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27/10/2025

MAN KILLS WIFE AND CHILDREN

KZN-The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga have opened a murder and inquest investigation following the discovery of three charred remains inside a burnt-out vehicle early on Friday, 24 October 2025, in the Boekehouthoek area near Kwaggafontein.

According to police spokesperson Jabu Ndubane, the bodies are believed to be those of a 32-year-old woman, identified as Lucia Thembisile Mahiyane and her two children, aged 7 and 4.

The suspect, the husband/father aged 37, allegedly admitted to his uncle that he had killed his wife and children by setting them alight inside the vehicle at the Zithabiseni Bridge area.

Upon receiving the tip-off, police located the suspect at his grandparents’ home in Boekehouthoek.

He was foaming at the mouth and an ambulance was called, but he died at the scene. Preliminary investigation suggests that he ingested poison following the killings.

Major-General Zeph Mkhwanazi, Provincial Commissioner of Police in Mpumalanga, condemned the act in the strongest terms, emphasising that domestic conflict and gender-based violence must be addressed through legal and counselling channels not violence.

The case adds to the ongoing national concern over gender-based violence and family homicides in South Africa. Investigators have opened cases of three counts of murder plus an inquest docket.

27/10/2025

TRADEDY STRIKES MAMELODI: TWO COUSINS FOUND DEAD

PRETORIA | A heartbreaking incident has shaken the Mamelodi community after two cousins, believed to be in their youth, were found dead in Extension 7. According to reports, the cousins were killed in the early hours of the morning, around 4am, 26 October 2025, shortly after returning from Groove.

The circumstances surrounding their death are still under investigation, but sources suggest that a bouncer may be responsible. Allegedly, the suspect spent around R10,000 on alcohol for the victims on the night of their death.

The Mamelodi community is outraged, and tensions ran high as residents took matters into their own hands. Frustrated by the suspect's disappearance, they torched his house, leaving it in ashes.

The Aubrey Motau Foundation has condemned the violent act and expressed shock and sadness over the incident. The organization's founder, Mr. Motau, has offered a reward of R250,000 for any information leading to the capture of the suspect on Moja Love TV Call Centre 0100011060.

The police are currently conducting investigations, but no arrests have been made yet. The community is urged to remain calm and allow the authorities to handle the situation.

Let's come together to support the victims' families during this difficult time. If you have any information about the incident, please contact the authorities or the Aubrey Motau Foundation.

24/10/2025

AFRIKA MAYIBUYE MOVEMENT DISMISS THEIR FIRST DEPUTY PRESIDENT

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement, led by former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu, has announced the immediate removal of its First Deputy President, Nolusabalo Mcinga.

In a statement, the party cited “unauthorised meetings with rival political leaders” as a serious breach of organisational integrity".

While Mcinga’s membership remains intact pending disciplinary proceedings, the decision marks the first major internal shake-up since the party’s launch in June.

The move framed by Shivambu as a step to protect the movement from “infiltration and abuse of office for personal gain” has sparked debate over growing factionalism within the fledgling left-wing organisation.

24/10/2025

LIVESTOCK THIEVES TO REAPPEAR IN COURT

Moagi Motlhabane and Sipho Tobi, both aged 27, are expected to reappear in the Groot Marico Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, on a charge of stocktheft.

The accused made initial court appearances on Monday, 20 October 2025 and Tuesday, 21 October 2025, after being arrested by members of the Lehurutshe Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) Unit at Brakkuil and Koffiekraal villages, Madikwe on Friday, 17 October 2025. The pair were arrested following the theft of 11 cattle worth R254 000.00, on Thursday, 16 October 2025. After becoming aware of the incident, the farmer searched around the farm and found one of the cattle and a calf, but bearing new brand marks. Ensuing police investigations identified the registered owner of the brand mark.

Information was later received and followed up regarding a speculator who was about to auction cattle, including the one with a new brand mark. The questioning of the speculator at the Zeerust Auction, culminated in the impounding of the cattle and the recovery of the farmer’s five cattle.

Moagi Motlhanke was, upon appearance before the court, granted R3000.00 bail while Sipho Tobi, who is from Lesotho, abandoned the bail application. He is also facing a further charge of contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002. Investigations into the matter continue.

