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Duo arrested for robbing and kidnapping German tourist

Duo arrested for robbing and kidnapping German tourist

GRASKOP- Two suspects were arrested for alleged robbery and kidnapping of a German tourist on Monday, November 4. Reports indicate that the tourist was attacked shortly after he withdrew cash from an ATM at a filling station. A member of the public promptly alerted the police about the incident. Information…

Man handed 10 year sentence for raping friend's wife

Teenager sentenced to 18 years in prison

An 16 year-old girl will spend 18 years behind bars for her role in the murder and robbery of a pensioner after the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court handed a sentence in Middelburg last week. The tragic incident that took place in August 2023 at Loding Village near Vaalbank…

Another woman’s body found

Abducted woman’s body found at cemetery

The body of a 46 year-old woman who was abducted at Mphatseni, Masoyi has been found. According to police, three armed suspects forcefully took her in front of her children in the early hours of Sunday, July 7. It is reported that the gruesome discovery was made this morning at…

Man handed 10 year sentence for raping friend's wife

Woman appears in court for murder

A woman, identified as Lucy Clara Makhabane, appeared at the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court in Tonga on Friday, May 10 on a charge of murder. This court appearance comes after a murder of another woman on Wednesday, May 8 after the discovery of her body laying on the street in Tonga.…

15 illegal miners arrested

15 illegal miners arrested

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…

Two minors raped and dumped on the streets

Two minors raped and dumped on the streets

An unknown perpetrator raped two minors aged seven and nine after they went missing on Saturday, March 30 in Vosman. According to the police, the incident sent shockwaves through the community. The minor’s parents searched for the pair after they could not be found where they were playing. “The parents…

Armed men rob Carolina Hospital patients and staff

Armed men rob Carolina Hospital patients and staff

The Carolina Hospital staff and patients were under attack by robbers Saturday morning. It is alleged that a group of armed men stormed the hospital at 01:00am and terrorised the staff and patients, vandalising medical equipment and furniture in the casualty unit. READ | Hawks in witch hunt to arrest cash-in-transit…

David Mabuza's body guard dies in car accident

David Mabuza’s body guard dies in car accident

The Deputy President David Mabuza’s body guard died at a scene of an accident in Middelburg yesterday. The Deputy President’s motorcade was travelling between Mpumalanga and Gauteng when one of the back-up vehicles’ tyre burst, causing the vehicle to roll over. SAPS confirmed the incident which took place at about 10:30.…

Thapelo is Season 19 Idols winner!

Thapelo is Season 19 Idols winner!

The South African Police congratulated Thapelo Molomo (Warrant Officer) for being crowned the Idols South Africa Season 18 winner. SAPS released a statement expressing their delight in Molomo’s achievement. “The organisation is immensely proud of him for hoisting the SAPS flag higher.” Born and bred in Mokopane in Limpopo, the singer…