The official was arrested at her work place on Monday after police received a tip off about a suspecious car parked outside the traffic department premises.

According to spokesperson for the Elukwatini Police Station, Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi, the police initiated an investigation which led to the arrest of the woman.

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“When the vehicle was tested, it reflected positive, with a Pietermaritzburg case number,” said Nkosi.

Furthermore, Nkosi revealed that the registration number of the vehicle did not correspond with the vehicle identification number.

“The registration number reflected that it belonged to a caravan,” he added.

The driver of the vehicle at the time of the investigation was the traffic department official who was eventually apprehended. She appeared before the Elukwatini Magistrate’s Court and was granted R2000 bail. She is expected to appear before court again on 15 May.

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Zakhele Nkosi who worked as a security guard reportedly handed himself over to the Ermelo police and confessed to brutally beating Maseko to death with a pick handle in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Elukwatini Police Station Spokesperson, Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi said that they received information from the Ermelo police about the suspect who had handed himself over and alleged to have fatally assaulted Maseko before he fled Nhlazatshe.

“We proceeded to the address provided by the suspect, where the lifeless body of a 35-year-old woman was discovered. It is alleged that the incident was triggered by a phonecall that did not sit well with the perpetrator,” said Nkosi.

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The deceased’s uncle, Banele Maseko said that Nkosi was alleged to be an abusive and jealous lover who threatened to harm his brother’s daughter a month ago.

“We have discovered as a family that the boyfriend came to the family house about a month ago and threatened that one day we would find her in pieces. His neighbours also revealed that my niece endured physical abuse at the hands of her lover. We are very devastated as a family,” said Maseko.

The deceased worked as a merchandiser for a local supermarket and leaves behind two sons. Her colleagues described her as a kind and friendly person.

“We are shocked to learn about her brutal death. She has never shown any signs of abuse and was always smiling. I have never seen her angry at anyone in the past five years of working with her. She loved going to church. We are very disturbed by what happened,” said her friend and colleague, Nqobile Mgwenya.

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The suspect is expected to appear before the Elukwatini Magistrate’s Court on 17 March for formal bail application on a murder charge.

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Tshabalala was shot on the forehead and succumbed to his injuries at the Embhuleni Hospital on Sunday. The deceased owned a pharmacy in Hendrina.

Spokesperson for the Elukwatini Police Station, Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi revealed that the alleged shooter who was driving a white BMW was arrested in the CBD and appeared before the Elukwatini Magistrate’s Court on Monday facing murder charges.

“Police intercepted the said vehicle and took a 33-year-old male for questioning, and on the vehicle, a legal 9mm pistol with its serial number was recovered,” said Nkosi.

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The infamous Tshabala was under police investigation after the community of Mooiplaas protested against him and accused him of peddling drugs and using the local youth for criminal purposes.

One of the crimes he was accused of was related to the murder of a man whose body was found ditched under the bridge in December. The case was still under investigation when he met his death.

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According to the police, the woman who was in her 60s was last seen around her house on Saturday. A neighbor allegedly went to check on the woman on Monday.

“After not receiving a response while knocking at the door, the neighbor decided to peep on the window and realized that the room was ransacked. The neighbor then called the woman’s son,” said spokesperson for Elukwatini Police Station , Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi.

Nkosi said when the man arrived at his mother’s house, he broke down the door to gain entry. When searching the house, he reportedly found his mother’s lifeless body naked, bruised and bleeding from her nose and private part. The body was hidden under her bed with blankets.

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“Police were called and other relevant stakeholders. The woman was certified dead on the scene. She is also suspected of being raped judging from the nature of her bruises, ” added Nkosi.

It was also discovered that items including a set of new pots, cellphones, a television and her ID card were missing. A 35-year-old was taken for questioning following preliminary investigation. No arrests have been made yet.

“Any information that can assist in solving this heinous act would be appreciated and treated with utmost confidentiality,” said Nkosi.

Nkosi further encouraged the public to contact the police with information to assist with the investigation on 082 798 0396 or Colonel Sithole on 082 822 8357.

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The gruesome discovery was made by a local herd-man who was taking his cattle for grazing in the area. He allegedly informed a community leader who called the police.

Spokesperson for the Elukwatini Police Station Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi said that when police arrived at the scene, they discovered what looked like a human skull, a human torso that was detached from the skull, only the right arm with no hand/palm and the left arm. 

