Farm manager and co-accused’s case postponed
The accused are charged with two counts of murder, two counts of kidnapping assault with grievous bodily harm and malicious damage to property.
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Police in pursuit of 11 year-old girl’s suspected murderer
When reporting her missing, she revealed that her sister's male companion could know something about her daughter's sudden disappearance.
Man to appear in court for allegedly burning his girlfriend
CAROLINA- A 22 year-old woman was allegedly set alight by her boyfriend on Tuesday, August 20. According to police, the suspect (34) poured a flammable liquid on the woman before she was saved by her neighbours. The woman is currently fighting for her life in hospital. “In the early hours…
Mother arrested for alleged poisoning of infant
BUSHBUCKRIDGE- A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Boikhutso Trust today following the death of her eight month-old child. Preliminary reports suggests that the child’s death could be as the result of poisoning and the incident was brought to the attention of police by a local funeral parlour, prompting immediate response. “On…
Teenager sentenced to 18 years in prison
An 16 year-old girl will spend 18 years behind bars for her role in the murder and robbery of a pensioner after the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court handed a sentence in Middelburg last week. The tragic incident that took place in August 2023 at Loding Village near Vaalbank…
Grade 12 Preparatory Exams to start on Monday
The Grade 12 Class of 2024 will sit for the Preparatory Examinations starting on Monday, 19 August until 18 September, 2024. The Preparatory Examinations are written under similar conditions as the end of the year, Final Examinations. They will provide an opportunity for learners to gauge themselves using similar tools…
SASSA on training of contracted medical practitioners
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) would like to assure all disability grant applicants that contracted medical practitioners do receive training before they start any disability related assessment. This training offered by the agency, focuses on medical assessment guidelines, disability management processes and the legislative framework governing social assistance.…
WATCH: Operation Basadi leads to arrests
Several arrests were made during the Operation Basadi today held by the women in blue on the N4 Road near Malalane. The operation led by Acting District Commissioner of Ehlanzeni, Major General Dorah Xaba, was in conjunction with other law enforcement officers from various departments. READ | Six arrested during Operation…
Case of woman assaulted by sister’s lover back on court roll
A case stemming from a Gender-Based-Violence and Femicide (GBVF) incident which reportedly occurred in Vosman on 4 August 2024, is back on the court roll. The suspect is expected to appear in the Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court on 6 September, 2024. An assault case with intent to cause grievous bodily harm…
Multiple-vehicle collision leaves three dead
MBOMBELA- A collision involving a midi Bus, bakkie and an articulated truck has left three people dead on the D2296 Road near Karino this morning. The midi bus was transporting learners who were traveling to various schools in Mbombela. The deceased are the driver and passenger of the bakkie and…