18 of 22 SASSA Disability Grant fraudsters were convicted by the Nelspruit Commercial Crimes Court yesterday. READ | SASSA official to be sentenced for fraud and forgery They were convicted of fraud and theft to the amount of R220 785.00. They pleaded guilty and sentenced to a fine of R20 000.00…
This follows after a bullying incident where four learners, two from Alfred Matshine, and two from another school threw eggs and poured the custard over another learner for refusing to join their gang, Izikhothane.
Four people were killed last night when a BMW sedan crashed into a tree on the N4 near Elandshoek towards Mbombela. According to the Community Safety, Security and Liaison statement, the driver lost control and the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into the tree. READ | WATCH |…
A security guard was shot during a business burglary at Sibambisene Primary School in Pienaar last Friday, August 27. According to police, police have launched a manhunt for the suspects. Jeffrey Zitha was working as a security guard when the suspects stole laptops. “Reports indicate that the police at Pienaar…
A pregnant woman’s body was found in the Crocodile River at Kanyamazane last Sunday, August 22. A case of murder has been opened by SAPS a manhunt for the perpetrator has been launched. The woman was certified dead by the paramedics. A preliminary probe suggested that the woman was pregnant.…
28 people linked to violence were arrested in the recent service delivery protest in Middelburg. The suspects were charged with public violence and contravention of Disaster Management Act. They are expected to appear in court soon while more arrests are imminent. READ | WATCH | Tensions run high at Witbank…
Two toddlers died in a house fire yesterday at Amersfoort. According to police, the twins and their cousin, all aged two, were left in the house with a lit candle as there was no electricity when their guardian went to a local shop. “Moments later, neighbours saw flames and called…
BETHAL – Hlanganani Orphanage is at the brink of losing its haven for not keeping up with monthly rentals. This is according to the committee chairperson of the orphanage, Andrew Mthethwa. He said their landlord has given them a 3-month lifeline to source funds to pay the monthly rent of…
Two men and a woman appeared at the Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court after their arrest for fraud, corruption, theft forgery, and money laundering. It is alleged that in October last year, Vusumuzi Phakane had access to information on RDP houses around Emalahleni and colluded with Justice Sambo to sell the houses. The…
The Mpumalanga High Court sitting in Middelburg sentenced Siyabonga Mbatha to 25 years imprisonment for the murder of actress, Thandeka Emigrant Mdeliswa. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, Mbatha pleaded guilty to the offenses and was subsequently convicted of murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition.…