[WATCH] Eight people have been shot and killed in a suspected incident of extortion in Philippi, outside Cape Town. Three others were injured in last night's attack at the Marikana Informal Settlement. Police say they've launched a manhunt for the gunmen, who fled shortly after the shooting. Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile is expected to visit the crime scene today. Newzroom Afrika's Zoleka Qodashe is in Philippi. #Newzroom405 | Newzroom Afrika

13K views · 219 reactions | [WATCH] Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi is expected to testify before Parliament’s ad hoc committee today. Mkhwanazi faces allegations that he was paid by suspected criminal mastermind Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala to allow private vehicles to use police blue lights. Zoleka Qodashe has more. #Newzroom405 | Newzroom Afrika | Facebook

[WATCH] An eye witness describes what he saw seconds before the collision between a truck and a scholar transport vehicle that claimed the lives of 12 pupils. #Newzroom405 | Newzroom Afrika

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[BREAKING NEWS] Police officers are expected to make an arrest in Meadowlands, Soweto after tracing vehicles used in the commission of a CIT heist in Roodepoort. Suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. @Vee_Makhoali reports live from the scene. #Newzroom405 | Newzroom Afrika

[WATCH] The Border Management Authority is intensifying its operations at the Beitbridge border post on the last weekend before schools in South Africa open.More people are expected to return to the country from their festive season holidays in neighbouring countries. Newzroom Afrika's Scara Mafokoane has been following those developments from Musina. #Newzroom405 | Newzroom Afrika

South Africa’s agricultural exports face a potential crisis after the 30% tariff announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, which is set to take effect on August 1. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen briefed the media on the 2025 Budget Vote and key priority areas of the department. Newzroom Afrika's Nasiphi Same speaks to Steenhuisen. #Newzroom405 Watch: tinyurl.com/5dwe8a3t | Newzroom Afrika