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09/05/2024

LIMPOPO COP DIES IN HORRIFIC ACCIDENT

Lieutenant Colonel Monama Kgasi Johannes, a police officer in Limpopo, is said to have perished in a horrifying accident on Tuesday morning while travelling along the R33 road, on his way to work.

Reports state that at around 07:30, Lieutenant Colonel Monama, aged fifty-seven (57) was driving with three other individuals in a white Polo VW sedan along the R33 Lephalale and Vaalwater road.

Monama's white Volkswagen Polo and a white Isuzu bakkie carrying the driver and a passenger on-board, crashed head-on.

Two of the occupants in the sedan died instantly at the scene, including the SAPS officer, while the other two suffered severe injuries and were taken to the closest hospital.

The other two occupants of the white Isuzu bakkie were critically hurt and had to be taken to the hospital as well.

Confirming the incident, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the victims of the horror crash were Officer Monama Kgasi Johannes and a fifty-four (54) year-old woman, whose identity will be released in due course.

"[We have] opened a case of culpable homicide and circumstances that led to the accident will be determined by further Police investigations" Ledwaba stated.

The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo Police, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe expressed her sadness with the incident and extended her condolences to the affected parties.

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08/05/2024

Highlights from the funeral ceremony of a local Traditional leader in Burgersfort

On behalf of the BaBina Kgomo Tribal Authority, a royal family member shared his intimate details of his encounter with Kgosi Masiya William Mohlala.

He described Kgosi Mohlala as a formidable and resilient leader, who stood the test of time and overcame many challenges, as well as tribulations.

He briefly alluded to a past event that had caused the late King grief, where his house was torched by an angry mob.

He concluded by extending gratitude to the supporters and all who lended a helping hand to the late king in his tenure.

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08/05/2024

HELP WANTED TO LOCATE MISSING 80 YEAR-OLD GRANNY

A search has been launched by the Limpopo Police following the disappearance of an eighty (80) year-old woman from Ribungwani Village, on 28 April 2024.

According to reports, Ms. Phephu Rikhotso, an elderly woman, told her family she was going to visit a relative in Giyani, but she never reached her destination and has since vanished.

Upon suspicions that the elderly woman didnt reach her intended destination; the police were informed of the matter on Monday, 06 May 2024.

The province's police reported that they immediately launched a search for the 80-year-old, but their attempts were in vain.

"Efforts to locate the elderly woman in the surrounding areas were fruitless." Said Sergeant Maphure Manamela.

He added as well that there is no information about the type of clothes she was wearing at the time of her disappearance.

The police in Hlanganani outside Giyani in Mopani district are appealing to the public to assist with any information that may lead to the safe return of the 80-year-old Phephu Rikhotso.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the investigation officer Warrant Officer Enoch Solly Xitiva on 082 319 9686 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.

08/05/2024

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07/05/2024

26 YEAR-OLD WOMAN IN JAIL FOR MURDER OF MENTALLY UNSTABLE RELATIVE IN BOTHASHOEK

A 26-year-old lady from Bothashoek in Burgersfort has been placed under arrest by the local Police in response to allegations that she was involved in the murder of a 33-year-old male relative, on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

The thirty-three year old victim, who is said to be mentally challenged allegedly went to the young woman's place of residence in Bothashoek village on Friday night, and as soon as he arrived, he started acting aggressively towards her.

In response, the young woman screamed for help and some of the neighborhood's residents raced to the house and upon their arrival they assaulted the man.

The young woman is said to have joined in the attack as well and It is reported that the crowd thereafter dispersed, and the suspect accompanied by other relatives transported the injured man to his residence in Mareseleng village, where the family was informed as to what had taken place.

As a result of the violent beating he had received and lack of medical attention, the mentally unstable man - whose identity has been withheld - passed away the next day.

Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the 26-year-old lady was then located and placed under arrest, where she was charged with the murder of the mentally unstable man.

Ledwaba added that Police investigations were ongoing to apprehend the other suspects, who were involved in the assault that led to the death of the mentally unstable man.

The woman is expected to appear in Court and 37.5 Herald Journalists will follow up on the story as it unfolds.

Anyone with information regarding the suspects should contact the investigating officer Sergeant David Masemola on 079 298 9601 or crime stop number on 08600 10111 or nearest police station or use MySAPS App.

07/05/2024

LIMPOPO MEC VISIT SURVIVORS OF HORRIFIC TAXI ACCIDENT

This past weekend, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba, the province's MEC for Health, made time to meet the survivors of a horrific minibus taxi crash that left seven South Africans dead, in Botswana.

