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OVER 4.3 MILLION DRUGS SEIZED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

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  The Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau together with Crime Intelligence, Flying squad Hermanus, Dog Unit Hermanus and Provincial Traffic officials promptly responded to information about two vehicles, a Mercedes and Volkswagen (VW) Transporter travelling with batches of drugs on the N2 highway from Gauteng to Cape Town. The first vehicle, a Mercedes Benz matching the description was spotted on the N2 highway in Grabouw travelling to Cape Town. A joint police team pulled the vehicle over and conducted a search that resulted in the detection of 24 packets of mandrax tablets totalling 24 000 capsules valued at approximately R840 000. These drugs were found hidden behind back seat in a false compartment. A 35-year-old suspect was arrested and the vehicle along with the drugs were seized for further investigation. He is expected to appear in the Grabouw Magistrates Court on the 03 January 2022 facing a charge of dealing in drugs. Meanwhile the second vehicle, a

15 YEAR OLD BODY DISCOVERED IN A RENTED ROOM IN LOMANYANENG VILLAGE

Police in Lomanyaneng village near Mahikeng, in the North West, have opened an inquest docket after the body of a 15-year-old girl was found in a two-roomed house which she was allegedly renting with her boyfriend. No arrest has been made, but police say they are looking for the girl’s boyfriend. “The deceased’s body, which was in a bad state of decomposition, was found lying naked on the mattress in one of the rooms. The deceased was identified by her brother as Tshegofatso Agnes Matibako. “Tshegofatso’s boyfriend, who is the last person to be seen with her, is reportedly a Lesotho national and also a person of interest in this matter. His whereabouts and full identity are unknown at this stage,” says Sam Tselanyane, North West police spokesperson

15 YEAR OLD BODY DISCOVERED IN A RENTED ROOM IN LOMANYANENG VILLAGE

Police in Lomanyaneng village near Mahikeng, in the North West, have opened an inquest docket after the body of a 15-year-old girl was found in a two-roomed house which she was allegedly renting with her boyfriend. No arrest has been made, but police say they are looking for the girl’s boyfriend. “The deceased’s body, which was in a bad state of decomposition, was found lying naked on the mattress in one of the rooms. The deceased was identified by her brother as Tshegofatso Agnes Matibako. “Tshegofatso’s boyfriend, who is the last person to be seen with her, is reportedly a Lesotho national and also a person of interest in this matter. His whereabouts and full identity are unknown at this stage,” says Sam Tselanyane, North West police spokesperson

22-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF UNLICENSED FIREARM AND AMMUNITIONS

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The District Commissioner of Lejweleputswa, Maj Gen Lerato Molale welcomes the arrest of a man with unlicensed firearm and ammunitions. He praised residents of Meloding to trust the Police with this sensitive information. Members were also applauded for excellent work. On the 26 December 2021 at 09:00 members of Crime Intelligence received a tip-off about a male person with a firearm. The information was opertionalised by engaging Welkom Public Order Policing Task Team members to approach the identified male person. A male person at Meloding was approached and a request was made to search his residence. While members were busy, a firearm with serial numbers and five live ammunitions, holster, magazine, and sport bag were found. He could not provide the Police with necessary documents to be in possession of these items.  A 22-year-old man was arrested and he is facing Possession of unlicensed firearm, ammunitions and possession of suspected stolen items. He will appear on th

RAPIST ARRESTED NAPPING AFTER RAPING 62 YEARS OLD GRANNY

FREE STATE - The elderly woman was asleep in her home when her house was broken into and raped. The suspect was arrested asleep.  On the 25 December 2021 at about 22:15 the complainant who is a 62-year-old woman was asleep in her bedroom when she was awoken by a knock on her door.  The next moment she was awoken by a male voice that instructed her to undress, she was assaulted, strangled and raped. After the rape ordeal the youngster fell asleep. The victim managed to escape through the open window to seek help from her neighbours. Odendaalsrus SAPS members were informed about the incident and responded instantly and found the suspect still asleep. A 35-year-old man was awoken by the police who arrested him for house breaking with the intention to rape and rape The suspect will appear on the 28 December 2021 in Odendaalsrus Magistrate Court.

