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Dan Village, Limpopo – Police have confirmed the identity of the woman who was found brutally murdered outside a liquor store in Dan Extension earlier this week. Authorities have identified the victim as a 33-year-old resident of the area. Her body was discovered by a passerby in the early hours of the morning, lying motionless near the entrance of the store. She had sustained multiple stab wounds, with a fatal injury to her neck. According to police reports, officers were immediately dispatched to the scene following an emergency call. Upon arrival, they were directed by a witness to the lifeless body. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were summoned, and sadly, the woman was declared dead on the scene. The motive behind the killing is still unknown, and no arrests have been made at this stage. Police believe the attack may have occurred during the late-night hours, but are continuing to gather evidence and review any available surveillance footage from nearby bu...

By Rihlelo Thekwane South, Mpumalanga – Police have launched a full investigation following the brazen daylight killing of two men who were shot dead while sitting inside a vehicle in Thekwane South earlier today. The shooting occurred shortly after midday, sending shockwaves through the small Mpumalanga community. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), officers were dispatched to the scene after reports of gunshots were received from residents in the area. Upon arrival, police found a grey Toyota Yaris parked with its engine still running. Inside the vehicle were the lifeless bodies of two men, believed to be aged 51 and 45. Both victims were declared dead on the scene by emergency responders. Preliminary investigations revealed that both men hailed from KaBhokweni. “At this stage, the victims' identities are being withheld pending formal identification and notification of their next of kin,” said a SAPS spokesperson on the scene. Vehicle Pos...

By Rihlelo  Vaal, Gauteng – An elderly woman has been taken into police custody following a suspected case of ATM theft in the Vaal area, in an incident that has shocked locals and sparked fresh debate about the evolving face of crime in South Africa. According to witnesses and sources close to the investigation, the suspect – believed to be in her late 60s or early 70s – was arrested after a young woman reported R3,000 missing from her bank account shortly after a failed ATM withdrawal attempt. The incident unfolded outside a shopping centre in the Vaal region earlier this week. It is alleged that the young victim attempted to withdraw cash at an ATM, but her transaction was unsuccessful. Frustrated and confused, she entered the bank branch nearby to report the issue. While speaking to a teller, she reportedly received an SMS notification indicating that R3,000 had just been withdrawn from her account. The sudden withdrawal raised immediate conc...

By Rihlelo  Limpopo – In an extraordinary tale of resilience and resourcefulness, a homeless family in Limpopo has captured national attention after turning an abandoned concrete reservoir into their makeshift home. The dry, neglected structure—unused for years—has been repurposed by the family into a safe haven amid their struggle for shelter. The family, whose names have not been disclosed for privacy reasons, discovered the round reservoir on the outskirts of a rural village in the Vhembe District. Once used to store water for agricultural or community purposes, the reservoir has long since fallen into disuse. Now, its once-forgotten interior shelters a family of five who say they had nowhere else to go. “It was better than sleeping under the trees” A local community member, who often brings donated food and clothing to the family, spoke about their determination. “They didn’t break into anyone’s home or steal. They just used what was already abandoned. I...

By Rihlelo Kruger National Park, Limpopo – A tranquil visit to one of South Africa’s most iconic conservation areas turned into a heartbreaking tragedy this week, after an elderly woman was fatally trampled by a herd of elephants near the Punda Maria Gate in the northern section of Kruger National Park. The incident occurred in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality, prompting a swift response from both park officials and police authorities. Limpopo police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, confirmed the case and stated that a docket has been opened at Saselamani Police Station for further investigation. According to early reports, the woman was part of a group believed to be on foot at the time of the encounter. Details are still emerging, but it is understood that she came dangerously close to the elephants—possibly unintentionally—when the herd reacted aggressively, resulting in a fatal attack. Emergency services and park rangers were called to the scene...

By Rihlelo  Hoveni Village, Limpopo – A wave of shock and fear has gripped residents of Hoveni Village following a violent home invasion that claimed the life of a local man. The victim, believed to be in his late 30s, was shot multiple times after refusing to hand over car keys to a group of armed intruders. The incident occurred in the early hours of [insert day/date], when an unknown number of assailants stormed several homes in the quiet village, demanding valuables, including cash, mobile phones, and vehicle keys. According to police sources, the suspects forced entry into the victim’s home by breaking down doors and threatening occupants at gunpoint. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that the man was shot repeatedly after resisting the criminals’ demand for his vehicle keys. Despite attempts by family members and neighbors to get medical assistance, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. “The suspects entered the househ...