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A 27 YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT ARRESTED BY PROVINCIAL ORGANISED CRIME INVESTIGATION NARCORTICS UNIT FOR DEALING IN DRUGS IN ...
09/01/2026

A 27 YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT ARRESTED BY PROVINCIAL ORGANISED CRIME INVESTIGATION NARCORTICS UNIT FOR DEALING IN DRUGS IN MOPANI DISTRICT

On Thursday, 08 January 2026 at about 09:00, members of Provincial Organised Crime Investigations Narcotics Team together with members of Provincial Detectives, conducted an intelligence driven operation at Myakayaka village in Maake policing area under Mopani District.

Police received information regarding a male suspect who was allegedly dealing in drugs in the area. They operationalised on the information to trace the suspect who was subsequently located while at his residence.

Upon arrival, an intensive search was conducted at the premises and police discovered 191 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine and 91 grams of He**in drugs with an estimated street value of R2500-00.

The drugs were allegedly found concealed under the bed in one of the bedrooms and a 27 year-old male suspect was immediately nabbed and charged with dealing in drugs.

The suspect is expected to appear before Naphuno Magistrate court soon facing a charge of dealing in drugs.

Police investigations are continuing.

GLM VISITS KGAPANE HOSPITAL TO WELCOME NEW YEAR BORN BABIESGreater Letaba Municipality started the new year by visiting ...
01/01/2026

GLM VISITS KGAPANE HOSPITAL TO WELCOME NEW YEAR BORN BABIES

Greater Letaba Municipality started the new year by visiting Kgapane Hospital to celebrate the first babies of the year, marking the beginning of 2026 with joy and hope.

Five tiny bundles of joy – two boys and three girls – were celebrated, with more arrivals expected later.

Led by Cllr Ramaano Khila standing in for the Mayor, Speaker Mme Maria Mokgwathi, and Whip of Council Cllr Rosinah Ramalatso and women councillors, together, they extended warm wishes to the mothers and families, presenting gifts as a gesture of support and appreciation.

The visit ended with Whip of Council Cllr Rosinah Ramalatso congratulating the new mothers on the safe delivery of their babies and commended healthcare workers for their dedication and commitment in providing quality maternal and newborn care during the festive period.

Issued By: GLM Municipality

MAYOR WELCOMES BA-PHALABORWA’S FIRST BABIES OF 2026Ba-Phalaborwa — Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr Merriam ...
01/01/2026

MAYOR WELCOMES BA-PHALABORWA’S FIRST BABIES OF 2026

Ba-Phalaborwa — Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr Merriam Malatji, ushered in the New Year by welcoming the first babies born in 2026 at Maphutha L. Malatji Hospital on Wednesday morning, 1 January.
By mid-morning, three newborns — two girls and one boy — had been safely delivered, with hospital officials confirming that more births were expected later in the afternoon.

Mayor Malatji visited the maternity ward to congratulate the mothers and celebrate the milestone with their families. She presented gifts and essential baby items to the newborns as a gesture of support and goodwill, marking the beginning of the year with hope and joy.
During the visit, the Mayor also commended the hospital’s nurses and doctors for their commitment and professionalism, praising their role in ensuring the safe and healthy delivery of the babies.

She described the birth of the first children of the year as a symbol of new beginnings for the Ba-Phalaborwa community and wished the families a prosperous and healthy future as they embark on their parenting journey.

By: Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Communications

𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗝𝗢𝗧𝗝𝗢The Hawks in Phalaborwa and Musina, Limpopo, have arrested eigh...
18/12/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗝𝗢𝗧𝗝𝗢

The Hawks in Phalaborwa and Musina, Limpopo, have arrested eight suspects and a company for alleged corruption-related offences.

It is alleged that between January and May 2025, the officials from the Department of Labour received information about the fraudulent activities that took place in their Tzaneen-based office.

Investigations revealed that officials colluded with a company to submit Unemployment Insurance Fund [UIF] fraudulent claims to the department on behalf of the beneficiaries in exchange for gratification. As a result, the Department of Labour suffered a loss of over R825 000.

The eight appeared before the Tzaneen Magistrate Court on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, facing charges of fraud, corruption, theft, and money laundering.

They were granted bail between R2500 and R20 000. The matter was postponed to 20 February 2026.

The accused are:

Zephaniah Chauke [38]
Mikateko Khosa [40]
Vutomi Pennic Chauke [38]
Amukelani Clifford Ndimana
Mahlori Khanyi [26]
Vonani Ronald Maringa [49]
Nkhensani Ivy Chauke [48]
Idah Nkhensani Makamu [49].

Bail refused for musician Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’ ChaukePolokwane – Prominent musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly...
17/12/2025

Bail refused for musician Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’ Chauke

Polokwane – Prominent musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebe Maburna, has been refused bail by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.

Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi cited serious concerns in the matter, stating that bail could not be granted as the firearm allegedly used in the three attempted murder cases has not been recovered.

The court further noted that the majority of the alleged offences were committed while Chauke was already out on bail, a factor that weighed heavily against his release.

16/12/2025

PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER COMMENDS COMMUNITY FOLLOWING APPREHENSION OF 26-YEAR-OLD MURDER SUSPECT

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has applauded the swift response by members of the Namakgale SAPS and the local community, which led to the arrest of a 26-year-old male suspect in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old woman from Nyakelang Section 1, Makhushane Village.

The arrest followed information received from community members who alerted the police after the suspect was allegedly seen assaulting his girlfriend while walking along the street. The following morning, police were summoned to the residence after a neighbour raised concerns about continuous screaming heard from the previous night into the next day.

Upon arrival, police officers knocked on the door, and while awaiting a response, a male suspect emerged from the house and fled on foot. Police, with the assistance of community members, gave chase and successfully apprehended the suspect.

Officers then returned to the residence, where they discovered the female victim lying on a bed with visible facial bruises and head injuries. Emergency Medical Services were summoned, and the victim was certified dead at the scene.

The motive for the incident remains unknown at this stage and will be determined through ongoing police investigations.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Namakgale Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, on a charge of murder.

[HAPPENING NOW] The funeral service of Constable Tlhonolofatso Fredens Machete (31) is underway in Mopye village, Red vu...
13/12/2025

[HAPPENING NOW] The funeral service of Constable Tlhonolofatso Fredens Machete (31) is underway in Mopye village, Red vulture Sports ground in Mopani District, Bolobedu South.

Constable Machete was allegedly shot and killed by a fellow police officer, a Sergeant, during a domestic dispute, after which the Sergeant took his own life.

Deputy Minister of police Mr Cassel Mathale will deliver the eulogy. In attendance is also the Deputy Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo: Support Service Major General FM Sebola, Sekhukhune District Commissioner Major General Lehabe Metsi, Deputy District Commissioner Mopani Brigadier Mashiela, Provincial head: Corporate Communication Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, Ritavi police station Commander, members of SAPS and community of Bolobedu South.

Source: SAPS

The two police officers who died inside the Ritavi Police Station outside Tzaneen on Monday morning have been identified...
09/12/2025

The two police officers who died inside the Ritavi Police Station outside Tzaneen on Monday morning have been identified as Sergeant Matimba Gift Ngoveni and Constable Tlhonologatso Machete.

According to preliminary SAPS information, the sergeant fatally shot his girlfriend, who was also a constable, before turning the gun on himself. Early reports suggest the incident followed an altercation between the pair

Greater Letaba Municipality Mayor’s Bursary Fund Applications now open!
30/11/2025

Greater Letaba Municipality Mayor’s Bursary Fund Applications now open!

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