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Armindo Joaquim Pacula, 25, was arrested on Friday and made his first appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday under heavy police guard.
A R7 000 hit payment, and an escape to Mozambique: New twists in DJ Warras murder
- A Mozambican national, Armindo Joaquim Pacula, has reportedly confessed to the murder of DJ Warras, claiming he was paid R7 000 for the hit.
- Pacula allegedly told investigators that Soweto taxi boss Victor Mthethowakhe Majola, who remains in custody, masterminded the murder.
- Following the shooting, Pacula cut off his dreadlocks, fled to Mozambique, and later returned to South Africa due to hunger, leading to his arrest.
Remnants of the building that housed an exploded transformer, leaving three security guards and a tenant with third-degree burns.
4 people injured as part of Joburg apartment building collapses in transformer explosion
- A transformer explosion at an apartment building in New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, caused part of the building to collapse.
- Three security guards and a tenant suffered third-degree burns while trying to extinguish a fire in the transformer room.
- Emergency services responded to the scene and transported the injured to the hospital.
Former Transnet Group Chief Executive Brian Molefe at the Johannesburg High Court.
Transnet tender: Molefe, Singh trial stalls as defence says it is not ready
- The trial of Brian Molefe, Anoj Singh, and 11 others linked to a R30-billion Transnet locomotive tender was postponed due to defence teams claiming they were not ready.
- Multiple issues caused the delay, including an unrepresented accused, pending judgments, and the State’s late disclosure of 55 terabytes of evidence.
- The case, involving allegations against Gupta-linked companies, has been postponed to 2 March, with all accused remaining out on bail.
From grill to gold: How Cat Matlala’s wife scored R3.7m Ekurhuleni deal
- Tsakane Matlala, wife of Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, secured a R3.7-million contract from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality through a company she controlled for only 10 days.
- The company, Buena Vista Learning Academy, underwent rapid changes in name, directorship, and address just before the bid submission deadline, raising questions about the contract award.
- Tsakane Matlala faces fraud, money laundering, and other charges related to her husband’s alleged crimes, while also showcasing a lavish lifestyle seemingly funded by government procurement.
Fuel prices will drop on Wednesday, bringing substantial relief for the second consecutive month.
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Petrol, diesel prices to fall to four-year low
- South Africa will see a significant drop in fuel prices in February, bringing them to the lowest levels in four years.
- The rand’s strength has contributed to the fuel price relief, but rising oil prices have partially offset the gains.
- Geopolitical uncertainty in several countries has contributed to the increase in crude oil prices.
The Ellis Park Test between South Africa and Australia in August last year was far from sold out, which high ticket prices being blamed.
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Boks office: All Blacks Test tickets go on sale as Cape Town Stadium leads sold-out race
- Tickets for the highly anticipated New Zealand rugby tour of South Africa went on general sale on Monday, following a pre-sale for registered buyers.
- Cape Town Stadium, hosting the second Test on 29 August, has seen the highest ticket demand, with limited availability and prices ranging from R1 650 to R4 000.
- Tickets for the first and third Tests at Ellis Park and FNB Stadium, respectively, are still available across various price categories, with FNB Stadium having the most availability due to its larger capacity.
Tyla, winner of the Best African Music Performance for "PUSH 2 START", poses in the press room during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Tyla’s Push 2 Start wins Grammy for Best African Music Performance
- Tyla won her second Grammy for Best African Music Performance for her song “Push 2 Start” at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
- She expressed pride in being African and excitement for more African representation, regretting she could not deliver her acceptance speech on stage.
- Tyla announced her upcoming sophomore album, “A Pop”, set to be released during the US summer.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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