Home | South Africa A fifth body has been found at the Hennops River in Centurion The police’s search and rescue team was searching for the three police constables who went missing last week Wednesday when they uncovered two more bodies a few kilometres apart Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya says they are trying to establish what could have happened in the river “This is as a result of a search by the divers as they have been coming with the dogs following the river from that side of Hennops It’s almost between 8 and 10 kilometres we are still busy processing the scene,” says Sibiya Meanwhile, police are still searching for the vehicle in which three missing officers were travelling after a total of five bodies were retrieved from river It is not clear at this stage if three of the bodies are those of the missing police constables who were en route from Bloemfontein to Polokwane or if they are all part of the same incident The families of the three constables have arrived in Pretoria The officers went missing last week Wednesday while en route to their posting in Polokwane where they were to be part of operation Vala Umgodi we do not want to say a lot while the families are not yet here they are going to learn some of the things from the media it was in the early hours of the morning and at this point in time we cannot really determine up until the investigation is concluded.” AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale CENTURION - Police have recovered three bodies believed to be those of the officers who went missing en route to Polokwane last week Keamogetswe Buys and Boipelo Senoge disappeared while travelling to north for their deployment Their vehicle was last seen near the Grasmere toll plaza their phones and tracking devices have been offline Fannie Masemola,offered a reward for information regarding the disappearance shortly after meeting their families on Sunday CENTURION – Two bodies believed to be those of the three missing South African Police Service (SAPS) members have been recovered from the Hennops River in Centurion who were reportedly en route to Polokwane from the Free State on a deployment last week went missing under mysterious circumstances They were last seen in the early hours of Wednesday located a submerged vehicle believed to match the description of the missing officers’ car it has since been confirmed by sources on scene that the vehicle found in the river is not the white VW Polo the trio was travelling in two bodies have been recovered and positively identified as the missing police constables both of whom were reportedly attached to the Free State Crime Intelligence Unit The search continues for the third officer Police teams are now intensifying their efforts along the Hennops River as part of the recovery mission Authorities have not yet released the names of the deceased officers pending family notification This incident has cast a shadow over SAPS as questions arise regarding the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and how the vehicle ended up in the river Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses and website in this browser for the next time I comment We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again 0 comments The SA Hockey Under 21 IPT got underway at Cornwall Hill College with a powerful opening day — a day marked by dominant displays An 8-0 demolition of Mpumalanga showed their strength across the field with eight different players getting on the scoresheet A complete performance to open their title defence Southern Gauteng edged out a determined KZN Raiders side 2-1 Goals from Kashni Sundram and Hannah Quinton inside the first quarter gave Southerns the platform and despite Caitlin Cotterill pulling one back for Raiders they held on under pressure to secure a vital win started strongly with a convincing 5-0 win over Free State with Province controlling proceedings from start to finish Leading 5-0 before conceding a late goal to Kerri Kespay the Blues were impressive with Emily Macquet scoring twice and further goals from Elizabeth Porter North West held off a spirited challenge from Eastern Province to claim a 5-2 win in Pool A After EP levelled early through Kian Cambier and Sibusiso Ramabele to seal the result and start their campaign positively looking to defend their 2024 title on home soil secured a professional 3-0 victory over Mpumalanga with goals from Kabo Ratlepe Southern Gauteng produced the biggest scoreline of the day overcoming an early shock from Free State to win 8-2 Southerns responded emphatically with goals from Meshack Adams The match of the day came between Western Province and KZN Raiders but Lethabo Bogacwi turned the game around with two quick goals Joshua Mettler equalised just before halftime but a late winner from Dylan Pratt gave the Raiders a dramatic and crucial 3-2 win by bsport-admin | May 3, 2025 | Men's Hockey U21, Women's Hockey U21 and unforgettable moments came to a close at Cornwall Hill College with two finals that told two very different stories by bsport-admin | May 2, 2025 | Men's Hockey U21, Women's Hockey U21 Semi-Final Friday at Cornwall Hill College delivered everything a championship week could ask for — tension and moments of brilliance that will live long in memory The final line-ups are now confirmed — and both are packed with.. by bsport-admin | May 1, 2025 | Men's Hockey U21, Women's Hockey U21 With the pool stages wrapped up at Cornwall Hill College the business end of the 2025 SA Hockey Under 21 IPT is officially here the top four in each division have now earned the right to.. 