Thandoluhle Ngcobo 13 February 2025 | 14:20Long SASSA queues in Alberton as beneficiaries flock to update their cardsLast week, Postbank and SASSA announced the 28th of February as the deadline for beneficiaries to update their SASSA gold Cards to the new PostBank Black cards.Last week Postbank and SASSA announced the 28th of February as the deadline for beneficiaries to update their SASSA gold Cards to the new PostBank Black cards. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN. JOHANNESBURG - Long, winding queues of South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant recipients have formed outside Alberton Shopping Centre as beneficiaries flock to update their cards. Last week, Postbank and SASSA announced 28 February as the deadline for beneficiaries to update their SASSA gold Cards to the new PostBank Black cards. According to beneficiaries, Alberton Shopping Centre is the only local centre where Postbank officials are updating cards. Some of the grant beneficiaries said they were back for the fourth time on Thursday but are still waiting outside the centre to be assisted.  "I was here this morning and I was waiting here and they say to me I must come tomorrow," said one of the beneficiaries. Only 4 Postbank officials are working to service hundreds of people. Beneficiaries are given a number in the queue and Postbank said they can only service 150 people a day. "They say I must come and pick a number for tomorrow. We are old people. I'm suffering from lupus and we must wait here." They are worried that come the deadline they will not be able to receive their payments. Sections Ntokozo Khumalo16 March 2025 | 7:18Man, 46, in court soon after police uncover drug lab in Alberton, GPDuring the operation, police discovered 7,000 mandrax pills, valued at over half a million rand.Picture: Pixabay.com JOHANNESBURG - A suspect connected to a drug laboratory in Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng is set to appear in court soon. The 46-year-old man was arrested this past Friday following a search conducted at a property in South Crest, Alberton. During the operation, police discovered 7,000 mandrax pills, valued at over half a million rand. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says their tactical teams successfully traced the whereabouts of the fully operational drug laboratory. "Further investigations led the team to a property in Vanderbijlpark, where they uncovered a fully operational drug laboratory. Seized items included a tablet press, various chemicals, drug manufacturing equipment, and a quantity of mandrax powder and mandrax tablets with an estimated value of R500 000." JOHANNESBURG - Ekurhuleni Emergency Services is evacuating residents of the Thina Sonke RDP housing project, east of Alberton, following a life-threatening fuel spill in the area.  On Tuesday night, emergency teams responded to the incident, after suspected criminals allegedly tampered with an underground fuel line. The damaged pipeline, stretching several kilometres, contained 95-octane petrol. According to Ekurhuleni Emergency Services, preliminary findings have revealed a large quantity of fuel was stolen from the pipeline in question, while the rest of its contents seeped into the soil. Spokesperson William Ntladi said a multidisciplinary team, including South African Police Service (SAPS), is evacuating residents and investigating the cause of the incident. “So I would like to notify the residents in and around the area that we are asking for their compliance and co-operation in this regard.” Ntladi has further warned the public about the dangers of large fuel spills, saying they can trigger explosions and environmental damage, while also posing a great health risk. AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale JOHANNESBURG - Four armed robbery suspects have been shot and killed during a shootout with the police on the R59 in Alberton.  The Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner explains The team at Jetour Alberton recently took to heart the manufacturer’s pledge to engage in corporate social responsibility initiatives The dealership visited Umkhathizwe and Nageng primary schools to make a tangible difference in the lives of school children shared that their latest initiative stemmed from an idea by sales executive Namasonto Ntsibande Together with well-known influencer Mbali Skosana they launched a campaign to donate school shoes and socks to children in need at these two primary schools in Kathorus socks and clothing have been collected and will be distributed to other schools in the area over the next few weeks “The reason behind this initiative is to show the community that we care and to support underprivileged children who are struggling with everyday necessities such as uniforms at school Jetour Alberton was eager to jump at the idea and make a difference This is our way of giving back to the community,” Pieter says “AutoCity Cares is a non-profit organisation established by the AutoCity Group to address the gaps in the surrounding communities The company’s mission goes beyond selling cars; it focuses on building stronger communities and supporting important causes “This is only the beginning of an amazing journey in giving back,” he says adding that their next campaign will focus on providing sanitary towels to young women at these and other schools in the community Jetour Alberton urges community members and businesses to join them in future charity drives Well-known South African racing driver and competitor at the annual Simola Hillclimb died this weekend when his Lotus left the road Mitsubishi Motors South Africa was presented with the Top Performer award in the After-sales – Customer Experience category at the brand’s recent annual global after-sales business excellence awards ceremony in Thailand The South African new-vehicle market showed its resilience yet again during April this year with an 11.9% increase compared to the same month last year This is notwithstanding the number of public holidays that manifested in long weekends with school holidays in between Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot and anyone going faster than you is a maniac The transition from a career in the OEM environment to the business at dealership level was like chalk and cheese Audi Centre Sandton was named 2024 Dealer of the Year while Hatfield Motor Group walked away with the coveted 2024 Dealer Group of the Year prize during Audi South Africa’s annual Vorsprung Awards For a dealership to make an 180-degree U-turn within two years and then went on to win the overall Volkswagen Dealer of the Year award This dealer-focussed innovation is made possible with the support and endorsement of Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance All content copyright of Panthera Media Pty Ltd 2020 We use cookies to personalise content and ads and to analyse our traffic and improve our service You consent to cookies if you continue to use our website A violent conflict broke out between rival groups of illegal miners (zama zamas) in the Swartkoppies area yesterday marked by automatic gunfire and explosions The