MAN ARRESTED FOR GIRLFRIEND MURDER

FREE STATE - The 35-year-old man from Sehlajaneng Village in Qwaqwa spent his first Christmas Day in early hours of the morning behind bars after he reported to the police that he unfortunately hit his girlfriend on the head with a cement brick and collapsed.  It is alleged that on 25 December 2021 at about 01:30 the police received a call from suspect at Sehlajaneng Village that he fought with his girlfriend and allegedly stroked her with cement brick on the head and collapsed.  The police responded to the caller's allegations and met him at Monontsha shopping complex and took them to the scene of crime. Indeed the report was positive as they found the body lying in the bedroom on the bed covered with a blanket. The woman was declared dead by Emergency Medical Service paramedics who attended the scene. She had injuries on the bruised head and right shoulder arm was also broken. The incident occurred on 24 December 2021 at about 22:30 The deceased was identified as Mamoya Julia Leb

BLOODY CHRISTMAS AS MAN KILLS FAMILY MEMBERS IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE

Police alleged that a man killed his two brothers, four children and the pregnant wife of one the brothers shortly after midnight. "Shortly after midnight, the suspect, who is employed as a nurse, shot and killed his two brothers, a wife who was pregnant and four children, using his licensed firearm. Investigators are still collating other information, including the ages of the deceased," police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said. Details about the shooting are sketchy but Limpopo police are combing the scene for evidence. According to  Mojapelo, it is believed the brothers lived together along with their wives and children, and that an ongoing family feud led to the incident. Its reported that the man handed himself over to the police. He faces seven counts of murder.

DUO APPEARS FOR FRAUD CLAIMS

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MPUMALANGA – Portia Majola (55), employed by Department of Justice in Secunda Magistrate Court as administration clerk and Thokozile Sophie Nofuya (55) also employed by Department of Justice at Evander Magistrate Court as administration clerk were arrested by the Hawks` Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team Secunda on Tuesday 21 December 2021, for Fraud and Theft. It is alleged that during November 2020 the duo colluded and submitted fraudulent claims for witnesses’ transport allowance on behalf of the witnesses who were not even in court on the days written on the documents and the accused also did not attach prosecutor`s certificates on the forms.  Internal investigation was established and the witnesses were interviewed, and they confirmed that they were not in court on the days mentioned on the submitted documents. A case was opened and transferred to the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Secunda for further investigation. During investigation the duo were linked

ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT SHOT DEAD,AND HOUSEKEEPER INJURED.

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The owners of a local butchery in Kimberley were attacked during a robbery at their home in Ashburnham this morning. THE OWNERS of a local butchery in Kimberley were burned with an iron after they were attacked during a robbery at their home in Ashburnham this morning. Five suspects, four men and a woman, tied up the two homeowners during the attack. The housekeeper was shot after the female suspect allegedly suspected that she, the housekeeper, might recognise her. She was shot in the chest. The neighbourhood watch group was alerted and members rushed to assist the victims. One of the suspects was shot in the neck and head by one of the neighbourhood watch members. The suspect and the housekeeper were rushed to hospital by Emer-G-Med and ER24. The suspect died in hospital, while the female suspect was arrested by police. Details on any other arrests are not yet available. 

2 HITMEN ARRESTED FOR MURDER

Police in North West say they have arrested two suspected hitmen who were allegedly hired by a 20-year-old woman to kill her parents and siblings at Mmakau Village in December 2016. The woman, who was 15 at the time of the murder, is expected to appear in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Monday. She is facing five charges of murder, together with the two alleged hitmen. North West police spokesperson, Amanda Funani says the pair were arrested on Friday. “The pair were arrested in Brits and Soshanguve respectively on Friday and Saturday after the daughter went to Mmakau Police Station and admitted to killing her family members. The 42-year-old father was a police officer, his wife (40), 18-year-old pregnant daughter, and six-year-old son. The daughter and her two accomplices both aged 23, are facing five counts of murder and armed robbery.”

