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The Citizen
23-06-2025
- The Citizen
CASE CLOSED! Police station thieves sentenced to jail
BOIPATONG – Boipatong Police have once again proven that crime doesn't pay, especially not within the walls of a police station. Two men, including a parolee performing community service at the Boipatong Police Station, were sentenced after attempting to commit theft on police premises. Thanks to the sharp investigative work of the station's top detectives, justice was swiftly served. According to Boipatong SAPS spokesperson Constable Selina Mthimkulu, the most shocking case involved Masibulele Kgatos Nzimande, a parolee assigned to clean the station yard as part of his community service. Instead of using the opportunity to rehabilitate, Nzimande orchestrated a theft from within the very station that was giving him a second chance. Nzimande didn't act alone. He was assisted by Thabo John Mara, a Lesotho national, who was later found to be in South Africa illegally. Both were arrested and convicted. Warrant officer Moss Mogajane, who led the investigation, was praised for his tireless efforts. His work ensured that Nzimande received a prison sentence of 12 months, while Mara was fined R8 000 or eight months in prison for his role in the crime and for being in the country without proper documentation. Boipatong Station Commander Lieutenant Colonel Paulina Phonoshe and Captain Tlou Mokhotho, head of detectives, commended their team for their ongoing success in fighting crime. Mthimkulu also highlighted several other recent convictions handled by the station. A man convicted of business robbery was sentenced to 12 months in prison. A reckless driver was fined R2 000, with a four-month sentence suspended. A foreign national without legal documentation received an R8 000 fine, suspended for five years, and will be deported. In another case, a woman who stabbed her stepdaughter in the forehead was sentenced to 10 years, with five years suspended. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-06-2025
- The Citizen
Sangoma shocks Vanderbijlpark court with guilty plea in toddler's kidnapping and murder
What was meant to be a brief appearance for the second suspect in the kidnapping case of toddler Kutlwano Shalaba quickly turned into drama when the sangoma arrested in connection with the case revealed significant information. Sedibeng Ster reports that Sebokoane Khanyane (50) stunned the packed Vanderbijlpark Magistrate's Court this morning when he told the magistrate, 'I'm guilty', during his appearance alongside the toddler's accused mother, Keneilwe Shalaba. The traditional healer, facing charges of human trafficking and premeditated murder, was arrested last Thursday, following an ongoing investigation by Boipatong SAPS detectives. His arrest led to a gruesome discovery of a lifeless body buried in a shallow grave at Waterpan Road in Bekkersdal. The toddler was initially reported missing by his mother in November last year. Investigations, however, revealed that the mother was involved in the disappearance of her child. She was arrested on charges of human trafficking, making a false statement to the police, and conspiracy to commit robbery. In court, when asked about his legal representation, Khanyane casually told the magistrate he was guilty, before quickly changing his mind and requesting a state attorney. Addressing the media following the appearance, National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said: 'A charge of premeditated murder was also added to the mother. 'Investigations at the time suggested that the mother might have sold the child to the sangoma, but as it stands, the investigators are suggesting other things rather than selling. More charges might be added against both the accused.' In court, the sangoma's rights were explained to him. He told the court he was pleading guilty, however, the court quickly told him that it was not the right platform to plead yet. Shalaba and Khoanyana are expected back in court on Thursday. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
