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The Citizen
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘Ubuyile ubaby': Dr Musa Mthombeni happy as his wife returns from girls' trip
The former TV presenter happily cuddled with his wife, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, after her return. While others were concerned with their outfit changes at the Durban July or scrambled to score free Bok tickets, Dr Musa Mthombeni welcomed his wife, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, back home. 'Everything is good in the world again! The mercury is no longer in retrograde or what it is you guys say! 'Ubuyile ubaby [my baby is back], Abathakathi are down [witches are down],' wrote Mthombeni in a post. Known for his unwavering public expression of his love for his life partner, Mthombeni was ridiculed earlier this week when he posted a photo of Laurie-Mthombeni, stating that he misses her as she was on a girl's trip. ALSO READ: Somizi arrives in a chopper, stealing the show with 8 outfit changes at the Hollywoodbets Durban July 'Missing you' In a the humorous post where he jokingly offered a reward of R100 000, the former kid's presenter said KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissiner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi had issued an urgent public service announcement which stated: 'The following people are both MISSING and WANTED by the National Intervention Unit. 'The suspects are extremely gorgeous and dangerous at the same time. If spotted, Please contact Musawenkosiwesizwesethusamazulu Mthombeni, said Mthombeni. Musa Mthombeni's 'missing' alerts while Laurie-Mthombeni was away. Pictures: drmusamthombeni/Instagram A few days before that, he shared a video of himself, wearing a gown and standing in front of a big screen TV with a gallery of photos of Laurie-Mthombeni in motion. 'Aren't girls trips supposed to be 2/3 days? Yoh! It's enough now! She must come back home! Her husband misses her! Please go tell her enough is enough!' ALSO READ: 'This one was particularly special for me': Dr Musa Mthombeni celebrates another milestone Career milestone In late June, Mthombeni announced that he has been elected as a member of the young specialist forum in the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA). 'This one was particularly special for me as a newly elected member of the young specialist forum in the CMSA. 'Onwards and upwards – and if you were looking for motivation to study, this is it,' he wrote on Instagram. 'I had the honour of watching some of my friends and colleagues get admitted into the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. 'We now have a new bunch of specialists and sub-specialists ready to assist you all over the country,' he wrote. NOW READ: F1 film star hints at Black Panther role as racing film takes driver's seat in the box office
The Citizen
05-06-2025
- The Citizen
These are Gauteng's hotspots for murder, rape, kidnapping, carjacking and house robbery
Arguments, misunderstandings, road rage and provocation remain the highest number of incidents. Between January 2025 and March 2025, Gauteng recorded an increase in kidnappings, said Gauteng police commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni on Thursday. Through the National Anti–Kidnapping Unit, the province arrested 88 suspects linked to 62 cases of kidnapping and rescued 77 victims of kidnapping during the period under review. 'We are working together with our stakeholders to combat the kidnapping syndicates operating in this province. We are thankful to Business Against Crime South Africa for our partnership through the Eyes and Ears Initiative and are able to deploy their technological resources and utilise security officers as force multipliers when conducting take-down operations,' said Mthombeni. ALSO READ: Crime stats: SA records decrease in murders but increase in rapes However, the Gauteng top cop acknowledged that more still needed to be done. 'We acknowledge that there is still much work to be done, and as we move forward, we will continue to foster collaboration with our stakeholders in ensuring that we improve the safety and security of our communities.' Multiple murders are also a challenge for the province, with 75 dockets having been opened for 191 victims. The province recorded two incidents where seven victims were murdered on the same crime scene, said Mthombeni. The crime statistics he presented showed a decrease in murder, with 1 439 cases recorded compared to 1 614 cases recorded during the same period last year. ALSO READ: 110 women murdered in KwaZulu-Natal since October – Mchunu Arguments, misunderstandings, road rage and provocation remain the highest number of incidents, with 122 cases, followed by vigilantism and mob justice with 69 cases, and taxi-related murders with 45 cases. You're most likely to be murdered in a public place, where 706 cases were recorded — followed by private residences of either the victim