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So, has action been taken? We've got many questions for her. If you are out in the area of Orlando West and you've got something you've seen, something you want to share, please do give us a call. Some of you are responding as well to our
a moment, we're going to talk to JMPD spokesperson Kolani Fitler. He's out in Soweto at the scene of the troubles out in Orlando West. And we'll get the very latest from what he's seen and also whatever advice he may have for people who.
13 and 32 degrees. The top story in eyewitness news this hour: police are on the scene in Olanda West as well as the Durban CBD, where several cars have been torched following clashes between residents and foreign-owned shop owners. EWN in
of gunshots and vehicles being set alight. Taking to your roads and your power traffic in Fairland, it's an obstruction on the N1 southbound ahead of the 14th Avenue exit, contributing to heavy traffic on that route. The back of the queue
the dollar, $21.97 to the pound, 1862 to the Euro, and Brent Crude Oil is at $104.2 a barrel. Orlando West Soweto, there's violent clashes on Kumalo Street. That's near the Hector Peterson Memorial. Several vehicles have been set on fire,
over the Buccaneers. If you missed the breaking story, at this hour, violence has erupted in Orlando, West Soweto, where at this hour cars are being set alight, gunshots are being fired, and police appear to be struggling to contain the
at 32, Pretoria 14 and 33, and Frenching 13 and 32 degrees. The Tom Story in EWN the Sawa. Police have responded to the scene of several cars that have been torched in Orlando and Soweto this afternoon.za or download the EWN ad EWN Sports.
was speaking at Mlangini's memorial service currently underway at the Jablani Theatre in Soweto. The 83-year-old musician died last week following a short illness and has been remembered as a symbol of hope and light. The blind Soweto-born
With reports of gunshots and vehicles being set alight. Residents in Orlando have also closed two spasa shops operated by foreign nationals. This is Amit claims that the judgment gives undocumented foreign nationals a blanket amnesty.
A very good afternoon with your power news at 5. My name is Wilibanzi Mazebogo. Violence has erupted in Soweto following a march to the Home Affairs offices in Orlando. Tensions between South African and foreign nationals have escalated.
Africans at a disadvantage and promotes illegal immigration. JMPD spokesperson Kolani Fila is now urging motorists to avoid the area as the cars are still ablaze. We can confirm that Kumala Main Road and Pellow Road in Orlando West in
at this hour: violence has erupted in Soweto following a march to the Home Affairs offices in Orlando, and the National Prosecuting Authority says it is ready to proceed with the case involving the two men accused of killing TJ Wars. And in
case almost ready for trial. Good afternoon, I'm Balil Lamini. Police are on the scene in Orlando, Soweto, where several cars have been torched following clashes between residents and foreign-owned shop owners. Disgruntled Soweto residents
investigated. Carlo Peterson, eyewitness news. To Khao Teng Nawa, police are on the scene in Orlando and Soweto, where several cars have been torched following clashes between residents and foreign-owned shop owners. Disgruntled Soweto
as the cars are still ablaze. We can confirm that Kumala Rain Main Road and Pellow Road in Orlando West is closed off to traffic. This is next to the Hector Peterson Memorial. And this is due to alleged clashes between foreign nationals and
official duties after medical procedure. Good afternoon, I'm Gladys Mutel. We begin with breaking news: violence has erupted in Orlando West in Soweto, where at this hour cars are being set alight, gunshots are being fired, and police.
That have been torched in Orlando this afternoon. This follows clashes between Soweto residents and foreign-owned shops. Disgruntled residents took to the streets today to protest over illegal immigration. The tensions follow a recent
And then also in Midran, there is a stationary vehicle on the N1 south in the middle lane before the Baklutin change, causing quite a number of delays. And lastly, in Fairland, traffic is sluggish on the N1 south between Bayes Moldia and
Okay, Sam, Sam. In the meantime, let's get you out of those roads. Eyewitness news traffic is brought to you by our insurance in partnership with 947. All right, so in Orlando West, there are violent clashes on Kamala Strait near the
you're driving in a yellow lane. I'd rather just get to work safely myself. Jay Shree out in Parktown, how are you doing? I'm good, sir. How are you? So good. And I think you've got a very important question. This is a very good question.
