MBOMBELA – Sentencing proceedings for Sipho Mapalala began on Thursday in the Mbombela Magistrate’s Court. This is following the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) securing a guilty plea from Mapalala in January 2023. He faces charges of corruption and bribery after attempting to bribe a Special Investigating Unit investigator to make…
The Pretoria High Court has set aside the suspension of Lt-Gen Dapheny Semakaleng Manamela and ordered for reinstatement yesterday. According to police spokesperson, Brig Athlenda Mathe said the court’s judgment was being attended to. According to 013News, the found that her suspension by National Commissioner Fanie Masemola was vague and the suspension…
Here are five memorable performances by Costa Titch in Mpumalanga. Costa passed on during his performance at Ultra Music Festival in Johannesburg last weekend. WATCH:
Tributes have been pouring in for rapper and dancer Costa “Costa Titch” Tsobanoglou. Titch collapsed during a performance yesterday at Ultra concert in Johannesburg. His fans have been sending condolences to the family since this morning. The Tsobanoglou family released a statement confirming his passing this morning. READ | #RIPAKA |…
BARBERTON – Murder accused Velly Thwala asked the magistrate to clear the gallery during his appearance this morning. His third appearance comes after he found by residents with 19-year- old Nosipho Nontobeko Msithini’s body in a bag on February 19. READ | Investigation underway after councillor’s murder in Mkhondo After making…
Two learners were killed early this morning in a crash involving three vehicles on the N4 between Vosman and Emalahleni. Two mini-bus taxis and an articulated truck collided. Several other learners sustained injuries ranging from mild to moderate. READ | Crashes result in 11 serious injuries It is alleged that one…
BARBERTON – The community is up in arms over Gender-Based Violence perpetrators and the recent death of a 19 year-old whose body was found wrapped in a bag by her boyfriend. Nontobeko Nosipho Msithini’s boyfriend(38) was rescued by police after he was assaulted by angry resident. after they found him…
VAALBANK – A woman, her boyfriend and son, her son, died after the community reportedly stoned them to death on Saturday. This is after Nomsa Sambo’s (8) was found in a pit toilet at one of the suspect’s homes. The girl was reported missing a week ago. READ | Mkhondo murder…
MBOMBELA – Competent service providers will be appointed for the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure caused by the recent floods. This is according to Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Mandla Msibi, who held a media briefing on Thursday morning to give updates on government’s flood intervention efforts. To date, there…
Samuel Mangebeletane Tsela and his son Philasande Tsela were granted R5000 bail. The two accused are facing charges of kidnapping, rape and the murder of Bontle Mashiyane who went missing in April last year. A few days later, her body found mutilated in Mngaduzweni, outside White River. Police investigations led to…