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Pastor to remain in custody pending bail application

Pastor to remain in custody pending bail application

A 44-year-old pastor accused of raping a minor and sexually assaulting another, has been remanded in custody. The accused briefly appeared before the Sabie Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, October 17. According to reports, both of the girls belong to his congregation. The accused was apprehended after one of the victims…

Provincial government ready to tackle crime

Provincial government ready to tackle crime

MBOMBELA- Premier, Mandla Ndlovu together with MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie met with the top management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) including Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi on Thursday. This was to discuss the state of crime prevention in the province and…

Brothers fatally shot and two hospitalised

Siblings, aged 25 years and 30 years succumbed to gunshot wounds while other two victims, a 35-year-old female and 29-year-old male, are fighting for their lives in hospital. The shooting incident took place along the R536 road leading to the Kruger National Park in Mantangaleni Trust, Calcutta on Friday 23…

Seven people killed after bus overturns. Photo: Facebook

Seven people killed after bus overturns

Seven people died after a bus they were travelling in overturned on the R37 Road between Lydenburg and Sabie on Friday afternoon. According to the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, the deceased were certified dead at the scene. About 49 people sustained injuries and were taken to nearby…

Truck and bus owner arrested for R89m corruption.

Truck and bus owner arrested for R89m corruption

A prominent businessman has been arrested in connection with R89 million fraud and corruption charges related to vehicle licence fees. Morris Robert Shabalala (58), who owns a fleet of busses and semi-trailers registered under the trade name Lamavuso Family Trust, appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday facing charges…