Tag Nhlazatshe

Nhlazatshe serial rapist and murderer to life in prison

The High Court of South Africa, Mpumalanga Division has sentenced Comfort Sifundo Nkosi (25) to three life terms and ten years’ imprisonment for gender-based violence-related offences committed in Nhlazatshe. Nkosi was convicted for the murder of his girlfriend, Noxolo Portia Mazibuko, and three counts of rape. The two had been…

Family of murdered woman accuse lover of abuse

Family of murdered woman accuse lover of abuse

ELUKWATINI – A 40-year-old man arrested for the murder of his girlfriend, Lindiwe Maseko is accused of having an abusive history and threatening the deceased a month before he allegedly killed her. Zakhele Nkosi who worked as a security guard reportedly handed himself over to the Ermelo police and confessed…

Two female bodies discovered

Man nabbed for alleged rape of a two-year-old

NHLAZATSHE – A manhunt by community members led to the arrest of a 26-year-old suspect who allegedly raped a two-year-old girl on Thursday. READ | Man assaulted following rape incident According to the police, the toddler was walking to a nearby shop when she was lured by the suspect to…

Extension of spaza shop registration period welcomed

Extension of spaza shop registration period welcomed

NHLAZATSHE – The recent extension of the registration of spaza shops has received a warm welcome by owners who are still battling with the process. The registration drive began on 15 November and was due to be complete on 17 December. However, the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditonal Affairs,…

Two linked to medical student’s murder arrested

Two linked to medical student’s murder arrested

Two suspects were arrested in connection with the murder of medical student, Wiseman Mthunzi Zwane. One suspect, an 18-year-old, appeared in the Chief Albert Luthuli Magistrate’s Court on Monday, July 11. The other will appear in court soon. Community members discovered Zwane’s body at a river in Nhlazatshe last Wednesday.…

Popular biker to be laid to rest this weekend

President of Sunriders MCC, Thabo “Trompies” Mbatsane will be buried on Saturday in Bushbuckridge, Alexandria. His memorial service will be held in Barberton at Mjindini Stadium today. There will also be a charity event that will be held at Mathapelo Nkambule’s place at Nhlazatshe on Sunday. There will also be…