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Polokwane Weekly, Fetakgomo (2025)

31/07/2025

ELDERLY WOMAN WHO KILLED A 10 - YEAR OLD RELATIVE ABANDONS BAIL

SESHEGO : An elderly woman, Johanna Matloga, accused of killing her 10-year-old relative Lindiwe Ramarumo has abandoned her bail.

The suspect appeared before the Seshego Magistrate’s Court today.

Matloga is facing a charge of murder and defeating the ends of justice after she allegedly fetched the child from her home with false pretense that she would drop her off in Polokwane to her grandmother but allegedly killed her, chopped her body parts and threw her body in front of a moving truck to make it seem like an accident.

The case was postponed to the 18th of September for further investigation.

Ramarumo was allegedly killed on the 6th of June and her body was recovered the following day.

Despite this, her family has not been able to lay her to rest due to delays in the DNA forensic results from the Police.

31/07/2025

REHAB OWNER, APPRECIATE MAKHUBELE SET TO APPLY FOR BAIL IN MODJADJISKLOOF

GA-SEKGOPO - Rehabilitation Camp owner, Appreciate Makhubele is today appearing before the Modjadjiskloof Magistrate’s Court in Mopani District to apply for bail.

Makhubele first appeared on the 24th of July on charges of murder following the death of a young man allegedly assaulted at his rehabilitation camp.

According to Limpopo’s NPA, the victim and his brother were sent to the accused’s camp by their mother, where the deceased was reportedly assaulted with a chain and pipe, isolated despite visible injuries, and unable to walk or bathe himself.

After being returned home and hospitalized on 10 July, the victim died two days later.

A post-mortem on 18 July confirmed severe injuries, and Makhubele was arrested on 22 July following an inquest opened earlier that week.

31/07/2025

SANDF SOLDIER ALLEGEDLY TRAMPLED BY ELEPHANTS WHILE CONDUCTING PATROLS IN MUSINA

MUSINA : The South African National Defence Force has confirmed the tragic passing of a serving member deployed under Operation CORONA in the Madibo area in Limpopo Province.

Private Xavier Raynard was found deceased near the Yellow Gate of the Madimbo Operational Gate in the late afternoon of the 27th of July.

This after he was allegedly trampled by a herd of elephants while conducting routine patrols in the area. His service weapon was recovered at the scene.

Private Xavier has been described as a dedicated member of the 10 Anti Reginent of the South African Army.

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga has sent messages of condolences to his family in Kimberly, Northern Cape.

30/07/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE | SEGOPJE WARD 29

Residents of Ward 29, Segopje, are cordially invited to attend a community meeting to discuss service delivery reports, with a particular focus on water challenges and the road (paving) project in Segopje. The meeting is scheduled for 03 August 2025 and is organized by Councillor W. Mabasa.

🗓️ 03 August 2025
⏰10:00
📍Segopje Moshate Hall

Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting to receive updates on issues affecting the community at large.

For enquiries please contact Cllr. W Mabasa at 076 564 3530

30/07/2025

43-YEAR-OLD APPEARED AT NEBO MAGISTRATE'S COURT FOR DEALING IN DRUGS

MAMONE : A 43 year old Molefeng Shadrack Mokgoashane, appeared before Nebo Magistrate's court on Tuesday 29 July 2025, on charges of Dealing in drugs at, Mamone ,Moganyaka village in Sekhukhune District.

His arrests emanate from an Intelligence driven operation excuted by Sekhukhune District police together with the private security when they followed a tip-off information about suspicious male person at Mamone village.

The alleged suspect matching the same description was identified while walking allong the street carrying a side-bag.

He was stopped and searched, and three transparent plastic containing suspected illicit drugs(crystal m**h and heroine) with an estimated street value of R20 000.00 were found and confiscated.

The suspect was placed under arrest and appeared before Nebo Magistrate's court on Tuesday , 29 July 2025, and he was reminded in custody to Monday 04 August 2025 for formal bail application.

30/07/2025

POLICE IN THE HUNT OF A SUSPECT WHO ASSAULTED A FEMALE NURSE

Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt for an unknown suspect who allegedly assaulted a nurse at Tsh*tavha Sambandou Clinic on Monday night.

According to police reports, a female nurse was on duty with her colleagues in the examination room when an African male forced his way in and demanded immediate medical attention, showing no regard for other patients or staff members.

The suspect allegedly insulted the staff and physically assaulted the nurse, injuring her face.

Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says the victim screamed for help, and when her colleagues responded, the suspect fled the scene.

Ledwaba says police were called to the clinic, and a case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm is under investigation.

30/07/2025

13 - MONTH OLD BABY ALLEGEDLY RAN OVER BY A CAR TO BE LAID TO REST ON SATURDAY

MANKWENG: The Mangena family is preparing to lay to rest a 13 - month old baby, Warona Mangena this coming Saturday.

