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COMMEWU- Construction, Mining, Energy and Engineering Worker's Union is at Lake Umuzi Waterfront in Secunda.
Expected to have Mr. G. J Zuma (Former president of the RSA) as a guest speaker.
Expected number of guests is 250 and the main reason for the visit is to tackle issues relating to the energy sector in South Africa more especially renewable energy as the country is facing energy crisis with regards to loadshedding.
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R2000 FOR BOMB đź’Ł THREATS
An EFF branch chairperson from eMalahleni, Thapelo Mnisi, 27, was released on R2,000 bail by the Witbank magistrate's court on Monday on a charge of contravening the Explosives Act.
Mnisi from KwaGuqa, Witbank, was arrested on Friday 18 November 2022, in connection with a bomb threat message he allegedly sent Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer in May this year.
According to the spokesperson for the Hawks Lt Col Philani Nkwalase, the alleged bomb threat was preceded by reports of nepotism at Eskom, and when his complaint was not responded to, he launched an attack on the COO.
“He was part of a group of people from KwaGuqa who were trained as boilermakers at Kusile power station by a company contracted to Eskom. The group was allegedly promised to be absorbed through permanent employment opportunities in the organisation. However, upon qualifying as boilermakers, they were only called to work on a casual basis,” Nkwalase said.
He said Mnisi and his group were enraged when they were not hired and found out about other people who were allegedly employed while they were excluded.
Nkwalase said the bomb threat was reported to the police and was assigned to the Hawks' Crime Against The State team for further handling.
Mnisi's case has been postponed to 2023 January 17.
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FRAUDSTER REMANDED IN CUSTODY FOR OVER R2.4 MILLION FRAUD
WITBANK: Mantshwane Johanna Mabelane (40) was remanded in custody by the
Emalahleni Magistrate court on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 after she fleetingly appeared in court for over R2,4million fraud.
It is alleged that on the 18 November 2022 at about 13:00 members of Vosmas Police Station received information from Vosman Crime Investigation Division about a suspect who was arrested for R2,4 million fraud at KG Mall Witbank.
The case docket was opened and transferred to the Middelburg based Hawks Commercial Crime Investigation for further probe.
A preliminary investigation of the Hawks discovered that the suspect was a bank official from one of the banks in Mpumalanga, it further revealed that the suspect manipulated the system and changed the personal particulars of the bank card holders or clients without their consent and diverted the money from unsuspecting victims into her personal bank accounts.
Some of the clients were shocked upon discovering the transactions which they did not give permission for.
The victims went to the banks and reported the matter.
Internal Investigation was conducted by the bank investigation team hence the arrest of the suspect.
The case against Mabelane was postponed to 01 December 2022 for formal bail application. The accused remains in custody.
The Provincial Head of the Hawks Major General Zodwa Mokoena is delighted about the collaboration between the law enforcement agencies in the Province. She further urged the other victims who are still outstanding to report the matter to the nearest police station.
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ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT PAYS VISIT TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY
Acting Deputy President Angie Motshekga paid a visit of respect and condolences to the family of the security personnel who lost his life, when one of the motorcades escorting Deputy President David Mabuza veered off the old Middelburg road on Sunday the 20th November 2022.
The investigation is ongoing as to what might have caused the accident, although it is suspected that tyre burst caused the overturning of the vehicle.
A case of culpable homicide has been registered as investigations are still in progress.
The acting Deputy President Motshekga is holding the reins in the office of the Presidency, meanwhile President Cyril Ramaphosa is on a special visit to the UK, whereas Deputy President David Mabuza is away for medical attention reasons.
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ESKOM SUBCONTRACTOR APPEARS IN COURT FOR TEMPERING ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Eskom Sub-contractor Simon Majonke Shongwe (43) appeared before the Ermelo Magistrates’ Court for charges relating to tampering with essential infrastructure at Eskom.
On 10 November 2022, Unit 4 at Camden Power Station tripped increasing load shedding.