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If you’re interested in financing, you can do so with FLYING Finance. Use our airplane loan calculator to calculate your estimated monthly payments. Or, to speak with an aviation finance specialist, visit flyingfinance.com Please check your email and enter your one time pin below:   Open in Gmail Sorry there was an error loading the audio Boipelo Senoge (20) and Keamogetswe Buys have positively identified their loved ones among the five bodies that were discovered in Hennops River The three SA Police Service (SAPS) constables went missing last week when they travelled from the Free State to Limpopo, where they had been deployed. The white VW Polo they were travelling in was last seen on video near the Brakfontein interchange in Centurion.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads led police to the Hennops River along the N1 where two bodies were discovered on Monday and three on Tuesday held a media briefing near where the bodies were found Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola (centre) at the scene where bodies were found “We had hoped to find our three police officers safe and unharmed It is with deep sorrow that I confirm that our three members have been found together with two other bodies,” said Masemola The police commissioner said the fourth body was that of an administration clerk from Lyttelton Police Station while the fifth decomposed body had yet to be identified The circumstances of the officers’ deaths are still being investigated Masemola said that on Monday, the investigative team found parts of what police believed to be the constables’ VW Polo on the N1 highway bridge over the Hennops River just after the Brakfontein interchange.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads indicating that the Polo may have struck it Masemola said that uncovering what exactly occurred hinged on locating the vehicle “We don’t want to speculate at this stage what led to the discovery of these bodies in this river Our investigation will reveal those aspects once we find their vehicle,” he said while Buys and Senoge’s bodies were found on Tuesday Members of the police on the N1 near the Hennops River on Tuesday night “The last time I spoke to Boipelo was on Wednesday night when they were leaving for Polokwane,” said Paul Senoge “I put her bags in the car for her and said goodbye and I just had to identify my child’s body.” Paul Senoge at the scene where bodies were found including that of his police daughter Boipelo was visibly shaken and struggled to hold back tears as SAPS officers showed them the suspected accident site Monday’s search also uncovered a Renault panel van which belonged to the Lyttelton Police Station clerk Masemola said the clerk’s wife told police that he had visited friends in the area on Saturday afternoon but did not return home A diving unit member at the second location along the Hennops River where the fifth body was found A passer-by spotted the vehicle in the river and alerted police We don’t think his vehicle entered the river here It may have entered at another point because the place where he had gonna to visit his friends is more towards Waterkloof Air Force Base,” said Masemola He said that there was no evidence that the contables’ bodies were linked to the clerk or the unidentified body and that a case of culpable homicide had been opened ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Three bodies have been retrieved from the Hennops River in Centurion the identification process is still ongoing A fourth body was found in the area in the bushes They are three males and one female body. This as police are searching for three police officers who disappeared last Wednesday en route from Bloemfontein to their area of deployment in Limpopo The trio were last known to be at a garage near the Grasmere Toll Plaza on the N1 Police’s Athlenda Mathe confirmed the search and rescue operations “The SAPS confirms that its investigation has brought it to the Hennops River in Centurion along the N1 We have three bodies so far whose identities are yet to be confirmed We are searching for another body and for any other evidence that will assist us in concluding the case of the missing police officers,” says Mathe CENTURION- Search and recovery teams made a significant breakthrough today in the case of the three missing constables whose remains were discovered earlier this week A badly damaged vehicle husk was pulled from the Hennops River bed in Centurion believed to be linked to the white VW Polo the officers were last seen driving has already seen the recovery of five bodies and several vehicle parts scattered along the river located the wreckage submerged in the murky waters and began extraction efforts early this morning A heavy-duty tow truck was deployed to assist in pulling the large metal object from the river as authorities work to confirm if it is indeed the official police vehicle used by the slain officers Scenes at the river have drawn attention from the public and investigators continue to comb through the area for further evidence The vehicle’s identification and connection to the three deceased constables are yet to be officially confirmed Police spokespersons have described the discovery as a “major development” in the ongoing investigation into the deaths of the officers The circumstances surrounding their disappearance and death remain under investigation More updates are expected as forensic teams examine the recovered