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The Citizen
7 days ago
- The Citizen
Chrissiesmeer police recover 14 stolen sheep
The Chrissiesmeer SAPS recovered 14 sheep that were reportedly stolen from a farm in the town on Saturday, July 19. The Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, said they is still looking for the suspects. According to the report, the complainant regularly visits the grazing camp to count his livestock. However, on Saturday, he realised some were missing and contacted the police immediately. 'When the police arrived at the scene, they found that the fence had been cut. Further investigations led them to Warbutorn, which is about 25km from the farm,' Ndubane said. There, they found 14 sheep tied up. ALSO READ: Men sell dead monkeys on KaNyamazane Road The estimated value of the livestock is R35 000. 'The suspects are still at large, but the police handed the animals over to the owner. We are currently in pursuit of the suspects,' Ndubane said. ALSO READ: Dludluma road to facilitate economic opportunities for community Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Detective Captain Aziz Phiri on 082 556 5861. Alternatively, members of the public can call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or send information via My SAPS app. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
22-07-2025
- IOL News
Help find Nkosingiphile: Boy with hearing impairment vanished while playing at home
Provincial police spokesperson in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane said Nkosingiphile, who resides at Mshadza Trust, in Masoyi, vanished on Sunday afternoon. Image: SAPS Police at Masoyi, in Mpumalanga, are appealing to community members for assistance in reuniting three-year-old Nkosingiphile Ndwane Ntiwane with his family. Provincial police spokesperson in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane said Nkosingiphile, who resides at Mshadza Trust, in Masoyi, vanished on Sunday afternoon. 'According to the information received, Nkosingiphile was playing at his residence, and at around 1pm. He went outside, in the yard. It is when his father noticed his child was nowhere to be found,' said Ndubane. The alarmed father then called his neighbours and other community members to assist in searching for the child. Police said the frantic search by the community members did not yield positive results. 'Other role players were summoned to the scene,' said Ndubane. 'At the time of his disappearance, Nkosingiphile was wearing a military-colour (camouflage) jumpsuit, and a peach jersey. He is also deaf and mute." Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Police have appealed to community members to assist in the ongoing search for Nkosingiphile. 'Anyone with information that could assist in locating him is urged to contact Captain David Hlatshwayo on 076 451 5495. Alternatively, members of the public may contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or submit information via My SAPS App,' said Ndubane. 'All information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, and callers may opt to remain anonymous.' In January, as the festive holiday season came to an end, police, together with missing persons organisations and social workers, had their hands full after a total of 632 children were reported missing at the end of 2024. This happened while 365 children were separated from their parents on Cape Town's beaches and later reunited, with 20 cases handed over to social services. The Cape Argus shockingly revealed that for the period of 2024, nationally, 632 children were reported missing to police, while experts warn of the risks to social media. National police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, said a total of 8,743 children were reported missing to police across the country in the past ten years. IOL News
The Citizen
18-07-2025
- The Citizen
Mother and child rescued after alleged Mbombela kidnapping
A mother and her child were safely rescued shortly after they were allegedly kidnapped in Mbombela on Thursday, July 17. Details remain unclear at this stage. When contacted for information, provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane said she had not yet been informed of the incident. According to information at Lowvelder's disposal, members of the SAPS requested backup from private security enforcement in response to an active kidnapping case. SAPS officers and security personnel gathered at the West End Sasol filling station before proceeding to the scene. 'On arrival at the location, the suspect and victims were no longer on the scene. Thanks to quick-thinking witnesses, detailed information was relayed within minutes,' reads a post on Divergent Ops Security's Facebook page. Following coordinated efforts using various tactical procedures and platforms, the vehicle used in the incident was tracked to KaBokweni and a suspect was arrested at the entrance of Themba Hospital. 'Cases of theft, assault and kidnapping were opened,' the post continued. Information about the victims and the suspect was not available at the time of publication. 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