Upon investigation, it was found that someone took bearing drain plugs for the main bearing at the same unit in the shaft overheating and tripping the generator. As a result, the entity suffered a loss of over R1 million. Eskom’s investigation led to the arrest of the accused hence his appearance in court.
The case against Shongwe was postponed to 24 November 2022 for a formal bail application, he is remanded in custody.
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TWO FOREIGN NATIONAL SUSPECTS REMANDED IN CUSTOTY FOR DEALING IN DRUGS
MPUMALANGA: Armando Machume ( 25) and Daniel Francisco –Chivure (48) were remanded in custody by the Komatipoort Magistrate court on Monday, 21 November 2022,after they were arrested by members of Komatipoort SAPS on Sunday during stop and search operation at N4 Komartipoort.
The team stopped a Toyota Quantum White in colour and conducted a search whereby they found bag pack with two packets of suspected drugs. K9 Unit was called to the crime scene to verify the substance and the dog reacted positively. An estimated value of the drugs was R300 000.00.
The Hawks Nelspruit based Serious Organised Crime Investigation was summoned, they took over investigation, processed the crime scene, charged the suspects , seized the exhibits ant took the suspects to court.
The suspect were remanded in custody and the case was postponed to 29 November 2022 for formal bail application.
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NUMSA SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION & STRIKE ORGANISED BY WORKERS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) stands in solidarity with workers who will be participating in a total shut down of the public sector today. More than 800 thousand workers in the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSBC) are expected to embark on a strike in their quest to demand a living wage. The national strike is a joint action organised by Cosatu, SAFTU and Fedusa.
NUMSA supports the National Day of Action which is being called for by these trade union federations and we also support the demands of workers.
Workers in the public sector have been denied a meaningful increase for three years. Government refused to implement the last leg of the PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2018 and this has been a trend to date. They have been driving an agenda to attack collective bargaining and attack the rights of workers. They have been imposing an austerity budget on workers and this has made it impossible for workers and their families to survive from month to month. The working class in this country is under siege because of the economic pressures they are facing.
The organs of the state would grind to a halt, were it not for workers in the public sector who keep it running. NUMSA supports the demands of workers who are demanding a 10% increase across the board. They are fed up with being exploited and abused by government the employer. It is outrageous that MP’s and cabinet ministers live a very comfortable lifestyle with generous benefits, and this is funded by the very same workers, whose increases they are refusing to honour!
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DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA DABEKA DAVID MABUZA SECURITY PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
A convoy of Deputy President David Mabuza was reportedly involved in an accident in Middleburg, Mpumalanga and one of his bodyguards apparently died on the scene but the deputy president wasn’t injured.
* This is the second accident in recent months.
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THE MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT LED TO A 17 YEAR OLD GRADE 11 LEARNER ALLEGEDLY COMMITTING A SU***DE
The Department has instituted an investigation into the circumstances that led to an incident where a grade 11 , 17 years old learner allegedly committed a su***de within the school premises at Kriel Hoërskool last Thursday.
The Department will determine the cause of action to be undertaken as soon as it receives a report from the investigation team.
Officials from the Department will continue to render the counseling services until those affected comes to terms with this sad development.
The Department has noted with concern the rumours that are doing rounds on social media about a planned protest by some community members from the Kriel Community.
The concern is premised by the potential to disrupt the writing of the final examinations in the area.
It is alleged that a group called "Justice for Bafana" is planning a protest march and are intending to barricade the gates of Kriel Hoërskool tomorrow.
The police have also opened an inquest into this matter.
The Department therefore calls upon the community members of Kriel to remain calm , appreciate the ongoing investigations and not take the matters into their own hands.
Those who may have tangible information that could be of assistance in the investigation are requested to contact the Kriel Police Station.
Next week is very crucial as the learners will be writing their final examination and any form of disruption has a potential of negatively affecting them even psychologically and endagering their prospects of passing.
The Department conveys its sincere condolences to the bereaved family and will continue to work with them during this difficult period.
On the picture is the learner who accused the deceased with r**e allegations.
