Lenasia Watch

An accident occured earlier this evening near the entrance of Lenasia on the K53 road involving a white Mercedes. The car apparently overturned and one of the occupants was killed instantly, it is not clear if there were any other passengers in the car. When we arrived on the scene there were no ambulances or [...]

A shocking piece of information was revealed on Tuesday in Kalla’s trial. The most sought after criminal stated that he didn’t encounter any hassle at the borders when traveling. He even said that when he lost his passport, he reported the incident to the local police. His statement was described as “shocking and astonishing” by [...]

Earlier this evening a child was knocked while crossing the road with his bicycle near the Trade Route Shopping Mall in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg. It is unclear how badly the child was injured but judging from the condition of the bicycle it can be assumed that the it was a serious accident, the vehicle involved [...]

Gaunteng Police managed to recover seven cows that were stolen on Friday morning and returned them to their owner. The owner discovered the theft incident when he was inspecting his kraal at 5am in Lenasia South. He was shocked to find that there were seven cows missing. “He went everywhere looking for the seven cows” said [...]

The social department offices in Lenasia were stormed yesterday by angry residents who demanded distress vouchers. The residents believe that their case of receiving government grants is strong citing unemployment and poverty as the main factors. The social department though has another perspective. Under no circumstances will any person get social relief before their situation is [...]

A horrific tragedy took place in Lenasia South (Daxina) on Friday morning. The town witnessed a crime that started as a robbery but unfortunately culminated into rape. The main victim of this tragedy was a 17 year-old girl, Johannesburg police said. The crime scene was the home of a five-member family that saw their own [...]

Police are currently conducting a road block on Flamingo Street between Protea and Nirvana Drive. Some cars and trucks have already been pulled off for alleged criminal activity and non-compliance with motor vehicle regulations

Patrons of the Lenasia Milky Lane at the Signet Terrace Shopping center were attacked and robbed by three armed robbers yesterday who assaulted the customers and fled with their wallets and other valuables. One patron, Rashaad, says that as he was walking outside Milky Lane someone hit him on his head from behind with a gun [...]

In preparation of the BRT rollout, the department of public transport was trialling this new carriage for schoolgoing children.

The Voice of the Cape - www.vocfm.co.za One of the Muslim women arrested at the Shoprite/Checkers branch in Lenasia last week for allegedly paying with a counterfeit note, has slammed the retail company for what she called its “racist attitude” and “utter unprofessionalism”. In an exclusive interview with VOC News on Wednesday, Lenasia resident Shireen Waja [...]