Warring zama zamas are terrorising Riverlea

New rules for Google, Takealot and online car sellers questioned, but also welcomed

View Online Good Morning, SA When the clock strikes 17:00 daily, Riverlea residents are forced to lock their doors and hope and pray that their houses don't become targets of rival zama zama gang fights over gold turf. Zama zama gang violence has been an issue in the suburb for several years, with little to no intervention from the SA Police Service. Here are your top stories for Tuesday, 1 August. KELLY ANDERSON, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EDITOR Warring zama zamas are terrorising Riverlea. Residents say police just don't have the firepower The story: Ongoing war zone scenes have been playing out in Riverlea where at least five people were killed in the latest clash among warring zama zama gangs.   What happened: Earlier in the week, Ernest Magena died during a shootout between zama zamas and police. His family are struggling to come to terms with his cruel death.   What's more: Police Minister Bheki Cele visited the area and promised to restore peace, while some residents fed up with his empty promises want the army to be deployed. Read the full story Eskom releases statistics showing SA's solar surge, but with a slightly misleading label The story: Eskom has attempted to estimate the maximum output of "rooftop" solar PV in South Africa.   What was found: The estimate shows massive growth in the maximum output of solar panels that are not contracted by the utility.   However: News24 confirmed that Eskom is measuring more than just rooftop solar panels for the estimation Read the full story Overreach? New rules for Google, Takealot and online car sellers questioned, but also welcomed The story: The Competition Commission has finally released a range of remedial actions against online giants aimed at helping smaller businesses compete.   The details: Some analysts questioned some interventions, such as how Takealot structures its company.   What's more: There are also some steps against Google, including that it can't practise "self-preference in its search results". Read the full story News for You GOVERNMENT UPDATE | 'She ignored crucial evidence': ATM files papers to review Gcaleka's Phala Phala report The African Transformation Movement (ATM) approached the courts to review and set aside three paragraphs of acting Public Protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka's contentious Phala Phala report. PARLIAMENT Malema's 'Kill the Boer' draws more complaints - from those ultimately to blame for it, says analyst EFF leader Julius Malema chanting 'Kill the Boer, kill the farmer' has been met with fierce opposition. NEWS Judge wants her conduct tribunal postponed because of payment delay The Judicial Conduct Tribunal of High Court Judge Tintswalo Annah Nana Makhubele is set to resume on Tuesday. 'Kill the boer': Imagine the EFF used their power for light and hope The EFF have long employed strategies of shock and intimidation and have utilised language that embraces 'war' and 'struggle'. It is a pity they have chosen this, instead of the alternative, writes Howard Feldman   HOWARD FELDMAN Meanwhile, in the rest of the world Campaigning in Zimbabwe is ratcheting up, with Zanu-PF promising 10 chickens per household and the Citizens Coalition for Change saying that, under current circumstances, vote could more accurately be described as a coup.   A Russian strike killed five people, including a 10-year-old girl, in Volodymyr Zelensky's home town, after Zelensky promised to bring war to Moscow.   It looks like Israel is about to start reaping the economic consequences of what its government calls judicial reforms.   The death toll of a suicide bombing at a political rally in Pakistan rose to 54.   And Cyprus – which has no provision for euthanasia – released a British man who killed his terminally ill wife after convicting him of manslaughter rather than murder, and considering the time he had already served and his good behaviour.   Must-read in lifestyle Changes afoot for Banyana as qualification maths hangs heavily over Italy clash Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis said they would make the necessary tactical and technical adjustments for Wednesday's crucial Group G World Cup clash against Italy in Wellington. 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