Acting Provincial Commissioner orders investigation into man’s fatal assault case
He was allegedly assaulted by members of the South African Police Service.
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Mine manager arrested for illegal mining allegations
A mine manager was arrested for Contravention of the National Environmental Management Act last Thursday. This is following a tip-off from the Department of Mineral Resources officials about illegal mining activities taking place at a coal mine in Mooihoek, Piet Retief . According to a report, mining activities were carried…
Truck and bus owner arrested for R89m corruption
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…
Two suspects arrested for torching trucks
A multidisciplinary team assigned with investigating the attacks and burning of trucks have made their first arrests yesterday morning in Piet Relief. READ | Two sets of twins die in shack fire Two men aged 29 and 27 were arrested at their place of residence. The first suspect was arrested on…
Man sentenced to life for killing wife and assaulting daughter
The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, sitting in Breyten, sentenced Lucky Bheki Ngwenya of Wetteran Farm in Piet Retief to life and an additional ten years imprisonment yesterday. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, this is after he was convicted of murdering his wife, Hlengiwe Vilakazi and for assaulting…