51YEAR OLD WOMAN BEHIND BARS FOR MURDERING HER 38-YEAR-OLD LOVER

 Eastern Cape woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her boyfriend during an argument over money. Police said this happened on Wednesday in the small village of Cookhouse. Police say the 51-year-old woman and her 38-year-old boyfriend got into an argument over his 13th paycheck. It's understood the man was walking in the Bongweni location in Cookhouse when his partner allegedly accosted him. They're believed to have been involved in a heated confrontation when she apparently stabbed him in the upper body. Akhona Sondlo was declared dead on the scene. His girlfriend was apprehended and is spending the weekend behind bars. ‌

WIFE OF THE LATE POLICE OFFICER AND ACCOMPLICE ARRESTED FOR MURDER

MPUMALANGA - A 28-year-old female who is a Magistrate Court Interpreter and her 39-year-old accomplice were arrested on Wednesday 15 December and Thursday 16 December 2021 respectfully, for the murder of the late Sergeant Joseph Christopher Kutu of Witbank Tactical Response Team, who was fatally shot in his house in July 2021. On Tuesday 14 December 2021, intelligence driven information was received about the whereabouts of the suspect who was wanted for a house robbery and murder of the police officer. The operation was conducted at a house in Siyabuswa A. The suspect was found and arrested at the back room of the house where he was renting. The suspect was arrested and detained for further investigation. During further investigation the wife of the late police officer was linked and arrested on Thursday 16 December 2021. The duo will appear before the Emalahleni Magistrate Court on Friday, 17 December 2021. Investigation continues.

20 MILLION ESTIMATED COCAINE FOUND ON SEASHORE IN JEFFREYS BAY

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WESTERN CAPE - A suspected cocaine consignment was found on seashore in Jeffreys Bay main beach front on Wednesday 15 December 2021 at about 05:30.  The passers-by walking their dog noticed a consignment washed-out from the sea, upon examination they called the local police after noticing what seem to be a drug consignment. Several suspected compressed bricks of pure white cocaine weighing 46kg worth an estimated street value of R20 million were found upon opening the package. The bricks were contained in a thick black plastic bag properly sealed on top to prevent contact with water. An empty plastic container was tied on the consignment to keep it floating.  The suspected drugs were seized for forensic examination and the docket was referred to Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Gqeberha for a further probe. No arrest at this stage pending the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information or someone who may have found a similar consignme

CRIMINALS CAUGHT

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Western Cape- Five suspects, one female and four males between the ages of 30 and 45 were arrested in Gugulethu for the unlawful possession of prohibited and unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

FIRMER ESKOM EMPLOYEE ASSETS SEIZED BY THE HAWKS

JOHANNESBURG - The Hawks and the Asset Forfeiture Unit have seized assets worth R11m, belonging to a former Eskom employee and a businessman. Former Eskom financial controller Mosia Moraka and Victor Tshabalala of Meagra Transportation devised a scam where fraudulent invoices were issued for work not done. Tshabalala’s company is said to have transported coal for Eskom in Mpumalanga. The pair were convicted of fraud in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in September. Their assets were seized on Tuesday, and among them, properties and 32 vehicles registered to Meagra Transportation.

DRUG DEALER TO APPEAR IN COURT FOR DEALING AND POSSESSION OF DRUGS

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WESTERN CAPE - Efforts to bring drug dealers to book paid off when an integrated operation between Crime Intelligence and members of Paarl East and Mbekweni SAPS secured the arrest of a suspect this weekend. Information about drug smuggling in Mbekweni was pursued which led to the seizure of 1749 mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R68 940-00 and the subsequent arrest of the 34-year-old suspect. Once charged he is expected to make his court appearance in Paarl. In an unrelated matter, police members were busy with a search operation at a premises on Saturday, at around 07:45, in Jool Street, Bellville South. One of the members spotted an unknown man reaching for an object and drew his service pistol and instructed the suspect to place the loaded 9mm firearm on the ground. The 32-year-old man was arrested and detained on a charge of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. Once charged, he is expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s court.

