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The Citizen
2 days ago
- The Citizen
Missing Mbombela child (6) found raped and murdered
A six-year-old girl from Mbombela, Mpumalanga, who was reported missing has been found dead and allegedly raped. Her body was discovered in a graveyard yesterday, Mpumalanga News reports. According to Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, the child was last seen on Monday evening. 'It is said that her father left her and her four-year-old sister at their home in Mataffin at about 20:40 to buy items from a nearby tuck-shop. He reportedly instructed the children to lock the shack for safety. When he returned, he found the door unlocked. The younger child was alone inside, and her sister was missing,' said Mdhluli. He asked the younger girl where her sister was, but she said she did not know. A search was launched with the help of neighbours, but she was not found. The search continued the next day without success. The matter was reported to the police in Nelspruit, and a missing person's file was opened. Various police units were deployed to assist, but the girl remained missing. 'On the evening of June 27, police and paramedics received information about a child's body discovered in the bushes. On arrival, the child was declared dead. Preliminary investigations suggest she was raped before she was killed,' said Mdhluli. No arrests have been made. Police urge anyone with information that could assist in identifying the suspect(s) to contact the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or to use the My SAPS App. 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
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Manhunt underway after armed robbery
A manhunt for four unknown suspects has been launched following a robbery at a fuel station, where a customer's vehicle was also hijacked during the theft in Vleeisboom Village on Monday. Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, Limpopo Provincial Police spokesperson, said the armed men stormed into the fuel station's office wearing balaclavas and filling station uniforms. The robbers overpowered the staff, damaged the safe and stole an undisclosed amount of money, as well as a cellphone. He added that the men also robbed a customer and hijacked his car while he was refuelling. The men then used the car as a getaway vehicle. 'The vehicle was later found abandoned about 1km from the crime scene,' explained Ledwaba. The police urge members of the public with information that can assist in catching the men to contact the detective branch commander, Captain Marumo Lifi Ramushu, on 082 414 3244, or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Alternatively, they can send information using the My SAPS App. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
TimesLIVE
6 days ago
- TimesLIVE
Murder suspects in early morning escape from custody
Police in Letsitele, near Tzaneen, have launched a manhunt for three awaiting-trial prisoners who escaped from police cells early on Tuesday morning. At about 5.35am, murder suspects Patrick Mbombi, Thabo Moye Makgopa and Javas Mongwe allegedly overpowered officers on duty and fled on foot, Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact detectives commander Lt-Col Mavis Shilubane at 082-469-0900, or the nearest police station or police toll-free number 08600-10111 or use the MySAPS App. TimesLIVE
The Citizen
6 days ago
- The Citizen
R100k reward offered in 2024 Tzaneen priest murder case
TZANEEN – SAPS appeals to the public for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect involved in the murder of 36-year-old William Banda, a Malawian national and priest at the Tzaneen Roman Catholic Church. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says that the incident occurred in March 2024, while Banda was preparing to deliver a sermon. 'According to police reports, an unidentified man entered the church under the pretence of being a congregant. The suspect then pulled out a firearm and shot the priest multiple times before fleeing the scene in a white vehicle without registration plates,' says Ledwaba. Emergency Medical Services declared Banda dead at the scene. A case of murder was opened, and investigations are ongoing. Read more: Police launch manhunt for priest's murderer In a bid to accelerate the investigation, the SAPS has offered a R100 000 reward for any credible information that may lead to the arrest and successful conviction of the suspect. Members of the public who may have information are urged to contact Warrant Officer Shai on 082 465 2996 or Colonel Tinyiko Shilenge, the Provincial Commander of the Murder and Robbery Unit, on 071 673 1814. Alternatively, information can be reported via the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111, through the MySAPSApp, or at any local police station. SAPS continues to appeal to community members to come forward and assist in bringing justice to the victim and his family. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
22-06-2025
- The South African
Manhunt underway for suspects who fatally shot a man
The police have launched a manhunt for suspects who fatally wounded a man and injured another one at Riba-Cross, Madiseng, on Friday, 20 June 2025. The two wounded suspects were able to make their way to the hospital, but one sustained his injuries and died. The police were immediately summoned to the hospital for investigations. Initial investigations revealed that the victim was driving with another male in a taxi association vehicle when they were attacked and shot by unknown people. The motive behind the shooting is unknown at the moment and investigations are taking place. The police urge anyone who has information or hears about the suspects to contact investigating officer Lieutenant Colonel Lesetja Mogotlane on 082 451 7232, the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or the MySAPS App. The Ehlanzeni District's Acornhoek Cluster Crime Prevention Team arrested a 41-year-old suspect for being in possession of suspected stolen property in connection with a truck hijacking incident that occurred in Bushbuckridge on 20 June 2025. According to reports, the driver of the truck was on his way to deliver tyres to Bushbuckridge Tyre Mart when the suspect approached and pointed a gun at him. The suspect forcefully entered the truck and forced the driver to drive towards a scrap yard along the R40, where he was then directed to a different location where the suspect offloaded 36 tyres from the truck. After the incident, the driver was told to leave and he subsequently drove to the nearest police station to open a case. The following day, the police received a tip-off from Netstar Tracking Company regarding the possible location of the tyres. 'The team operationalised the information, which led them to a residence in Maribishing, outside Bushbuckridge. Upon arrival, officers noticed a pile of tyres stacked near the garage.' 'A man at the scene, who claimed ownership of the tyres, stated that they had been delivered to him by unidentified individuals,' the police statement read. Investigations led to the arrest of for possession of suspected stolen property and has also been linked to the truck hijacking case. A total of 26 tyres, valued at R67,140.00, were recovered. The suspect is expected to appear before the Bushbuckridge Magistrate's Court on Monday, 23 June 2025. 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.