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STEP-FATHER SENTENCED TO 2 LIFE TERMS FOR RA**NG HIS MINOR STEP-DAUGHTER
The Mhala Regional Court sentenced a forty one year - old man from Huntington near Mkhuhlu to two life imprisonment terms for ra**ng his stepdaughter on two separate occasions.
The accused was convicted on two counts of r**e and was sentenced to life imprisonment on each count. The victim was 13 years of age when the first incident happened and was residing in the same house with the accused and her mother as a family at Newington Trust.
On 12 January 2020 and 09 February 2022, the victim’s mother was away on both dates and the accused forcefully r**ed the victim.
The victim reported the incident to her mother and her aunt, and this led to the arrest of the accused. In court, the accused denied the allegations levelled against him. State prosecutor Matome Maake led evidence of a first report, the victim, and the victim’s mother. Their evidence was supported by the J88 medical report which showed that the victim sustained injuries due to forced pe*******on during the r**e ordeal including the testimony of a forensic nurse. Prosecutor Maake emphasized on the scourge of gender-based violence addressing the court to impose a suitable sentence.
The accused was found guilty on both counts and was sentenced accordingly. The court ordered the sentences to run concurrently, the effective sentence being life imprisonment. The court ordered the accused name to be entered in the National Register for Sexual Offenders, was declared unfit to possess a firearm and was further declared unfit to work with children.
The NPA welcomes the conviction and sentence as it the sending a strong message that violence against women and children is seen in a very serious light by our courts.
COUPLE SOUGHT FOR R1.2 MILLION FRAUD, THEFT AND MONEY LAUNDERING
MPUMALANGA – The former Barberton Mine Administrator, Simphiwe Sangweni (29) and his partner, LadyPeace Sinothando Nhlenyama (26) are sought by the Nelspruit based Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for fraud, theft and money laundering.
It is alleged that during June 2020, Sangweni was employed by the Barberton Mine when he fraudulently transferred company’s money into his personal bank account and further transferred into the account of Nhlenyama, prejudicing the mine an actual loss of R1.2 million.
The case was opened by the Barberton mine in June 2020 and it was transferred to the Hawks for further probe.
During the investigation, it was established that Sangweni colluded with the former mine employees; an assistant financial accountant and a debtors clerk. The former employees were arrested after the court issued warrants for their arrest and their case was provincially withdrawn pending the arrest of the couple.
The warrant for the arrest of the couple has also been issued by court on 5 November 2020.
All the information received will be treated with confidentiality.
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MEC MAJUBA TO MONITOR THE FIRST DAY OF WRITING GRADE 12 NSC EXAMINATION AT KHAYALAMI SECONDARY SCHOOL
All registered full time grade 12 learners will on Monday, 31 October 2022 sit for the writing English home or second additional language as part of the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examination(NCS).
To this end, the MEC for Education, Mr Bonakele Majuba will on Monday morning visit Ikhayalami Secondary School in Siyathuthuka Township at Emakhazeni (Belfast) to monitor the start of the National Senior Certificate Examination in full scale.
The Mpumalanga Department of Education has managed an incident free examination process since 2010 and it intends to uphold that positive trajectory as well as improve the overall outcomes of this examination.
So far there are 71 582 learners who registered to write in 566 Examination Centres throughout the Province. This number is the biggest in the history of writing such an Examination in the Province.
MEC Majuba extends best wishes to the class of 2022
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REVEALS BLACKOUTS IN KWA-GUQA
The Emalahleni Local Municipality executive mayor Cllr. Connie Nkalitshana took over the reins to be the leader of the Emalahleni council.
In less than a year on the hot seat a lot more challenging situations had been pouring in her desk.
Several community issues that are relating to none the less than mere basic services delivery.
The issues of clean water supply, clean environment and surroundings, access to proper health care system, tarred roads, potholes, sinkholes, swimholes, eradication of informal settlements, illegal electricity connections, load reductions and power cuts...