S.A PRESIDENT TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive for the viral infection today, Sunday, 12 December 2021.   The President started feeling unwell after leaving the State Memorial Service in honour of former Deputy President FW de Klerk in Cape Town earlier today. The President is in good spirits but is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service of the South African National Defence Force.   The President, who is fully vaccinated, is in self-isolation in Cape Town and has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week.   On his recent visit to four West African states, President Ramaphosa and the South African delegation were tested for COVID-19 in all countries.   The President and the delegation returned to South Africa from the Republic of Senegal on Wednesday, 8 December 2021, after obtaining negative test results. The President also tested negative on his return to Joha

TWO ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF LION HEAD

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NORTH WEST – Two suspects aged 62 and 54 were arrested yesterday afternoon in Zeerust for possession of a lion’s head in contravention of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 (NEMBA). They were arrested by the Mahikeng based Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation team together with Leruhutshe K9 Unit, Zeerust Stock Theft Unit as well as members from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment during a sting operation in response to the intelligence information received. Preliminary investigation by the Hawks revealed that the suspects were traveling from Thembisa in Johannesburg looking for a traditional healer to sell the lions head for R350 000. A police agent intercepted the sale by arranging a traditional healer and the suspects were arrested at Shell garage in Zeerust. The animal’s head, found wrapped with refuge bags inside a vehicle, was seized for further investigation and the duo is expected to appear in the Zeer

TWO MEN EXPECTED TO APPEAR BEFORE COURT FOR ILLEGAL GOLD PROCESSING REFINERY

GAUTENG – Two male suspects, aged 21 and 42, are expected to appear in the Randfontein Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 10 December 2021 for operating an illegal gold processing refinery and contravention of the Precious Metal Act. An intelligence driven operation was successfully conducted at Hillside in the Randfontein area, consisting of a team focusing on precious metal investigation, the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation in Krugersdorp and Sibanye Stillwater Operations in the West Rand on Tuesday, 07 December 2021. The investigation team kept surveillance on a positively identified premises which resulted to the search warrant being issued.  Police executed a search warrant and pounced on the suspects who are alleged to have been operating the illicit gold refinery and apprehended them immediately. Amongst other seized items during the operation, police confiscated about 50 tons of gold bearing material worth approximately R2mil, four big man-made pendukas, as well as elec

TWO ARRESTED AFTER SHOOTOUT ENSUED WITH POLICE

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GAUTENG - Three suspects died yesterday afternoon during the exchange of gunfire with an integrated police team led by Hawks whilst two were arrested. An intelligence driven operation was conducted by the Hawks' Tactical Operational Management Section assisted by Tracker Connect, Gauteng Crime Intelligence, SAPS Highway Patrol, GTP Saturation Unit, ICB Insurance Crime Bureau and Badboyz Security in Roodepoort, searching for hijacking suspects who are targeting VW Polo vehicles. The team discovered that the suspects were in motion and intercepted them on the side of the road immediately after allegedly hijacking a Polo. As the members approached the suspects, the suspects greeted them with a hail of bullets which led to an exchange of gunfire that resulted in three suspects fatally wounded. Two suspects, aged between 25 and 30, were arrested and the injured owner of the Polo, who was held in the vehicle, was rescued. He was taken to hospital for medical attention. Three

NEW TAX CHANGES PLANS SARS

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The SA Revenue Service (SARS) plans to make changes to calculate the effective tax rates of people who receive income from more than one source, one of those being a retirement fund. The tax collector said it will introduce changes to its systems from 1 March 2022 to prevent these taxpayers from accumulating large tax debts when they submit their income tax returns. "SARS is aware that a significant tax debt can arise at year-end when all sources of income are combined in order to determine taxable income and the tax due. In response to this, recently introduced legislation makes provision for SARS to determine the effective rate of tax in respect of the combined employment and/or pension sources of income of a taxpayer," wrote SARS in a statement. Currently, the effective tax rate for people who receive income from retirement funds and other sources is based on the data available to SARS. SARS then provides that rate to the retirement fund administrators to withhold pay as y

