Six suspects will be back in court this Friday following their appearance today. This is after a major discovery that led to the arrest of five Mexican nationals, Isabel Antonio Quintero Corrales (36), Hector Manuel Valenzuela Ontiveros (36), Luis Alberto Osorio Viscarra (31), Jose Omar Molina Jimenez (36) and Nicanor…
A massive crystal methamphetamine laboratory valued at about R350 million was discovered on a farm in Oudehoutkloof, Volksrust, on Friday, 19 September 2025. The lab was uncovered following a tip-off from the community about suspicious activities, notably a strong chemical smell emanating from the premises, which sparked concerns of illicit…
LYDENBURG- A 39 year-old woman identified as Rose Mnisi appeared in court today after she was caught with placentas. Mnisi, an employee at a local hospital was arrested on Wednesday, September 17 during routine patrols conducted around Mashishing. Police say the K9 Unit received a tip-off regarding a woman allegedly…
EMBALENHLE- A murder case is being investigated following the fatal shooting of a male victim (28) on the evening of Saturday, September 13 at Extension 12. According to a report, police responded to a shooting incident and upon arrival, they discovered a lifeless body of a male who sustained gunshot…
The Regional Manager of Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority in Mpumalanga (MERSETA) was arrested for corruption. The 34-year-old regional manager is responsible for facilitating skills development and training within specific industrial areas. The institution does not provide training but rather facilitates the program by funding,…
MBOMBELA- The Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced a 46-year-old man from Elandshoek, to 40 years’ direct imprisonment for four counts of rape. The accused’s name is withheld to protect the victims’ identities. He pleaded guilty and was convicted for crimes committed between April 2008 and July 2022 in…
Three bank employees are facing charges of fraud, theft and Contravention of Prevention of Organised Crime Act. This is after the trio including a bank manager and two tellers made unauthorised transactions from clients’ bank accounts enriching themselves with R3 950 941. A year later, in 2017, the Hawks Nelspruit…
KWAMHLANGA- An investigation is underway following a deadly incident that took place in Suncity A in Kwamhlanga earlier today. Police say a female police constable was reportedly shot and sustained some injuries while her 69 year-old mother succumbed to injuries after being shot. Meanwhile, a male constable (30) has died…
A Mkhondo Local Municipality Senior Manager for Public Safety was arrested this week for price fixing six years later. Sydney Masango (46) was arrested with his accomplice, Gugulethu Zulu (48) by the Hawks Middelburg based Serious Organised Crime Investigation on Thursday, 28 August 2025. Masango was arrested at his workplace…
EMALAHLENI- Dumisane Maluleka (32) will spend the next 12 years behind bars following two arrests for cloning petrol cards. After his release on bail on 31 May, 2023, used a counterfeit card to purchase fuel. He was re- arrested by the Ogies SAPS detectives. On 19 July 2023, Maluleka was…