Reports of yet another horrifying disaster, this time taking the lives of seven individuals, surfaced when the nation was still in grief over the forty-five (45) lives that were lost in the mountain pass crash in Limpopo.

The incident in question happened on April 28, 2024, as fourteen (14) members of the St. John Apostolic Church were returning to South Africa after attending a church convention in Kanye, Botswana.

According to Botswana Police spokesman Dipheko Motube, the collision involved two vehicles, a Ford Ranger carrying four people and a Toyota minibus taxi carrying fourteen South African nationals.

"The seven South African citizens, including five females and two males aged between 37 and 72, were certified dead while the rest of the passengers, four females and three males, were admitted to hospital with different injuries." Motube explained.

He further revealed that the four passengers from the other vehicle, being Botswana nationals aged between nine and 39, were also admitted to hospital with serious injuries while drivers of both vehicles escaped with minor injuries.

MEC Ramathuba along with the South African High Commissioner to Botswana Thaninga Shope-Soumah paid a visit to the two of the four victims of the accident, who were receiving medical care at Sidilega Private Hospital in Botswana.

After meeting with the patient care team and receiving a briefing from their surgeons, the MEC expressed satisfaction with the patients' situations, wished for a quick recovery, and expressed gratitude to the entire medical team for their care.

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06/05/2024

The Burial ceremony of Kgosi Masiya William Manyaka

Speaking on behalf of Ba-Tubatse, Babina-Phuthi Manyaka admonished the royal family of Mohlala to unify and protect their throne.

He further advised them to exercise caution and to be wary of anyone who would use the death of the monarch as an opportunity to exploit them.

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06/05/2024

RAMAPHOSA COMING TO LIMPOPO TO UNVEIL NEW HOME AFFAIRS OFFICES

On Tuesday, 07 May 2024, the Department of Home Affairs' new offices in Mokopane, Limpopo are scheduled to be formally opened by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The aim of the visit is to unveil the new, purpose-built Department of Home Affairs and a hundred (100) new mobile offices.

According to the presidency, this will extend the reach of the department’s services, especially in the remote areas.

"The unveiling of these mobile offices is part of Home Affairs’ Hybrid Access Model which expands services in areas where the department’s footprint is limited." Spokesperson for the President, Vincent Magwenya said.

The purpose-built office will offer all Home Affairs services in a convenient way which includes shaded waiting areas and ample parking.

Starting at 75 Pretorius Street, the President's itinerary will lead him to Mahwelereng Stadium.

06/05/2024

10 YEARS IN JAIL FOR LOCAL RA**ST

On April 30, 2024, Milford Equal Lesele, was given a ten-year prison sentence for the r**e of a 19-year-old girl in Steelpoort, after a lengthy court proceeding which started in 2022.

The sentence imposed on twenty-nine year-old Mr. Lesele, is related to an incident of r**e that happened on the 1st of May, 2022.

Investigations as they were led by Sergeant Jacob Letsatsi Mojalefa of the Burgersfort FCS Unit, told a story where the young girl innocently hitchhiked Mr Lesele's white toyota Quantum, in an attempt to reach her place of residence, on the way back from visiting her boyfriend.

Little did he know that Lesele had other horrific plans for her, as he passed the point where she had to alight from the taxi and proceeded towards Steelpoort, where he forcefully undressed and r**ed her.

Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said Mr Lesele was placed under arrest after the girl opened a case with them, but was later granted bail, whilst investigations were still conducted.

He further noted that Sergeant Mojalefa investigated the case meticulously in linking the suspect to the crime, which led to his conviction at the Burgersfort Regional Court.

Mr Lesele now aged thirty-one (31) was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and also declared unfit to possess a firearm.

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05/05/2024

Watch below the highlights of the funeral ceremony of the late King of Ga-Malemane in Diphale.

Amid a haughty parade and blasts of trumpets, the late King Masiya William Mohlala was laid to rest today afternoon, 04 May 2024, following his untimely death on the 16th last month.

This took place at the Babina-Kgomo Tribal Authority's grounds in the little settlement of Ga-Malemane, in Diphale.

The premature demise of King Mohlala, who was seventy-five (75) years-old, followed a protracted struggle with a sickness that cannot be revealed because of the family's privacy.

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05/05/2024

KGOSI MOHLALA LAID TO REST WITH GRAND CEREMONY

Amid a haughty parade and blasts of trumpets, the late King Masiya William Mohlala was laid to rest today afternoon, 04 May 2024, following his untimely death on the 16th last month.

