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#RIPAKA | Tributes pour in for Supa Mega

#RIPAKA | Tributes pour in for Supa Mega

Following Kiernan Forbes’s death last night, tributes continue to pour in for the award-winning rapper. Popularly known as AKA, Supa Mega or Bhova to some, he was fatally shot on Florida Road in Durban on Friday evening. READ | Tributes pour in for Ricky Rik The news of his death together…

Seven life terms and 83 years imprisonment for serial rapist

Seven life terms and 83 years imprisonment for serial rapist

MBOMBELA- Elvis Aaron Zulu(40) will spend 83 years in prison following a conviction by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court. His sentence is following 22 counts ranging from nine counts of rape, six counts of kidnapping, three counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, three counts of pointing a firearm…

WATCH | Heavy rains flood Nkomazi region

PHOTOS | Heavy rains flood Nkomazi region

After warnings of persistent rainfall, areas in the Nkomazi region are currently affected by floods. According to Nkomazi Local Municipality’s spokesperson Cyril Repinga, about 11 bridges are now under water. “We are assisting those residing in low lying areas with evacuating as the rain continues,” he said. READ | Thunderstorm damages…

Traffic officer hit by delivery vehicle

Traffic officer hit by delivery vehicle

The Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison (DCSSL) lost yet another traffic law enforcement officer yesterday between Emalahleni and Kriel. According to reports, Jeanette Mlangeni was on duty when she was hit by a Light Delivery Vehicle (LDV). READ | Alleged fugitive shot dead at Mataffin “It is when she…

Police officer kills wife and injures children

Alleged fugitive shot dead at Mataffin

An alleged male fugitive was shot and dead during a shootout with police yesterday afternoon at Mattafin. READ | Three vehicles recovered in Mozambican border According to the police, they received information about an alleged fugitive spotted at Mattafin (next to Parks Board offices). The suspect identified was identified as Bheki…

Crashes result in 11 serious injuries

Crashes result in 11 serious injuries

Two crashes were reported on the N4 in Nkomazi where 11 people sustained serious injuries this morning. READ | Child dies in N4 crash The first crash happened at about 03:00am between Hectorspruit and Impala, where two articulated trucks collided head-to-rear. The truck driver got injured after colliding with a bakkie. In…

Mkhondo murder case postponed to February

A case against the three men who allegedly killed the Ward Councillor, Sbonelo Mthembu-Ntshangase and two other victims, Sizwe Mbingo and Sandile Khumalo, has been postponed to February 6, 2023 for bail application. READ | Three vehicles recovered in Mozambican border According to the National Prosecution Authority, the trio made their…