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SASOLIA PRIMARY AWARDS BEST PERFOMING LEARNERSSasolia primary school held an awards ceremony yesterday, 13 November 2025...
14/11/2025

SASOLIA PRIMARY AWARDS BEST PERFOMING LEARNERS

Sasolia primary school held an awards ceremony yesterday, 13 November 2025. The awards aim to recognise and honour the best achieving Learners at the school.

Sineliso Mayisela achieved best learner in grade 6 and Maths & NST with an overall of 91%

Meanwhile Silindokuhle Mtsweni achieved best in Natural sciences, Mathematics, Language, best achiever in grade 7 getting her an overall of 89.2%

Siphesihle achieved position 1 in her grade and was awarded with a principals award 🥇 and a laptop from Mr Fortein.

14/11/2025

The community of ward 14 ext 18 in eMbalenhle is currently outside the Evander Magistrate court picketing no bail to Mpostoli Mtsweni (49) who is in court for allegedly kidnapping and Sexually assaulting Mr Justice Motaung also known as Rasta.

According to the victim Rasta he was kidnapped by the accused on his way home from a tarven where he allegedly sexually assaulted him.

The accused is currently before court for bail application.

[IN OTHER NEWS]

The suspect who allegedly robbed a family and r***d two women in Ext 18 is also expected to make his first appearance at the same court today, 14 November 2025.

Full articles of both stories will be available on our website Ses'khona Newspaper.





A 26-YEAR-OLD WOMAN MURDERED, SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CAROLINAA 26-year-old woman was murdered and a 42-year-old male suspec...
13/11/2025

A 26-YEAR-OLD WOMAN MURDERED, SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CAROLINA

A 26-year-old woman was murdered and a 42-year-old male suspect has been arrested today, 13 November 2025, at Sihlakwane Village , Groblersdal in Limpopo.

On Thursday, 06 November 2025, a missing person’s inquiry was opened at Carolina Police Station after the disappearance of Miss Nokuhle Lethukuthula Malaza (26). According to police reports, she was last seen in the company of her 42-year-old male friend at Kromkrans Village on Saturday, 01 November 2025. The two were reportedly seen leaving a local tavern together, but since that evening, the woman never returned home, while the male friend was seen back in the area alone.

Family members and community members from Kromkrans demanded answers from the man regarding Nokuhle’s whereabouts. The suspect allegedly fled the area and went to hide at his sister’s house in Sikhululile Village, Mafube Section, Arnot.

Preliminary investigations by Carolina detectives led them to Arnot, where they were informed that the suspect had been taken to Middelburg Hospital. On Monday, 10 November 2025, the police proceeded to the hospital, where they were told that the suspect had been transferred to Witbank Hospital for specialist treatment. Detectives left their contact details with the hospital for follow-up once he was available for questioning as a person of interest.

On Wednesday, 12 November 2025, members of the Kromkrans community blocked the roads, demanding the suspect’s arrest. Carolina SAPS management urged the community to remain calm, assuring them that the investigation was progressing.

Police later returned to Middelburg Hospital and learned that the suspect had been discharged the previous day. They proceeded to his sister’s residence but did not find him there. However, a vehicle allegedly used during the woman’s disappearance was impounded for further investigation. Attempts to contact him on his cellphone were unsuccessful.

A multidisciplinary investigation team comprising members from Carolina, Badplaas, and Chrissiesmeer SAPS was established. Through forensic and intelligence-driven operations, the team traced the suspect to Sihlakwane Village in Groblersdal, Limpopo. With the assistance of Hlogotlou and Groblersdal SAPS members, information was gathered indicating that the suspect was en route to Monsterlus. The team proceeded there and found him with his luggage, waiting for transport. He was immediately arrested and transported back to Carolina SAPS.

During questioning, the suspect allegedly stated that he assaulted his girlfriend with a beer bottle and left her unconscious. A pointing-out was conducted, during which the suspect led police to a bushy area on a farm between Chrissiesmeer and Carolina. There, police discovered the naked and decomposed body of the deceased.

All relevant role players attended the scene, and the next of kin were notified. The suspect is expected to appear before the Chief Albert Luthuli Magistrate’s Court on 17 November 2025, facing a charge of murder.

MANDRAX AND DAGGA WORTH R900 000 INTERCEPTED AT OSHOEK PORT OF ENTRYResponding to a call from SAPS members attached to t...
13/11/2025

MANDRAX AND DAGGA WORTH R900 000 INTERCEPTED AT OSHOEK PORT OF ENTRY

Responding to a call from SAPS members attached to the Oshoek Port of Entry, the Hawks Secunda based Serious Organised Crime Investigation, seized drugs believed to be mandrax tablets and dagga for forensic investigation.

The Hawks were summoned to the scene after a South African registered truck that was coming from the Kingdom of Eswatini to South Africa was intercepted at the Port of Entry on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. Upon searching the truck, mandrax tablets and dagga were found concealed inside suspicious looking boxes and plastic bags.

