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20/08/2026

BREAKING NEWS…

The body of the missing learner from Sinenhlanhla Secondary School in Glendale, Sandiswa Zamani Sibiya, has just been located. This follows a sustained search effort involving various SAPS units and members of the public.
Glendale police spokesperson Sergeant Sibusiso Khuzwayo says the scene has now been secured, and forensic experts will be arriving shortly to start processing the scene.
No further information has been confirmed at this stage.

+ This is a developing story

19/08/2026

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING LEARNER

By Xpress Reporter
Glendale SAPS are requesting public assistance in locating a 19-year-old youngster who went missing, allegedly after a school trip.
According to police reports, Sandiso Zamani Sibiya left his place of residence in Glendale on Friday, 14th August 2026, intending to sleep over at a friend’s house before they were to embark on a school trip the following day.
Police added that, according to the missing man’s friends, they went to have a few drinks after the trip, before Sandiso allegedly left intending to go to sleep. He has not been seen since.
Police urge anyone with information on the youngster’s whereabouts to contact Warrant Officer Mthiyane on (082) 411-5235.

19/08/2026

17/08/2026

RANDOM SHOOTER ARRESTED AT MASOMONCO

By Xpress Reporter
Swift response by a team from Sundumbili SAPS comprising of Warrant Officer VS Mthalane, sergeants SS Goge and BW Gumede and constables TS Manzi and SS Zulu led to the arrest of a male suspect at Masomonco, in Mandeni.
In an incident that happened in the evening of Saturday, 15th August 2026, Sundumbili SAPS communications officer Sergeant WA Dludla said the members were conducting crime prevention duties when they received information about random gunfire at Masomonco,
“The team proceeded to the said location where they spotted two African males on the road, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Upon searching the men, police found one of them to be in possession of a .38 Special Revolver loaded with three rounds of ammunition. Five more rounds of ammunition were found in the suspect’s pocket, along with two spent cartridges,” Dludla explained.
The suspect was immediately placed under arrest and has been charged with illegal possession of a firearm and also unlawful possession of ammunition, Dludla added.

14/08/2026

BIKER KILLED IN TRAGIC ACCIDENT

A tragic collision between a bakkie and a motorcycle has resulted in the death of the motorcyclist.
According to Kelsey Jae Meyrick from IPSS Medical Rescue, the accident occurred on Ballito Drive, this afternoon (Friday).
“The driver of the motorcycle had sustained extensive traumatic injuries and was declared deceased on scene. No other injuries were reported,” Meyrick stated.
The exact cause of the accident is being investigated by law enforcement authorities.

12/08/2026

DISTINCTIVE PERFORMANCE BY GROUTVILLE LEARNERS

Groutville High School has this week celebrated their top performed learners for grades 8 to 11, in the ended term. The top performers obtained an average pass mark of 80% and above.