vehicle and evidence retrieved from the riverbed National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says a forensic investigation of the vehicle will commence to determine how the three police officers died He was addressing the media at the Hennops River in Centurion This after the vehicle in which the three deceased constables were travelling was recovered yesterday afternoon. A handbag containing items such as driver’s licences and ID documents and a car service handbook was also retrieved. Masemola says, “We have got no rules to stick to when you [carry out] forensic investigation. They’re going to go through the car, look thoroughly on [at] the car, and the fact that I’m saying it looks like it capsized [overturned] first.” “Remember, I’m not an expert, is what I’m seeing. But they will be able to determine, because they are engineers, they are qualified people. They will thoroughly investigate the car, [and] they will be able to tell us exactly what happened to the car.” Masemola says the retrieval of the VW Polo has brought some relief and a sense of closure. He explained that the river had been swollen due to a blockage downstream, but once that was cleared, water levels dropped and the car was located. “We are quite happy that after hard work, we can indeed say the car has been recovered. And, actually, not far from where we suspected the car went through. So it has been recovered by the team.” VIDEO | Constables’ vehicle identified: JOHANNESBURG - The City of Tshwane has confirmed it's in the final stages of restoring the Brakfontein substation in Centurion.Parts of Centurion have been without electricity for nearly two weeks following an explosion that caused significant damage to the substation. The affected areas included Rooihuiskraal, Heuweloord, Monavoni, Amberfield, Eldoraigne, Celtisdal and Wierdapark.Tshwane Utilities MMC Frans Boshielo said that his teams were hard at work to restore power to all the affeced communities."Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the technicians. Once more, I would like to thank you for your patience during this challenging time. The other areas that are still outstanding will have their electricity restored very soon." Sections JOHANNESBURG - Police say they cannot determine whether three Free State cops, whose bodies were recovered from the Hennops River in Centurion This is until the vehicle they were traveling in is recovered police recovered the bodies of Constable Boipelo Senoge and Cebekhulu Linda The body of their colleague Keamogetswe Buys was also recovered from the river on Tuesday READ: Bodies of missing Free State cops positively identified, confirms top cop Police are continuing with the search for a white VW Polo in which three police constables were traveling from the Free State to Limpopo.  Between Monday and Tuesday, police recovered five bodies from the Hennops river, with three of them being positively identified as the missing cops.  National police commissioner Fannie Masemola says until the vehicle is found, they cannot label their deaths as an accident.  JOHANNESBURG - There's finally some relief for parts of Centurion that have been without electricity for nearly two weeks, as power is gradually being restored to some of the affected areas. Earlier in April, an explosion at the Brakfontein substation left several Centurion communities in the dark. The impacted areas include Rooihuiskraal, Heuweloord, Monavoni, Amberfield, Eldoraigne, Celtisdal, and parts of Wierdapark. Utilities MMC in Tshwane Frans Boshielo said electricity supply to these communities will be restored in phases. “I wish to announce that power is being restored to the following areas: Rooihuiskraal North, Amberfield 1 and 2. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the technicians. Thank you for your patience during this time.” The Proteas Women’s team were left to rue a couple of dropped catches and fielding mishaps with opener Tazmin Brits’ 109 not enough to get them over the line in the Tri-Series opener against India in Colombo Although Brits was also dropped on 51 by Deepti Sharma off her own bowling and 67 by captain Harmanpreet Kaur at mid-off India’s overall ground fielding in diving to save boundaries particularly during the death overs proved to be the difference in claiming a 15-run win India had totalled 276/6 – which would have been a record chase for the Proteas – courtesy of opener Pratika Rawal’s 78 – her fifth successive fifty-plus ODI score – and Laura Wolvaardt’s team leaking 82 runs in the last 10 overs This was partially due to fielders overrunning the ball on the boundary and the ill-discipline of the bowlers who sent down 13 wides in total “At the end of the day you’ve got to take those catches I definitely think if we took that we would have maybe chased maybe 240 I personally feel we should have not chased more than 240,” Brits said “We didn’t take or manage to take those key moments when needed And that’s at the end of the day I think that was the win or lose “I don’t think I want to say India was maybe the better team They played very well but that’s where they show up when it matters And I think we didn’t do that today.” Brits and Wolvaardt switched the momentum towards the Proteas with a brilliant 140-run opening stand to get the run-chase underway Brits was intent to take the attack to both India’s spinners and pacers lofting the ball with great authority down the ground as she brought up her first 50 off just 45 balls which she could possibly have done better though with her 43 ultimately coming