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Seriti Green achieves financial close and breaks ground on third phase of flagship Ummbila Emoyeni wind project 

BETHAL- Seriti Green, a black-owned South African renewable energy company today announced that it has achieved financial close and commenced construction on the third phase of its flagship Ummbila Emoyeni wind farm. The project will ultimately deliver over 900 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity across seven phases. The company…

Six suspects arrested for teen's murder

Trio nabbed for tampering with mine infrastructure

BETHAL- Three suspects, aged between 24 and 29, were arrested for tampering with infrastructure at a mine. During their arrest, it is reported that there was a shoot-out between the suspects and security officers on February 23. According to a report, six armed men are said to have forcefully gained…

Two men rape their daughters and impregnates one

Two men rape their daughters and impregnates one

Two men are facing charges of rape while one allegedly impregnated his daughter. The 42-year-old man from Bethal allegedly raped and impregnated his 13-year-old after his daughter confessed. “The suspect allegedly sexually victimised the 13-year-old during September 2023. On January 4, it came to light that the girl is pregnant.…

Police probe two GBV related murder incidents

Man shoots wife and in-laws

Supplied Content  BETHAL – Three family members were shot dead by their son-in-law last Saturday in Kanana. The suspect’s wife was also shot and is currently in hospital fighting for her life. This is following an argument that broke out between the couple on the day around 15:00. READ | Murder…

Caregivers on the verge of losing shelter

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…