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Kabokweni tavern owner shoots dead robber

Kabokweni tavern owner shoots dead robber

A tavern owner shot dead a robber at his business premises in Kabokweni yesterday. According to the police, three armed men entered the tavern and held patrons at gunpoint. They robbed the victims of their belongings, including mobile phones and cash, before attempting to flee. The owner noticed what was…

39 human trafficking victims rescued from Belfast farm

39 human trafficking victims rescued from Belfast farm

Thirty-nine people, including children, women and males, were rescued from a farm last Friday. This was during a multidisciplinary operation by members of Nelspruit Serious Organised Crime. Flying Squad, Department of Labour and Home Affairs, where two suspects were arrested. The victims included seven women, nine children under the age of…

SA records first Monkeypox case

SA records first Monkeypox case

South Africa has recorded the first case of monkeypox. This follows Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla received a report from the National Health Laboratory Services CEO that they have confirmed through laboratory tests the first case of monkeypox in the country. The patient is a 30-year-old male from Johannesburg who…

No more masks for Mzansi

No more masks for Mzansi

As of yesterday, South Africans no longer need to wear masks indoors in public settings. Limits on gatherings, and border checks – including for vaccination status – have also been dropped. This is according to a Government Gazette notice dated 22/06/2022 that was signed off by Health minister, Dr Joe Phaahla.…

Four vehicles recovered along Mozambique borderline

Four vehicles recovered along Mozambique borderline

Four stolen vehicles were found on Tuesday by South African Defence Force (SANDF) members during a routine patrol. According to a report, the SANDF members spotted a suspicious convoy of vehicles which is believed to have been heading to Mozambique. READ | #RIPHillaryGardee | Post-mortem reveals she was shot In a…

Suspect rapes his grandmother and cousin

Supplied Content  A 28-year-old eSwatini national was arrested for robbery and raping his grandmother and cousin in Amsterdam. READ | Mother of alleged raped boy cries foul According to the police, they allege that an 87-year-old pensioner and her 26-year-old granddaughter were asleep last Sunday, June 5 when the ordeal took…

Five people die on the R35

Six people killed in Mametlhake crash

Six people were killed in a crash that happened on Friday evening on the D2740 Road in Phaake Village in the Mametlhake area. READ |Mpuluzi Car Crash | Another body of learner discovered The crash occurred when a bus crashed into the rear of the tractor and the sedan. It…

Teen arrested for stuffing infant in schoolbag

BUSHBUCKRIDGE- A 16 year-old girl was arrested in Culcatta on Thursday in connection with the murder of her two week old baby. According to police reports, the baby’s grandmother was asleep when she woke up to discover that the baby was missing. This was in the early hours of Thursday,…

There's No Wrong Tour makes stop in MP

There’s No Wrong Tour makes stop in MP

Supplied Content The Ballantine’s There’s No Wrong Way Tour has one more stop taking place this weekend in Mbombela.  READ | GIG GUIDE | Ziwa waar this weekend The tour has celebrated with mates in Tshwane, Durban, other cities and this Saturday it will be at Coyotes Lounge with Amapiano legend, DJ…

#NationalChildProtectionWeek | Social grants programme to benefit orphaned children

#NationalChildProtectionWeek | Social grants programme to benefit orphaned children

Supplied Content  The Department of Social Development gazetted the proclamation of the Social Assistance Amendment Act, effectively improving the social assistance programme to benefit orphans and vulnerable children. This comes as the country commemorates Child Protection week, which was launched in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, on May 29. Social assistance is…