off 75 balls at a below par strike-rate of 57.33 But shortly after reaching her third ODI century and smashing successive boundaries to put India under pressure Brits left the field with severe cramps with the Proteas well-placed on 170/2 after 33 overs “I think in general the heat over here on the subcontinent and the humidity is something that no South African is actually used to especially with us fielding first and 50 overs and then batting of course so long,” Brits said “I got a few cramps and I struggled a bit but yes I mean I was hoping I didn’t have to come back on due to the cramps but I mean I’m always eager to try and contribute and help the team where I can Sometimes I wonder if I maybe batted a bit longer or pushed myself a bit more maybe we wouldn’t have been in that situation But I guess at the end of the day that is cricket and yes of course I would have loved to get the team over the line.” Sneh Rana held her nerve for India with the off-spinner claiming figures of 5/43 which included the three crucial wickets of Annerie Dercksen (30 off 19 balls) Brits and Masabata Klaas in the penultimate over The Proteas have a couple of days to rectify their mistakes before facing hosts Sri Lanka at the same venue on Friday Written by: IOL News Magic 828 AM is a South African commercial radio station playing the best of hits from the 80s Download the Magic828 App now on your mobile phone by clicking here © 2025 Magic828. All Rights Reserved 0861 99 00 44    Studio@smile904.fm The Police have confirmed that the vehicle found yesterday in the Hennops River in Centurion is the one they were looking for It was the vehicle that the 3 police constables were driving at the time of their disappearance last week The vehicle chassis number was used to confirm whether that was the vehicle they had been travelling in the families of the 3 constables were alerted to the latest development Earlier diving teams had found vehicle parts Search and rescue teams also discovered a police reflector jacket which belonged to one of the deceased police officers had earlier located a metal object that they suspect may be the missing vehicle She says this metal object was felt by divers about 4 kilometres from the N1 Lyttleton Community Police Forum (CPF) Traffic vision tactical private security all form part of this operation READ: SAPS launches search for three missing police officers READ MORE: Tragic Discovery: Missing SAPS Officers Found Dead in Hennops River © Smile904.fm hosted and supported by ImmediaTerms of Use | General Contest Guidelines|Archive|Advertise with us|Privacy Policy|Contact Us CENTURION – Teams involved in the search operation in Centurion have discovered metal vehicle parts believed to be from the car that three deceased South African Police Service (SAPS) constables were traveling in before they went missing uncovered what is suspected to be the front and rear bumpers of the VW Polo that the officers used during their trip SAPS has confirmed the discovery of the parts and noted that vehicle experts are currently working to verify whether these components belong to the same VW Polo sedan registered as JCL 401 FS—the vehicle used by the three constables who were last seen at the Grasmere toll plaza en route to Limpopo reportedly belonging to one of the deceased officers as authorities work to piece together the full details surrounding the tragic disappearance and deaths of Constables Linda Cebekhulu The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) shares the frustration of Centurion residents who have been without power since 4 April after a fire at the Brakfontein substation in Rooihuiskraal it will only delay repairs to the substation Amberfield I and Amberfield II as well as parts of Rooihuiskraal which had no power supply for the last eight days Rooihuiskraal Extension 5 and Heuweloord still do not have power paid a visit to the substation last Friday (11 April) and assured residents that the entire area’s power supply would be restored by that evening Residents subsequently prevented a delivery vehicle carrying new cables from gaining access to the substation frustrated residents pelted motorists on the R55 with paving stones Repairs to a substation of this size usually take at least 14 days The Freedom Front Plus made arrangements for people who do not have power to use the freezer facilities of the Dutch Reformed church in Raslouw and asked the Burgerbox roadhouse to allow people to charge their phones there The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Mbombela Local Municipality (Mbombela/Nelspruit White River) is deeply concerned by the utter lack Yesterday’s EFF march to Kleinfontein was nothing but political theatrics riddled with racism to divert attention away from the failures of the coalition in the The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) questions the Tshwane Metro’s Department of Human Settlements’ decision to relocate yet another 5 200 people to a piece ❗️Corné Mulder: GNU must unite or fail — as Trump-era US eyes ANC’s foreign blunders @alechogg @MulderCorn VF Plus dien griefskrif in teen Mangaung-watertariefverhoging | Freedom Front Plus Die VF Plus het ʼn griefskrif teen die Mangaung-metro se voorgestelde watertariefverhoging van 11% oorhandig aan die .. The Freedom Front Plus is committed to group rights against affirmative action and towards a better SA for all Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries This drive-through experience is a first in a strategic partnership between bp Southern Africa (bpSA) and Pedros Flamed Grilled