AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale Krugersdorp illegal mining site JOHANNESBURG- Five bodies believed to be those of illegal miners have been recovered near Krugersdorp and Kagiso A passerby alerted police after walking past the gruesome scene A statement released by the police added the bodies seem to have been removed from an abandoned mine and left at that location so they can be recovered Inquest cases have been opened in both Kagiso and Krugersdorp took center stage in the school's safety imbizo in Krugersdorp The Imbizo was hosted by the Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane on Saturday The imbizo hosted at Hoër Tegniese Skool Nic Diederichs saw parents and key stakeholders from across the West Rand to address critical school safety concerns Chiloane outlined strategies to safeguard high-risk schools and announced a partnership with SAPS to enhance police visibility and response times The MEC also acknowledged that school safety challenges vary across different communities and that a one-size-fits-all approach would not be effective He emphasised that the first step to resolving these issues lies within the community itself READ | Gauteng Education hosts school safety imbizo  Meanwhile Gauteng Provincial Head for Visible Policing emphasised the need for a soft policing approach.  He said police should not instill fear in learners by brandishing guns and dogs on school premises He clarified that SAPS would only conduct searches at schools upon request the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety called on various departments to prioritise the implementation of recommendations of a Focused Intervention Study on School Safety An alleged kidnapped victim was rescued and three suspects were arrested in Krugersdorp on Tuesday two Sergeants were driving from Leratong Hospital when they noticed a suspicious looking vehicle.  one of the occupants pointed a firearm at them and the members shot back resulting in the suspects stopping their vehicle the police found two suspects and one man with his hands tied to the back.  “It was later established that the victim was hijacked and kidnapped in the morning at Centurion,” said the police Preliminary investigations then led the police to a third suspect in Naledi who was found in possession of the victim's hijacked bakkie and all three suspects were arrested and are expected to appear before court soon on charges of attempted murder hijacking and possession of an unlicensed firearm General Enquiries newsfiles@gcis.gov.za Tel: 012 473 0213Editor Roze Britz roze@gcis.gov.za News Editor Janine Arcangeli janine@gcis.gov.zaEditor-in-Chief Zanele Mngadizanelemngadi@gcis.gov.za  Home | Sport Friends and family have bid farewell to 16-year-old Krugersdorp High School cricket player, Retshegofetse Sennelo. The teenager died last week after colliding with his teammate in an attempt to intercept a ball during a cricket match at Christian Brothers’ College in Boksburg The mood was sombre as final respects were paid to Sennelo on his brother’s birthday at the Faith Community Church Hall in Krugersdorp on Gauteng’s West Rand wrote a piece as her way of paying her last respects to her child And the pain of losing you is beyond words Sennelo’s school principal at the Krugersdorp High School says this incident has changed his life forever I’m with you through this and it will take time you are amazing boys and you got a huge potential and a huge career ahead of you like this gentleman had.” Lucky Selele also paid tribute to the 16-year-old cricket player Selele says the impact Sennelo had on the community is notable the love and impact he made will continue to resonate with all who know him I want to say to your family and the community that is deeply affected that may they find strength and comfort in the cherished moments you were together we hope that you will be able to continue in this difficult time.” has committed to building practice nets as a memorial site to honor Sennelo Edward Khoza from Cricket SA says he will ensure that the practice nets are built for the rest of the team members “We visited another young man here who was involved in the incident as well As he was going through grief and trauma the only thing he was asking for was to say I need something to be done to keep the memory of Tshego alive While we were at the family they requested to have practice nets I just made a few phone calls and there are people that want to assist to make sure that we build these facilities.” The family says they will learn to live with Seenelo’s death because it was a result of his passion for sports Home | South Africa A Krugersdorp High School learner has died in a freak sporting accident that took place at the Christian Brothers’ College (CBC) in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, over the weekend. This happened during a cricket match between Krugersdorp High School and CBC on Saturday. In a statement addressed to parents, learners and staff, CBC says two Krugersdorp High School learners collided as they converged on the ball. One learner became unconscious and the other started experiencing breathing difficulties. The injured learner was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. All the players involved in the match will receive counselling and support. Meanwhile, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says he is deeply shocked and saddened by the learner’s death. Education MEC Steve Mabona has conveyed the MEC’s condolences. “The Gauteng Department of Education has dispatched its Psycho-Social Support team to provide counselling to learners, educators, and all those impacted by this tragic event. Furthermore, the department will engage both schools to assess safety protocols surrounding school sporting activities.” JOHANNESBURG - A Grade 12 pupil from Krugersdorp High School has died after colliding with a teammate during a cricket match. The incident took place during a match between Krugersdorp High School and Christian Brothers College on Saturday. Two pupils collided with each other while attempting to intercept a ball that was struck into the outfield. One of the pupils lost