This took place at the Babina-Kgomo Tribal Authority's grounds in the little settlement of Ga-Malemane, in Diphale.

The premature demise of King Mohlala, who was seventy-five (75) years-old, followed a protracted struggle with a sickness that cannot be revealed because of the family's privacy.

The consecutive addresses, depicted the fallen traditional leader as a strong individual who braced many life storms and challenges.

Dr. Dickson Masemola, a prominent politician in Limpopo, spoke kindly of the late king and described him as a unifier of the people.

"When we were given a mandate to form the ANC in is province, Kgosi Mohlala was one of the
Individuals to support us" said the ANC stalwart.

Mr Masemola further urged the royal family and their subjects not to despair but unite, as well as to support each other through this time of anguish.

Subsequent to the funeral service, three Diphale residents were visited by 37.5 Herald Journalists without prior arrangements, and they expressed the same views as the speakers who stood on the platform during the funeral service.

However one of the residents, speaking under anonymity, made a number of allegations - which at the time of writing, we were unable to verify.

"Yena mokgalabje ne asena bothata, go bontsh*tse le thekgo yewe a filweng yona tsatsing lena" she asserted, as loosely translated "The support he received this day, showed that he is without guile".

The heads of the tribal authorities, Dr. Kgosi Mashishi, Kgosi Manyaka, Kgosi Mampuru, Kgosigadi Mohlala, and Kgosi Selepe, were among those who honoured the event to pay their respects.

In addition to them, representatives from the African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters, Zion Christian Chirch (ZCC), Marula & Modikwa Platinum Mines, local businesses and forums.

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04/05/2024

MAN WHO KILLED HIS GIRLFRIEND WANTED BY POLICE

The Burgersfort Police are seeking the assistance of the community to apprehend a man who is alleged to have murdered his girlfriend in Mareseleng Village, between Saturday 27 April 2024 and Wednesday, 01 May 2024.

The local community noticed something was amiss after they took notice of the foul odour that lingered in their vicinity, which originated from the victim's place of residence.

Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said they found the body of woman which had sustained injuries and was wrapped with blankets, on a sponge.

The responding officer then alerted emergency medical services who assessed the body of the woman and she was thereafter certified dead.

"Preliminary investigations established that the deceased and the suspect were in a relationship." Ledwaba added.

It was established during the course of the investigation that the couple was spotted attending a social gathering on Saturday the 21 April 2024 and were later seen leaving together to the suspect's house.

Ledwaba continued to add that the woman was nowhere to be seen thereafter, as members began to notice he was always alone.

The Colonel concluded by stating that they have opened a case of murder for further investigations, while the identity and age of the woman is concealed for investigation purposes.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspects, is advised to contact the investigating officer Sergeant Hannah Nkambule on 0825455077 or the crime stop number on 08600 10111 or to approach their nearest police station.

04/05/2024

PRAKTISEER CLINIC IN THE SPOTLIGHT AGAIN AS HEALTH BOSS VISIT LOOMS

On May 13, 2024, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba, the MEC for Health in Limpopo, is scheduled to visit the Praktiseer Clinic, which is situated not far from Burgersfort.

The aim of the visit will be to activate twenty-four (24) hour health care services, as well as to address the various challenges plaguing the healthcare centre.

According to the MEC the initiative aims to address the increasing demand for round-the-clock medical services, particularly in rural areas where patients often endure long journeys to access care.

The clinic was thrusted into the spotlight after a series of complaints made their way on the various social media platforms, ranging from water shortages, inadequate healthcare and shortage of healthcare professionals.

Reports circulating suggest residents often have to return home without receiving assistance, in addition to the burden of having to carry their own water from home.

A similar incident occurred late last year, when a woman gave birth inside a vehicle outside Burgersfort Clinic, it came less than a fortnight after another woman gave birth at the clinic’s gates on October 11.

Even though many are embracing the 24-hour healthcare service initiative, other have expressed concern as to how the system will cope.

The MEC recently activated the 24-hour healthcare services, at De Vrede Clinic.

04/05/2024

TUCKSHOP OWNER FOUND WITH ILLEGAL GOODS

Whilst the members of the Limpopo Provincial Vispol Task Team were busy conducting operational duties in Botlokwa policing area, they came across information about a foreign National male who was in possession of illicit ci******es at Ga-Polata village on Thursday, 02 May 2024.

It was at about 13:30, when Police rushed to an identified location of the suspect and found a 28-year-old foreign National who was selling at a Tuckshop upon their arrival.