Chicken “We are delighted to welcome Pedros to our network of quick service restaurant partners,” says Nokwanda Khumalo general manager for Mobility & Convenience at bpSA “This exciting partnership underscores bpSA's commitment to innovation and customer-centricity Pedros fits in perfectly with our plans to redefine convenience by expanding the range of offerings on our forecourts we have been deliberate with efforts to provide customers on the move with a greater choice of quality food and coffee at a convenient network of roadside locations.” the new drive-through represents a “very promising synergy between the brands aligning not only in terms of our shared values and goals Pedros has grown rapidly since it was first launched opening about 180 stores in the past six years With an expansion rate of up to four stores per month the brand has ambitious plans to extend its footprint across Africa in their quest to share their “delicious Flame Grilled Chicken with the masses” “We believe we are well-positioned for growth in today’s difficult economic climate by providing a premium flame-grilled chicken experience that is more affordable than that of market leaders,” says Erasmus Khumalo emphasizes bpSA’s vision for its service stations: “We are evolving our forecourts into safe and convenient ‘one-stop’ destinations where motorists can seamlessly refuel and relax – whether on a quick stop or a longer journey Strategic partnerships like this one at key locations are central to our goal of creating a holistic and compelling customer experience.” “Our commitment includes expanding our convenience offering with more outlets planned for high-visibility sites on major routes and busy intersections nationwide in the coming years.” The energy company recently enhanced its forecourt offering by revitalizing its bp Express shop and offer and launching its proprietary bp Rewards loyalty programme in partnership with Pick ‘n Pay enabling customers to earn cashback rewards by swiping both their bp Rewards and Smart Shopper cards Choose a topic below and thereafter view all articles on the topic using the "Next >" button or swiping left Choose a topic below and thereafter view all articles on the topic using the "Next >" button or the keyboard right arrow key Lamine Yamal played his 100th game for Barcelona against Inter on Wednesday Just stop and take that sentence in for a moment A player that isn’t 18 until July has already made a century of appearances at the greatest club in the world they’re not token appearances for Lamine either Against Inter we saw the full range of his work both in terms of his unique skill set when attacking It is as much down to him as any other that the Champions League tie against Inter is still alive but one would hope that the player himself would be mature enough to let the club know as and when he needs a rest Barca not being in the Club World Cup this summer actually might well be one of the biggest blessings in disguise for just that reason Whilst it’s Pedri that ostensibly oils the wheels and each player has more than played their part in Barca’s successes this season can be relied upon to deliver the goods time and again His sensational record this season in all competitions stands at an astonishing 15 goals and 20 assists numbers that a player much more experienced than the teen talent would be more than happy with maybe the one thing we need to do is to bring the tone of the conversation around him back down and stop comparing Lamine to Lionel it does the former no good at all at this stage of his career If and when he has won a Ballon d’Or or two has continued to play at the highest levels possible consistently for a few seasons then it will be time to let the comparisons begin He’s a young man that has put a smile back on the faces of anyone with a passion for Barca and that in itself is worth its weight in gold given where the club were both on and off the pitch a few years ago There’s genuine hope of a much brighter future now and one that’s spearheaded by yet another generational left-footed Barca talent There are not many players in the world of rugby that are completely synonymous with a single team On Friday night, Smith started against the Hounds, and Seattle picked up a 28-22 win in front of their home supporters and new team owners Marshawn Lynch and Marcus Peters. Smith has made all 100 of his MLR appearances with the same team he joined in 2019 and has started 90 of those matches “It’s special for me because I’m doing it at the same club and I have been fortunate enough to have the Seawolves look after me and put their trust in me for so long “It is also a testament to the days that you don’t really want to do it “It’s a big part of what drives me as a player is doing those small things the little things that will provide the longevity of your career you don’t know how quickly it does come upon you.” Smith’s career was at a crossroads before a phone call from a friend led him to MLR his former Blue Bulls teammate and Seattle captain tried to tempt the half-back to North America for the league’s inaugural season On that occasion Smith rejected the proposal as he pursued professional rugby at home in South Africa Smith wowed Bulls Director of Rugby Heyneke Meyer by playing for the Border Bulldogs which laid the foundations for his eventual move to Pretoria to represent the team Fresh-faced from leaving Queen’s College in his hometown of Queenstown he quickly became familiar with the rigors of elite-level rugby and represented the Bulls’ various age-grade teams