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The Citizen
28-06-2025
- The Citizen
Missing Mataffin child found raped and murdered
A 6-year-old girl who was reported missing has been found dead and allegedly raped. Her body was discovered in a graveyard on June 27. According to Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, the child was last seen on the evening of June 23. 'It is said that her father left her and her 4-year-old sister at their home in Mataffin at about 20:40 to buy items from a nearby tuckshop. 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. ALSO READ: Two adults and a child killed on N4 near Mbombela 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. ALSO READ: Nelspruit Regional Court sentences rapist to 23 years in jail 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. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
28-06-2025
- The Citizen
Man jailed for 23 years after raping traditional healer in Mpumalanga
The Nelspruit Regional Court on Friday sentenced a 37-year-old man to 23 years' direct imprisonment for raping a traditional healer, Lowvelder reports. NPA spokesperson Monica Nyuswa said the victim and the accused cannot be named to protect the identity of a minor child involved in the incident. According to reports, in early June, 2019, the accused went to the complainant's home in Zwelisha Trust outside Mbombela, carrying a firearm, and gained entry by pretending to need treatment. 'Once in the house, the accused locked the door and proceeded to rape the victim in the presence of her three-year-old son. He then threatened to kill her and her son should she report the rape to anyone. The victim confided in her sister and later reported the incident to the police,' said Nyuswa. The accused pleaded not guilty, claiming he was in a relationship with the victim. To prove the state's case beyond reasonable doubt, regional court prosecutor Leana Jones presented compelling evidence from the victim's sister, which was corroborated by the victim. It also emerged during the trial that the accused was known for being violent. 'Jones emphasised that women should not be reduced to mere objects and condemned to the persistent violence they face in South Africa. She added that the accused showed no remorse for his actions, describing them as a heinous violation of human dignity, and urged the court to impose a suitable sentence,' said Nyuswa. She added that the NPA calls on South Africans to unite against gender-based violence and to foster safe environments where women and children can thrive without fear. The NPA says it remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring justice for victims of gender-based violence. 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
27-06-2025
- The Citizen
Nelspruit Regional Court sentences rapist to 23 years in jail
On June 27, the Nelspruit Regional Court sentenced a 37-year-old man to 23 years' direct imprisonment for raping a traditional healer. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Monica Nyuswa said the victim and the accused cannot be named to protect the identity of a minor child involved in the incident. According to reports, in early June, 2019, the accused went to the complainant's home in Zwelisha Trust, carrying a firearm, and gained entry by pretending to need treatment. ALSO READ: Mkobola court jails man for rape and robbery Once in the house, the accused locked the door and proceeded to rape the victim in the presence of her 3-year-old son. He then threatened to kill her and her son should she report the rape to anyone. The victim confided in her sister and later reported the incident to the police,' said Nyuswa. The accused pleaded not guilty, claiming he was in a relationship with the victim. To prove the state's case beyond reasonable doubt, Regional Court Prosecutor Leana Jones presented compelling evidence from the victim's sister, which was corroborated by the victim. It also emerged during the trial that the accused was known for being violent. ALSO READ: Police appeal for help to find missing Mmametlhake man 'Jones emphasised that women should not be reduced to mere objects and condemned to the persistent violence they face in South Africa. She added that the accused showed no remorse for his actions, describing them as a heinous violation of human dignity, and urged the court to impose a suitable sentence,' said Nyuswa. She added that the NPA calls on South Africans to unite against gender-based violence and to foster safe environments where women and children can thrive without fear. The NPA remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring justice for victims of gender-based violence. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Nelspruit Regional Court postpones incitement case to June
A man accused of instigating violence on social media briefly appeared in the Nelspruit Regional Court today, Friday, May 9. The case against Xolani Gregory Khoza (37) was postponed to June 20 as his docket needs to be sent to the senior public prosecutor for a decision on whether he can be tried or not. Khoza was arrested shortly after the National Elections last year when he posted on social media calling for the country to be shut down and for President Cyril Ramaphosa to be removed from his position. He also allegedly challenged the Government of National Unity, saying it was not going to improve the quality of South Africans' lives. Khoza is facing charges of incitement to commit terrorism, public violence and intimidation and is out on R2 000 bail, that was extended during his court appearance today. ALSO READ: UPDATE: Violence instigator remanded in custody in Mbombela The provincial Hawks' spokesperson, Colonel Dineo Sekgotodi, told Lowvelder that Khoza was charged with the contravention of Section 17 of the Riotous Assemblies Act 17 of 1965, Inciting Public Violence. An investigation was initiated and the suspect was identified and arrested for further contravening Section 14 of the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020, which says that any person who discloses, by means of an electronic communication, a data message to a person or group of persons or the public in general with the intention to incite violence shall be guilty as charged,' Sekgotodi said at the time. Khoza gained support from various organisations, some of them international, following his arrest. Spartacist South Africa, Marxist Feminist Youth of Azania, the EFF, International Bolshevik Tendency and others are some of the organisations forming part of what has been called 'United Front Protests to defend Xolani Khoza'. ALSO READ: Tonga Magistrate's Court postpones Sonell Joubert's murder case yet again Members of the above organisations staged a protest in support of Khoza outside the court today. 'When I look around, especially where I come from in the Nsikazi Region, there is no development. We still do not have water, health services, usable roads or consistent electricity. These are some of the challenges our communities are facing. I do not want to talk much because my matter is still in court,' said Khoza. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