MULDERSDRIFT HOTEL SHOOTING VICTIM REMAINS HOSPITALISED

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THE Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) said investigations were still ongoing into the shooting of Len Cloete at a Muldersdrift hotel on November 15. On Tuesday, Ipid spokesperson Grace Langa said the victim remained in hospital and that there was still no reason for an arrest. The incident took place at Misty Hills Lodge. A video which was widely circulated on social media shows Cloete, wearing only his underwear, insulting police officers before allegedly seizing a gun from one of them. He was then shot at by a police officer. At the time, Langa said since the discharge of a firearm by a police officer caused “severe injury”, a case of attempted murder had to be investigated as Cloete was admitted to hospital and is reportedly in a coma. On Tuesday, Cloete’s wife, Chantal Cloete, posted a heartfelt message on Facebook. “My eyes are hurting cause I can’t stop crying, My arms are empty cause I can’t hold you, My lips are cold cause I can’t kiss you, My heart is broken

DISCOVERY OF A DRUG LABORATORY IN SOWETO BY UNDERCOVER POLICE OPERATION

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GAUTENG - Police discovered a drug laboratory in Soweto today as the fight against drug and substance abuse is continuing. Police officers attached to the Soweto Crime Intelligence Unit operationalized information about a house in Naledi being used as a clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory. Inside the premises, police found two shacks, of which in one of the shacks, police found equipment, suspected to be used for manufacturing mandrax tablets. Various drug manufacturing equipment including an industrial machine as well as buckets containing ingredients used in the manufacturing process were recovered. The street value of the final product is yet to be determined. Police arrested one suspect as investigation is continuing. 

SEVEN ARRESTED AFTER DISCOVERY OF HIGH CALIBRE FIREARMS AND A STOLEN VEHICLE

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Gauteng police arrest seven suspects and recover high calibre firearms and stolen vehicles. The concerted efforts of police in Gauteng geared at curbing the prevalence of serious and violent crimes in the province on Friday 03 December 2021 led to the arrest of seven suspects, and the recovery of a rifle, pistol, ammunition and three stolen vehicles in Tshwane and Johannesburg. In another incident, members of the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit and Johannesburg K9 Unit followed up on information about vehicles that were stolen and taken to Limpopo. While patroling on Pretoria Street and Mulberry Street in Primrose the SAPS members detected a Mercedes-Benz and a Ford Ranger. The suspects tried to stop the vehicles then one suspect jumped out of the vehicle and tried to hijack the another car. Police fired a shot towards the suspect to subdue him. He has been taken to hospital under police guard. The other suspect who was driving the Mercedes Benz was arrested. The preliminary investigat

PROPOSED CHANGES TO PENSION SYSTEM ON CARDS FOR SOUTH AFRICANS

The National Treasury is expected to table proposed changes to South Africa’s pension system before the end of December for public comment, says the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu). The country’s largest trade federation says it has held extensive engagements with Treasury around the proposed changes, with an official Amendment Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament in 2022 following the discussion document. The proposals will effectively introduce a new pension system that will allow people to access a portion of their savings early. In an August presentation to parliament, the National Treasury’s head of tax and financial sector policy Ismail Momoniat said that the proposed system would allow for limited withdrawals but still allow for fund preservation and ensure that people still have enough money for retirement. Momoniat described the new retirement plan as a ‘two pot’ system: The first pot for longer-term financial security –  Members must preserve their contrib

