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Zimbabwean Politician and Uncle Face Explosives Charges in Pretoria CourtPRETORIA – A prominent Zimbabwean opposition po...
10/11/2025

Zimbabwean Politician and Uncle Face Explosives Charges in Pretoria Court

PRETORIA – A prominent Zimbabwean opposition politician, Job Sikhala (53), and his uncle, Alexander Ferrowst Thema (78), made a brief appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday, facing serious charges related to the possession of explosives.

According to Lumka Mahanjana, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Regional Spokesperson for the Gauteng Division, the duo was arrested after police allegedly discovered prohibited items during a routine vehicle search.

The incident reportedly occurred on 6 November 2025, when the two accused were stopped by law enforcement officers while driving along Kgosi Mampuru Street in Pretoria. A subsequent search of their vehicle uncovered 26 units of blasting cartridges and 15 units of connector cap fuses, items commonly associated with commercial explosives.

Sikhala, a well-known figure in Zimbabwean politics and a vocal critic of the ruling Zanu-PF party, has a history of legal battles in his home country, including previous detentions on treason-related charges. His appearance in a South African court marks a new chapter in his legal troubles, though details surrounding the alleged purpose of the explosives remain under investigation.

Thema, identified as Sikhala's uncle, was jointly charged in the matter.

During the brief court proceedings, no plea was entered. The case was postponed to 13 November 2025 to allow for a formal bail application. Both accused were remanded in custody pending the next hearing.

Authorities have not released further details on the potential motives or any links to broader security concerns. The NPA has indicated that the investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors preparing to oppose bail if necessary.

THREE MEN DIE IN HELICOPTER CRASH NORTHERN CAPE - Danielskuil police in the Northern Cape are investigating the deaths o...
27/10/2025

THREE MEN DIE IN HELICOPTER CRASH

NORTHERN CAPE - Danielskuil police in the Northern Cape are investigating the deaths of three men, aged between 23 and 34, who died when a helicopter crashed between Danielskuil and Kuruman on Sunday afternoon.

According to police, the incident occurred at around midday on 26 October 2025. Inquest dockets have been opened as investigations continue.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a separate probe to determine the cause of the crash.
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Mozambican National Sentenced to 25 Years for Violent Cash-in-Transit RobberyVryburg – The Vryburg Regional Court has se...
23/10/2025

Mozambican National Sentenced to 25 Years for Violent Cash-in-Transit Robbery

Vryburg – The Vryburg Regional Court has sentenced a 32-year-old Mozambican national, Osvaldo Julia Cumbane, to 25 years’ imprisonment for his role in a violent cash-in-transit robbery that claimed the life of a security guard in Tlaakgameng, near Ganyesa.

Cumbane pleaded guilty to all charges — including conspiracy to commit an offence, murder, attempted murder, three counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, kidnapping, two counts of pointing a firearm, and possession of ammunition — as part of a plea and sentence agreement with the State.

The court heard that on 2 May 2022, Cumbane travelled from Welkom in the Free State with a group of men to Ganyesa, where they planned to rob a Fidelity Security Services cash-in-transit vehicle. Two days later, on 4 May 2022, they ambushed security officers at Tlaakgameng Trading Store, opening fire as they attempted to seize the cash.

During the shootout, security officer Lebogang Leager Kakgola was shot and later died from his injuries at a nearby clinic. The other robbers fled the scene and remain at large. Cumbane was arrested on 15 January 2024 following an extensive investigation led by Warrant Officer Calvin Koope from the Hawks’ Mahikeng Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit. He was denied bail and remained in custody throughout the trial.

In delivering the sentence, the court imposed the following penalties:

7 years for conspiracy to commit an offence,

25 years for murder,

7 years for attempted murder,

15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances,

15 years for kidnapping,

7 years for pointing a firearm, and

7 years for possession of ammunition.

Some of the sentences will run concurrently in terms of Section 280 of the Criminal Procedure Act, resulting in an effective 25-year term of imprisonment.

Prosecutor Advocate Ayanda Mzamo told the court that the crime was motivated by greed and disregard for human life

06/10/2025

TWO ARRESTED FOR ASSAULTING FEMALE POLICE OFFICER

KIMBERLEY - The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, has strongly condemned the assault of a female police constable who was attacked while performing crime prevention duties in the Kimberley CBD.

A video of the incident has since gone viral, showing a man physically attacking the officer as she carried out her duties.

According to police, two men were swiftly arrested on the scene by other SAPS members who were part of the same crime prevention operation. The suspects face multiple charges, including assaulting a police official, resisting arrest, defeating the ends of justice, and malicious damage to property.

A police statement confirmed that the female officer sustained minor injuries and has since received medical attention. She is also undergoing counselling and debriefing sessions provided by the SAPS Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) unit.