24/10/2025

FIRST PROCESS OF REPATRIATION OF 29 ZIMBABWEAN NATIONALS INVOLVED IN N1 LOUIS TRICHARDT ACCIDENT CONCLUDED

The Limpopo Provincial Government has concluded the process leading to the repatriation of 29 Zimbabwean Nationals who were involved in the N1 Louis Trichardt accident on 12 October 2025. They will be transported to Zimbabwe today after all identification procedures were done.

There are still seven (07) children where the process of identification would still to be concluded as it requires specialised DNA identification. The provincial government is working with the Malawi government to finalise their list of 08 bodies that would still need to be repatriated.

The finalisation follows process of families identifying their loved ones on Monday 20 October 2025 where the Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba had joined the families as they identified their loved ones.

Said Premier Dr Ramathuba: “We want to thank all teams from both the provincial and national governments that were involved in making this process bearable, helping the two countries in identifying their next of kin. Our words of appreciation go to the two embassies for full cooperation during this difficult processes This in a way would allow families to have closure as they now have an opportunity to bury their loved ones.”

24/10/2025

A LEARNER FROM MAMOTHALO PRIMARY SCHOOL IS REPORTEDLY DEAD AFTER A BUS HIT HER

The Limpopo Department of Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of a Grade R learner from Mamothalo Primary School in Ga-Molepo Village in the Capricorn South Education District. The learner was fatally injured this morning after being hit by a scholar transport bus.

The preliminary report indicates that the bus drove over the learner, resulting in fatal injuries. The Department is currently awaiting a detailed report to establish the full circumstances surrounding unfortunate incident.

MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya has conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the affected family, school community and all those affected by this tragedy. “We are heartbroken by the loss of such a young life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, educators, and learners during this painful time. I urge you to remain calm as investigations are currently underway,” said MEC Lerule-Ramakhanya.

The Department has dispatched officials from Employee Health and Wellness to provide psychosocial support to the affected learners, teachers, and family members.

Issued by:
Limpopo Department of Education

24/10/2025

🚨 MEDIA STATEMENT || Fake Door-to-Door ID Verification Warning

Stats SA warns the public about false messages circulating on social media and WhatsApp claiming that officials are visiting homes to collect biometric information or verify ID documents. These claims are untrue. Stats SA does not conduct any form of biometric collection or ID verification.

Read the full media statement for details and verification steps.

24/10/2025

The police in Botlokwa, Capricorn District, have launched a search operation following the disappearance of a 15-year-old teenage girl, Lethabo Masekane, from Botlokwa, who went missing on Sunday, 19 October 2025, after a church service.

The victim informed her mother that she was going to her grandmother’s house in Sekhokho Village to play, but she never returned home.

On Monday, 20 October 2025, a search operation was conducted with no success, and the matter was subsequently reported to the police on Wednesday.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the victim, or who can assist police in reuniting her with her family, is urged to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Albert Mariba, on 082 451 7150, the number 08600 10111, or use the My SAPS App.

24/10/2025

CRISIS IN SENWABARWANA: LEARNERS STRANDED DURING EXAMS AS GOVERNMENT FAILS TO ACT!

Learners from Thabana-Nhlana (Ward 3, Blouberg Municipality) have not attended Mohlakeng Combined School since Monday — right in the middle of their exams. The school bus that once transported them is parked and not operating, after the Department of Education claimed the road is “too sandy” for travel.

Frustrated parents are now fixing the road with their bare hands, while officials ignore their pleas. Learners face a 17.5 km walk through dangerous bush paths, risking their safety to reach school.

To make matters worse, teachers at Mohlakeng Combined School were reportedly seen pulling learners out of class to fix the road instead of learning.

This is a disgrace and a violation of children’s right to education. The Department of Education must act NOW — restore safe transport and protect our children!

Share this post, comment, and tag the Department — our learners deserve better!

Source:Blouberg Community Voice

24/10/2025

ACCUSED OF R**E SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT.

On Wednesday, 22 October 2025, the Seshego Magistrate’s Court sentenced 30-year-old Frans Galane to life in prison for ra**ng a 46-year-old woman in Ga-Mashashane, Madiba village, in January 2024.

The court heard that the incident occurred early in the morning while the victim was collecting empty tins near a cemetery; he attacked her, pulled her into the bushes, and r***d her.

The victim managed to escape and informed a passerby who saw what happened. The suspect initially evaded capture, but a report was made to SAPS Mashashane.

