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The Citizen
12-06-2025
- The Citizen
Police seek help to reunite Acornhoek man with his family
Police seek help to reunite Acornhoek man with his family The police in the area have appealed to the public for assistance in locating a missing man. Reckson Lebelelang Mohlala (60), has been missing since March 20. According to the Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, Mohlala left home in the morning to visit his uncle Mawilly Moriti in Mahashe Trust. 'He never returned home and all efforts made by his family members to locate him have been unsuccessful,' Ndubane said. Mohlala is described to be dark in complexion. The clothing he was wearing at the time of the disappearance is unknown. ALSO READ: Police appeal to public to help locate missing Mpumalanga woman Anyone with information that may assist in locating Mohlala is urged to contact the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Catherine Hlongwana, on 079 709 4782. Alternatively, members of the public can call the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or share information on the My SAPS app. ALSO READ: Six people arrested for selling drugs to learners in Masoyi All information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and callers may choose to remain anonymous. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
11-06-2025
- The South African
Man sentenced to 222 years for rape and robbery
Notorious rapist and sexual offender, Lesley Morwamashobe Mohlala, has been handed a heavy sentence of 222 years imprisonment for rape and robbery. Mohlala has long terrorised communities across Nebo and Hlogotlou policing areas in Sekhukhune District. In the areas, he targeted government buildings, clinics, traffic stations, public works offices and various other public facilities. In March 2018, the 33-year-old Mohlala was arrested at Hlogotlou SAPS for rape and his bail application was rejected. A few months down the line, in October in the same year, Mohlala escaped from lawful custody while being transported to Witbank Prison. During his escape, Mohlala committed various crimes, including robbing security officers of their firearms and cell phones and stealing money and valuables from other victims. In April 2023, he was re-arrested by the Nebo Jane Furse tracking team at a Jane Furse hiding place and charged with eight robberies. Additionally, DNA evidence linked him to 2 additional rape cases that occurred while he was an unknown suspect. The Polokwane High Court found Mohlala guilty on 23 counts and sentenced him to a total of 222 years' imprisonment. 'The court ordered that 10 years imprisonment on count 1 does not run concurrently with counts 2 to 25, with a minimum sentence of 15 years imprisonment on counts 2 to 25,' read the police statement. The police arrested a 47-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man for allegedly abusing their two daughters, aged two and eight, in Bloubergstrand, Western Cape, on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. According to Arrive Alive, the suspects are facing multiple charges which include child pornography, rape, sexual assault, and sexual grooming. A multidisciplinary team comprising members of the National and Western Cape Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) Units, officials from the Department of Social Development (DSD), supported by the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), located the suspects at a residence identified through joint investigative efforts. The two victims were rescued and placed in a place of safety. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
16-05-2025
- The Citizen
Disgraced councillor off the payroll after two years
Two years after Ward 26 councillor was arrested on charges of housebreaking, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and attempted rape on a 12-year-old girl after an alleged drinking spree, he was taken off the municipal payroll. This decision was made known during a Council Sitting on April 29. The councillor was arrested in Ga-Nala in May 2023. Mpumalanga SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said this arrest follows a chain of events that started at 21:30 when the victim's elder sister alleged that she heard somebody breaking into the house. 'She alleged that the person tried to open her bedroom door, which was fortunately locked. She then immediately called a friend and requested that he immediately alert the police.' The intruder allegedly assaulted the younger teenage girl and tried to rape her. Mohlala said that while still in a state of shock, the elder sister reportedly heard her younger sister calling for her uncle to rescue her. 'The report further states that the intruder responded by saying that the uncle was not in the house. At that moment, the police arrived, and upon noticing their arrival, the intruder reportedly abandoned what he was doing and escaped through the window, leaving behind his T-shirt as well as his mobile phone,'' said Mohlala. He was arrested soon afterward. Bongani Thwala, serving on Section 79 Technical Service and Section 80 Corporate Service Committees, has been absent from 15 consecutive council meetings between October 2024 and March 2025. Despite his prolonged absence, no decisive action was taken. According to Emlahleni's Standing Rules of Order, a councillor who is absent from three consecutive council or portfolio committee meetings without a valid apology must be referred to the Rules and Ethics Committee. 'Noting the above, we hope the municipality will act and facilitate the appointment of a suitable candidate so that services can be delivered in this ward. Failure to accede to this will leave us with no choice but to approach the Department of CoGHSTA for intervention,' said Aaron Khumalo, DA Councillor. The municipality spokesperson, Lebo Mofokeng, said, 'The speaker made a recommendation that his salary be stopped as from when and until I'm not sure because he further requested that a letter should be written to the MEC Coghsta to advise.' Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