Police searched the Tuckshop but could not find anything and proceeded to the main house. They subsequently discovered 270 cartoons containing Re*****on Gold ci******es worth more than R270 000-00 that were stored.

Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said that the twenty-eight year-old suspect failed to provide a convincing response about the origin of the illicit ci******es and was immediately placed under an arrest.

The suspect is expected to appear before the local Magistrate court soon facing a charge of possession of illicit ci******es.

04/05/2024

LIMPOPO MEC IN BOTSWANA TO LAY TO REST 45 VICTIMS OF BUS CRASH

Limpopo Health MEC, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba, on behalf of the South African Government, attended the mass funeral service of the forty five (45) citizens of Botswana, whose lives were lost in a horrific bus accident at the Mamatlakala bridge, in Waterberg District.

The victims were on their way to the Easter pilgrimage at the St. Engenas Zion Christian Church in Moria, prior to the horrific ordeal.

An eight-year-old child was the sole survivor when the bus carrying 46 people fell 50 metres from a bridge in into a ravine and caught fire.

The transport ministry said in a statement that the child was later taken to hospital after suffering sustaining serious injuries.

It is believed that the driver lost control and collided with the barriers and thereafter went over the bridge and fell down to the ground, where it caught fire.

Rescue efforts continued into the night where it was found that some bodies were burnt beyond recognition and others were trapped by the debris or scattered over the crash scene.

South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, sent his condolences to Botswana and pledged support to the country. Since then the MEC was dispatched to attend to the matter.

In addition to the MEC, Botswana Vice President, His Excellency Slumber Tsogwane, Botswana High Commissioner to South Africa, Dr. Sanji Monageng, High Commissioner of South Africa to Botswana, Thaninga Shope-Soumah and popular singer Makhadzi, as well as a delegation of the St. Engenas Zion Christian Church were also in attendance to lay the victims to their final resting place.

04/05/2024

LIMPOPO PREMIER COMMERATES FREEDOM DAY

The Limpopo Provincial Government, under the leadership of Premier Stanley Mathabatha commemorated Freedom Day under the theme, “30 Years of Democracy, Partnership and Growth” on the 27th of April 2024 in Maruleng Municipality in Mopani District.

The month of April is declared as Freedom Month after the historic post-apartheid national elections in 1994, where everyone of voting age (over 18 years) was allowed to cast their vote.

Limpopo Premier Mr Chupu Stanley Mathabatha expressed that for the majority of South Africans who had never voted before, their dignity was restored, and the country transformed to a non-racial, non-sexist, and democratic society.

The Premier whose reign over the province is over a decade said that the day served as a mark to the democratic journey that has been traversed for the past three decades.

Mr Mathabatha further said that the country has made a significant progress in putting in place relevant policies in building a democratic and a socially cohesive nation.

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Highlights from the funeral ceremony of a local Traditional leader in Burgersfort On behalf of the BaBina Kgomo Tribal Authority, a royal family member shared his intimate details of his encounter with Kgosi Masiya William Mohlala. He described Kgosi Mohlala as a formidable and resilient leader, who stood the test of time and overcame many challenges, as well as tribulations. He briefly alluded to a past event that had caused the late King grief, where his house was torched by an angry mob. He concluded by extending gratitude to the supporters and all who lended a helping hand to the late king in his tenure. Watch video below for more. Also read the initial article: Burial ceremony of Kgosi Mohlala https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CFF7SiWWaV9YiG9R/?mibextid=oFDknk

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#Highlight The Burial ceremony of Kgosi Masiya William Manyaka Speaking on behalf of Ba-Tubatse, Babina-Phuthi Manyaka admonished the royal family of Mohlala to unify and protect their throne. He further advised them to exercise caution and to be wary of anyone who would use the death of the monarch as an opportunity to exploit them. Click here for full article and video: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/KATtShbxk4vYNZVa/?mibextid=oFDknk

Watch below the highlights of the funeral ceremony of the late King of Ga-Malemane in Diphale. Amid a haughty parade and blasts of trumpets, the late King Masiya William Mohlala was laid to rest today afternoon, 04 May 2024, following his untimely death on the 16th last month. This took place at the Babina-Kgomo Tribal Authority's grounds in the little settlement of Ga-Malemane, in Diphale. The premature demise of King Mohlala, who was seventy-five (75) years-old, followed a protracted struggle with a sickness that cannot be revealed because of the family's privacy. Read more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/w4nwL2sE7HgiV9xH/?mibextid=oFDknk #Kgosi_Masiya_Mohlala_Funeral_Highlights