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The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Cellphones stolen at Bok game: Gauteng duo to appear in Mpumalanga court
Cellphones stolen at Bok game: Gauteng duo to appear in Mpumalanga court An otherwise pleasant and well-organised rugby match left some supporters as the unfortunate victims of opportunistic theft. According to Lowvelder, Mpumalanga SAPS confirmed that two suspects were arrested at the stadium on Saturday and are expected to appear in the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court today. 'We can confirm that the two suspects were found at the stadium in possession of seven cellphones, believed to be stolen,' said provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli. 'The suspects both hail from Gauteng, and their arrest will be a lesson to others who believe Mpumalanga is a playground for thieves and robbers,' he added. The suspects were charged with theft and unlawful possession of suspected stolen property. Following reports of theft at the fixture, Lowvelder asked readers on its Facebook page about their experience. Several said their cellphones were stolen during the match. Mdhluli said detectives have identified the lawful owners of four of the recovered phones. The remaining devices are yet to be claimed. Police investigations are ongoing. 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!
IOL News
4 days ago
- IOL News
Barberton police conduct sting operation, arrest Zimbabwean for illegal mining activities
Boxes of cough medication seized during a sting operation in Barberton. Police suspect the medicine was intended for use in illegal mining activities. A 32-year-old Zimbabwean national was arrested in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Friday, July 18, during a multi-agency sting operation that led to the seizure of explosives, gold-bearing material, and large quantities of medicine believed to be linked to illegal mining. The operation, which began at approximately 5am, was executed by members of the Mpumalanga Organized Crime Investigation, Crime Intelligence (CI), Tactical Response Team (TRT), the White River K9 Unit, and Hi-Tech Security Company. 'Acting on reliable intelligence regarding individuals engaged in illegal drug activities, the dedicated members obtained a search warrant and commenced with the operation,' said police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli. 'While conducting a thorough search of the premises, the team received further details indicating that there was a male person that was reportedly involved in selling of some explosives within the same residence.'
The Citizen
10-07-2025
- The Citizen
Man arrested for possession of ammunition and other related items
Man arrested for possession of ammunition and other related items The SAPS in Mpumalanga arrested a 64-year-old after he was found in possession of a haul of ammunition on a farm near Barberton today, Thursday, July 10. ALSO READ: Three arrested for 2022 murder of Mkhondo councillor Acting on a tip-off, a search warrant was issued. The police surprised the man and asked to search the premises. They made the discovery of the illegal items and arrested the suspect. 'We can confirm the arrest. The suspect has been charged with the illegal possession of ammunition and other related items in terms of the Firearms Control Act,' said Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli. He said the suspect has been scheduled to make his first appearance in the Barberton Magistrate's Court tomorrow, Friday, July 11. This is a developing story and Lowvelder will update its readers when more information is available. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
10-07-2025
- The Citizen
Armed men rob Mbombela filling station, flee on foot
Two armed men robbed the VKB filling station along the N4 opposite i'langa Mall in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, at around 18:40 last night. According to reliable information received by Lowvelder, the suspects threatened staff and took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene on foot. Officers from a private security company were the first to respond, with police arriving a few minutes later. No shots were fired and no injuries were reported. 'We can confirm that two men robbed the filling station and walked away with cash,' says ACS Spartan Security director John Meintjies. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli says he has sent an enquiry to his colleagues at the Nelspruit Police Station, but had not received a response at the time of publication. No arrests have been reported. 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!
The Citizen
09-07-2025
- The Citizen
eSwatini man in court after 4-year-old girl's half-burnt body found in Mpumalanga
eSwatini man in court after 4-year-old girl's half-burnt body found in Mpumalanga A man from eSwatini appeared in court on Monday after the half-burnt body of a girl (4) was found in the Kaapmuiden area in Mpumalanga last week. Lowvelder reports Sanele Fakudze (37) appeared in the KaNyamazane Magistrate's Court on charges of murder and attempted murder after he was arrested on Friday, July 4. His arrest followed the discovery of the little girl's half-burnt body by a farmer in Kaapmuiden on Thursday, July 3. The mother (28) of the girl was found unconscious along a road in Kaapmuiden a few days earlier, on June 28. Emergency services were called to the scene, and the woman was treated and taken to a hospital for medical treatment. According to a report, the mother and her daughter were last seen getting into the suspect's vehicle. Earlier, the pair were reported missing at the KaNyamazane Police Station, said Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli. 'The suspect is said to be the woman's male friend,' added Mdhluli. After the police discovered that the injured woman and the deceased baby were the ones who had been reported missing, they intensified their investigations. This led to the arrest of Fakudze. The acting provincial police commissioner, Major General Dr Zeph Mkhwanazi, has condemned these acts of violence. He vowed that the police would continue to act decisively against GBVF. Mkhwanazi urged GBVF victims not to withdraw charges against suspects. 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!