or perpetrator, with 306 cases, and liquor outlets, where 50 murders occurred. Gauteng hotspots The crime statistics showed that there are no-go areas in Gauteng, where you're likely to experience murder, rape, carjacking, house robbery and kidnapping. The top 10 police stations for murder in Gauteng are Ivory Park (42 cases), Jeppe (38), Orange Farm (37), Lenasia (33), Hillbrow (32), Ennerdale (31), Eldorado Park (30), Kagiso (28), JHB Central (28), and Daveyton (26). The top 40 stations for rape include Roodepoort (60 cases), Orange Farm (54), Alexandra (45), Diepsloot (43), Ivory Park (38), Atteridgeville (36), Temba (34), Rietgat (34), Tembisa (34), Mamelodi East (34). ALSO READ: GBV, femicide receiving 'priority attention', says Gauteng police commissioner Here is where you're more likely to lose your car in Gauteng: Ivory Park (67 cases), Mamelodi East (65), Akasia (58), Jabulani (57), Moroka (51), Olievenhoutbosch (51), Sandringham -(45), Ennerdale (43), Vosloorus (42), Pretoria West (42). The top 10 police stations where cases of robbery at residential premises were recorded: Loate (64 cases), Mabopane (51), Tembisa (43), Roodepoort (43), Mamelodi East (39), Silverton (38), Moffatview (38), Mondeor (36), Putfontein (33), Lenasia (33), Ivory Park (33). These are the hotspots for kidnapping: JHB Central (63 cases), Vosloorus (63), Moroka (53), Ivory Park (51), Roodepoort (48), Jabulani (47), Midrand (47), Orange Farm (45), Tembisa (44), Sandringham (39). According to the crime statistics, Ivory Park appeared in the top 10 stations list for all the crimes mentioned, while Orange Farm is a hotspot for murder, rape and kidnapping. Roodepoort features in the top 10 police stations for rape, house robbery and kidnapping, while Tembisa featured for rape, house robbery and kidnapping. In Mamelodi East, rape, carjacking and house robbery were the most common crimes, while Jabulani, Moroka and Sandringham have a carjacking and kidnapping problem. READ NEXT: Justice department's poor record-keeping delays protection orders for GBV victims – AG
IOL News
05-06-2025
- IOL News
Gauteng's crime crisis deepens despite decline in sexual offences
Gauteng Police Commissioner, Tommy Mthombeni, revealed a mixed bag of crime statistics on Thursday, showing a 2.1% reduction in sexual offences. Image: Itumeleng English / Independent Newspapers Despite a 2.1% reduction in sexual offences, reduced incidents of robbery with aggravating circumstances, cash-in-transit robberies, kidnappings, human trafficking, and truck hijackings continue to remain high in Gauteng. This was revealed by Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni, who on Thursday briefed the Gauteng Provincial Legislature Committee on Public Safety on the 4th Quarter Crime Stats for the 2024/25 financial year. Mthombeni's address comes hot on the heels of the recent murder of Olorato Mongale, the mutilation and murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, and the gruesome discovery of an unknown woman in Braamfischerville, Soweto, on Wednesday. He indicated that the police are concerned by the number of kidnappings and other types of crimes that continue to wreak havoc in the lives of Gauteng citizens. Mthombeni said the reduction was due to the efforts of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit having maintained a strong approach to this type of crime. The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences maintains a comprehensive approach to address sexual offenses, from enforcement to education and community engagement. For the period under review, they have arrested 1,112 sexual offenders, presented 1,356 cases in court, and secured convictions for 102 offenders, resulting in 28 life terms and an additional 900 years' imprisonment. "The efforts undertaken extend beyond law enforcement, with 127 awareness campaigns reaching 12,300 individuals, including 4,250 adults and 8,050 children. These campaigns focus on strengthening partnerships with stakeholders and promoting the importance of reporting sexual offenses and gender-based violence, and femicide," he said. According to the provincial commissioner, for the three months under review, Gauteng recorded a 15.8% increase in kidnappings, with a sample size of 2,341 cases analysed. Mthombeni indicated that to curb this increase, the police are working with the provincial government and other stakeholders. "Through the National Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the province has arrested 88 suspects linked to 62 cases of kidnapping and rescued 77 victims of kidnapping during the period under review. We are working together with our stakeholders to combat the kidnapping syndicates operating in this province. "We are thankful to Business Against Crime South Africa for our partnership through the Eyes and Ears Initiative. We are able to deploy their technological resources and utilise security officers as force multipliers when conducting take-down operations," he added.