consciousness, while the second experienced difficulty breathing. "The department will engage both schools to assess safety protocols surrounding the sporting activities," said Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona. "MEC [Matome] Chiloane wishes to express his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, Krugersdorp High, and the entire school sporting community. Losing a learner in such circumstances is deeply painful." Sections country continue to benefit from illicit coal mining amid the country’s high unemployment rate JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng police are investigating the disappearance of 30 illegal miners believed to be trapped underground in Krugersdorp The zama zamas were reportedly searching for gold in an abandoned and decommissioned mine shaft when the earth above them collapsed on Thursday It remains unclear whether any rescue operations have been initiated to locate and retrieve the trapped miners Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo told Eyewitness News that they have not received confirmed information about the reported collapse but said investigations were underway Krugersdorp has long been identified as a hotspot for illegal mining provincial police commissioner lieutenant-general Tommy Mthombeni acknowledged the prevalence of zama zama operations in the area and promised heightened police visibility and interventions to curb the activity with illegal miners often operating without adequate safety measures in abandoned mines across the province Meanwhile, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is set to go back to Stilfontein, in the North West where a team of experts has been appointed to bring hundreds of illegal miners back to the surface.   Residents of Krugersdorp in the Mogale City Local Municipality woke up in the night and this morning with burning eyes breathing problems and headache after yet another fire broke out at the Luipaardsvlei landfill This is the fifth fire to break out at the dumping site since the beginning of the year The previous fire was put out just a few days ago The FF Plus has been inundated with messages from residents complaining about the smoke since early this morning Some residents had to get up in the night and put towels under their doors to try and keep the smoke out of their house The residential areas most affected are Krugersdorp North With the FF Plus’s visit to the site this morning it discovered that most of the equipment is out of order while no effort has been made to put out the fire The party requested Mogale City’s Department of Health in a letter to urgently conduct an environmental impact study to determine the effect of the air pollution from the burning landfill on residents’ health and the natural environment in response to questions about the matter from the FF Plus that the gases released by the fires pose a health risk The FF Plus lodged a complaint about the air pollution with the Human Rights Commission (HRC) last week and requested that the Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) should also step in to help resolve the problem Krugersdorp residents deserve to live and work in an environment that is not harmful to their health 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 The fire at the Luipaardsvlei Landfill Site in Krugersdorp poses serious health risks to residents of the Mogale City Local Municipality This is the fourth fire to break out at the landfill site since January this year The FF Plus receives complaints from residents about breathing and sinus problems burning eyes and headaches – presumably caused by the fire at the landfill – daily The party has already sent several letters to Mogale City to bring the urgency of the matter to its attention the FF Plus lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission (HRC) yesterday requesting that the matter be investigated In terms of section 24 of the Bill of Rights every person has the right to live and work in an environment that is not harmful to their health and wellbeing That is currently not the case in Krugersdorp carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphate into the air which cover Krugersdorp like a thick blanket The frequent fires can be attributed to the fact that the Municipality does not have the right equipment to manage the landfill site The waste materials should be distributed evenly across the site and should also be properly compacted decomposing material generates heat and releases toxic gases which could ignite when it comes into contact with oxygen Fires could also be started by squatters who live near the site The FF Plus will put more pressure on the Municipality to resolve the problem and will also approach the Gauteng province to ensure that the problem is addressed The FF Plus welcomes the fact that the restoration of the historic court building in Krugersdorp was completed last week The party as chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism in the Mogale City Local Municipality constantly put pressure on the relevant department to restore the historic building in Kommissaris Street to its former glory The court building’s doors will be opened to the public soon Construction of the stone court building commenced in 1890 and it was officially opened the following year by former President Paul Kruger the Renaissance Baroque-style building was officially closed for court proceedings and was turned into a museum in 1995 The building deteriorated through the years and was closed for the public at the beginning of the year whereafter restoration work amounting to R12 million commenced Artefacts from the colonial period as well as before and after are preserved in the court museum An exhibition of traditional spears (assegaai) old guns and other objects of interest will be put on display for the public Production companies will also use the building as a set for shooting films it is extremely important to preserve this historic building for posterity as it gives them an opportunity to authentically experience the past Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries a partner entity of the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation is a non-profit organisation that collaborates with corporations and individuals to create and enhance conducive learning environments in disadvantaged schools the foundation focuses on improving school leadership the foundation's leadership and curriculum delivery project manager explained that the bicycles would significantly ease the daily commute for senior learners who live far from the school “These bikes will help with the long distances learners must walk every day and will be particularly useful for those who stay for extra lessons,” he said the school also took the opportunity to discuss road safety with the learners stressing the importance of following traffic rules and being aware of pedestrian safety expressed his gratitude to the Adopt-a-School Foundation and Enaex Africa He highlighted the significant benefits the school has received from the WSD initiative through various corporate partners of the foundation "The WSD implementation has led to substantial improvements in educator training creating an ecosystem that fosters learning and excellence," he said Enaex Africa’s chief financial officer stating: “It’s a privilege to make life a little easier for these learners we’re contributing to their ability to focus on their education which is essential for fostering excellence." 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Email az.oc.loohcsatpoda@sbocajz or call 011 592 6580 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 and the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) are shocked by the tragic death of a matric learner after a cricket match on Saturday Krugersdorp News reports in a statement issued on the school’s Facebook page “Sennelo sustained a severe injury after colliding with a teammate at Christian Brothers’ College Boksburg.” School principal Ivan Bailey added that paramedics arrived on the scene “After undergoing an emergency operation at Sunward Park the surgeons could not stop the internal bleeding and he passed away in theatre on Saturday night Our deepest condolences go out to the school governing body chairperson and KHS staff who were at the hospital with me Our prayers go out to Sennelo’s beloved teammates and coaches who will need our unequivocal support along with his friends at school,” Ivan Bailey The GDE has since dispatched its psychosocial support team to provide counselling to learners and all those impacted by this tragic event the department will engage both schools to assess safety protocols surrounding school sporting activities GDE MEC Matome Chiloane extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family “We are devastated by the tragic passing of this young sportsman Losing a learner in such circumstances is deeply painful and we extend our sympathies to his family We call for strength and comfort for all those affected during this difficult time,” Chiloane said The Krugersdorp News has attempted to make contact with the family and will continue to do so Read original story on www.citizen.co.za A 53-year-old man was found murdered at his Wentworth Park According to an article published by Krugersdorp News Gauteng Police spokesperson Dimakatso Sello says the victim was a CPF Sector 4 patroller the suspect is an alleged day worker employed as a gardener no arrests have been made and we are investigating the case,” Sello says The victim’s family was approached but did not want to comment or reveal the deceased’s identity at this stage Krugersdorp News will publish more information as it becomes available Read original story on www.citizen.co.za died following a freak accident during a cricket match over the weekend The school confirmed the incident on Sunday the accident occurred during a cricket match at Christian Brothers’ College Details surrounding the exact circumstances of the incident remain scarce but it has been described as a freak accident that led to the untimely death of the young learner Krugersdorp High School took to social media to express their grief and inform the community of the tragic event the school stated: “It is with a broken heart that I have to announce that Retshegofetse Sennelo passed away yesterday after a freak accident occurred on the cricket field.”  The School-Based Support Team (SBST) was activated overnight and grief counsellors have been on standby since Monday morning to assist the cricket players and any other learners affected by the incident Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane expressed profound shock and sadness upon learning of the incident He extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and the entire school community during this difficult time MEC Chiloane emphasized the importance of providing support to those affected and assured that the department would offer the necessary assistance to the school and the bereaved family 🔴 PAID EDITION | Central News | 2024 Free State Matric Special Edition Issue 089 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: “MEC Maboya Applauds Matric Class of 2024 for Historic Achievements” Download Here:https://centralnews.co.za/paid-edition-central-news-free-state-matric-special-edition-2024-issue-089/ Direct Link:https://centralnews.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Central-News-Issue-089.