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08/10/2022

LOCAL NEWS| A traffic officer got run over this morning by a car in Kremetart, Giyani. According to the information at our disposal the officer is still admitted in hospital.

08/10/2022

LOCAL NEWS| THE FOURTH ACCUSED IN THE MURDER CASE OF COLLINS CHABANE MAYOR WAS DENIED BAIL

The fourth accused, Wiseman Baloyi (37) was denied bail in Malamulele Magistrates' Court, for the murder of the Collins Chabane Municipality Mayor, Councilor Moses Maluleka (56). He is charged with conspiracy to commit murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, attempted murder, and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

During the bail hearing Baloyi failed to show that there are exceptional circumstances in his case, consequently the court denied him bail.
The accused testified that he needs to look after his three children and his wife, he further testified that he is a sole breadwinner.

The state, represented by Advocate Ronald Sithada, strongly opposed his released on bail, stating that he has failed to show exceptional circumstances, witnesses are not safe and there is a strong case against him which attracts a life sentence should he be convicted.

The court remarked that there is no exceptional circumstances that exists to warrant Baloyi’s release on bail. Therefore, the interest of justice does not permit his release.

Baloyi was charged with other four accused, Shumani Nemadodzi, Avhatakali Mulaudzi, Isaac Mudau and Tshianeo Munyai, who during the course of their appearances abandoned bail.

This follows an incident which took place in Xikundu Village, on 21 July 2022, where the accused allegedly shot and killed Maluleke, at his homestead, while he was with his 18-year-old son.

The matter is transferred to Polokwane High Court for trial on 29 May 2023.

08/10/2022

MISSING PERSON ALERT| Giyani police have initiated a search operation for 18-year-old teenager, Miracle Eunice Gafane from Makhuva Village outside Giyani.

Sergeant Monatse Mamabolo said that a grade 10 learner at Magula-savi High School, was last seen on Saturday 24 September while attending a birthday party with her elder sister at Makhuva village and never returned home.

"At the time of her disappearance she was wearing yellow tekkies, T-shirt, blue jersey, black Jean.

"A search operation was conducted from the friends and relatives without success.

"Anyone with information about her whereabouts can contact Captain Khazamula Daniel Mchabi on 0827290343 or Crime Stop number 0860010111.
Investigation continues", added Sergeant Mamabolo.

08/10/2022

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08/10/2022

KwaZulu-Natal judge Thoba Poyo-Dlwati wants to be judge president of the division.

08/10/2022

More than 200 students from Mpumalanga studying at various institutions in Russia face expulsion and eviction as stipends, accommodation and tuition fees amounting to nearly R55m have allegedly not been paid by the Mpumalanga education department.

06/10/2022

Chaos erupted at the Richards Bay port on Thursday as Transnet workers downed tools and embarked on protests which could disrupt exports.

06/10/2022

A fight between two rival gangs in the violence-plagued southwestern state of Guerrero left 20 dead, including a local mayor, and two more wounded, Mexican authorities said Thursday.

30/09/2022

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30/09/2022

LOCAL NEWS| Nemadodzi Shumani (47), a suspect among the five suspects alleged to have shot and killed Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Mayor Cllr. Moses Maluleke (56) has appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court.

Shumani's armed robbery case has been postponed until 18 October 2022, and he was remanded in custody.

30/09/2022

MISSING PERSON ALERT| Another young lady took off without telling anyone where she was heading to...

Nyikiwe Chabalala (20) reportedly left home on August 7, 2022, and till to date, she has not returned home or spoken to anyone in her family.

Nyikiwe stays with her grandmother, and uncle in Giyani Section F next to True Vine Church. According to the information at our disposal, Nyikiwe's phone has been on voice mail since she left home.

If you know where she is, do not hesitate to contact 071 720 2116.

30/09/2022

PROVINCIAL NEWS| The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has warned of harsh consequences on anyone who takes the law into their own hands following an incident in which three people suspected of stealing goats were stoned and their vehicle torched on Thursday 29 September 2022 in Mafefe village under Malipisdrift policing area .
The Police were called after some community members were seen chasing a motor vehicle all the way from Mecklenburg.

Preliminary investigations indicated that while the suspects were trying to escape they knocked down a pedestrian and he died on the scene. The deceased was identified as Sekepe Kobeene aged 30 from Bothabothe Lesotho . Meanwhile Keago Collen 31 year old is the victim who was stoned to death while their vehicle was set alight

The Provincial Commissioner has called on residents to desist from this type of behavior but to work with the police to ensure criminals are uprooted and face the full might of the law.

Anyone with information that assist in arresting the suspect should contact Detective Sergeant Jim Mophoso on 0824457724 or the crime stop number 0860010111.

30/09/2022

Russia is seeing a wave of demonstrations in areas with high ethnic minority populations against President Vladimir Putin’s call for “partial mobilisation”. Analysts say this approach is undermining…

30/09/2022

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30/09/2022

A Burkina Faso army captain on Friday announced the ouster of military leader Paul-Henri Damiba and the suspension of the country's constitution and transitional charter in a statement read on national…

30/09/2022

It was a moment of two completely incompatible events. One staged in Moscow, of a pen on paper, theater and imperialist expansion. The other the slow, methodical advance of Ukraine's forces through poorly supplied and commanded Russian positions.

30/09/2022

By- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted amnesty to at least 4 000 prisoners and ignored to free CCC deputy chairman Job Sikhala. Sikhala and his counterpart Godfrey Sithole and 14 CCC activist…

30/09/2022

President Joe Biden said Friday the United States and NATO will not be intimidated by Russia's President Vladimir Putin and warned that the Western alliance would defend "every inch" of its territory if attacked. "America's fully prepared, with our NATO allies, to defend every single inch of NATO te...

30/09/2022

A Kenyan gardener has impregnated three sisters of the same parents despite the strict resistance of their parents not allowing them to play with mingle around

30/09/2022

A young Nigerian man has taken to social media to share the romantic message his cleaner who is a mother of two sent him in which she professed love for him.

30/09/2022

Namitondo Mukwanu complained saying for 18 months now, his wife has been spending her nights in the sitting room with their children instead of the bedroom.

30/09/2022

Multinational management consulting firm McKinsey & Co has been charged by the National Prosecuting Authority in connection with the R398.4m Transnet fraud case linked to state capture.

30/09/2022

The Nelspruit sexual offences court has sentenced a man who r**ed his girlfriend’s 12-year-old daughter in 2017 to 22 years’ imprisonment.

30/09/2022

Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan is announcing a new board for Eskom on Friday afternoon.

30/09/2022

Ukraine said on Friday it had all the supply routes to the Russian stronghold of Lyman in the crosshairs of its artillery in the east, and told Moscow it would have to appeal to Kyiv if it wanted its forces to be allowed out.