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11/07/2025

So now they planning to change our Country name from Republic of South Africa to Republic of Azania 🥹

13/06/2025

Police Open Case After Fatal Shooting of Suspected Robber in Botlokwa

Sekakene Village, Botlokwa – Tuesday, 10 June 2025

The police in Botlokwa have opened a case of attempted murder and pointing of a firearm following a fatal shooting involving a suspect linked to a house robbery and business burglary that occurred in Sekakene Village.

The suspect was fatally shot during the incident, which unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday. His alleged accomplice, a 36-year-old male believed to be the getaway driver, was apprehended shortly afterward. He was arrested for possession of suspected stolen property valued at approximately R23,000.

During the arrest, the police also seized a white Mazda motor vehicle, allegedly used in the commission of the crimes.

The investigation is ongoing.

11/06/2025

DAUGHTER PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER OF HER FATHER IN LIMPOPO

Polokwane, South Africa – The Polokwane High Court has sentenced Mologadi Magdeline Mehlape (28) to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of her father, Dr Malekutu Johannes Mehlape, a respected Circuit Manager at the Limpopo Department of Education. The murder took place on 28 December 2023 at the deceased’s home in Mankweng Zone 1, just outside Polokwane.

Mehlape pleaded guilty under Section 112(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act to charges of murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances, and received an additional 15 years for robbery, to run concurrently with the life sentence.

Background of the Crime

The court heard that Mehlape was driven by a belief instilled by Accused 3, traditional healer Hlologelo Klaas Mogotlane, that her father had used muthi (witchcraft) to cause her mother’s death. After failed attempts to retaliate through traditional rituals, Mehlape plotted her father’s murder, agreeing to pay R200,000 to hire a hitman.

On the night of the killing, Mehlape unlocked the gate and main door to allow the killers entry. Her father was ambushed in his bedroom while asleep, shot multiple times, and robbed. Items stolen included his cellphone. A Ford Ranger double cab believed to have been used in the crime was recovered, along with the firearm used, seized during an arrest in Zebediela.

Remaining Accused Await Trial

Four co-accused –
• Tshepo Gabriel Ranoto (34)
• Hlologelo Klaas Mogotlane (34)
• Mahlodi Melida Mathole (34)
• Michael Sello Molongoane (42)
– face charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Their trial has been postponed to 20 June 2025.

Court’s View

Although Mehlape apologised and claimed to be the sole caregiver of her one-year-nine-month-old daughter, State Advocate Muneiwa Ratshibvumo argued that her plea was driven by overwhelming evidence rather than remorse. The prosecutor described the crime as “gruesome and heartless”, urging the court to uphold the minimum prescribed sentence.

10/06/2025

LIMPOPO WOMAN, SHAUNICE MURPHY LETICIA FROM WESTENBURGAGED 26 IS MISSING

Limpopo Police in Westernburg outside Polokwane are appealing to the public for urgent assistance in locating a missing woman, Leticia Shaunice Murphy (26), who was last seen on Friday, 30 May 2025, at one of the pubs in Groblers Street, Polokwane CBD.

Limpopo Police Spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says that according to the father, he noticed that her daughter was not home on Friday, 06 June 2025 and he went to look for her at relatives and friends where he was not found.

Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says that the matter was reported to the police on Monday, 09 June.

He says that he was last seen wearing a blue dress with white sleeper shoes during her disappearance.

The police urge anyone with information that could assist in locating Leticia Murphy to contact Investigating Officer Captain Hlaraka Eddie at 082 565 8566 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111, contact the nearest police station, or share information on MySAPSApp.

09/06/2025

BREAKING NEWS:
Police in Botlokwa have made a breakthrough in a murder case.

Nathaniel Mokgehle has been arrested by Botlokwa SAPS in connection with the murder of Julia Mohlala.

SAPS has extended their gratitude to the community for their cooperation and assistance in helping trace and apprehend the suspect.

08/06/2025

Police Seek Community Assistance in Locating Murder Suspect in Botlokwa

Botlokwa, Limpopo – Sunday, 08 June 2025
The South African Police Service in Botlokwa is urgently appealing to members of the public for assistance in locating Nathaniel Mokgohle, who is wanted in connection with a murder case.

It is alleged that Nathaniel Mokgohle fatally stabbed his girlfriend, Julia Mohlala, approximately 14 times, resulting in her tragic death. The brutal incident occurred in Sekonye Village, Botlokwa, on Sunday, 08 June 2025.

The police are urging anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of Nathaniel Mokgohle to come forward. Any detail, no matter how small, may assist in bringing justice to the grieving family and community.

19/05/2025

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17/05/2025

BREAKING NEWS – BOTLOKWA MATOKS INCIDENT

A man has been shot at the Matoks Complex near the bus stop and Madau Fruits & Veg. The suspect has been arrested by Botlokwa SAPS.

07/05/2025

𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝟰

A 33-year old man from Botlokwa, Limpopo, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the r**e of his girlfriend's 13-year old daughter. Following the r**e, he tried to silence the young victim by giving her R4.00.

It is said, around March 2023 at Sekonye in Botlokwa, the accused had instructed the victim to clean the pit toilet in the afternoon while the mother was inside the house.

The victim went to the toilet as instructed and the accused followed, entered the toilet and closed the door with her inside. He then told the victim to undress herself before ra**ng her.

After the ordeal, he gave her R4.00 to silence her. The following day, while the accused was at work, the victim reported the incident to her mother and the matter escalated to the police and the accused was arrested.

The names of both the victim and the accused are withheld to protect the identity of the victim. The man was sentenced by the Morebeng Regional Court last week.

28/04/2025

BOTLOKWA – A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his 34-year-old girlfriend to death in Dikgolaneng village, Botlokwa, on Saturday morning, 26 April 2025.

02/04/2025

Good Friday is around the corner. Le di hustling boyfriend di kgwahlisa ka mošomo wa tšona. A ka tlokwa motho a re Thobela admin ke rometše motho R350 mo Facebook gore a mporofete Nou o Mblockile😭.

Nke le dikeke for Good Friday ya ngwaga o.

01/04/2025

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Thanks in advance.

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