conflict occurred near the Bulk Diesel company Authorities rushed to the scene where an intense confrontation marked with automatic gunfire and explosions was reported Two suspects were apprehended and taken to the Mondeor police station eight others managed to flee the scene by escaping across the river Residents were advised to stay indoors and avoid the area until the situation is brought under control A violent shoot-out erupted on Wednesday night leaving residents living near Golden Drive and New Modder mining sites in Benoni Benoni City Times reported that according to messages shared on a local community WhatsApp group the gunfire began at around 17:30 and continued into the evening sending families into panic as shots rang out just meters from their homes Read original story on www.citizen.co.za Mayberry Park is now gripped by fear as crime surges and basic services fall apart Residents say they’ve had enough—and they are taking matters into their own hands Businesses in Alberton North are facing increased crime and security threats due to a nearby informal settlement on land owned by PRASA Stargazers can catch up to 50 meteors per hour during the Eta Aquariid shower The Junior Springboks starting lineup for tomorrow’s U20 Rugby Championship clash against Australia includes four players from the 2024 squad Further delays were caused by a separate incident on Friday when a minor fire damaged a mini-substation and whether young or old the perfume of a rose is irresistible  Here are some fun ways to share a love of roses with your kids The beauty of the Waldorf lies in its contrast - sweet pears The weak economic growth outlook must now weigh on the Bank to cut the rate South Africa’s Generation Z (aged 19–27) is reshaping financial wellness blending digital convenience with long-term… celebrated the launch of its latest Galaxy A series - the Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A26 5G - at an exciting event in Johannesburg Car Mag gets behind the wheel of the upcoming Omoda C7 SUV destined for South Africa Here's his early verdict on this stylish contender The sardine run – known as the ‘greatest shoal on Earth’ – is just around the corner Home | South Africa Four armed robbery suspects have been killed in a shootout with police on the R59 in Alberton Traffic is reported to be backed up as the road is closed for police and crime scene investigators to do their work Provincial Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni is expected to address the media at the crime scene Today’s gun battle comes a day after two suspects wanted for murder attempted murder and robbery were killed in a shootout with police in KwaZulu-Natal Meanwhile, two people have been arrested in the Johannesburg CBD for allegedly being in possession of counterfeit goods worth over R3-million were arrested yesterday when officials from multiple law enforcement units conducted a raid “More than 6 000 counterfeit items were confiscated We remain committed to eradicating the illegal trade of counterfeit goods to safeguard consumers Mogonseni Nkosi says officers received information about the vehicle which was stolen from Westville in KwaZulu-Natal Nkosi says a roadblock was mounted at which the vehicle was stopped and the suspect arrested Nkosi says the suspect is expected to appear in court soon A court case involving the murder of Susan Gillian Murray a then resident of Verwoerdpark in Alberton was again heard at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday According to Alberton Record Murray’s decomposed body was found dumped in Alberton North in November 2023 The accused are Werner Jack Schoeman (42) and Delichia Bekker (43) Schoeman was arrested while in hiding in South Hills is accused of being involved in the death of her own mother and was arrested days before Schoeman Schoeman and Bekker were dating and living with Susan on Oribi Street in Verwoerdpark during the time of her death raised his hand to speak and questioned the presence of an Alberton Record news reporter in court we weren’t notified last time that there is a reporter in court taking photographs of us We didn’t give permission for photographs to be taken of us,” said Schoeman And you ought to have raised that issue with your legal representative Discuss this matter with your legal representative on May 9.” The lawyer representing Schoeman and Bekker was not in court on Tuesday It is expected that she will be present at the hearing on May 9 were weren’t notified last time that there is a reporter in court taking photographs of us there is a principle of open justice and an open court system These principles ensure public access to court proceedings and records Section 16(1)(a) in Chapter Two of the Bill of Rights reads: “Everyone has the right to freedom of expression which includes freedom of the press and other media.” Alberton Record applied for media access to cover court proceedings in the Schoeman and Bekker murder case at the April 1 hearing Schoeman gave an Alberton Record reporter the middle finger on his way back to the holding cells Schoeman and Bekker’s case has been postponed to May 9 at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal Read original story on www.citizen.co.za Ekurhuleni Emergency Services have evacuated a group of residents from the Thina Sonke informal settlement in Alberton a fuel line was allegedly tampered with by thieves William Ntladi says authorities are currently on the scene monitoring the situation we found a fuel line tampered with and we don’t know how much has been leaked out but the residents have been evacuated and the teams are monitoring the situation and we have the hazmat teams and law enforcement is on site.” 📽 [WATCH] William Ntladi from the City’s Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) updates on the scene where a pipeline transporting fuel was tampered with in Thinasonke, Alberton. Residents in the area have been evacuated and response teams are on site.#DEMS pic.twitter.com/XhP8NecQLl — CITY OF EKURHULENI (@City_Ekurhuleni) February 5, 2025 The High Court in Johannesburg has sentenced a 37-year-old gardener, Pardon Danhire, to 20 years in prison for the murders of Nadine Terblanche and her son National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson (NPA) Phindi Mjonondwane says the sentencing follows Danhire entering into a plea and sentencing agreement with the state The court further ordered that five years of Danhire’s sentence be suspended on condition that he testifies against his co-accused Frederick Stapelberg Stapelberg allegedly contacted him with a promise of R100 000 payment to kill his girlfriend Terblanche and her son Their lifeless bodies were discovered by a local security company in Randhart “Danhire was sentenced to 25 years on each of the two counts of murder with the court ordering the sentencing to run concurrently and further suspending five years of the sentence on condition that he will testify in the trial against co-accused Frederick Stapelberg starting on March the 25th We will henceforth focus on the upcoming trial against Stapelberg with the aim of ensuring that justice prevails.”