“We are urging the community to assist us with any information that could lead to the identification of these human remains and possibly shed some information on what might have transpired,” said Nkosi.

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Last year, human remains were also discovered by a herd-man in a veld at Nhlazatshe Extension 3. The remains were identified to be belonging to a 32-year-old Thapelo Mabaso, a witness in a murder case who had gone missing.

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Nkosi urged community members with missing family members to contact the police. “We encourage the public to report missing people to the police as soon as possible,” he added.

Any person with information that can assist in the investigation can contact Sergeant Vusi Nkosi on 071 374 7759 or the detectives standby number 082 798 0396. 

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The suspects reportedly jumped the gate of the guesthouse and tied up the security guard. They then allegedly proceeded to the victim’s house where they broke down the door and forced entry.

According to the police, Ebrar Yousef, who owns a business at the local town, was asleep with his brother when the eight men accosted them and demanded money. Six of the suspects were allegedly armed with pistols while, two were carrying rifles.

“The men allegedly demanded money from the victim, while others searched the house. Both the victim and his brother were assaulted with the back of the firearms on their heads,” said spokesperson for the Elukwatini Police Station, Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi.

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The men allegedly took off with R12 000, two Cellphones worth R15 000, a passport and a work permit.
Nkosi revealed that it is the third time Yousef is attacked by armed robbers. The first incident was last year, followed by the second one early this year which prompted him to change residence to the guesthouse.

“No arrests have been made yet. We are appealing with the community to assist with any information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects,” added Nkosi.

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According to the police, the illegal foreigner was among about 80 other people who were found trespassing at the Nature Reserve in October.

Spokesperson for the Elukwatini Police Station Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi revealed that six rangers who were on patrol duty on the day, came across the men inside the Reserve who were in possession of digging equipment.

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“The rangers approached the group of men who dispersed to different directions. The rangers fired warning shots while pursuing them,” said Nkosi.

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It is reported that during the pursuit, the rangers found the wounded suspect by the river at the Reserve surrendering with his hands on the air.

“The suspect has been recovering in hospital under police guard and a case of trespassing has been opened against him. We are also investigating a case of attempted murder of the suspect,” said Nkosi.

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It is reported that the local police jointly responded to a business robbery complaint with Ayanda N VIP Protection Services at the Total filling station an hour after midnight.

However, on their arrival the suspects had already fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money, cigarettes and betting vouchers.

Spokesperson for the Elukwatini Police Station, Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi revealed that the police received information that the alleged suspects were hiding at a rented room near the Tribal Authority at Nhlazatshe Section 6.

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According to Nkosi, when the police arrived at the hideout room, they identified themselves and requested the occupants to open the door but shots were fired at them instead.

“Police identified themselves and demanded that they be let in, but instead, the people inside the house fired shots at that police and the police retaliated,” said Nkosi.

All three occupants of the house were shot but only two survived and are currently in hospital under police guard.

“No police or security personnel was injured. All three males are Zimbabwean nationals between the ages of 33 and 39 years old,” said Nkosi.

In December 2021 the former Station Commander of the Elukwatini Police Station Colonel Beauty Marivate, was fatally shot by suspects as she responded to a business robbery in the area.

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The Acting Provincial Police Commissioner Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi has commended the speedy reaction of the law enforcement agencies and the arrest of the suspects.

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The 26-year-old mother was reportedly traveling from town with her one-year-old child when they both fell off a moving taxi.

Spokesperson for the Elukwatini Police Station, Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi said that the mother claimed that the door of the taxi she was traveling in kept on opening on the way.

“When they reached the Tribal Bar after a hump, the door opened. She said she she doesn’t recall what happened after that – she just saw herself by the drainage system next to the road,” said Nkosi.

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The child was injured and Emergency Services were called to the scene. However, the child succumbed to her injuries in hospital.

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Community members were awoken by the sound of stray of bullets fired during a shoot out between the police and the alleged robbers.

Spokesperson for the Elukwatini Police station Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi revealed that the group of suspects targeted two houses belonging to foreign business owners at the residential village. One of the houses was also a victim of an attempted robbery around this time last year.

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“The armed men forced entry into the houses but could not take anything of value as police responded swiftly to the tip-off. They started firing at the police and a shout out errupted,” said Nkosi.

All suspects fled the scene and no arrests have been made yet. A case of attempted robbery is under investigation.

“We are pleading with community members to come forth with information that may assist in the investigation of the case,” added Nkosi.

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