VACCINE WASTAGE AVOIDED

Trinidad and Tobago has avoided any major wastage of the AstraZeneca (AZ) Covid-19 vaccines. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh said yesterday that only a small percentage of the vaccines have remained unused past the expiry date. T&T received more than 270,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine through the COVAX facility, as well as donations from the governments of Barbados and Canada. Doses received from the third ­COVAX shipment were due to expire at the end of November. Speaking during yesterday’s virtual news conference, Deyalsingh expressed satisfaction that only a small amount of the vaccines were left in stock past the expiration date. 99% utilised “We got in 277,200 and only .67 per cent of that or 1,870 would have expired, which is really good,” he said. “It means almost all or 99.3 per cent of the AstraZeneca doses have been used, which is absolutely phenomenal.” In September, Deyalsingh had expressed concern with the low vaccine uptake rate, and had said the Government

ONE POLICE OFFICER DIED AFTER ATTACK

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has condemned the attacks on five police officers during two separate incidents in the province, one of which resulted in the death of a police officer. Last night at 23:45, police officers from the Public Order Police conducted an operation in Umlazi to follow up information on people who are in unlawful possession of firearms. They proceeded to Zimeleni Informal Settlement at V Section in Umlazi to follow up on intelligence of a suspect who was in possession of a firearm. The suspect observed the police officers approaching and opened fire at the police officers. Three police officers were injured as a result and a 29-year-old Constable passed away after being conveyed to hospital. The 44-year-old suspect was fatally wounded in the gun battle that ensued. A revolver with four rounds of ammunition as well as a dagger was seized by police. Charges of murder, attempted murder and inquest were opened for inv

STASHED AMMUNITION DISCOVERED NEAR ORANIA

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A STASH of ammunition was confiscated from a plot near Orania on Wednesday. Northern Cape police spokesperson Colonel Mashay Gamieldien said the Hopetown police and members of the De Aar Explosives unit discovered one trip flair, 41 rounds of shotgun ammunition, 61 blank rounds and six rounds of .22 ammunition after following up on information relating to ammunition and explosives. “A 48-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with the illegal possession of ammunition and unauthorised explosives. He is expected to appear in the Hopetown Magistrate’s Court soon,” said Gamieldien. “The police will continue to tighten their grip on crime during the festive season. The police urge the public to continue to provide information regarding criminal activities, as they are the eyes and ears of the police in the fight against crime. Information can be reported via the MySAPS app and will be treated confidentially,” she added.

BODY OF TEEN BOY WHO WAS REPORTED MISSING FOUND

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The body of a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing over the weekend has been found in Mfuleni, Cape Town. On Tuesday at around 20:15, Mfuleni police responded to a complaint in Klipfontein Road, police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said. "Upon arrival they found the body of an unknown boy lying in the bushes. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by the medical personnel," Swartbooi added. The victim was later identified as a 14-year-old Simanye Ndamanase, who was reported missing over the weekend. He had been shot, according to Swartbooi. "Mfuleni police are investigating a case of murder as the victim sustained gunshot wounds to his body. The motive for the attack is unknown," Swartbooi said. No arrests have been made. Anyone who has further information is urged to call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

STOLEN GOODS WORTH OVER 50MILLION RECOVERED BY POLICE

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GAUTENG - On Wednesday, 01 December 2021, Gauteng Organised Crime Investigation led a team of members to raid a storage facility in Muldersdrift where goods worth over 50 million rands and a truck were seized. A suspect was arrested for possession of stolen property. On 26 November 2021, Organised Crime Investigation received intelligence on a storage facility that was used by a syndicate that hijacks cargo trucks and rob warehouses. The storage facility was placed under surveillance by Crime Intelligence. The team that raided the storage facility comprised of members from West Rand K9, Counter Narcotics Intelligence, Intelligence Collection and Domestic Drug Smuggling. During the raid, the police seized boxes of cigarettes, electronic household appliances, various other electronic equipment and clothing brands. Preliminary investigations suggest that these recovered goods were destined to be distributed and sold on the black market in Johannesburg.

