He was supposed to perform a ritual for his daughter in April 2019, but he instead raped her at a gravesite. The 34-year-old man from Masoyi was sentenced to 22 years’ direct imprisonment by the Nelspruit Sexual offences Court. READ | Suspect rapes his grandmother and cousin According to the National…
There is a call for the minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, to step aside following allegations of sexual assault. The minister was at Kruger Shalati where he was offered a massage when the incident occured. Subsequently, the alleged victim opened a case at Skukuza Police Station. Meanwhile, the daughter of…
Five people lost their lives on the N4 near Ngodwana this morning. A sedan crashed into the side of an articulated truck and it overturned on the side of the road, killing the five instantly. READ | Three die in collision near UMP turnoff A bakkie also crashed into the truck.…
Police officer Mandlenkosi Happy Thwala (45) was shot five times, allegedly with his service firearm on the head and upper body. According to police reports, his mother asked the neighbour to check on him as she suspected her son had been murdered. READ | Police sought man linked to sisters death…
Phindile Pertunia Magagula was elected as Nkomazi Municipality’s mayor this week. This was during a special council meeting convened by the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in terms of section 29 (1A) of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, No. 117 of 1998. READ | ANC expels Nkomazi…
MBOMBELA – One of the three accused in the Hillary Gardee murder case, Sipho Mkhatshwa remains in custody. This is after he was denied bail on Wednesday when he appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court. READ | Accused in Hillary Gardee case abandon bail Reasons for his bail denied include possibly…
KANYAMZANE – Mourners gathered at the Alliance Church heard how creatives like the late Mncedisi Shabangu were “failed” by government. This was during Shabangu’s memorial service this afternoon where Mbombela Youth Desk representative, Sibusiso Sumbane, praised the award-winning actor for his commitment to the arts industry. READ | #RIPMncedisiShabangu | Funeral…
Actor, playwright and director, Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu’s family says he will be buried this weekend. This is following his passing in the early hours of Sunday morning in KaNyamazane. Two memorial services will be held in the province and the other in Johannesburg. READ | Family confirms passing of Mncedisi Shabangu The…
ERMELO – Farmer, Johannes Louis Grobler, who allegedly drove over three minors in Lielifontein Farm, was granted R30 000 bail. READ | Community Safety officials arrested for R60 million corruption He appeared in the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court. He’s facing three counts of attempted murder and assault with grievous bodily harm. READ…
MBOMBELA – The Shabangu family has released an official statement following the passing of Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu. The actor, playwright and director from KaNyamazane is said to have passed away in the early hours of this morning. READ | Actress Busi Lurayi dies at her home “The family appreciates all messages…