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By Rihlelo  Nkomazi, Mpumalanga – A 41-year-old man from Schoemansdal in the Nkomazi area is expected to appear in the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court today after being arrested for the brutal killing of his 31-year-old girlfriend, who was also the mother of his two children. The gruesome incident unfolded on Monday following what police described as a “heated domestic altercation.” According to Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, the man allegedly used an axe to fatally attack the woman during an argument at their residence. The suspect is said to have struck the woman multiple times, inflicting fatal injuries before abandoning her lifeless body on the street and fleeing the scene. Emergency personnel were called to the scene by concerned neighbours who discovered the victim lying in a pool of blood. Despite their efforts, the woman was declared dead upon arrival. The brutality of the attack has left the local community shocked and deeply dis...

By Rihlelo  Dan Village, Limpopo – A community is in mourning following the tragic discovery of a woman’s lifeless body outside a liquor store in Dan Village. The victim, believed to be in her early 30s, was found with a fatal stab wound to her neck in the early hours of [insert date]. According to Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, police were alerted by a member of the public who had stumbled upon the body while passing by the liquor outlet. Upon arrival, officers were directed to the scene by a male witness who reported seeing the woman lying motionless on the ground. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were immediately summoned to assess the situation. Unfortunately, the woman was declared dead at the scene. “The victim had sustained a stab wound to the neck. At this stage, the motive behind the killing is unknown, and we have launched a full-scale investigation,” said Colonel Ledwaba. “A case of murder has been opened, and we are appeali...

By Rihlelo ra mahungu Eastern Cape, South Africa – In a dramatic rescue operation, nine boys were recovered from an illegal initiation school in the Eastern Cape following reports of more than 60 children missing. Authorities are now intensifying efforts to locate the remaining boys and dismantle the illegal initiation syndicate believed to be behind the abductions. The rescue comes after weeks of anxiety and sleepless nights for the families of the missing boys. According to police sources, the children were allegedly transported in unmarked minibuses to remote bush areas without parental consent or proper authorization from traditional initiation regulatory bodies. The practice of traditional initiation, or “ulwaluko,” is a long-standing cultural rite of passage among many communities in South Africa. However, recent years have seen a sharp rise in the number of illegal schools operating outside regulatory frameworks, leading to a surge in deaths, injuries, an...

Phalaborwa, Limpopo – A devastating car crash on the R71 near Phalaborwa has left five people dead, including two victims who were burned beyond recognition. As police continue their investigation into the fatal incident, they are now appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the two unknown individuals. The horrific accident occurred earlier this week on a notoriously dangerous stretch of the R71 road, which links Phalaborwa to Tzaneen. According to preliminary police reports, the driver of the vehicle, believed to be a private sedan, lost control of the car, which then overturned multiple times before bursting into flames. Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that all five occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, were declared dead on the scene by emergency personnel. The impact of the crash was so severe that two of the victims were burned beyond recognition, making it impossible for police or rescue workers to imm...

Seshego, Limpopo – Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for two unknown suspects involved in the theft of livestock valued at nearly R50,000. The incident, which took place near Seshego, has left a local farmer devastated and the community alarmed over the growing trend of livestock theft in the region. According to information released by Limpopo SAPS, two donkeys were stolen from a farm outside Seshego during the early hours of the morning earlier this week. The animals, valued at an estimated R48,000, were believed to have been taken by thieves who had carefully planned the crime and escaped without leaving behind immediate clues. The theft was only discovered later in the morning when the owner of the donkeys noticed they were missing from their kraal. A search of the surrounding area yielded no signs of the missing animals, prompting the farmer to report the incident to local police. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed the case and said a team of i...

Johannesburg, Gauteng – A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer was tragically gunned down during a routine patrol in Vlakfontein on Wednesday night, sparking a high-priority investigation and manhunt for the suspects responsible. The slain officer, identified as Constable Matome Mokoena, 33, was responding to a robbery report alongside his colleague when he met his untimely death in what authorities have described as a “cold-blooded and calculated attack.” The incident has sent shockwaves through the JMPD and local law enforcement circles, with renewed calls for stronger protections for officers in the line of duty. According to JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla, the two officers were patrolling the Vlakfontein area late at night when they received a report of an armed robbery in the vicinity. While responding, they spotted a vehicle matching the description of the getaway car – a white Volkswagen Polo believed to have been used by the suspect...

Malamulele, Limpopo – In a deeply disturbing incident that has shocked the local community, a human head was discovered this morning near the Mhinga Village Clinic, just outside Malamulele in Limpopo. The gruesome discovery has triggered a police investigation, and residents are demanding answers amid rising fears of ritualistic violence or gang activity. According to initial reports, a passerby heading to the clinic noticed a strange object lying near a path and alerted security personnel. Upon closer inspection, it was confirmed to be the severed head of an adult male. Emergency services and local police were immediately called to the scene, and an area around the clinic was cordoned off for forensic examination. The identity of the victim has not yet been released, and it remains unclear whether the rest of the body has been found. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed the discovery and stated that forensic experts are working tirelessly to uncover clues...