Both the driver (33) and his crew (40), permanent South African citizens from Lesotho, were arrested. The combined value of the seized mandrax and dagga is estimated at R900 000, whilst a total of R3200 in South African Rands and 4600 Eswatini Emalangeni was found in their possession.

They are both expected to make their first court appearance before Elukwatini District Court today, 13 November 2025.

The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Mpumalanga Major General Nico Ge**er said as the Festive Season Operation was launched both Nationally and Provincially, the Hawks in Mpumalanga will work closely with other units for the speedy processing of the Priority Crimes dockets. "We are already processing the exhibits for the forensic investigation," concluded the General.

[UPDATE] Sindisiwe has been found safe. According to a family member, she resurfaced today, 13 November 2025 and was tak...
13/11/2025

[UPDATE] Sindisiwe has been found safe. According to a family member, she resurfaced today, 13 November 2025 and was taken to school.
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MISSING PERSONS ALERT 🚨

The Matlala and Gule family members are seeking help in locating missing Sindisiwe Promise Matlala from Kinross who went missing on Saturday, 08 November 2025.

Sindisiwe was last seen wearing a lime green dress with brown sandals.

She is currently supposed to be writing exams.

According to the family a case of missing persons has already been opened with the Kinross police.

Anyone with information that may lead to her whereabouts can contact her family on 066 043 2059 or 076 657 9116.









SUSPECTS SOUGHT FOR THE MURDER OF A 7-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN DELMASPolice in Delmas are searching for suspect(s) after a seven...
12/11/2025

SUSPECTS SOUGHT FOR THE MURDER OF A 7-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN DELMAS

Police in Delmas are searching for suspect(s) after a seven-year-old girl was found murdered today, 12 November 2025, in Delpark Extension 2, Delmas.

According to police reports, Ms. Ayanda Ngwenyama, the mother of the deceased, approached the Delmas Police Station on 11 November 2025 to report that her seven-year-old daughter, Thandolwethu Mahlangu, had gone missing on 10 November 2025 at around 18h00. It is alleged that the child went to her father’s house and did not return home. Members of the community joined in the search throughout the night but were unsuccessful in finding her.

At around 07h00 the following morning, Ms. Ngwenyama received a text message from an unknown number demanding R30 000, allegedly owed by the child’s father, in exchange for the child’s safety.

A missing person inquiry was opened, and all relevant role players were informed. Preliminary investigations traced the cellphone number used by the kidnappers to the Botleng area. Loan sharks in the vicinity were brought in for questioning, and several addresses linked to the investigation were visited, but with no success.

This morning, 12 November 2025, at about 07h30, the child was found deceased in Delpark Extension 2. Her body was discovered by a neighbour who was cleaning his yard when he noticed small legs protruding from underneath rubble behind a shack. All relevant authorities were immediately informed and attended the scene.

The suspects remain unknown at this stage, and a murder case has been opened.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist in the investigation to contact the branch commander, Lieutenant Colonel Victor Dibakoane, on 079 268 0040, or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be submitted via the MySAPS App. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality, and callers may remain anonymous.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General Dr. Zeph Mkhwanazi, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of the young girl and has activated a 72-hour plan to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book. “People have lost their sense of humanity. How can anyone kill an innocent young girl who had her whole future ahead of her? We will not rest until the suspect(s) are behind bars,” said Major General Mkhwanazi.

EMBALENHLE POLICE INVESTIGATE HOUSE ROBBERY AND R**E INCIDENTPolice in Embalenhle launched a manhunt following a gruesom...
12/11/2025

EMBALENHLE POLICE INVESTIGATE HOUSE ROBBERY AND R**E INCIDENT

Police in Embalenhle launched a manhunt following a gruesome house robbery and r**e incident that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 11 November 2025, at Extension 18, eMbalenhle.

Preliminary reports indicate that a 72-year-old woman was asleep with family members when two unknown male suspects entered the house at approximately 02h30.

It is alleged that the suspects gained entry through a sliding door that was not locked due to a broken handle.

The victims were reportedly threatened by the suspects, who were armed with dangerous weapons and had their faces covered.

The suspects demanded money, tied up some of the victims, and ransacked the house. Two female victims, aged 18 and 32, were allegedly r***d before the suspects fled the scene with undisclosed items.

A case of house robbery and r**e has been opened, and investigations are continuing. The suspects remain at large.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact: Detective Captain Fannie Sindane at 077 429 6817, or Detective Warrant Officer Melusi Mthombeni at 071 292 9405, or call the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, or report anonymously via the MySAPS App.

The South African Police Service remains committed to protecting communities and ensuring that those who commit such heinous crimes are brought to justice.

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12/11/2025

IPID REPRESENTATIVES RESPOND TO WARD 20 RESIDENTS

The IPID representatives are currently meeting with the residents of Ward 20, Mandela Section in eMbalenhle this afternoon, 12 November 2025.