expect about a 20-minute delay on New Road approaching the N1 due to faulty traffic lights. Fairland heading towards Soweto. Traffic sluggish N1 south between Bayes Nodir and 14th Avenue. For the latest traffic updates, you can also follow
them for 500 rand, Karabo Chali, your focus is on Soweta. What's happening there? Yeah, no, Orlando West, there's a report of violent clashes. Are we seeing it on TV at this stage? I just got off a phone, a phone call with Golani Fita from
702 Drive, all those ways of dealing with telemarketers. Now, we're seeing pictures from Soweto, vehicles on fire clashes between foreign nationals and South Africans, we understand in Soweto. If you are in the area, we're going to pick up
Bayers Aldir and 14th Avenue. The run from Moranberg heading down towards Velfriden Park and Soweto is busy. Durban, the N2 running north, bit sluggish up through Spaghetti Junction. The N3 coming inbound to that from Pavilion is slow. The
In newsroom Africa, and tensions flare up in Soweto, residents clash with foreign shop owners, vehicles torched with gunshots also heard. And it's been a static shot of a street in Soweto with two burning cars, one on the right-hand side of
interviewed for Deputy Judge President of the Eastern Cape have received the required votes for appointment. Africa Milani. Weekday mornings. 4-6. David, you are in Parkwood. You raising a question about Manifesto. Why should we trust the
fellow legendary musician Vusima Lasela says the late Babzim Langeni was one of his earliest inspirations. He's speaking at his memorial service currently underway in Soweto. I'll have more on these and other stories in the news at Five.
is on Euroad. Expect about a 20-minute delay approaching the N1 due to faulty traffic lights. Fairland heading towards Rudeport Soweto traffic sluggish N1 south between Bears, Nordia, and 14th Avenue. And in Irene, Tuani, expect some
Has been remembered as a symbol of hope and light. The blind, a Soweto-born singer, was also known for songs including Buanneti and Sala Emma. He also co-founded the All-Rounders in the 1960s, a group of blind and sighted musicians. But for
the late Babsim Langeni was one of his earliest inspirations. Mahlasela was speaking at Mlangeni's memorial service currently underway at the Jablani Theater in Soweto. The 83-year-old musician died last week following a short illness and
memorial service a short while ago. That's currently underway at the Jablani Theater in Soweto. And the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has warned foreign nationals against applying for asylum if they do not qualify for refugee
the Crown Interchange, there's slow moving traffic there, traffic lights on functioning, in Roberts Ham at Rifle Range and Xavier, in Four Ways at Monte Cassino and Winnie Mandela, in Sunninghill at Witkoppen and Bowling, where traffic
2026. I just shortened it to the Nation Brand Forum 2026. We'll see you tomorrow, not from Auckland Park, but we are going to be out at, we're going back to campus. We are going back to campus tomorrow. We're going back to school. We're
She's a domestic worker in Melville and she went to Campus Square in Auckland Park to do some background, some excuse me, banking and shopping. One of the stores she went into was Pep Home. At the entrance, she was asked to leave her
Five, four, three, two. It starts with a Q U I N O A Your Second Word. We go to Rand Park Riff. There is a road there called Kalcunchi. Calcunchi. Spell that for me. K-A-L-K.
on the N1 south before Samrind Avenue, causing heavy delays. While on the M1 south in the Joburg CBD, there are some delays between Carr Street and the Crown Interchange, and in Bedford View, roadworks are still slowing down traffic between
Funded mainly by UCT and some businesses. For further confusion, Alma Road, Rosebank, south side of the road, comes under Rondebash Saps and the north side under Mowbray Saps. And Pippa is a near neighbour. She never. Okay, right. Why?
the Joint Civic Association, RMCA, seems to have fallen by the wayside. And one part of Rosebank and one part of Mowbray belong to LMRID, to which residents pay extra rates via cocked account. Another part of Rosebank and Mowbray have a
Approaching Main Reef Road over in Fordsburg. If you are traveling on Albertina-Sisulub Road westbound, you can expect some congestion as you are getting out of Johannesburg CBD, heading towards the Oriental Plaza. Traffic lights and four
thing about Iman is how she's able to make a switch, you know, with the breakfast news, you know, something serious, and oh, you should meet her on the weekend. I remember those years when I used to meet her at Melville, you know.
