Mopani News, Stand No 1318/19 CNR Rivonia & Impala Street, Namakgale (2025)

21/11/2025

JOINT INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN OPERATION IN MOPANI DISTRICT LEADS TO ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTS IN MURDER OF SOLDIER

A joint intelligence -driven operation in Mopani District has resulted in the arrest of three suspects, a 41-year -old woman, a 45 year lman and a 52 year -old alleged hitman in connection with the murder of a 54-year-old man at Kurhula Village in the Lulekani policing area.

The incident occurred on Sunday, 16 November 2025, at approximately 04:15.

According to reports, on 29 May 2025, the victim, believed to be a soldier, was fatally shot while on his way to work.

Following the murder, police commenced with an investigation pulling resources together to get to the bottom of the matter . The investigation ultimately bore fruits when the team of investigators received a valuable information which culminated to an intelligence-led operation being embarked upon.

On Tuesday, 18 November 2025. the hardworking Detectives gathered information indicating that the deceased and his wife had been experiencing domestic related problems. Further investigation revealed that as a result , the wife and her alleged boyfriend , conspired to murder the man and immediately enlisted the services of a hitman to carry out the plan.

The police further managed to gather more information that assisted in the investigation of this case.

The first suspect was arrested on Sunday, 16 November, in Mandela Village, Namakgale, and was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The same firearm is believed to have been used in commission of the crime.

On Tuesday, 18 November, the remaining two suspects, the wife of the deceased and a man alleged to be her boyfriend, were arrested in Matikoxikaya, Lulekani.

All three suspects are expected to appear before the Lulekani Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 21, November, facing charges of murder.

Police investigations continue.

21/11/2025

MANHUNT LAUNCHED AFTER THE BODY OF A MAN FOUND IN A SHALLOW GRAVE AT MORUTJI VILLAGE

The police in Tzaneen, Mopani District, have activated a manhunt following the murder of a 42-year-old male victim at Morutji village on Sunday, 09 November 2025 at about 20:00.

Police received a complaint about a person found dead at a homestead in Morutji Village and immediately proceeded to the scene of crime.

Upon arrival, an officer found a man who pointed out a human head in the yard . There was also a maize meal bag covered by the soil and buried in a shallow grave which was also found.

A strong smell came from the bag and the man allegedly informed the officer that the head that they saw , belonged to his son and that the bag contained his remains .

He further explained that his grandson had earlier seen a dog digging at the spot and later noticed the dog eating a bone, prompting him to alert his grandfather.

Further digging led to the gruesome discovery of the human body parts.

The neighbors and relatives were then called and identified the head as that of their son, who was reported missing on 04 November 2025 at Tzaneen SAPS. Police thorough investigations will determine the deceased 's identity and postmorterm will reveal the cause of death.

The man was reported missing by his sister after she was informed by her girlfriend, who had been staying with him since August 2025, that he left without saying anything.

The girlfriend disappeared afterward, and her cellphone has remained off to date.

The police are appealing to Priscilla Mathebula to avail herself in order to assist with the investigations.

The police urged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Sergeant Solly Legodi on 082 319 9662, nearest police station, share information on MySAPSApp.

Police investigations are ongoing.

20/11/2025

INVESTING IN YOUTH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

As part of fulfilling the commitments made in this year’s Budget Speech, the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure as led by MEC Ernest Rachoene, in partnership with MERSETA is rolling out apprenticeship and learnership programmes as part of the EPWP exit strategy.

This initiative will equip over 200 young people with critical skills and practical training to improve their employability and open doors to future opportunities.

You are encouraged to apply for this life changing programme with a stipendof R4500.00. See details below.

NB: CLOSING DATE 26 NOVEMBER 2025.

Issued by: Limpopo Department of Public Works

19/11/2025

FORMER THOBELA FM PRESENTER KWETEPE MATLAKALA PASSES AWAY

Kwetepe Matlakala has sadly passed away. He is fondly remembered for his remarkable contribution to Thobela FM, where he hosted and produced some of the station’s most cherished programmes, including Reggae ke Mmino, Re ka Kgona, and Lentšu ke Bophelo.

19/11/2025

SAPS HOEDSPRUIT LAUNCHED A MANHUNT FOR SUSPECT OF MURDER, AFTER A 43 YEAR OLD MALE VICTIM STABBED TO DEATH IN THE OAKS VILLAGE

The Police in Hoedspruit Mopani District activates a manhunt for suspect, following a murder of 43-year-old foreign male victim at the Oaks village on Saturday, 15 November 2025 at around 21: 40

According to the police report, the victim and the suspect were playing cards at The Oaks rented place when a heated argument erupted as a result, the victim was stabbed with a sharp object on his upper body.