The Citizen
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Calcutta woman gets licence to coach and gives young footballers hope
A local woman, Priscilla Mthombeni (44), did not miss the chance to uplift herself – and by extension, her community – earning a licence to coach soccer, making her mark in a male-dominated industry. Mthombeni was among the 30 coaches who graduated on Sunday, May 4, after an eight-day course at KaBokweni Stadium. With just over a year of coaching experience under her belt, Mthombeni has showed nothing but courage to uplift the football skills of youngsters in her community. Although she has never played football herself, her love for the sport led her to start her career by joining the coaching team of Calcutta Youth Desk FC, made up of young players from disadvantaged backgrounds. She is currently the coach of the local Ben William FC U17 boys team that participate in the annual Forek U17 Developmental League. ALSO READ: Nsikazi soccer enthusiasts take first steps in coaching career She said she is inspired by her stepfather, Amos Maphanga, who is a former coach. 'I love watching soccer and I have managed to use sports to create crime awareness campaigns in the community through annual sports tournaments that engage the youth and steer them away from crime,' she said. Mthombeni is a police officer based at the Calcutta Police Station and specialises in social crime prevention. Her efforts have yielded impressive results for her team, with football academies scouting some of her talented players. Mthombeni's passion is to continue inspiring players in her community, despite the many challenges they face. 'Many of my players lack essential equipment, including soccer boots, and I am often forced to dig into my own pocket to help, but I can't help every player. Funding for transportation and food for the team when we have to travel are some of the challenges. I am committed to finding ways to uplift these youngsters.' ALSO READ: TS Matsulu determined to go top of Safa Ehlanzeni U20 League log She said her team will be participating in the Sports is your Future tournament in Ximungwe in June and hope to win some soccer kits. Ben William FC will be among 32 teams that will go head to head in the tournament. Mthombeni said she wants to demonstrate the impact that a person can have in their community by providing opportunities and support. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
18-05-2025
- The Citizen
‘Most-wanted' CIT murder suspects dead in Boksburg shootout
The suspects are linked to cases in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The gun battle took place in Boksburg on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Vision Tactical Two of South Africa's most wanted cash-in-transit and murder suspects have been shot dead during a shootout with police in Boksburg. The gun battle took place in Boksburg on Saturday afternoon. Shootout Police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo said firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, were recovered. 'Fortunately, no members of the Saps were harmed during the incident. 'The suspects are linked to cases in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provinces'. Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni said the operation involved various police units, security companies, and counterintelligence forces. 'Since the start of the year, 76 such incidents have been recorded nationwide, with 18 security guards tragically killed since January 2024'. WATCH the briefing by Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni Several suspects linked to violent crimes in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal were fatally shot during a police operation in Boksburg. Newzroom Afrika's @sholwana_z reports live from the scene. #Newzroom405 Watch: — Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) May 17, 2025 ALSO READ: Five suspected CIT robbers including kingpin shot dead in Durban [VIDEO] Police visibility Mthombeni said operations had increasingly required advanced surveillance and intelligence-sharing to track potential suspects. He added that to counteract the surge, Gauteng has been divided into north and south working teams to bolster efforts, enhance police visibility. 'We aim to stabilise the situation by being proactive and ensuring law enforcement is always a step ahead'. Mthombeni said recent arrests in key heist cases in KZN and Gauteng demonstrate 'significant progress'. Bravery Ministry of police spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi applauded the efforts of the law enforcement officers involved in this operation. 'Their bravery and professionalism continue to disrupt organised crime and protect our communities. These actions serve as a clear message that law enforcement remains resolute in the fight against violent crime and will continue to pursue justice without fear or favour'. CIT shootout Last week, a security officer was killed in a deadly CIT on the link road between Mandeni and the N2 in KZN after a group of armed suspects ambushed a security vehicle. IPSS Medical spokesperson Samantha Meyrick said the suspects launched a violent attack on the security vehicle. 'The cash-in-transit vehicle had been targeted by a group of gunmen, which led to one security officer being shot.' Meyrick said the robbers reportedly attempted to use explosives to access the cash but failed. ALSO READ: Five murder suspects shot dead in gunfight with police in KZN