ON 1 DECEMBER 1890 - 131 YEARS AGO TODAY– THE RAILWAY WAS OPENED FROM KIMBERLEY TO VRYBURG

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A dozen years later, in the immediate aftermath of the South African War (1899-1902), the Kimberley architect ARTHUR LINDSLEY (of the firm of Greatbatch) made the journey along this track to Vryburg, where he was to carry out work preparatory to the building of the TIGER KLOOF INSTITUTE just south of the town. An interesting and entertaining account is given in a letter he penned to his brother George in England.  “Last week I had a trip to Vryburg on business and can give you an idea of travelling further north. I went to give my opinion and advice as to site and material for construction of a proposed new Mission Station. My clerk of works went with me to pass his practiced opinion to me on the quality of the stone and limestone, and two missionaries went with us to point out the Estate, which covers 1330 morgen or nearly 4 [and a half] square miles. The four of us left Kimberley by the 1 o/c train which started at 1.50. We were fortunate in it bei

I MARRIED MY HUSBAND FOR HIS MONEY BUT THINGS CHANGED AFTER MARRIAGE

There’s no pride in saying that you married someone because of his money. In a world where everybody tells you to marry for love, it’s almost unheard of to admit that you married someone because of his money but that’s what I did. My friends warned me; “Gloria, don’t make the mistake of marrying this man when you know very well that you don’t love him.” When I wasn’t there with them, they judged me. They called me a gold-digger. It was my aunt who introduced me to him. She told me, “I know a man in the US who wants a woman to marry. You’re beautiful and well-behaved and I think he’ll like you. If your mind is in it, tell me and I will take it from here.” She showed me his pictures. A lot of them. I looked at him from all angles, he wasn’t a man I liked. I wanted a tall man but he was short. I didn’t want to marry a man who’s more than five years older than me. He is ten years older. Plus a couple of other things I didn’t like about him. I told my aunt, “If he’s well behaved, then I can

Newly-elected Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) COUNCILLOR, ORATILE SEGOSAPELO along WITH RE AGA TAUNG CIVIL ORGANISATION (RATCO) CHAIRPERSON, MODISAOTSILE LEBITSE FOUND GUILTY OF COMMON ASSAULT.

Newly-elected Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) councillor, Oratile Segosapelo along with Re Aga Taung Civic organisation (RATCO) chairperson, Modisaotsile Lebitse were found guilty of common assault by Taung Regional Court on Wednesday. Segosapelo and Lebitse were given a R4000 fine or sentenced to six months imprisonment. Magistrate Buti Zulu said the sentence will be suspended for five years in condition that any of the accused is not found guilty of the same offence. They were also prohibited from possessing or owning a firearm.  Segosapelo and Lebitse were arrested back in 2018 after they assaulted the Baga-Phuduhucwana Tribal Authority Chief, Kgosi Tshepo Mankuroane during a peaceful march. They led a peaceful march where they submitted a memorandum to the Baga-Phuduhucwana Tribal Authority offices demanding that Mankuroane be dethroned from his chieftaincy position.   Segosapelo and Lebitse in memorandum alleged that Mankuroane’s administration was marred with corruption, fraud an

AKA AND ZINHLE EPISODE CONTINUES

That’s my baby – AKA on DJ Zinhle’s second baby Asante. DJ Zinhle revealed that her ex-boyfriend rapper AKA wants to have a relationship with baby Asante on the latest episode of her reality show DJ Zinhle: Unexpected on Saturday 27 November. That's my baby - AKA on DJ Zinhle's second baby Asante DJ Zinhle and Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA, were in an on and off relationship for a few years and share six-year-old Kairo Forbes. Both AKA and DJ Zinhle moved on since then. DJ Zinhle welcomed her second child Asante Mohosana with musician Bongani Mohosana, popularly known as Murdah Bongz in September.DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz The Umlilo hitmaker revealed that AKA wants to have a relationship with Asante in the latest episode of her reality show DJ Zinhle: Unexpected. “I spoke to Kiernan about the baby. He said I’m quite a rebel. ‘You have another kid, with another m***********’. He said your family must think you are such a problem,” she said. DJ Zinhle went on to