She then initiated a programme which is its results are non-progressive at all. Nkalitshana had failed to just lend the community her ear and time to distinguish what are their frustrations and needs. It has emerged continuously whereby she responded as she wishes to the masses in public gatherings i.e protests actions, community meetings and Imbizo's.
The recent mark of the middle finger shown was on Tuesday 25 October 2022 where community members in Kwa-Guqa known as Ezinambeni were urged to gather to hear the contingency plan to sort out power outage issues in the area.
It is almost 10 days community members surviving with no means of electricity and water, the Emalahleni Local Municipality is said to be discussing a strategy to resolve electricity crisis with the power generating Eskom Hld SOC Ltd, however it's all promises as usual no time frame and surety in all the "talk's" as it is said "talk is cheap, money buys cognac".
The since initiated programmes by the Mayor aimed at fighting against illegal electricity connections have not produced results in fact it has caused severe frustrations to services rates paying residents.
was also aimed at minimising the level of illegal waste disposal in public spaces but still none of its implementation had generated positive outcomes.
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DR from the court roll by the Mdutjana Magistrates’ Court today. The Magistrate removed the matter due to outstanding investigations from the police. Once the information is obtained, charges against the accused will be reinstated.
This relates to the robbery incident which happened at Mahlangu’s residential place in Weltevrede, near Siyabuswa on 19 March 2022. The accused, Simon Kgansi Sikhosana (36), was charged with robbery with aggravating circumstances and has been in custody since until the matter was removed from the court roll today.
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COURT UPDATE
Two of the four Hillary Gardee's alleged killers appeared before the Nelspruit Magistrates' Court today.
Sipho Mkhatshwa who was previously denied bail by the same court appeared , bringing a bail application on new facts.The court heard his application and the matter was postponed to Tuesday, 25 October 2022 for the court to consider whether the facts placed on records are indeed new.
However, Philemon Lukhele's bail hearing could not proceed because the Magistrate dealing with his matter was not available.This is after Lukhele had abondoned his bail application.Lukhele's case was postponed to 25 October for continuation of his bail hearing in the same court.
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LEANDRA - Robbery
A business robbery at the Leandra Shopping Centre near the R50/R29 crossing (18H00)
Details are still sketchy but it appears that an attempted robbery took place at Felling General Dealer.
The info that we currently have is that one of the suspects had been shot and three more are still inside the building.
It is an active crime scene and therefore very little details are available.
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TWO SUSPECTS DUE TO APPEAR IN COURT FOR TAMPERING AND DAMAGING OF ESSENTIAL INFRUSTRUCTURE IN MPUMALANGA
MPUMALANGA –Two suspects between the ages 56 and 61 are expected to appear before the Amersfort Magistrate Court on Monday, 17 October 2022. They were arrested during the multidisciplinary approach operation conducted by the Hawks’ Secunda based Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Daggakraal Vispol and Transnet Investigators on Friday , 14 October 2022 for tampering and damaging of essential infrastructure-Railway tracks.
The team followed an information about persons who were busy removing the railway tracks at Daggakraal. On arrival the team caught the duo red handed on the act. Upon questioning the suspects had no better explanation. They were immediately arrested and police confiscated the removed railway tracks as an exhibits for further investigation. During preliminary investigation it was established that one of the suspects is a repeated offender with another case on the court roll as per Morgezon case which happened in April 2022 and the case was postponed to 15 November 2022.
The duo were charged and detained pending their first court appearance on Monday.
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COURT FEEDBACK: Five additional suspects appeared before the Nelspruit Magistrate Court on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 after they were arrested for Theft, Fraud and money Laundering as follows: Two Delmas Licencing Department of Community Safety,Security and Liaising officials Salibona Harriet Mlangeni (47) and Phindile Grace Maseko (49), Piet Retief Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaising office, two suspects Zinhle Precious Tshabalala (36) and Lydia Sindiswa Maseko (47) Ă nd Lydenburg Thaba Chweu Local Municipality, Lyndy Dinah Mantshwane (45) were granted
R15 000 bail each and the case was postponed to 06 December 2022 to be added to the other nine accused who were also released on bail. More arrests are eminent.
