MBOMBELA- Lungelo Sithole (19), the second accused in the Lusanda Mathabela murder case, was denied bail by the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court today. Sithole and his co-accused, Katlego Mokoena (19), allegedly murdered the 20-year-old at her home in Mataffin, on November 3, 2025. Investigations revealed Mathabela was brutally stabbed over 23…
MBOMBELA – Sifiso Sibanyoni, the husband and accused of being the mastermind of his wife’s murder Dr. Nondumiso Nkosi appeared at the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on July 10, following his arrest on July 8. He submitted an affidavit to justify his release on bail, despite the seriousness of the charges…
The three police officers, Sergeant Solomon Mebo, Sergeant Jabulane Mbuyane, and Constable Lavandre LaReservee appeared in court yesterday, June 12, at the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court for Defeating ends of Justice. The trio were granted a fixed bail of R1500 each. Their next court date is July 25. The other two…
Two suspects, aged 29 and 36 were arrested during the Operation Vala Umgodi in Schoemanskloof on Friday, June 28. They were arrested for mining related offences and charged for Contravention of the National Environmental Management Act. Their arrest was made during the time when police assigned to carry out duties…
The police have arrested and charged 15 suspects for illegal mining related offences during Operation Vala Umgodi between Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12. The joint operation was conducted at a certain farm outside Mbombela. The operation consisted of a multidisciplinary team consisting of SAPS members and Department of Home…
MBOMBELA – Two suspects are expected to appear before the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Monday 18 December, after they caught with stolen items worth about R7 000 from a clothing shop at Ilanga Mall on Wednesday. The suspects were arrested after close surveillance was conducted following allegations that the duo…
A prominent businessman has been arrested in connection with R89 million fraud and corruption charges related to vehicle licence fees. Morris Robert Shabalala (58), who owns a fleet of busses and semi-trailers registered under the trade name Lamavuso Family Trust, appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday facing charges…
MBOMBELA – Law enforcement officer, Abednigo Desmond Mbuyane says he acted out of anger and fears for his life when he shot a man he found with his wife at Kwanyoni Lodge. He made his third appearance in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court for bail application after being charged for the…
MBOMBELA – Murder-accussed in Hillary Gardee’s case, Albert Mduduzi Gama continues tomorrow. READ | #HillaryGadee | Fifth suspect to appear in court Gama, Sipho Mkhathswa and Philemon Lukhele appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Friday. They are facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, kidnapping, possession of unlicenced firearm,possession…
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…