In Melville, when Poppies were still all the rage in Melville, and there was a function going on, and myself and my family, and my 13-year-old daughter, 15-year-old daughter at the time, spotted Iman and she came up to me and she said,
Keenan aka Forbes or Debelo Tibbs Motuani. Tabi Sokoba, eyewitness news. Yohoten temperatures are peaking at around 29 degrees. Let's take a look at the traffic in Parktown, the slow-moving traffic on the M1 south between the Kilaman.
God, leading us to two minutes to my top 10 and 10. Matili Soloporto is the one responsible for it. Good morning. My name is Matili Soliporto. I'm from Nader in Soweto. Stay tuned for my top 10 and 10 coming up. Just never feel it.
Hijacked buildings in the Johannesburg CBD, and we'll tell you more as that case gets underway probably in the next hour or so. That and a ton others, Clarence. We're busy, team evaluation. Just how do you manage your passwords? How do you
M1 Highway is not a good idea for you if you're commuting between Santon as well as the Parktown areas. There's also been a crash along the intersections of Grayson and West. Traffic is slow along Jansmat approaching the Winnemandilla Drive
got major delays in the southerly direction, an accident scene just before Empire Road in Parktown. So, traffic through Kilami Benz Route moving very slow, also very slow in the northerly direction as you approach Corlett Drive. We also
and in the suburbs. If you do not have a level playing field then it's a recipe for disaster. That is my take. Let us level the playing field. Let the school in Soweto be the same as the school in Sentine. Thank you. Good morning, Bungani.
collision on the Mike 1 before St Andrews Road showing traffic from Houghton coming in to that Parktown area this morning. Mike 1 fairly busy as you run up through Melrose in towards the Greyston Drive off-ramp for a turn into Santon. Just
on the M1 South, not too far from where we are. What's going on? Not at all, Burani. In the Parktown area, right near Empire Road is causing delays from the Kilani Benz while heading towards Santon. Do expect heavier traffic volumes on the
Financial Accountability and Audit Readiness Pledge Signing Ceremony, which took place in Brixton here in Joburg on Tuesday, where the Houten Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department, as long along with the Gauteng
at Rigel. Traffic still under pressure from as far back as Atterbury Road. Two crashes to work through on Gerberg's N1 north this morning. The first up by Gordon Road coming out of Soweto, it's slow into that. And then it gets headed.
In your weather, a fine start to the day, later becoming sunny across Haudeng. Temperatures in Joburg are set to peak at 26 degrees, 29 in Tsuane, 26 in Ekurlene, 28 in Merafong, and 28 degrees in Sidibeng. Here's Mpoma Boy with your
morning between Gordon Road and 14th Avenue, that's still backlogging traffic coming out of Soweto into that area. And then you're pretty quickly into some more crash delays. The collision at the N1 North at Winnie Mundela, and that's a
now. TT Swaziland Eswatini has been trending. You know, sometimes it feels like that neighbor that pours their bathwater into your side of the drain. You know, I mean, if you grew up in Soweto, you know what I'm talking about. It's really
come in and do the work. So, and of course, at a pilot stage, we will have in the meeting in Soweto at the Regina Mundi on Saturday, 10th of October, 1200 hours. Postbank will be there to present the mechanisms of the safety of this money,
Then it's density. Then we take care of the public schools in general in that chapter. So in Soweto, we're piloting there. We're starting there. We pilot with the idea that by this December, let's see how many of these schools we can
Movement to rebuild public schools starting in Soweto with former pupils contributing 3,000 rand a year. But is this community empowerment or are taxpayers being asked to pay twice for services government should already provide? Former EFF
into Michelle Avenue. The N3 from Elans up to Funbure and Heavy. The Mike 1 Boyson's through Parktown. The N1 again from Soweto from sort of the top end of Soweto lining up traffic up through 14th Avenue looking very slow. Don't forget the
to save money or because so many ward candidates are running in multiple wards? Yeah, that second question is actually a good one, Lester. Is it worth it when you're going to see vote poll in Alex, in Soweto, in Craig Hall, across the
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