Although it was not always the happiest of times the youngster found it increasingly more difficult to get game time with other players ahead of him in the pecking order at Loftus Versfeld Smith joined the Free State Cheetahs and spent 2018 back on the Eastern Cape with the Southern Kings and Eastern Province Kings Things never really clicked back into gear for Smith who then decided to get back in touch with Hattingh to see if there was still an opportunity to come to the Pacific Northwest Smith helped the team become back-to-back champions one All-MLR First XV of the Season nod in 2022 and has been named in two Honorable Mention XVs Ask the 31-year-old what his favorite memories in a Seawolves jersey are and he will unsurprisingly say that the 2019 title along with the team’s unexpected run to the 2022 Championship Final where they fell short against Rugby New York at Red Bull Arena Instead of journeying back to South Africa for the offseason Smith stayed put and worked on the Pennsylvania farm of Seawolves owner Wool from the farm’s sheep is now sold by the team “I always thought I’d play a year or two years and then go to play somewhere else coming from a professional club in South Africa to Seattle in those early stages I enjoyed being part of something that was growing and a part of something that was completely new It is where I was in my life at that stage.” On top of becoming a Seattle and MLR stalwart Qualifying for the USA on residency grounds the scrum-half played in four Pacific Nations Cup games as Scott Lawrence’s side finished fourth overall in Japan That international reward was recognition not only for Smith’s MLR excellence over the years but also for the years of sacrifice he has made “There is so much sacrifice that myself and my wife have put into this “It (Smith’s Test debut) was a special moment If you had asked me in 2019 that in six years’ time I’d be playing in America for the Eagles and have this whole life set up It’s just been amazing to see where I am at the moment compared to where I was.” San Diego Legion face NOLA Gold in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 Chicago Hounds face Miami Sharks in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 season Old Glory DC face Utah Warriors in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 New England Free Jacks face Houston SaberCats in Week 12 of MLR's Seattle Seawolves face RFCLA in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 season Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" MLR and the MLR shield design are registered trademarks of Major League Rugby logos and designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated Join Our Mailing List to Ensure You Never Miss Out on the MLR Action Never see this message again. The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that construction to repair the sinkhole on the N1 near the Flying Saucer Interchange in Centurion The repairs to the sinkhole on the N1 come shortly after another sinkhole on the nearby R21 was repaired last month The total cost of repairs to the two sinkholes was R424 million with R280 million spent on the N1 and R144 million on the R21 “Given the importance of the N1 and R21 to the economy of Pretoria the construction work undertaken here was very important so it was critically important to ensure we minimised congestion in morning and afternoon peak traffic “One of our major concerns here was the extent of the damage due to the rains at the end of 2021 and early in 2022 and whether the sinkhole might extend further under the N1 which could have led to a total collapse of the road,” Demana said He explained that the repairs were a complex piece of geotechnical work “Pretoria is a dolomitic area so when it rains a lot sinkholes develop in certain parts of the city and this was one such case The sinkhole led to depressions of sections of the N1 and cracks developing on the entire route so we immediately took measures to assess the damage and start the repair work “With sinkholes you never know the extent of the damage until you start excavating and drilling holes and piling in with concrete,” Demana said SANRAL was made aware of the sinkhole along the N1 in Centurion at the beginning of January 2022 the agency closed off the affected lanes and redirected traffic A couple of streets including Rabie, End and the John Voster drive intersection in Centurion, Pretoria are closed following heavy rains The City of Tshwane says a visual inspection conducted by its engineers has revealed no damage to the End Street bridge a section of the road intersection leading to the bridge is washed away Lindela Mashigo says the affected intersection might take three weeks to fix “The city pleads with motorists not to remove the barriers The unauthorized use of the road is bound to cause further damage to the road surface and may at worst damage their vehicles leading to possible injuries to the occupants A road closure must always be respected to avoid any further damage.” This follows after two people lost their lives due to floods in the area a week ago in December where a car and a motorcycle were swept away Several individuals have been rescued from various rivers in the area after becoming stranded in their vehicles the South African Weather Service issued a level 4 warning for heavy rainfall expected to persist throughout the weekend Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae says it’s a sad day for the province following confirmation that three of the five bodies found at the Hennops River in Centurion are those