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The Citizen
3 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
Missing for 2 months: Stellenbosch student's pet python found in car sold to dealership
When BCom student Roelof Naudé (21) lost his pet snake at his private residence in Stellenbosch two months ago, he was really sad. 'I've shed a tear and looked for him forever,' said the Georgian, who is currently visiting his parents during the school holidays. 'Draco is a ball python, and I've had him since he was a baby.' Helping out at his dad's business, Naudé received a call on July 18 from the car dealership in George to which he sold his vehicle a week ago, George Herald reports. 'They asked me if I'd lost a snake. I was so happy to hear they found him. I couldn't believe it,' says Naudé, who immediately asked for a break during his shift at SPAR Wellington Square and went to fetch his pet. Apparently, a customer had browsed among the cars at the dealership and spotted the snake on a seat. 'It was so unreal,' says Naudé, 'but it all makes sense. I lost him in the beginning of winter. Snakes like to be warm; I think he stayed hidden in the car because of the heat.' Naudé has had Draco for three years, and received him as a gift from his tattoo artist in Stellenbosch. Draco is currently about 75cm and weighs 1.5kg. A ball python can tip the scale at 5kg and live up to 30 years. 'Draco is completely harmless and used to being handled. He was absolutely starving and very thirsty. I raced home and gave him a bowl of water, and defrosted a rat. Snakes can go months without eating. The rat will last him weeks.' Naudé says Draco is very comfortable and likes to be around people. 'In the beginning, my girlfriend had to get used to his presence, but now she's happy to hold him.' Naudé is full of praise for the car dealership and one of its employees, whom he says handled the situation like a professional. 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
13-06-2025
- IOL News
Two men charged with attempted murder of SARS advocate to face court in Durban
Senior counsel advocate Coreth Naudé was shot in Durban last year. Image: Google Two men accused of the attempted murder of South African Revenue Service (SARS) advocate Coreth Naudé SC are set to make their first appearance in the Durban High Court on August 28 after they were served with indictments on Friday morning. Siyanda Emmanuel Mbulwana, 29, and Mcebisi Corlen Runeyi, 28, are alleged to have shot Naudé in the face and neck at the entrance of the Premier Hotel in uMhlanga on July 18, 2024. The State alleges that while Naudé was driving to the hotel, she was ambushed by two armed men who opened fire on her. However, she managed to drive inside the hotel, where she received medical attention before being rushed to the hospital. The suspects fled the scene in a silver Toyota Corolla. 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 Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Siyanda Emmanual Mbulwana and Mcebisi Corlen Runeyi are charged with the attempted murder of advocate Coreth Naudé SC. Image: Nomonde Zondi The advocate had come to Durban on behalf of SARS for the tax inquiry concerning the tax affairs of Andile Mpisane and 13 others. Mpisane is the son of Durban's controversial businesswoman Shauwn 'MaMkhize' Mkhize. The pair was arrested in December last year in Cape Town, and they are currently in custody after the Durban Magistrate's Court denied them bail. During their bail application, the investigating Warrant Officer Praved Maharaj said the attempted murder of Naudé was carried out brazenly, and the men used no form of disguise. He said the duo had no consideration for the public. 'There was a security guard present when the shooting occurred, and he had to flee for his life,' Maharaj said. According to the police officer, the State has a prima facie case against the duo. Maharaj said that in 2016, Mbulwana was convicted of assault and is currently facing charges of unlawful firearm possession. Additionally, Runeyi is said to have a warrant of arrest for two cases, one for theft of a motor vehicle and one for possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
The Citizen
13-06-2025
- The Citizen
Alleged underworld kingpin Andre Naudé shot dead in Parow
Naudé was on trial for the murder of steroid king Brian Wainstein along with alleged underworld figures Jerome 'Donkie' Booysen and Mark lifman. Crime scene experts and the anti-Gang Unit detectives are investigating a case of murder and three attempted murders after alleged underworld figure Andre Naudé was shot dead in Cape Town. It is understood that Naudé, who was previously targeted in shootings and expressed concerns about his safety, was killed in Parow on Thursday afternoon. Shooting Police spokesperson Captain Frederick Van Wyk said officers combed the scene after the shooting. 'According to reports from the scene, at approximately 14:40 on Voortrekker Road, a vehicle pulled up next to the deceased, who was in the company of friends, and the occupants of the vehicle fired several shots. ALSO READ: Was Mark Lifman worth R10m? Alleged hitmen to apply for bail in December 'As a consequence, a 55-year-old man was killed and a 61-year-old man was wounded. Two other males aged 45 and 54 escaped injury,' Van Wyk said. Motive Van Wyk said the wounded victim was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment and is under police guard. He said the motive for the shooting incident is the subject of the police investigation. 'A case of murder and three attempted murders were opened for investigation. No arrests have been effected yet. 'Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Karl Jooste on 071 300 5029 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111,' Van Wyk said. ALSO READ: Brian Wainstein's murder trial takes a hit: Lifman associate Andre Naude in hospital Murder trial Naudé was on trial for the murder of steroid king Brian Wainstein, along with alleged underworld figures Jerome 'Donkie' Booysen and Mark Lifman. Lifman was gunned down seven months ago in the parking lot at the Garden Route Mall on 3 November 2024. Lifman murder 'Donkie' Booysen, another business partner of Lifman and Naudé, arrived on the scene afterwards. Naudé and 'Donkie' Booysen had attended the court proceedings of the two men accused of Lifman's murder, Johannes Jacobs and Gert 'Johnny' Bezuidenhout. The duo are charged with the premeditated murder of Lifman, alleged to have been a ringleader of the city's nightclub security extortion racket. Lifman was gunned down while he was on trial – and out on R100 000 bail – for the murder of Wainstein. ALSO READ: Police probe multiple murders after three bodies found in Tshepisong veld