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FRAUDSTER ARRESTED FOR OVER R3.4MILLION
MPUMALANGA-Bongani Sydwell Mkhatshwa (40) was released on R10 000 bail by the Nelspruit Magistrate Court on Friday,07 October 2022 after he was arrested by the Hawks'Nelspruit based Serious Commercial Crime
Investigation for Fraud.
The bail followed after Mkhatshwa was arrested on warrant of arrest and charged with Fraud,Theft or alternatively contravening the provisions of Section 235 of Tax Administration Act, Act 28 of 2011.
It is allegetly that in March 2019 the accused forged and uttered Tax return invoices to the Revenue Services and prejudiced SARS over R3.4million.
During his profiling it was discovered that the accused has an outstanding similar case where in March 2018 jointly with other accused, they fraudulently submitted forged Tax return invoices and prejudiced the Revenue Services a lot of money and were arrested on the 18 July 2022 and we're released on bail.
Both cases were postponed to 3 November 2022 to be combined.
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PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY A HEAVY MOTOR VEHICLE
EMBALENHLE- A woman in her early 50s was killed this afternoon when she was run over by a coal truck on the R546 which is Standerton road between extension 12 and Charlie 3 Sasol by the bridge.
The accident happened at about 13h30.
It is alleged that she was trying to jump the main road to another side when she met her untimely death.
The gruesome scene disrupted traffic for a ling time.
SIX OFFICIALS ARRESTED
Six Officials are arrested by the Hawks Nelspruit based Serious Corruption Investigation for Fraud and Theft in connection with PPE procurement process, related to Covid -19 Pandemic.
The suspects are been charged at SAPS Nelspruit and they will be taken to Nelspruit Court this morning
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DRUG LABORATORY DISMANTLED IN MPUMALANGA
Barberton – A 30-year-old suspect was arrested during a multidisciplinary intelligence driven disruptive search and seizure operation conducted by the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in Nelspruit together with White River K9 on Friday, 23 September 2022 aiming at eradicating the manufacturing of drugs within the community of Barberton.
The arrest follows an intelligence about a plot in Barberton where drugs are being manufactured and peddled. The team acquired an authorization from court to enter, search and seize every item which is drug related.
On arrival at the identified address, the team found the trees of dagga, bottles containing dry dagga and dagga seeds. The suspect was immediately arrested, charged accordingly and detained pending his first court appearance at the Nelspruit Magistrates' Court on Monday, 26 September 2022. Exhibits were seized for further laboratory investigation.
The Hawks' Provincial Head, Major General Zodwa Mokoena cherished the collaboration of the team by ensuring that drugs laboratories are dismantled and suspects are brought to book.
DRUG LABORATORY DISMANTLED IN MPUMALANGA
Barberton – A 30-year-old suspect was arrested during a multidisciplinary intelligence driven disruptive search and seizure operation conducted by the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in Nelspruit together with White River K9 on Friday, 23 September 2022 aiming at eradicating the manufacturing of drugs within the community of Barberton.
The arrest follows an intelligence about a plot in Barberton where drugs are being manufactured and peddled. The team acquired an authorization from court to enter, search and seize every item which is drug related.
On arrival at the identified address, the team found the trees of dagga, bottles containing dry dagga and dagga seeds. The suspect was immediately arrested, charged accordingly and detained pending his first court appearance at the Nelspruit Magistrates' Court on Monday, 26 September 2022. Exhibits were seized for further laboratory investigation.
The Hawks' Provincial Head, Major General Zodwa Mokoena cherished the collaboration of the team by ensuring that drugs laboratories are dismantled and suspects are brought to book.
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WIFE AND HER ACCOMPLICES SENTENCED TO LIFE IN JAIL FOR MURDER OF HER HUSBAND
EMBALENHLE –The accused murderers, Seetsa David Mofokeng (44), Mojalefa Christopher Matsobane (43) and Thembisa Zulu (47) were sentenced by the Delmas High Court on Thursday, 22 September 2022.