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 and website in this browser for the next time I comment KRUGERSDORP - Illegal mining continues to plague the community of Krugersdorp Residents want law enforcement agencies to prioritise the issue of Zama Zamas READ: Illegal mining | Krugersdorp residents want zama zamas dug up Local activists say the community should work with law enforcement agencies and report illegal activity The Krugersdorp police have confirmed that three family members were found dead under ‘suspicious circumstances’ in Krugersdorp West last week According to Krugersdorp Police Station commander Brigadier Happy Xaba father and child were found dead in their home on Thursday They went to sleep on Wednesday evening and didn’t wake up Despite rumours circulating on social media of suspected poisoning Xaba says police cannot confirm if the family was poisoned as they are awaiting official autopsy results Krugersdrop News will publish more information as it becomes available Read original story on www.citizen.co.za “We are very proud of the academic achievement of our 2024 group of grade 12’s To achieve a 100% pass rate with such a big group of learners (371) is something that everyone can be proud of If you can do this together with the fact that you have ± 490 distinctions and a 92% bachelor pass it makes the achievement even greater.” “Ek is ongelooflik dankbaar om as die top akademiese presteerder van Hoërskool Noordheuwel erken te word en ek is opgewonde om hierdie jaar my studies in dié rigting aan te pak Julle het hierdie prestasie moontlik gemaak en ek hoop om eendag dieselfde inspirasie aan ander terug te gee” Home » News » South Africa » Crime By Cornelia Le Roux Cecilia Steyn is seen during the ‘Krugersdorp murders’ trial at the South Gauteng High Court on 27 November 2018 in Johannesburg Gallo Images / Netwerk24 / Felix Dlangamandla You might be forgiven for thinking that Krugersdorp killer Cecilia Steyn has developed an unexpectedly softer side when it was recently reported she’s reading Mills & Boon novels and found love behind bars with Pofadder Hotel murderer Suretha Brits She even joined the choir at Sun City Maximum Security Prison and played netball this seemingly meek and mild picture of Steyn was replaced by one of a woman plotting and planning a daring prison escape Before we get into the nitty-gritty of the attempted escape though it’s worth mentioning that the dark and twisted crimes of Steyn still haunt the West Rand town of Krugersdorp Steyn – a policeman’s wife and mother of two – is serving 13 life sentences in Sun City’s D3 maximum section where some of South Africa’s most high-profile female criminals are held Some of her fellow inmates include the convicted fraudster Hildegard Steenkamp;  Rochelle Botha – who murdered her two-year-old daughter Chevonne Rusch; and one of Steyn’s accomplices the “former school teacher turned murderer” Marinda Steyn Steyn was the ringleader of the satanic cult group Electus per Deus (Chosen by God) who collectively murdered 11 people between 2012 and 2016 in Krugersdorp – first for revenge and then for financial gain The macabre tale of Steyn, a supposed 42nd-generational witch and her inner circle’s horrific killing spree was captured in the chilling true crime documentary series Devilsdorp which aired on Showmax in 2021 This series delved into the intricate details of the murders the investigation that led to the apprehension of the group’s members the Electus per Deus cult-like group also consisted of insurance broker Zak Valentine According to a Netwerk24 report an insider told the publication that the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCD) emergency support descended upon the prison to carry out a raid The publication revealed that the entire D3 section was allegedly put on lockdown on the Thursday before Sunday’s raid The source said emergency support services were only called in when there was a riot for serious search operations or when prisoners must be transported “They look like a proper attack team The source described the chaos that ensued when beds were tipped over and cellphones and a “map of the prison” were confiscated as “something out of [a] movie” refused to confirm the events when contacted by Netwerk24 He also strongly denied the alleged escape plans were allegedly moved to another prison on Monday.  Nxumalo didn’t want to confirm the transfer of any prisoners that this was nothing out of the ordinary and was done due to overcrowding in the country’s corrective centres Another reliable source told the publication that Steyn had been planning an escape “for a while” with whom she planned the Krugersdorp murders The plan was allegedly to “pay someone” to put something into the food to make the prisoners ill The source told Netwerk24 that Steyn and her fellow “would-be” escapees would not have eaten the food and – when all the ill prisoners were taken to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital – they would have executed their escape The source said the plan was thwarted when the information was leaked and it came under the attention of prison authorities.  Both sources revealed that their SIM cards and cellphones were confiscated and the women were not allowed to pack their belongings before they were moved on Monday.  ALSO READ: Czech crime boss Radovan Krejcir challenges prison conditions The department recently also denied that Le Roux Steyn was seriously ill A confidant confirmed to Netwerk24 that he was in the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg for a liver ailment He was sentenced to 35 years of immediate imprisonment in 2019 with a 10-year suspended sentence Le Roux will most likely never see his mother or sister He would have served a 373-year sentence if he had not signed a plea bargain Many who attended the court proceedings commented that his sentence was too light believing that he played a big part in the murders He was convicted of seven murders for which he would have received seven life sentences (175 years) burglary with aggravating circumstances (75 years) illegal possession of a firearm (eight years) illegal possession of ammunition (three years) and defeating the ends of justice (one year) ALSO READ: Department of Correctional Services denies Krugersdorp serial killer’s ‘illness’ Marcel was sentenced to 15 years in jail for the murders she committed before turning 18 and life for those she committed when she became an adult which means she must serve seven life terms probation officer and psychologist Rosiland Macnab told the court that she was 10 when her twice-divorced mother joined a church where she met “murder mastermind” Cecilia Steyn She was then introduced to satanic beliefs and from 13 she was exposed to Cecilia’s “high nights” and horrific videos “Marcel was never afforded the opportunity to live the life of a free child and pursue her life as a healthy normal teenager as she was manipulated indoctrinated and brainwashed,” said Macnab Marcel was using the street drugs Cat and Tik and accompanying her co-conspirators to commit murder