Kempton Express’ top 10 stories in 2019
These are Express’ top ten stories with the most views and reads in 2019.
When taking a recap to the year 2019, it is quite evident that it was a year filled with lots of highs and lows.
There were stories, big and small, that impacted and at times shook the Kempton Park community and Express was able to capture them.
These are Express’ top ten stories with the most views and reads in 2019.
10. UPDATE: Zim plane safely landed in Harare (video)
The left engine of an Air Zimbabwe aircraft departing from OR Tambo International Airport shortly after 7pm on Sunday night spewed fire shortly after take-off.
9. Bank fraudster at Capitec Bank sent to jail
She was arrested in 2018 after attempting to apply for a loan using fraudulent documentation.
8. Tembisa looting feared to spread to Kempton Park
In light of looting of shops in Tembisa, Kempton Park SAPS advised certain shops on West Street in Kempton Park CBD to close for business.
7. BREAKING NEWS: Shacks go up in flames on Great North Rd (videos)
Numerous shacks were on fire in the informal settlement on Great North Road towards Benoni.
6. Russian bombers ‘terrify’ Kemptonians during take-off (videos)
The Tu-160s’ historic first visit to South Africa coincided with the opening of the first Russia-Africa Summit.
5. BREAKING: Three alleged hijackers shot dead on Old Pretoria Road
Three alleged hijackers were shot dead by police members on February 18 on Old Pretoria Road at the intersection with the R25.
4. Missing Kempton man (22) found on KZN beach
A Kempton man who was missing since February 22 was found at Ramsgate beach in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday afternoon.
3. Kempie learner faces disciplinary action after bathroom video
Hoërskool Kempton Park was visited by the MEC for education on October 23.
2. Tragedy strikes as fiancé is killed day before anniversary
According to his brother-in-law Labuschagne was shot through the heart by the suspects.
1. ALERT: Stay away from Kempton CBD – shots fired (video)
The situation in Kempton Park central business district was tense following alleged clashes between South African and Nigerian nationals.
