[picture : vukuzenzele.org] Lurnay Tshabalala-Mavuso | Senior Reporter | 06 September 2025 A HUB OF CRIME AND SCANDALS - A Local township which used to be known for its unique culture and vibe has today turned into a hub-spot of crime and scandals that keep on dropping jaws. Tsakane, a local township in Brakpan, in Ekurhuleni, East Rand of Johannesburg. A Township where many creatives, academics, struggle icons and bright minds are born. Even with that record, Tsakane has not ceased in taking the cup with its numerous crimes and scandals lately. Learners Commit Suicide When 2025 begun, we had lost a learner from Tsakane Secondary School who committed suicide through high consumption of Xanax pills (a medication that treats anxiety). The young boy is said to have been apprehended by Amapanyaza (Crime Prevention Force) officers, carrying a bottle of pills in his possession during school hours and for him this meant trouble. Sources revealed that he took nearly ha...
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