All the accused were each sentenced to life imprisonment for murder whereas Mofokeng further received five years for unlawful possession of firearm and three years for unlawful possession of ammunition. The sentences will run concurrently. They were additionally declared unfit to possess fi****ms.
The sentence follows the incident which happened on 4 July 2011 at about 04:00 where the deceased, Devilier Dan Zulu (58) who was a taxi owner was shot in front of his gate at Extension 15 Embalenhle. The case of murder was registered and assigned to the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in Secunda for further probe.
During the intelligence driven investigation, it was established that the wife of the deceased hired two hitmen, Mofokeng and Matsobane who ambushed the deceased in his residence. It was further established that on that day, the deceased alerted the wife of his arrival while he was at the gate. When the gate opened, the hitmen fatally wounded the victim and fled the scene.
A thorough investigation led to the arrest of the hitmen on 2 September 2016 and the evidential information further led to the arrest of the wife of the deceased on 19 September 2016. The accused were later released on R5000 bail each.
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CROOK ATTORNEY RELEASED ON R25 000 BAIL FOR THEFT OF RAF MONEY
Middelburg – Mantladi Jo-Anne Mmela (41) appeared before the Middelburg Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 21 September 2022 after she was arrested by the Middelburg based Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Investigation on Tuesday, 20 September 2022 for fraud and theft of payment from the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
It is alleged that during May 2021, the complainant appointed Mmela and Associates Inc in Middelburg to assist in claiming road accident funds on behalf of his minor child who was involved in a serious accident. The attorney, Mmela submitted a claim which was successful.
On 8 May 2022, the amount of R1.8 million was paid into the trust account of Mmela and Associates Inc. The attorney did not pay out the money received to the client, instead she created a false reference as if the money was paid over to the complainant.
The matter was reported to the Hawks in January 2022 for further probe. During the investigation, it was revealed that the attorney transferred the money into another bank account. A warrant of arrest was authorized and executed hence her arrest from her hiding place in Pretoria.
The accused was released on R25 000 bail on condition that she hand over her travelling documents. The case was postponed to 5 December 2022 for possible pre-trial and representation hearing.
Further arrest is imminent.
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ATTORNEY AT LAW ARRESTED FOR FRAUD
The Hawks Middelburg based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation arrested Attorney for Theft of RAF claims over R1.8 Million.
She will be appearing in Middelburg today (21 September 2022) around 12:00 midday .
Eskom power outages continue with stage 5 this week with the possibility of moving to stage 4 on Thursday 22 September 2022.
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MAN DIES IN SHACK FIRE AT GOVAN MBEKI MUNICIPALITY
EMBALENHLE - A fire broke out at around 7h00 on Sunday morning and claimed one life at Ext 21, Embalenhle.
During the hours of loadshedding power outages on Sunday (18 September 2022) it is alleged that when the electricity was restored that is when the fire started, burning down the entire shack structure with the deceased inside.
One person was declared dead on the scene as a result of the fire.
The family of the deceased seeks assistance for recovery of lost items, rebuilding their home and preparations for funeral arrangements.
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BURGLAR CONVICTED FOR SERIES OF HOUSEBREAKING AND THEFT CASES
MBOMBELA– Daniel Wagenaar (32) was found guilty by the Nelspruit District Court on Friday, 16 September 2022 on seven counts of housebreaking and theft.
The conviction followed after the accused broke into the DPCI offices on Van Ransburg Street in Nelspruit on 6 March 2022 at about 19:00. The Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) visited the crime scene and lifted fingerprints for linkages.
During the investigation, the suspect was positively linked to the crime scene. It was further established that he failed to appear in court on 9 March 2022 for two housebreaking and theft cases which occurred at Nelspruit between July 2019 and December 2021 respectively.
The Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Nelspruit went to court to obtain a warrant for his arrest and he was traced from his hiding place. He was arrested on 9 March 2022 and was kept in custody until his conviction.
The case against Wagenaar was postponed to 14 October 2022 for a pre-sentence report.
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