18-07-2025
- IOL News
Brazen armed robbers hit traffic department, police seek community help
Armed robbers attacked security guards at the Mhala traffic department and broke into a safe, stealing an undisclosed amount of money. Image: File Police at Mhala in Mpumalanga are requesting community members' assistance with information that could lead to arrests of suspects who allegedly broke into the Mhala traffic department and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. The incident took place on Wednesday, at around midnight. 'It is reported that three security officers were on duty at the said department patrolling the premises when they were attacked by six African males who were armed with firearms - pistols and a rifle,' said provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane. The intruders allegedly pointed the security officers with firearms and forced them into one of the offices. 'They forcefully opened two burglar doors of the main entrance of the offices and broke all the burglar doors, which led to a room where there was a safe. It is further reported that the suspects damaged the safe and took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene,' said Ndubane. 'Police urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Detective Sergeant Collen Nyalungu on 076 936 7222. Alternatively, members of the public can anonymously call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MySAPSApp.' Police have pledged that all received information will be treated as confidential, and callers may opt to remain anonymous. In September 2022, IOL reported that armed assailants attacked police officers at Grootvlei police station in Mpumalanga and forcefully took three 9mm pistols, one R5 rifle and one shotgun, as well as about 180 bullets. At the time, Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said the assailants took one pistol from a police officer, and the other firearms were seized from the safe of the police station. 'According to the report, two suspects arrived at the police station on Friday evening, 02 September 2022 around 6pm, claiming to be from Soshanguve under the pretence of reporting a domestic violence incident,' said Mohlala. 'They played victims as if they needed help from the two members who were working at the community service centre (CSC) regarding a female who was a 'victim' of domestic violence. The CSC's safety door was locked at that point and they initially left and only to return later around 10pm where they complained that their concern was being disregarded by the members.' During this second visit, the group insisted that the door should be opened for them. 'The members [police officers] opened the door to obtain more information. As soon as they let them in, two suspects drew firearms and disarmed the two police officials,' said Mohlala. [email protected] IOL News
The Citizen
17-07-2025
- The Citizen
Police arrest four suspects, dagga worth R1.8m seized at toll plaza
Two suspects were arrested for bribery. The South African Police Services (Saps) have arrested two suspects with dagga estimated at the street value of about R1.8 million in Mpumalanga. Members from Middelburg Flying Squad, Middelburg K9 Unit and Provincial Counter-Intelligence acted on Intelligence information and handcuffed the suspects, aged 39, at the Middelburg Toll Plaza on Tuesday at about 5:30 pm. Bust Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane said two other suspects were arrested for bribery. 'According to a report, members responded swiftly after receiving information through the Intelligence Structure of the Saps about two Toyota GD-6 Double Cab bakkies alleged to be transporting a large consignment of dagga. 'As the information was operationalised, it resulted in the interception of one bakkie. Upon searching the bakkie, the astute members found 15 bags of dagga, weighing about 307 kg,' Ndubane said. ALSO READ: More than 2 600 wanted criminals linked to violent crimes arrested in South Africa Bribery Ndubane added that while members were busy with the arrest, two men approached the men and women in Blue. 'The two foreign nationals from Lesotho are said to have offered a bribe of R 13 000 to the officers. In exchange, the two suspects were to be released with their consignment of dagga. Members never wasted time but apprehended them and charged them for bribery'. Ndubane said the suspects are expected to appear at Emalahleni Magistrate's Court on Thursday. Arrests welcomed The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Saps in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, commended the members for their unwavering dedication and for the arrests made. 'Though members were offered cash to look away but they remained committed to the Saps Code of Conduct. This is the calibre of members that gives us joy as they are determined to root out criminal activities,' said Mkhwanazi On Sunday, two foreign nationals were arrested following a major intelligence-led operation in Goodwood that resulted in the seizure of narcotics worth R54.3 million on Sunday afternoon. ALSO READ: Traditional healer among three arrested for coercing initiation
