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Emalahleni pair appear in court for murder

Thembinkosi Musia and Prince Ratau appeared at Emalahleni Magistrate Court yesterday for their alleged involvement in the murder of two men. The assailants allegedly assaulted and killed the deceased, Mbongeni Radebe and Nosinthi Mayela, in Vosman last week. According to the police, the suspects allegedly arrived in the area on…

"Simbarara" sentenced to life!

“Simbarara” sentenced to life!

The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court convicted and sentenced Velly Teddy “Simbarara” Thwala to life imprisonment yesterday. The court found him guilty for the premeditated murder of his girlfriend, Nontobeko Nosipho Msithini. The court also declared Thwala unfit to possess a firearm in terms of the Firearms Control 60 of…

President visits bereaved families after tragic bus incident

President visits bereaved families after tragic bus incident

President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the bereaved families of the eight people that died in Dumbe, KwaZulu-Natal on their way back from Manifesto Launch in Durban last Sunday. READ | ANC SG outlines build-up activities for 112 anniversary The President said the African National Congress will assist the families to prepare for…

Banyana Banyana to face off with Tanzania

Banyana Banyana to face off with Tanzania

Banyana Banyana will play against Tanzania in the Olympics games qualifier match at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday, February 27. With all eyes set on the Paris Olympic Games later this year, a lot is at stake and the away leg against Tanzania will be crucial to amplify the South African…

Murder accused to represent himself after dumping lawyer

Murder accused, Velly Thwala will be representing himself in court. His request was made on Monday when he appeared in the Mbombela High Court on Monday for the murder of his girlfriend, Nontobeko Msithini whose body was stuffed in a bag in Barberton last year. READ | “Enough is enough”- Barberton…

Three Mozambican nationals arrested for stolen vehicles

Three Mozambican nationals arrested for stolen vehicles

LEBOMBO – Three Mozambican nationals were arrested a few kilometres towards Lebombo Port of Entry for stolen vehicles yesterday at Komatipoort. According to the police, they received a tip-off about two SUVs that were stolen in Edenvale and Garsfontein this month. READ | Police recover stolen vehicle after five years Leading…

WATCH: Elephant escapes from KNP

MATSULU – Residents were shocked to see an elephant roaming the streets after it escaped from the Kruger National Park earlier today. According to members of the community, some saw it around 01:00am and alerted authorities.”It was walking around people’s houses near Mandela Park,” one of them said. In videos…

Optimum Coal Mine to reopen after court judgement

Optimum Coal Mine to reopen after court judgement

More than 500 jobs will be saved under the new ownership at Optimum Coal Mine in Middelburg.his The National Union of Mineworkers welcomed the settlement agreement between the National Prosecuting Authority and Liberty Coal ordered by the North Gauteng High Court. The NPA and Liberty Coal negotiated a R462 million forfeiture…