Tembisan’s 10 most popular stories in 2019
These are Tembisan's 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 Tembisa community and Tembisan was able to capture them.
These are Tembisan’s top ten stories with the most views and reads in 2019.
10. Police on high alert in Tembisa
A number of foreign-owned shops were looted and set alight by the unruly mob. Some shops at Oakmore Train Station were set alight after being broken into.
9. Crystal meth worth half a million Rand found in taxi travelling from Tembisa
A female suspect was found with the two firearms and two bags of crystal meth.
8. Kota is a lifestyle in Tembisa
Apart from many things and deeds that Tembisa is famous and known for, it’s her Kota sandwich that became the township’s favourite meal.
7. Police are recruiting new entry level trainees
Applicants that are young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals, dedicated to serving their country by pursuing a career in policing, were urged to enlist.
6. Kempton Park Taxi Association warns community about bogus taxis
Kempton Park Taxi Association (KETA) warns community members about bogus minibus taxis operating in Kempton Park and Tembisa.
5. All hostels are hot spots, six arrested in Tembisa overnight
All hostels in Ekurhuleni have been identified as hot spots following the senseless looting and criminal activities of the past few days.
4. Tembisa SAPS is looking for this man
Tembisa SAPS communications officer Const Patricia Mgijima said it is believed he can help police solve a case of murder and attempted murder that occurred in Emangweni Section on February 1
3. BREAKING NEWS: Missing child found in car’s boot
The body of a three-year-old toddler that went missing almost a month ago, was found in Madelakufa Section in Tembisa on Friday afternoon.
2. UPDATE: Police helicopter used to control riots in Tembisa (videos)
Fury brew in Vusimuzi Section in Tembisa as residents from Vusimuzi Hostels in Zinyiko attempted to attack foreigners’ spaza shops.
1. Benoni Flying Squad makes its mark in Tembisa
Benoni Flying Squad members arrested four suspects and recovered one firearm between September 13 and 15.