The meeting is arranged to respond to the residents of the area after the peaceful march held recently.

The recent march aimed to deliver a memorandum of demands at the eMbalenhle police station, following the murder of one of their resident.








[BREAKING NEWS]SECURITY GUARD SENTENCED TO 7-YEARS FOR MURDER OF A MENTALLY UNSTABLE PERSON Gerharndus Reghard Elmes (20...
12/11/2025

[BREAKING NEWS]

SECURITY GUARD SENTENCED TO 7-YEARS FOR MURDER OF A MENTALLY UNSTABLE PERSON

Gerharndus Reghard Elmes (20), who worked for a local security company in Secunda, appeared before the Evander Magistrates’ court on today 12 November 2025 for his sentencing.

He head found guilty of murder on the 15th of September 2025

The court heard that on the 23rd of November 2023, the security guard received a call about a possible break-in. When he arrived on the streets, he spotted the deceased with the same description from the callout.

The accused’s version was that they started chasing the deceased, shooting him with paintball guns. When they eventually cornered him, he started throwing stones at them; therefore, they shot at him. He could not fire a warning shot as he was in a residential area.

Two witnesses who observed the scene from different angles both testified that the deceased looked terrified trying to get away from the accused. He then started throwing stones at the accused. The court found the witness’s testimony to be credible and reliable.

During judgment the court rejected the accused’s version that he acted in self-defence, shooting at someone five times whilst he had the backup of two security officers 20 meters behind him. The court also found it strange that in the video footage from the security vehicle, it does not show where they started following the deceased. The court also found it questionable that the accused was laughing hysterically, speaking to the deceased as he alighted from the vehicle before shooting at the deceased.

The court concluded that the deceased was scared of the paintball shooting and tried to run away from the accused. It also found the accused to be the aggressor in the situation.

He has been sentenced to 7-years direct imprisonment.

The defence is currently presenting an appeal before the court.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MINE COST ACCOUNTANT Requirements: • BCom management accounting/Equivalent qualification in Finance ...
12/11/2025

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
MINE COST ACCOUNTANT

Requirements:

• BCom management accounting/Equivalent qualification in Finance or cost accounting.
• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience, preferable in a Mining or manufacturing
environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint skills.
• ERP system experience.
• Good mathematical and computer skills.
• Microsoft Dynamics AX experience will be an advantage.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Accuracy and high methodical working methods.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Work under pressure.
• Medically fit.
• Ability to work independently, and as a team member.

Job description

• Project analysis.
• Business case on proposed projects
• Understanding of Mine Capital requirements (Planning, Budgeting and procurement ex*****on)
• Cost comments/costing analysis and investigations /reconciliations.
• Management of cost allocations.
• Forecasting of production, costs and profitability.
• Fuel management.
• Report writing (Excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Assisting users on the ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) system with enquiries.
• Assisting users with cost enquiries.
• Attending Mining review and planning meetings and provide minutes of meeting as feedback to
the financial manager and Finance and Administration manager.
• Identify, analyse and correct incorrect allocations, costing errors and validation errors on the
costing reports and month end report. Do costing analysis and correcting journals where
necessary.
• Leading with the understanding, compilation and submission of relevant budgets during the
budgeting process.
• Assisting the Mining manager and Engineering manager with the budget preparation and budget
management.
• Monitoring spending and financial controls to ensure that spending is kept within approved budget
parameters.
• Assist to analyse and interpret the financial information and provide feedback to non-financial
managers.
• Assist to report on periodic variances and their causes, focusing in particular on spending
variances, and suggest improvements.
• Assist to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist users with preparation of capital motivations, budget access, budget approval, over
expenditure and other costing documentation.

Contact person: Sibulelo Madlolo
E-mail: [email protected]
Closing date: 25 November 2025

Only short-listed Candidates will be contacted

BREAKING NEWS!!The Executive Mayor of Govan Mbeki Municipality, Cllr Nhlakanipho Zuma held a media briefing this morning...
11/11/2025

BREAKING NEWS!!

The Executive Mayor of Govan Mbeki Municipality, Cllr Nhlakanipho Zuma held a media briefing this morning, 11 November 2025 in Secunda.

The briefing addressed the new appointment of the MMC for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering position.

Zuma has appointed an ANC Cllr Marius Masinga from Ward 31 as the new MMC with immediate effect.

This was the position held by former ANC councillor, Jabu Zwane who resigned from being a councillor earlier this year.




11/11/2025

[MEDIA BRIEFING]: GMM EXECUTIVE MAYOR TO ADDRESS MEDIA ON AN URGENT MATTER

The Executive Mayor of Govan Mbeki Municipality, Cllr Nhlakanipho Zuma hosts a media briefing in Secunda.

The briefing will address an urgent matter and outline further details at the briefing.




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