of the missing police officers The officers who are originally from the Free State went missing last week while travelling from Bloemfontein to Limpopo for their deployment The vehicle they were travelling in was last spotted on camera at the Brakfontein interchange on the N1 driving north which led the police to search the Hennops River Letsoha-Mathae says they are hopeful that the police will find the cause of their deaths “But what we just heard really it is sad It is sad for the province; it is sad for the Free State government their portfolios … those are portfolios of bright people,” says Letsoha-Mathae we have really lost these young people with a brighter future because they chose this profession knowing quite well it is risky But they were committed and said we are going to serve the people of Free State,” she adds National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed that three of the five bodies found at the Hennops River in Centurion are those of the missing police officers Masemola says the search for the vehicle the officers were travelling in is still ongoing we searched everywhere for our three missing police officers Constable Boipelo Senoge and Constable Cebekhulu Linda We had hoped to find our three police officers safe and unharmed It is with the deep sorrow that I confirm that our three members have been found together with two other bodies – one being of an administration clerk or a gardener from Littleton Police Station,” adds Masemola Centurion residents have taken to the streets protesting prolonged power outages that have left parts of the suburb without electricity for nearly two weeks The unrest follows a fire at the Brakfontein substation on 3 April which caused significant damage and disrupted electricity supply to several areas demonstrators barricaded intersections with burning tyres expressing frustration over the lack of electricity The protests continued into Monday on the R55 Road where residents blocked the road with burning tires and rocks Gauteng Traffic spokesperson Obed Sibasa advised motorists to avoid the R55 between Centurion and Woodmead The City of Tshwane has been working to restore power reporting that five of the eight panels on the Southern Board have passed equipment tests and ongoing repairs require the entire network to remain offline cable theft during the outage has further complicated restoration efforts leaving areas like The Reeds and Heuweloord still without power Municipal spokesperson Lindela Mashigo stated that while power has been restored to some areas repair work continues on the network before full restoration can occur The city plans to provide the next update at 6 pm on Monday Residents have expressed growing frustration over the prolonged outages with some questioning the city’s handling of the situation and the lack of clear communication regarding restoration timelines The protests highlight the community’s demand for prompt and effective solutions to the ongoing power crisis 🔴 Central News Weekly Edition | Issue 100 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: “Mbalula: Budget Disagreements Won’t Derail GNU https://centralnews.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Central-News-Issue-100.pdf https://www.magzter.com/ZA/Central-News-Pty-Ltd/Central-News/Newspaper/All-Issues Central News also offers Sponsored Editorial Content To place your advert on our platforms (Print Newspaper or Digital Platforms) : Please email : sales@centralnews.co.za For Business Related:business@centralnews.co.za Newsroom:Send your Stories / Media Statements To: newsroom@centralnews.co.za Office Administrator:admin@centralnews.co.za Social Media Platforms (@centralnewsza) : Linkedin A fifth body has been discovered near the Hennops River in Centurion with police confirming the find as part of their ongoing investigation into the disappearance of three police officers Pretoria Rekord reports that national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that a fifth body was found this afternoon Authorities remain on the scene alongside family members, as details around the fourth and fifth bodies remain unclear, and police have yet to confirm whether three of the recovered bodies are those of the missing officers The three police constables, 30-year-old Keamogetswe Buys, 20-year-old Boipelo Senoge and 24-year-old Cebekhulu Linda, disappeared last Wednesday while travelling from Bloemfontein to their deployment area in Limpopo National media have reported that the debris from a Volkswagen was found in the river National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola previously announced a R350 000 reward for information that could lead to the missing police officers being found 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 Police have confirmed the discovery of the missing police vehicle that was carrying three deceased officers The VW Polo was found submerged in the Hennops River in Centurion According to police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe the wreckage was identified using the vehicle’s chassis and VIN numbers Divers from the SAPS and Tshwane emergency services were involved in the recovery efforts Rescue divers have just retrieved a service book and a white handbag from the vehicle they are PULLING out of the Hennops River#sabcnews pic.twitter.com/mH4hQmocvh — Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) May 1, 2025 I can confirm that this is the VW Polo that the members were travelling in on that day,” says Mathe This is indeed the vehicle we have been looking for.”