Author: Onion
At least 12 people have been killed and nine others injured following a deadly mass shooting in Johannesburg, South Africa, as police launch a manhunt for a large group of armed suspects. The attack occurred late on the night of June 9 in the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, a suburb east of Johannesburg. According to South African police, more than 10 heavily armed attackers stormed the settlement and opened fire on residents at several locations before fleeing the scene in a white Toyota Quantum. Police said the gunmen moved through the community shooting indiscriminately, leaving a trail of death…
A virtual classroom session turned into an embarrassing moment for one student after he was accidentally seen in bed with a woman during an online lesson. The incident, which was captured in a video that later went viral on social media, occurred during a Zoom class attended by several students. While most participants had switched off their cameras, one student unknowingly remained visible to the rest of the class. According to footage shared online, the student, identified only as Siyanda, appeared to be relaxing shirtless on a bed while a woman lay asleep beside him. The online lesson continued as…
A young man has been rushed to hospital after experiencing a painful and prolonged erection lasting approximately eight hours after consuming a roadside herbal aphrodisiac sold by an informal vendor. According to a report by Daily Nation, the man developed severe complications shortly after taking the unregulated herbal mixture, which is commonly sold along busy roadsides as a sexual enhancement remedy. Medical personnel confirmed that the patient suffered from priapism, a dangerous condition in which blood becomes trapped in the genital tissue, leading to prolonged and painful erection. Doctors warned that if not treated urgently, the condition can cause permanent…
Police and residents in Ibanda District are searching for a 40-year-old man accused of killing his wife and a female neighbour before disappearing from the area. The suspect, identified as Possiano Turyahebwa, is alleged to have carried out the deadly attacks in the early hours of Monday in Kyarufubangi Cell, Kanyenshenko Ward, Kagongo Division. According to local authorities, the first victim was Turyahebwa’s wife, Phionah Nsimenta. Preliminary reports indicate that she was allegedly killed inside their home before her body was left locked in the house with the couple’s children. Local Council I Chairperson Jackson Byamugisha said the suspect is…
Police in the Wamala Region have rescued 48 dogs and arrested three individuals during a crackdown on illegal dog shelters operating in Mityana Municipality. The operation, which was carried out on June 12, 2026, followed intelligence reports and complaints from residents about the treatment of animals in several locations within Busimbi Division. Police targeted suspected dog keeping facilities in Kansuleti, Kasimbi and Bamunanika, where authorities believed animals were being kept under poor conditions. According to police, the shelters had become a growing concern among members of the public, who reported cases of animal mistreatment and raised fears about the welfare…
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has dropped Kasambya County MP David Kabanda from his position as Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), ending his three-year tenure in one of the movement’s most influential offices. The announcement was made on Monday as Muhoozi unveiled a major leadership shake-up within PLU, appointing former legislator Fadil Twalla as the new Secretary General and directing an immediate handover of office. In a statement shared on X, Muhoozi confirmed Kabanda’s departure while thanking him for his service to the organisation. “The new General Secretary of PLU is Hon. Fadil Twalla. I will work closely…
The Ugandan music industry is mourning the sudden death of singer Aziz Magically, born Aziz Mawanda. According to reports, Aziz had been residing in Kyengera for nearly two months after relocating from Mengo. Neighbors say he appeared healthy and in good spirits on the day of his death. Speaking to social media blogger Matt Tee, one neighbor revealed that Aziz entered his rented residence at around 10:00 a.m. Later that afternoon, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a relative he was staying with returned home and discovered him unresponsive. Following the tragic news, family members were informed, and Aziz’s father reportedly requested…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and residents of Kiruhura District are mourning the death of Capt. Steven Akampamya, who reportedly died in a road accident on Friday night. News of his death has saddened fellow soldiers, friends, relatives and members of the wider military community, many of whom remembered him as a dedicated officer who served the country with commitment and professionalism throughout his military career. Capt. Akampamya joined the UPDF through the General Recruitment Exercise of 2001 and underwent military training as part of the 17th Intake at Bihanga Training School. He later participated in several military operations…
Police in Mubende District have arrested two suspects after intercepting four slaughtered dog carcasses that were allegedly being transported to roadside meat vendors for sale to unsuspecting consumers. The discovery was made during a routine police patrol in the early hours of Saturday when officers attempted to stop a motorcycle carrying two men and a large polythene bag. According to police, the rider failed to stop at a checkpoint, prompting officers to pursue and arrest both suspects. A search of the bag reportedly revealed four slaughtered dog carcasses. Investigators then questioned the suspects about where the animals had come from…
Four men have been remanded by court in connection with the killing of Uganda Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo, as investigations into the violent mob attack continue and police pursue additional suspects. The accused, Obed Mugwisa, Elly Mondoni, Joseph Owino, and Henry Kabugo, appeared before the Kampala City Hall Court where they were formally charged with murder and sent to Luzira Prison. Court heard that the suspects are linked to a mob incident that took place on June 5, 2026, in Kampala, which led to the death of the national rugby player after he was attacked by a crowd. Prosecutors…