Lieutenant General Otola issued a stern warning that attacks on police officers will not be tolerated. “No one is above the law. Those who attack our officers will face the full might of the law. An attack on police officials is a direct attack on the State,” she said.

Police investigations into the incident are continuing.

MONNA O BOLAILE MMAAGWE SETLHOGOMAHIKENG - Setshwantsho sa motsikinyego se se bontshang monna wa dingwaga di le 25, a ra...
05/10/2025

MONNA O BOLAILE MMAAGWE SETLHOGO

MAHIKENG - Setshwantsho sa motsikinyego se se bontshang monna wa dingwaga di le 25, a ratha mmaagwe ka garawe le go mo bolaya, se tletletletse mo maranyane a tlhaeletsano.

Go ya ka mapodise a North West, tiragalo ke ya ka Lamatlhatso mo mosong (11h00), ka di-4 Diphalane 2025 kwa Mosiane View, Mahikeng.

Go ya ka pego ya mapodise, monna yo o ne a le manganga, a sa laolege ebile ale dikgoka.

Moagisanyi o ne a leka go mo kgobofatsa ka tlhobolo mme ka bomadimabe, a mo thuntsha mme a tlhokafala ka ntlha ya kgobalo ya lerumo la tlhobolo.

Ga go itsiwe gore ke eng se se tlhotlheleditseng monna yo gore a bolaye mmaagwe bosetlhogo jaana.
Mapodise a tsweletse ka dipatliiso.
Re sa le foo, mokomishinara wa namaosatshwere wa sepodise mo North West, Mogenerala-Mogolo Patrick Asaneng, o kgadile ka bogale tiragalo e.

Mogenerala mogolo Asaneng o rile, tiragalo e supa mathata aa leng gone mo setshabeng jaaka ditiro tsa bo satane, diritibatsi mo basheng.
Mapodise a ikuetse go setshaba go emisa ka phasalatso le go aroganya setshwantsho seo sa motsikinyego.

HORROR IN MAHIKENG: SON HACKS MOTHER TO DEATHMAHIKENG - A chilling video circulating on social media has left the commun...
05/10/2025

HORROR IN MAHIKENG: SON HACKS MOTHER TO DEATH

MAHIKENG - A chilling video circulating on social media has left the community of Mosiane View village in Mahikeng reeling after a 25-year-old man brutally hacked his 48-year-old mother to death with a shovel on Saturday morning.
The gruesome incident, which occurred around 11:00 on 04 October 2025, has sparked outrage and raised urgent questions about underlying societal issues.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) in North West Province, the young man, described as aggressive and uncontrollable, was fatally wounded when a neighbor fired shots in an attempt to intervene and stop the attack. The motive behind the horrific act remains unclear, and police investigations are ongoing to uncover the circumstances that led to this tragedy.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, condemned the incident, calling it a “sadistic, gruesome, and senseless” act. In a strongly worded statement, he suggested that the killing may point to deeper societal problems, including the influence of “satanistic ritual practices” or drug addiction among young people. “There is no way that it can be said that there were no warning signs with the life of the suspect given the gratuitous demonic killing of his own mother,” Asaneng said. He emphasized that the SAPS Occult Related Crimes Unit would thoroughly investigate the case to determine the root causes of what he described as a “heinous social fabric internecine tragedy.”

The incident has reignited debates about the growing prevalence of violent behavior among youth and the role of parents and society in addressing warning signs. Community members in Mosiane View expressed shock and disbelief, with many calling for greater awareness and intervention to prevent such tragedies in the future.

SAPS has urged the public to refrain from sharing the disturbing video to respect the dignity of the deceased and her family. The police have also appealed for anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.

ACTING POLICE COMMISSIONER SLAMS ROGUE DETECTIVES IN VRYBURG STOCK THEFT CASE VRYBURG - “The South African Police Servic...
02/10/2025

ACTING POLICE COMMISSIONER SLAMS ROGUE DETECTIVES IN VRYBURG STOCK THEFT CASE

VRYBURG - “The South African Police Service (SAPS) is not a place for disgraceful rogue elements such as these members who should languish in jail.”

These were the words of Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, following the arrest of three police officers from Vryburg Detectives who are accused of stock theft.

Sergeants Difedile Modisaotsile (43), Mosimanegape Mokoena (40) and Constable Lemogang Gaelesiwe (31) appeared in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 2 October 2025. They were each granted R1000 bail and are expected to return to court on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

The case arose after a farmer at Broedersput farm discovered four of his sheep missing. Suspicious vehicle tracks led him to check CCTV footage, which showed a white Nissan NP300 bakkie entering the farm. Investigations revealed the vehicle was linked to Vryburg Detectives.

A joint operation by Vryburg K9, the Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STES), Vryburg Detectives, Crime Intelligence and the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) led officers to an RDP house in Dithakwaneng village, outside Vryburg. Inside, two and a half sheep carcasses were recovered.

The owner of the house, Loeto Moncho (43), was also arrested for possession of suspected stolen property. He was granted R500 bail on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, and will reappear in court alongside the three officers in November.

Police investigations into the incident continue.
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MASS BURIAL OF UNCLAIMED BODIES TO TAKE PLACE IN MAHIKENG MAHIKENG – A mass burial will be conducted this week for uncla...
30/09/2025

MASS BURIAL OF UNCLAIMED BODIES TO TAKE PLACE IN MAHIKENG

MAHIKENG – A mass burial will be conducted this week for unclaimed bodies that have remained at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital mortuary despite public calls for families to come forward.

The hospital said they had issued pleas for relatives to identify their loved ones, but after all tracing efforts were exhausted, the bodies were still unclaimed.

The mass burial will be carried out on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, at 10h00, starting at Mosiane View (Brown Mosiapoa Offices) before proceeding to Matlalong Cemetery for interment.

Hospital management emphasised that the burial will be done “in a dignified and respectful manner, in accordance with health regulations and cultural considerations.”

Transport arrangements have also been made but are limited. Only 30 people, including members of the public and hospital staff, will be accommodated to attend the service.

In their statement, the hospital’s Communications Office expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation throughout this process.

FOUR SUSPECTS NABBED IN BLOEMHOF OVER ILLICIT CI******ES AND DRUGS BLOEMHOF – Police in Bloemhof have arrested four susp...
30/09/2025

FOUR SUSPECTS NABBED IN BLOEMHOF OVER ILLICIT CI******ES AND DRUGS

BLOEMHOF – Police in Bloemhof have arrested four suspects in connection with illicit ci******es and drug dealing following an operation carried out in the town’s central business district on Monday, 29 September 2025.

Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane told MORONGWA that the officers acted on intelligence about suspects allegedly trading in illicit goods. The operation was executed at three separate premises, where various brands of illicit ci******es and drugs were seized.

The suspects, aged between 22 and 46, are expected to appear before the Bloemhof Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, facing charges of possession of illicit ci******es and dealing in drugs.

Police confirmed that investigations are still under way to determine the extent of the illegal trade.

SOUTH AFRICA'S AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE FOUND DEAD IN PARISPARIS – South Africa is mourning the sudden death of its ambassad...
30/09/2025

SOUTH AFRICA'S AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE FOUND DEAD IN PARIS

PARIS – South Africa is mourning the sudden death of its ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa, who was found dead in Paris on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

International media outlets reported that Mthethwa’s body was discovered near the Hyatt Hotel in Porte Maillot, located in the western part of the French capital. French prosecutors confirmed his death and stated that an investigation has been opened.

International media houses further reported that the ambassador allegedly fell from the 22nd floor of the hotel building. Reuters quoted a prosecutor as saying the investigation is still ongoing, while French newspaper Le Parisien noted that the Brigade for the Suppression of Crimes Against Persons (BRDP) of the Paris judicial police is leading the probe.

Back home, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has expressed "deep sorrow and profound regret" over the ambassador’s passing. "The circumstances of his untimely death are under investigation by the French authorities," the department said in a statement issued on Tuesday.

Minister Ronald Lamola added: "I have no doubt that his passing is not only a national loss but is also felt within the international diplomatic community."

Mthethwa previously served as Minister of Police and later as Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture before being appointed ambassador to France in December 2023.

He is survived by his wife and children.

BREAKING: Reports from Paris indicate that South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been found dead.DIRC...
30/09/2025

BREAKING: Reports from Paris indicate that South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been found dead.

DIRCO is expected to issue a statement regarding the matter.

ONE DEAD, FIVE INJURED IN N14 ACCIDENT NEAR KURUMANKURUMAN – A tragic accident on the N14 between Kuruman and Vryburg ha...
29/09/2025

ONE DEAD, FIVE INJURED IN N14 ACCIDENT NEAR KURUMAN

KURUMAN – A tragic accident on the N14 between Kuruman and Vryburg has claimed the life of a 30-year-old man, while five others were left seriously injured.

According to information received, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, 28 September 2025, when a vehicle carrying six occupants lost control and crashed into a stationary truck parked alongside the road.

Northern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Timothy Sam told MORONGWA that “preliminary investigations indicate that the driver of a single motor vehicle with five passengers lost control of the vehicle and veered into a stationery truck that was parked next to the road.”

Kuruman Emergency Services declared one passenger dead at the scene, while the five remaining occupants were rushed to Kuruman Hospital for urgent medical treatment.

“The police are investigating the circumstances that led to this tragic accident. We appeal to road users and pedestrians to adhere to road safety rules,” added Sergeant Sam.

Police investigations into the cause of the crash are continuing.

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