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hijacked buildings
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Crèche catering to 92 children discovered during hijacked buildings oversight

HIJACKED BUILDING
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INSIDE hijacked buildings in HILLBROW

hijacked buildings
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City of Joburg inspects hijacked buildings in Hillbrow

hijacked buildings
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Crèche catering to 92 children discovered during hijacked buildings oversight

HIJACKED BUILDING
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INSIDE hijacked buildings in HILLBROW

hijacked buildings
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City of Joburg inspects hijacked buildings in Hillbrow

Watch Families anguished by delays at Hillbrow Mortuary video
News

WATCH: Hillbrow mortuary not releasing bodies to families [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga26-07-2023 09:06

Watch news in a minute for a summary of bodies not released for burial by the Hillbrow Mortuary because of delayed post-mortems.

Hillbrow
News

Families anguished by delays at Hillbrow Mortuary

By Siso Naile25-07-2023 21:53

It is reported that bodies are not released for burial by the Hillbrow Mortuary because of delayed post-mortems.

seven suspects
Gauteng

Seven suspects linked to a string of robberies nabbed

By Siso Naile20-07-2023 21:07

Seven suspects accused of committing armed robberies were nabbed after allegedly bringing parts of the province to its knees.

Former street beggar enhances cleaning and safety in Hillbrow
Start-up Africa

Former street beggar enhances cleaning and safety in Hillbrow

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele06-07-2023 11:58

Prince Yabo, once a street beggar in Hillbrow, has undergone a remarkable transformation that is positively impacting the community.

Hillbrow
News

Two children die in Hillbrow apartment fire

By Storm Simpson22-06-2023 07:39

Two young children died in a fire in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. They were allegedly left alone and locked in the apartment.

Number plates
News

Upside down number plates probe leads to big arrest

By Siso Naile13-04-2023 21:00

It was discovered that the number plates affixed on the vehicle belongs to a white Toyota Hilux that is sought in the Eastern Cape.

Street dwellers
Gauteng

Night warmth for street dwellers spoilt by JMPD

By Siso Naile13-03-2023 20:10

A JMPD By-law enforcement operation spoilt the warmth for street dwellers in Hillbrow after officers poured water onto their fire.

Hillbrow Police statio
Johannesburg

Security guard shoots himself in Hillbrow police station

By Keliah Daniels09-02-2023 13:02

Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo said they have opened an inquest docket for investigation after Mandla shot himself.

Hillbrow
News

Hillbrow robbers CAUGHT in the act by undercover unit

By Michelle Swart03-01-2023 11:56

Robbers were caught in Hillbrow after video footage was circulated on social media of a gang stranging and robbing unsuspecting victims

JMPD
Gauteng

Security guard who led JMPD to JHB cellphone thieves ends up arrested

By Rorisang Kgosana28-07-2022 06:00

The security guard, who led the JMPD officers to CBD’s cellphone thieves, turned out to be their roommate.

Hillbrow
Gauteng

JUST IN| Five Hillbrow wanted suspects finally nabbed

By Siso Naile28-07-2022 00:30

Reign of terror over, as five wanted Hillbrow suspects, including a security guard were nabbed. Military uniform among recovered items

JMPD undercover cop
Gauteng

UPDATE: JMPD undercover cop’s alleged shooter hands himself over to police

By Nthabiseng Madumo20-05-2022 09:53

The suspect allegedly responsible for a JMPD undercover cop’s shooting was arrested after negotiations with his family.

metro police officer assaulted
Gauteng

Undercover JMPD officer shot while in pursuit of a suspect

By Nthabiseng Madumo18-05-2022 10:57

JMPD said it will leave no stone unturned until they arrest the man who shot and wounded an undercover officer in Hillbrow.

gang members
Gauteng

“Gang members” involved in violent and serious crimes arrested in Gauteng

By Nthabiseng Madumo16-05-2022 10:07

The “gang members” were found in possession of an AK-47 rifle loaded with 16 rounds of ammunition and a hijacked vehicle.

Home Affairs Hillbrow
Gauteng

Zimbabwean national arrested for ‘fully functional’ Home Affairs in his flat

By Nokwanda Ncwane14-04-2022 15:42

A Zimbabwean national has been arrested for having a fully functional Home Affairs in his flat in Hillbrow, Johannesburg.

Hillbrow cell phone snatcher video
Gauteng

WATCH: Victim mercilessly beats Hillbrow cell phone snatcher

By Nokwanda Ncwane29-03-2022 11:17

A cell phone snatcher had one of those “unlucky days” when he tried his tricks on a victim in Hillbrow who caught him and beat him up.

Pretoria Operation Dudula
Gauteng

Operation Dudula: #PutSouthAficansFirst protests continue in Hillbrow

By Samantha Riddle19-02-2022 18:32

Operation Dudula protests kicked off once more in the streets of Hillbrow, voicing concerns over foreign nationals in SA.

Phaswane Mpe
Books

‘Welcome To Our Hillbrow’: Phaswane Mpe’s one great novel

By New Frame16-12-2021 13:46

Welcome To Our Hillbrow was a turn-of-the-century exploration of Johannesburg’s inner city by an author who never shed his sense of ubuntu.

Havoc in Hillbrow on day one of lockdown, SAPS and SANDF
News

Watch: Havoc in Hillbrow as COVID-19 lockdown sets in

By Andrea Chothia28-03-2020 11:27

The suburb of Hillbrow in Johannesburg became a scene of total chaos as some residents refused to remain indoors on day one of lockdown.

SA lockdown SANDF police brutality
News

First lockdown arrests made as Hillbrow residents defy new booze rules

By Dan Meyer27-03-2020 09:38

In the earliest hours of South Africa’s nationwide lockdown, some Gauteng residents have already been arrested for drinking at a tavern.

Hillbrow Tower - Johannesburg, South Africa Gauteng
News

Hillbrow’s New Year tradition: Why locals throw furniture out of windows

By Tom Head01-01-2020 15:04

Hillbrow has gone down in history for its bizarre New Year’s tradition. Because why wouldn’t you want to throw your furniture onto the street, right?

Hillbrow: DA councillor arrest
News

Hillbrow: DA councillor arrested for Pep store armed robbery

By Tom Head20-09-2019 07:52

The DA says the culprit “will face the full might of the law” if their man is found guilty of taking part in the armed robbery of a Pep store in Hillbrow.

Cash-in-transit
News

Crime Statistics: Slight decline for cash-in-transit heists and car-hijackings

By Buhle Lindwa12-09-2019 17:37

The trend of cash-in-transit heists is slowly declining.

Johannesburg riots
News

Johannesburg cops arrest 91 rioters following a day of inner-city chaos

By (ANA) African News Agency02-09-2019 18:29

Police are also investigating a case of murder, after a fatal shooting in Hillbrow.

Joburg riots
News

Bheki Cele tells Joburg rioters to “behave”, says vigilantism is no excuse

By Luke Daniel02-09-2019 16:13

Not far away from where Cele was addressing the media, police officers opened fire on rioters with rubber bullets.

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