The baby was allegedly ran over and killed by a Lesetja Ramohlola - who also attempted to murder his ex - girlfriend and the mother of the deceased.

The 35 - year old suspect has appeared before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court facing a charge of murder and attempted murder.

It is alleged that the female victim, was with her child alongside the road, on Friday, 26 July at around 20h05, waiting for a taxi to Segopye village, when the suspect, who is her ex-boyfriend, came and started to have a heated argument with her.

A taxi arrived, and she and her baby boarded and while on the way, the taxi driver apparently informed her that the pickup van was following the taxi.

They alighted at Marothi (Makwalaneng) Cross, and her ex-boyfriend driving the van, at a high speed speed, drove over them without stopping.

Two victims were taken to Mankweng hospital with serious injuries, and later, a 13-month-old baby, passed on, and the mother sustained injuries on her leg.

A Mangena family member told Polokwane Weekly that they are devastated and sad regarding this senseless murder of an innocent baby.

30/07/2025

PLANNED POWER INTERRUPTION | 📌 SESHEGO AREA

There will be a planned power interruption in the entire Seshego area on Wednesday, 30 July from *07:00–17:00* due to Eskom maintenance at Pietersburg Seshego 66kV.

Eskom will restore electricity supply immediately upon completion of the maintenance work.

30/07/2025

EFF'S MAKGADI PHALA SWORN IN THE POLOKWANE COUNCIL

POLOKWANE : Polokwane Municipality has welcomed Cllr Makgadi Roslyn Phala who joins the Council as an Economic Freedom Fighters Proportional Representative Councillor.

She was officially sworn in on Monday by Senior Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi at the Polokwane Magistrate Court, in the presence of Cllr Ntshavelheni Bologo, representing Council Speaker Cllr Welheminah Modiba.

Cllr Phala takes over from the late Cllr Martin Lesetja Segoale who sadly passed away in June.

29/07/2025

IEC REJECTS BOY MAMABOLO’S ’s “MANDELA FOR PRESIDENT ” PARTY REGISTRATION

POLOKWANE : The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has rejected the registration of former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo’s new political party, “Mandela for President.”

The party failed to meet critical requirements, including the minimum number of valid signatures and the threshold for registered voters.

The IEC also expressed concern that the party’s name, coupled with its green and black colors, could mislead voters into believing it has an association with the late former President Nelson Mandela.

Further scrutiny revealed discrepancies between the party’s constitutional documents and IEC records regarding leadership details. While the party lists its founding convener as Mandela Jacob Boy Mamabolo, the IEC’s records show Jacob Boy Mamabolo, indicating possible misrepresentation.

As a result, Boy Mamabolo’s party remains unregistered and ineligible to participate in upcoming elections.

28/07/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT | HYDROCHLORIC ACID SPILLAGE SHUTS DOWN R521 DENDRON ROAD

The R521 road between Polokwane and Dendron remains closed following a serious crash involving a heavy motor vehicle (tanker) and a light delivery vehicle.

The incident happened approximately 10km outside Polokwane, near Marlo before Ga-Ramongwane.

Authorities suspect the tanker was carrying hydrochloric acid, and a spillage has created a hazardous situation.

Emergency teams are on site, and the road is expected to remain closed overnight.

Alternative routes:Use Moletji Road from Mmakgodu to Moshate Or R567 Seshego/Moletji Road

Motorists are urged to avoid the area and drive with caution.

28/07/2025

TWO MORE COPS APPEAR IN COURT FOR LOOTING WASHING POWDERS IN MODIMOLLE

MODIMOLLE :Police in Limpopo have arrested two more suspects’ relation to the looting of washing powder from a cargo truck along R101 in Modimolle.

The two individuals, who are members of the public, were arrested at their residence in the Phagameng location on Friday.

They join the three other SAPS employees in Modimolle who were also arrested for the theft of washing powder.

Warrant Officer Frans Ndlovu [55] and Warrant Officer Lesiba Boya [49] were granted bail of R3000 each.
Meanwhile, Cleaner Lucas Moima [50] was granted R5000 bail. They will appear again on 02 October 2025 for further Police investigation.

The total number of arrested suspects is five. The two recently arrested suspects will appear before the local Magistrate's Court on Monday, 28 July.

According to information, a delivery truck carrying pallets of washing powder lost control along the R101 road near Modimolle.

During the chaos that followed, the two police officers allegedly looted the split cargo using a marked SAPS vehicle, while the general cleaner was later also linked to the crime.

A joint investigation by the Limpopo Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit and Modimolle LCRC led to their arrest and recovery of some of the stolen goods.

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