flat on Monday evening.
In other news, here’s the modus operandi that criminals have been using in the recent highway-spiking robberies in and around Gauteng.
The Health Department strongly advises people to protect themselves from the expected increase in respiratory infections this upcoming winter.
Meanwhile, workers closed South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offices in Mkhondo Municipality (previously known as Piet Retief), Mpumalanga, for two weeks.
After capturing a sangoma on CCTV performing a ritual at various workstations, workers fear for their lives.
Lastly, AfriForum’s Ernst Roets isn’t just a politician, he’s also a writer and musician.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Tuesday, 30 April
BREAKING: Former SA boxing world champion found dead
It is a sad night for South Africa! On Monday evening, authorities discovered the body of former SA boxing world champion Dingaan “Rose of Soweto” Thobela at his flat in Joburg.
A report by Sowetan revealed that authorities found the 57-year-old Thobela dead in his flat in Mayfair, Johannesburg, on Monday evening after he had battled illness.
His childhood friend Eddie Mutungutungu confirmed the death of Thobela.
Highway-SPIKING robberies – here is the modus operandi
Police have revealed the modus operandi used by criminals in highway-spiking robberies.
More incidents are reported in Gauteng every week, but what are the criminals doing, and what should you know?
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza said criminals place spikes on the road, before covering them with plastic or leaves.
Health Department issues alert as respiratory infections surge
The Health Department strongly advises people to protect themselves from the expected increase in respiratory infections this upcoming winter.
The department highlighted the current epidemiological situation. Emphasising the peak circulation of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the onset of influenza, commonly referred to as the flu. They noted that despite the ongoing presence of COVID-19, its transmission remains relatively subdued.
Mpumalanga SASSA offices closed following alleged witchcraft
Workers at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offices in Mkhondo Municipality (previously known as Piet Retief), Mpumalanga, closed the offices for two weeks. Due to safety concerns. This action came after CCTV footage captured a sangoma performing a ritual in various workstations.
SASSA spokesperson in Mpumalanga Senzeni Ngubeni confirmed the incident on Monday, 29 April.
WATCH: AfriForum’s Ernst Roets in heavy metal music video
AfriForum’s Ernst Roets isn’t just a politician, but he’s also a writer and musician.
Roets is AfriForum’s controversial deputy CEO, however, he’s also part of a heavy metal band. The band’s name is Sometimes the Wolf Wins (‘Soms Wen Die Wolf’).
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