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The Citizen
6 hours ago
- The Citizen
11-year-old girl and her elder sibling shot near Hazyview
11-year-old girl and her elder sibling shot near Hazyview An 11-year-old girl and her sister, aged 21, are fighting for their lives in a hospital after they were shot while sleeping in a room. The incident happened in Hlangalezwe Trust near Hazyview today (Friday, June 20) at about 02:00. The elder victim was asleep next to her mother in the same bed, while the little girl and her brother were sleeping on the floor in the same room. ALSO READ: Suspect arrested after bloodshed in White River 'Suddenly gunshots were fired through the door from outside. Two bullets hit the elder sister on her upper body and one bullet hit the younger one on the lower body,' said Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Colonel Jabu Ndubane. 'After the gunshots were fired the victims heard footsteps of a person running away,' added Ndubane. The victims were rushed to hospital where they are currently receiving medical attention. The police have opened two cases of attempted murder. The police have asked anyone with information that may assist them in the investigation to contact the Calcutta SAPS branch commander, Captain Alfred Monareng, on 072 699 8769. Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously by calling the Crime Stop number 086001011, or via the MYSAPSApp. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Don't lose your rebate! Pensioners must reapply before JUNE 30
Don't lose your rebate! Pensioners must reapply before JUNE 30 Ekurhuleni pensioners are reminded to take urgent action regarding their property tax rebates. 'The municipality will cancel all existing rebates by June 30, 2025, and pensioners must submit new applications based on the updated property valuations effective from 1 July,' said Stefan Hough, chairperson of the Birchleigh Rate Payers Association. Residents should have received a Section 49 notice, which outlines the new valuation of their property. Also read: Application for pensioner's property rebates made easy This valuation will determine their future property tax amounts. Who Qualifies for the Pensioners Rebate? To qualify for a rebate, applicants must meet the following criteria: Be 60 years or older. Have a joint monthly income below R22 895. Not sub-let any part of the property. 'While the rebate offers significant relief, the application process is often complex and not elderly-friendly, requiring visits to multiple venues for documents and authorisations.' One-Stop Service for Birchleigh Residents To ease the process, the Birchleigh Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) is once again offering a one-stop service to assist pensioners in Birchleigh and neighbouring wards with the application process. Also read: CoE urges indigent households to apply for relief programme • Venue: Birchleigh DRC Community Hall, Olienhout Street, Birchleigh (opposite Birchleigh Primary School) • Dates: 26–27 June 2025 • Time: 09:00 to 12:00 'The initiative is supported by the Birchleigh Ratepayers Association and will include experienced volunteers who will help applicants fill in the forms correctly. 'Completed forms will be submitted on behalf of applicants to the municipal office for processing.' What to Bring Pensioners planning to make use of this service are requested to bring: A black pen ID document and a photocopy The most recent municipal account Stamped bank statements for the last three months (both spouses), reflecting income and medical aid deductions A pocket calculator Application forms will be provided on-site, and SAPS officers will be present to certify documents as Commissioners of Oaths. Attendees can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while their paperwork is sorted. For more information, contact Stefan Hough on 082 414 3856 or Susan Moolman on 011 391 2498. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
14 hours ago
- The Citizen
Mogale City warns of fake housing applications and illegal land grabs
Mogale City Local Municipality is aware of ongoing fraudulent activities in the community, including false applications for housing opportunities and coordinated attempts to occupy land illegally. Mayoral spokesperson Palesa Molefe said these actions are not only unlawful but also compromise the municipality's developmental agenda and its efforts to ensure orderly spatial planning and equitable access to services. 'We wish to categorically state that no individual or organisation has been authorised by the municipality to facilitate informal housing applications or allocate land. ALSO READ: Three-month-long housing programme commences 'Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to our law enforcement,' she said. 'We must collectively guard against the resurgence of informal settlements and the unlawful occupation of municipal land. 'The municipality will continue to enforce its by-laws without fear or favour, to protect public assets, ensure environmental sustainability and uphold the integrity of spatial development,' she added. Mayor Lucky Sele said the municipality is currently steering Mogale City towards physical and financial improvement. ALSO READ: Munsieville housing project connected to the grid 'This journey requires all of us – residents, stakeholders and government – to play our part. I therefore call upon all residents to work with us in safeguarding public open spaces and preventing land degradation,' he concluded. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
16 hours ago
- The Citizen
Two due in the docks for fatal stabbing of Grade 11 learner
Two due in the docks for fatal stabbing of Grade 11 learner Two learners, aged 19, are expected to appear before the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate's Court on June 20, facing a charge of murder. The duo are linked to the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old Grade 11 learner at Lesedi Secondary School in Lethabong, an informal settlement in Donkerhoek, east of Pretoria. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said their investigations revealed that the victim was attacked by two learners outside the school premises on June 18. The two fled on foot after the stabbing. Masondo said it is reported that the deceased was attacked by the first suspect, who stabbed him in the upper body. 'He was taken to the nearest medical care centre where he was certified dead on arrival,' Mavela explained. He said police opened a case of murder and searched for the two learners from the same school, who were persons of interest in this case. The family of the deceased said they are still in shock and could not believe that their son was murdered in such a brutal way. The deceased 's aunt, Shirley Mokonyane (64), said the family wants justice, and the police must speed up their investigations. She said their family was heartbroken. She said the law and the courts must make an example of the learners and hand down a sentence that will permanently remove the suspects from society. She also said the government needs to do something about the safety of children at school. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said the department was deeply saddened by the fatal stabbing. According to preliminary reports, the matric learners did not attend school that day but allegedly arrived after school, just as learners were boarding their scholar transport. The two learners allegedly proceeded to attack the victim just outside the school yard. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
News18
17 hours ago
- News18
Biggest Data Breach: Billions Of Login Passwords For Google And Apple Accounts Leaked
Last Updated: Passwords for Google and Apple accounts have been discovered in a large trove of datasets that can put any user at a major risk. Over 16 billion login details including passwords of users with Google and Apple accounts have been leaked. This is one of the biggest data leaks in tech history, which security experts claim could put any of us at major risk of getting hacked or bank accounts being cleaned up. Google and Apple IDs are important and used all across the internet, including your social accounts. Imagine the scale of this password leak that can give hackers and bad actors the ability and power to pick and choose their targets based on the volume and credential of their profile. The details about this scary breach have been shared in a report by Forbes, which talks about a database that has over 184 million records that are lying unprotected on a web server. Researchers have actually found over 30 datasets that can have over 3.5 billion records. The worry is that the data is likely to include VPN logins for corporate and developer platforms. Experts have pointed out that the dataset can become a powerful weapon in the wrong hands, and this much intelligence at a scale can be used to unleash a mega digital war that most people will find it hard to escape. Having details like email ID and other personal information makes it easy for the hackers to exploit the victims via phishing attacks that can allow them to completely take over a person's digital profile on the internet. Passkeys are another alternative and something that most brands are now advocating for as it will be tough to break a digital account without having the ID for the account holder. Google, Apple, Microsoft and recently Meta have talked about making the upgrade, and most people are seeing their accounts get a message asking them to start using biometric security for their App store purchases and other digital footprint in general. First Published:
