29-year-old man arrested for alleged rape of elderly woman in Limpopo
A 29 year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping an 89-year old woman at…
29-year-old man arrested for alleged rape of elderly woman in Limpopo
A 29 year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping an 89-year old woman at Nyavani village, outside Malamulele in Limpopo. Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says the suspect entered a room where the woman was sleeping. When the elderly woman told him that she did not have any money, he allegedly raped her. Mashaba says…
Lions boost top 4 hopes with bonus-point win over Connacht
The Lions cruised past Connacht Rugby 33–21 to boost their top-four hopes. The Lions strengthened their chances for a top 4 finish on the United Rugby Championship log with a bonus-point victory over Irish side Connacht, in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The hosts dominated the opening half scoring 21 unanswered points in the form of 3 converted…
Stormers bounce back with 48–12 bonus-point win over Glasgow Warriors
Stormers deliver a strong comeback performance, defeating Glasgow Warriors 48–12 in Cape Town to secure a bonus-point win. The Stormers bounced back in the United Rugby Championship with a bonus point win over Scottish side Glasgow Warriors, in Cape Town. After losing last weekend, the homeside beat the visitors 48-12 outscoring them by 6-tries to…
Ntuli calls for unity, justice at Monswamy family funeral
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli addresses a crowd at an event. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has called for community unity and urged that justice be served for the Monswamy family. Ntuli was speaking at the mass funeral of the seven members of the family who were kidnapped and killed in Newark, outside Mandeni. Ntuli commends the collaboration…
Former MKP Mpumalanga convener Mary Phadi joins ActionSA mayoral race
Mary Phadi has been elected as ActionSA Mpumalanga mayoral candidate. Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP) Mpumalanga convener, Mary Phadi has been announced as ActionSA’s Nkangala district mayoral candidate. Phadi was officially announced by the party’s leader Herman Mashaba in eMalahleni on Saturday afternoon. WATCH | ActionSA President Herman Mashabe has announced Mary Phadi as mayoral candidate for…
Two killed in Overport shooting, motive unclear
SAPS crime scene graphic. Two people have been killed in a shooting incident in Overport, Durban. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage. ALS paramedics spokesperson Garrieth Jameson says a second person succumbed to his injuries on arrival at the hospital. “ALS paramedics responded to a shooting incindent on Crescent Strret near…
Mabuza family demands answers 7 years after fatal motorbike crash
The late Joseph Mabuza The family of the late former Mpumalanga department of Community, Safety, Security and Liaison, spokesperson Joseph Mabuza has expressed concern about the investigations of his death. Mabuza died seven years ago when his motorbike collided with a bakkie on the N4 toll road in Mjejane, east of Malalane. The driver of…
Robben Island swimmers raise over R600,000 for turtle conservation
Open-water swimmers complete an 11km Robben Island crossing, raising over R600,000 for turtle conservation efforts. A group of about 30 determined open-water swimmers have taken on a challenging 11km crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay, in Cape Town all in support of endangered sea turtles. Their aim is to raise vital funds for the…
SAPS, SANDF sharpshooters compete in Ladysmith Rifle competition
SAPS and SANDF in combat competition Some of the country’s best sharpshooters in the South African Police Service (SAPS) and South African Defense Force (SANDF) are putting their sharp shooting skills to the test at a Combat Rifle shooting competition in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. #sapsKZN [Combat Rifle shooting competition] Police officers have a stiff competition from…
Suspected food contamination victim buried in Ga-Maja
Funeral flowers. One of the three people who died of suspected food contamination at Mmotong-wa-Bogobe in Ga-Maja, outside Polokwane in Limpopo, was laid to rest at the village on Saturday. Linah Machete (54) and two other people died, while 123 others fell ill after consuming food at a funeral last weekend. Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi…
