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The Citizen
5 days ago
- The Citizen
KZN fake pastor jailed for raping children
The Nquthu Regional Court in KZN has sentenced a man who posed as a pastor to 10 life terms and an additional 70 years in prison after he was found guilty of multiple counts of child rape, sexual assault and exposing minors to pornography. The Witness reports that Mandlelisa Mabhale (58) was arrested on September 22, 2022, at a hiding place in the Luvisi area. He was subsequently charged with a series of crimes involving the abuse and exploitation of children. According to KZN SAPS spokesperson Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo, Mabhale made his initial court appearance in the Nquthu Magistrate's Court. His several bids for bail were opposed. Ngcobo said that in 2022, a child minder of four children overheard people talking about a pastor who had a reputation for violating young children. 'The conversation caught the minder's interest because the children she was looking after frequented the place of the pastor and would spend a considerable amount of time in his company. The children would also assist Mabhale when he was doing his odd jobs of fixing electrical appliances,' she said. When they arrived home, the child minder asked the four children if Mahbale had done anything to them, but the children did not answer her. However, the children later confessed to their mother that the pastor had been raping them. The matter was immediately reported to the police, and an investigation uncovered that Mabhale had raped at least 10 children. 'The victims, who are all minors, informed police detectives that the pastor would lure them to his rented room at Ndidini area where he would make them watch pornographic material and then rape them,' Ngcbobo says. The matter was transferred to the Nquthu Regional Court, where the suspects pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. Ngcbobo says the investigative work by the detectives was enough to convince the court to hand down the ultimate sentence to Mabhale. 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
The Citizen
22-07-2025
- The Citizen
Wanted attempted murder suspect killed in police shootout
A SUSPECT wanted for the attempted murder of SAPS members was fatally wounded in a shootout with police in the early hours of this morning in Cato Manor. KZN SAPS spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Paul Magwaza, said that the suspect was in hiding after opening fire at police officers on Dunbar Road, Cato Manor, on Sunday. One police officer was injured during that incident when a bullet struck him on the arm. Magwaza said that just after midnight, on Tuesday, July 22, members of eThekwini District Tracing Team traced the suspect to a residence at Wiggins Road in Cato Manor where he was cornered and allegedly greeted the police officers with gunfire. 'He opened fire towards the police through the window,' said Magwaza. 'Police returned fire and during the resultant shootout, the suspect was shot and fatally wounded.' Also Read: Suspects killed in Cato Crest's police-suspect shoot-out It is alleged that the deceased suspect was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. 'The suspect was wanted for a case of attempted murder of police officers after he fired shots at police on July 19 on Dunbar Road in Cato Manor, an incident which left one police officer injured,' confirmed Magwaza. He said no officer was injured in the incident. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
'Who the hell is that?': Rasta's Presley Chweneyagae portrait irks public
Rasta has done it again with another celebrity portrait that has left South Africans fuming. The Zimbabwean artist, Lebani Sirenje, unveiled his portrait of the late Presley Chweneyagae at his funeral on Saturday, 7 June. The service for he late actor took place at the Akasia Community Hall in Pretoria. On X, images of Rasta's painting of Presley Chweneyagae at the actor's funeral service had social media users up in arms. In the art picture, the painter shared his likeness of the Cobrizi star. In a second portrait, Rasta recreated the poster for Tsotsi, the 2004 feature film which gave Presley his breakout role. However, South Africans were not remotely convinced that the man in either of the portraits was the late screen star. X user @tlhonolo_ posted: 'Who the hell is that supposed to be?' Some were even angered by Rasta's attempt at creating Presley Chweneyagae's image. Another X user, @KkKakaza, added, 'Someone close to Rasta must tell him to hand himself over to the nearest police station. KZN SAPS is looking for him.' In 2023, the then Minister of Sport, Art, and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, sternly warned Rasta over his portrait of the late singer Zahara. In one viral pic posted on X, the minister was seen chatting to Rasta. Like the portrait of Presley Chweneyagae, Rasta's painting of Zahara went down in flames on social media. Images via X: @lesufipanyaza Gauteng Premier Penyaza Lesufi posted on X at the time: 'The Minister @zizikodwa is seriously engaging Rasta on the sidelines about his drawings of Zahara.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
24-05-2025
- The Citizen
4 killed in Dundee house shooting, including woman and teenage girl
Four people, including a woman and a teenage girl, were shot dead at a house in Sibongile, Dundee, last night. Initial reports suggest the victims were attacked at about 20:00, Northern Natal News reports. KZN SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said it was reported that two men, aged 31 and 35, were outside the house when an unknown number of gunmen arrived and opened fire on them, killing them instantly. The gunmen then went inside the house, where there were three people, and demanded money and drugs from a 29-year-old woman. A scuffle ensued between one of the men and the woman during which she was shot multiple times. The men searched and took an undisclosed amount of money. A 14-year-old girl who was in the house was also shot several times and died on the scene. Two others, a man and a woman, who were in the house, reportedly managed to leave the room upon hearing the first gunshots and survived the shooting unscathed. 'The motive of the killings is suspected to be robbery; however, a drug-related feud cannot be ruled out. Police are appealing to anyone who might have information regarding the incident and the suspects' whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or call the crime stop number 08600 10111.' No arrests have been made yet. 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!
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The South African
12-05-2025
- The South African
Murder suspects shot dead by KZN SAPS [video]
Watch the full version of the ' Five murder suspects killed in shootout with KZN SAPS' article – in a minute. Five murder suspects were gunned down in a shootout with police at the Mophela area in Mpumalanga township, Hammarsdale in KwaZulu-Natal. The suspects were wanted for the murder of a man and his wife were gunned down on Sunday night, 11 May. South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal Colonel Robert Netshiunda said police gathered intelligence about the suspects who were driving along the Mophela main road. Netshiunda said police caught up with the suspects and signalled for them to stop. The suspects ignored police instructions and instead opened fire towards law enforcement officers. 'Police returned fire and during the shootout, five suspects were shot and fatally wounded. A thorough search was yet to be conducted inside the suspects' vehicle, however three firearms were found in the possession of the suspects. The murder of suspects by KZN police has landed the province's top cop, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, in hot water in recent months. Many criminal analysts have criticised and questioned the crime-fighting approach. Looking for quick updates? Watch News in a Minute videos on The South African's YouTube page for all the key stories you need to know! Catch all the latest videos on news, lifestyle, travel, sports and more – there's always something to watch! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky to stay connected and get your news on the go!