He was identified and arrested in February 2024, and he appeared in court multiple times without the option of bail.

On 22 October 2025, the court convicted him and sentenced him to life in prison for r**e, also declaring him unfit to possess a firearm.

24/10/2025

The Polokwane Division of the High Court sentenced the Polokwane taxi operators to lengthy sentences after being convicted of murder and kidnapping, amongst other cases.

The following accused faced the following charges: murder, assault GBH, and two counts of kidnapping.
1. Mabulane Sello Elliot (48)
2. Seletisha Ernest (48)
3. Ramachela Mokgadi Idah (39)
4. Chauke Thomas Gitsa (50)
5. Kekana Simon Butana (40)
6. Maepa Jacob Mohau (36)
7. Manabile David Phuthi (36)

The Court noted that on 24 October 2021, at about 09:00, the victims, who reside at Ga-Chuene, were taken by force by a group of taxi drivers that were brought by Mabulane Sello Elliot to deal with the victims, as he accused them of having stolen from him.

The victims were assaulted and transported to Polokwane Leshakeng, where they were stripped naked, assaulted with a pick handle, and oil was also poured on their bodies. They were even forced to drink the oil.

After they were assaulted, the victims were told to run for their lives. One of the victims was later found, where he had fainted, and he was taken to hospital.

On 25 October 2021, at about 09:45, police in Polokwane attended a complaint where they found an unknown male lying next to the river outside the Seshego taxi rank at Buite & Devenish Streets. He had been assaulted, had bruises, and his body was covered with oil. He was declared dead on the scene.

The investigations later discovered that the deceased was Charles Mphahlele.

A case of murder, assault GBH, and kidnapping was opened at Polokwane SAPS, and later the docket was transferred to the Provincial Taxi Violence Unit for further investigation.

The matter was thoroughly investigated by Detective Warrant Officer Lesetja Donald Maleka, who, through his diligent work, managed to trace, arrest, and charge the relevant individuals.

On 22 October 2025, the court acquitted accused 04, 06, and 07, and they were released from the case as per Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA).

The remaining accused were convicted and sentenced on the charges of two counts of kidnapping, assault GBH, and murder on 23 October 2025, as follows:

In addition, it was ordered that the sentences imposed in counts 02 and 03 shall run concurrently with the sentence imposed in count 06. Therefore, the effective sentence is eighteen (18) years imprisonment.

The South African Police Service Website

24/10/2025

Say No To Paying More at the Tuckshop . ❌❌❌

No more extra charging at foreign nationals' spaza shops
Report spaza shops charging you extra when using your credit or debit cards.

Log a complaint with PASA 012 065 1950 or +27 10 140 7100

•SOUTH AFRICAN NO SURCHARGE RULE !!!

It explicitly states that merchants cannot add a surcharge when a consumer pays with card, INCLUDING cash withdrawals. If you encounter a shop charging an extra fee for cash withdrawals, you should report this to the South African Consumer Goods Council (CGN), as it is considered an illegal practice in South Africa.

Please Refuse to pay the extra charge and tell the shop owner it is illegal, if he refuses to comply, you can report them to the South African Reserve bank Consumer hotline or the Consumer Goods Council for further investigations

•How to report:

Contact the CGN directly:

You can reach them via phone or email, providing details like the shop name, location, date of incident, amount charged, and any other relevant information. CGN - 011 777 3300

South African reserve Bank - 012 313 3911 or 086 112 7272

•File a complaint online:

Check if the CGN has an online complaint form on their website for easier reporting.

•Contact your bank:
Inform your bank about the issue, as they may be able to assist with further investigation and potentially take action against the merchant.

Report all the spaza shops to PASA 012 065 1950, you could also report it to the National consumer’s commission 012 065 1940 if they’re charging you a fee for using your debit or credit cards.

• Electricity
Furthermore , the Municipality would like to request community members to be vigilante and report Tuckshops that are selling electricy at an extra cost as it also unlawful . Such corrupt acts should be reported to PASA or to the Municipality at 053 928 2200 or 2202 . There are vendors authorised to sell electricity and all at the standard price without editional cost .

Whether it’s for electricity , or your Normal day to day essentials.

Make sure you have the address and the shops name, send the picture of the shop to

[email protected]

This message is brought to you by PASA and Naledi LM .