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North West community members help police track down triple murder suspect

Less than 12 hours after launching an intensive manhunt, police have arrested 41-year-old, James Mohajane, in connection with the murders of his girlfriend and two other people. It is alleged that Mohajane hacked his girlfriend, Moipone Lefoka, her sister, Esther Lefoka, and Esther’s boyfriend, Tshepo Molekwa, to death with a spade at a house in Makapanstad, North West, over the weekend. National police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says the three victims […]

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Alleged killer boyfriend arrested after community tip-off

Community participation and collaboration with police have helped lead to the arrest of the man accused of killing 37-year-old Jabulisile Tshabalala. Police made a breakthrough after arresting her 27-year-old boyfriend, Simiso Phakathi, in the North West. Tshabalala was found dead in the back room where she lived with the accused, who is believed to have been her romantic partner. Police say her body was found covered in blankets and clothes […]

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Police warn of dangers after women flaunt firearms in viral clip

A viral video showing two women brandishing firearms has sparked outrage and renewed debate around the reckless handling of guns. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has since responded to the clip, warning that the careless handling and misuse of firearms pose a serious danger to both those involved and members of the public. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has noted with serious concern a video circulating on social media […]

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Family of slain Witness D wants mastermind behind bars

Image credit: FacebookThe family of slain Witness D, Marius van der Merwe, says it wants those who orchestrated his killing to face the full might of the law. The remarks follow the arrest of 41-year-old Matipandile Sotheni at the weekend by a specialised task team in connection with Van der Merwe’s murder. Sotheni, who faces six charges, including premeditated murder, attempted murder relating to Van der Merwe’s wife and children, […]

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Police probe wider reach in Kutumela insurance murder scheme

  Police say they are not ruling out the possibility that former police officer, Rachel Kutumela’s, alleged insurance scheme may have been operating in other provinces. Six people, including Kutumela’s husband, two brothers and a sangoma, were arrested in Limpopo on Tuesday. This brings the number of suspects in custody to ten, including Kutumela, her daughter, sister and older brother. Kutumela, who was stationed at Senwabarwana Police Station, is accused […]

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Police believe that one of the Ndimande brother’s pulled the trigger in AKA’s killing

National Police Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says investigations suggest that one of the Ndimande brothers was the gunman who fatally shot Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' life. Siyabonga and Malusi were extradited to South Africa from Eswatini today. The brothers, who are originally from KwaZulu-Natal, were arrested while hiding in Eswatini, claiming they fled due to taxi-related violence. They are also linked to several other murder cases, including the killing of a taxi […]

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