The Police were informed about the stabbing incident. On their arrival, at the scene, the victim was found laying unconscious on the ground, and the emergency medical service were summoned, and they declared him dead on their arrival at the crime scene.

The Police called upon Mr Arnold Mbulambula to avail himself at the nearest Police station as we believe he can assist us with the investigation to resolve the matter.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts Mr Arnold Mbulambula, a Zimbabwean Nationals, should contact investigating Officer, Detectives Sergeant Given Mbalati on : 082 319 9805 or crime stop number 08600 10111 or alternatively MySAPSApp

Investigation continues

18/11/2025

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT 📢📢📢📢📢

Anyone in need of a tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils) can walk into Letaba Regional Hospital. ENT specialists will be available at the hospital until November 21st to perform operations as part of Rural Health Matters. There is no need for prior bookings, so walk-ins will be assisted.

Issued by: Limpopo Department of health

17/11/2025

The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is hiring. To access the advertised vacant posts click on this link to our website https://t.ly/7o6z9

The closing date is 12 December 2025 and good luck to the applicants.

13/11/2025

FORMER POLICE SERGEANT SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS DIRECT IMPRISONMENT FOR CORRUPTION AT BOLOBEDU

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has reiterated that SAPS is not home for those who are helbent on breaking the law . This was in response to the direct imprisonment sentencing imposed against a former member of police by Tzaneen Regional Court.

The Provincial Commissioner has
welcomed the Judgement handed down by Tzaneen Rigional Court for sentencing of former Sergeant Rodney Humbulani Mushidzi,46 to five years direct imprisonment for corruption in Bolobedu Policing area.

The court noted that on Tuesday, 23 January 2024, the Provincinal Anti-Corruption unit received a complaint from the victim about a Police Sergeant who demanded money from the father of the suspect to assist him in withdrawing a case of reckless and negligence driving against his sons. An inquiry was registered. On Friday, 24 January 2024, an operation in terms of section 252 (a) was obtained subsequently to his arrest after receiving the money, R1000,00 (one thousand rands) from the victim.

The accused person appeared several times at court until he was found guilty by Tzaneen Regional court on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

The accused man Rodney Humbulani Mushidzi (46) was sentenced to five years direct imprisonment for corruption on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

13/11/2025

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13/11/2025

SHEBESHXT APPEARS IN COURT FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER

Musician Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke (30), known as Shebeshxt, briefly appeared in the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court on charges of attempted murder, malicious damage to property, and possession of an unlicensed firearm.

It is alleged that on 19 October 2025, the accused fired a shot at two fans in Ladanna, Polokwane, injuring one in the jaw and damaging a vehicle window. The victim was taken to Polokwane Provincial Hospital, and Shebeshxt was arrested on 12 November 2025.

The artist is also facing other pending charges, including two counts of attempted murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, with that case set for 17–19 February 2026 in Lebowakgomo Regional Court.

The current matter was postponed to 21 November 2025 for profiling and possible additional charges. He remains in custody

12/11/2025

MAN HANDED TWO LIFE SENTENCES AND 15 YEARS FOR MURDERING HIS WIFE AND TWO OTHERS

GA-KURANTA: The Polokwane High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Takume Edmond Motshekga to two life terms plus 15 years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty on three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.

The court heard that on the night of 1 January 2022, in Kuranta village, Motshekga had a heated phone argument with his wife, Constable Mahlatse Precious Machubeni, who was stationed at Mokwakwaila SAPS.

Later that evening, he asked his wife’s cousin, Pontsho Sekumane, to accompany him to fetch her from a friend’s house. Upon arrival, another argument ensued between Motshekga and his wife, escalating into violence. Motshekga fatally shot Constable Machubeni, the mother of his children, before turning his gun on Sekumane, who refused to hand over the car keys.

After fleeing the scene in the vehicle, Motshekga encountered Louis Makhurupetji and another individual, whom he shot at — killing Makhurupetji and injuring the other occupant.

Following the shootings, Motshekga drove to Giyani Police Station, where he surrendered himself to the police.

Although he denied the murders and claimed he was provoked by his wife, the court convicted him based on overwhelming forensic and eyewitness evidence linking him to the crimes.

During sentencing, Advocate Nkhetheni Munyai emphasised the premeditated, violent, and jealousy-fuelled nature of the offences, urging the court to impose a sentence befitting the gravity of the crimes.

The court sentenced Motshekga to two life terms for the murders of his wife and Sekumane, and 15 years for the third murder. All sentences will run concurrently.

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