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Eyewitness News
2 days ago
- Eyewitness News
SA engineer held in Equatorial Guinea for 860 days speaks out after pardon and release
On the night of 9 February 2023, Potgieter and Huxham, who were on a work trip, were separately summoned to the hotel's reception, unaware that they were about to be arrested on fabricated drug trafficking charges. Unbeknownst to them, their arrest followed South Africa's seizure of luxury assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice president. Just two days before the men were arrested, the South African courts had impounded the vice president's super yacht, and before this, South African courts had seized his two luxury villas in Cape Town. They were detained for 860 days.
The Citizen
22-07-2025
- The Citizen
Middelburg court hears gruesome testimony in murder case
The trial of eight men facing charges of murder, attempted murder, and kidnapping commenced yesterday in the Middelburg High Court, with further witness testimonies heard today. The accused are: Zenzela Mzikayise Yende (48), Werner Potgieter (48), Moses Dlamini (59), Masodeni Elliot Msongelwa Dlamini (61), Cornelius Lourens Greyling (26), Sikhumbuzo Zikalala Nhlabathi (25), Mzwakhe Dlamini (48), and Nkosinathi Msibi (26). They are alleged to have been involved in the brutal attack on three men, which resulted in the deaths of Sifiso Thwala and Musa Nene on 9 August 2020. The third victim survived. Station Commander Captain Elfas Jabulani Gwebu testified that on August 10, 2020, he attended a scene where he found a red Toyota Corolla with an open boot at a farm. In the boot he saw two sheep. When he went towards the backseat of the car, he said he saw two black men who appeared to be dead, and a third one in the front passenger seat who appeared to be alive. Gwebu further added that he saw a group of men and walked up to them to introduce himself. He asked the men what had happened, and said that Werner Potgieter, one of the accused, allegedly responded that the men who knew what had happened would give their statements through a lawyer. Sibonelo Vilakazi, one of the witnesses called by the State, told the court that he was employed by Potgieter to guard his sheep and was on duty on the day of the incident. Vilakazi testified that a suspicious vehicle was spotted driving around where the sheep were kept. He added that upon seeing the vehicle, he called other people to ask them if they had seen the suspicious car, which they all agreed to have seen. Vilakazi further testified that Zenzela Yende, who worked as a supervisor on the farm, was called and told about the car after they could not reach Potgieter on the phone. He said they searched the suspicious vehicle and only found car tools in the boot. The group then allegedly started assaulting the three men in the car upon the arrival of Potgieter and Yende. The three men were allegedly slapped and questioned as to what they were doing on the farm. Vilakazi said they tied up the three men and continued assaulting them. He added that they did not find anything in the car and were then informed by Potgieter to go and fetch two sheep and put them in the car to make it look like the victims were actually on the farm to steal. This was allegedly done so that when the police arrived, they could arrest the victims. More accused were allegedly fetched from nearby houses to come and assault the victims further. He testified that one of the accused instructed them to fetch rocks, which were allegedly used to assault one of the victims on his foot. He added that different tools were used by the other accused, such as sjamboks, a knobkerrie, and pliers. One of the accused allegedly used pliers to pinch a victim on the ears, his inner thighs, and scrotum. Potgieter allegedly told them not to hit the victims on the head as they belonged to the government. Vilakazi added that he did not know what Potgieter meant by that. • The case was adjourned for more testimony from the witness. The matter is ongoing for trial. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
07-07-2025
- The Citizen
Shootout in Newcastle ends in arrest and seizure after foiled CIT heist
Shootout in Newcastle ends in arrest and seizure after foiled CIT heist A dramatic shootout unfolded in Newcastle on Sunday evening between suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) hijackers, SAPS and private security firms. ALSO READ: Suspected hijackers shot dead in foiled cash-in-transit heist in Msinga area Mornè Potgieter of Ithemba Security said members swung into action after intelligence was received that two of the men involved in a foiled cash-in-transit robbery in Msinga on Thursday, and had evaded arrest, were making their way back to Gauteng, travelling along the N11 towards Newcastle. 'As the suspects entered the town, a high-speed chase ensued, followed by a shootout between the suspects and operational officers at the Magnolia and Albert Wessels intersection,' said Potgieter. One suspect was arrested during the confrontation. However, the second suspect managed to flee the scene. Police also seized an Audi Q5 along with various other exhibits, believed to be linked to the CIT attempt. During the Misinga incident, two suspects were fatally shot by police, and two others were arrested. Firearms were also recovered, and it was later established that one of those arrested had previously been dismissed from a Johannesburg-based CIT company. Search efforts are ongoing for the additional suspects who are still at large. The news provided to you in this link has been investigated and compiled by the editorial staff of the Newcastle Advertiser, a sold newspaper distributed in the Newcastle area. Please follow us on Youtube and feel free to like, comment, and subscribe. For more local news, visit our webpage, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and request an add on our WhatsApp (082 874 5550). At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Newsweek
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Recent PGA Tour Winner Mysteriously Withdraws from John Deere Classic
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2025 John Deere Classic has already seen its share of unexpected exits, with 3 players, namely Andrew Putnam, Nicholas Lindheim, and Stephan Jaeger, pulling out mid-tournament. But on Saturday, the field lost a 4th name, and this one sent a ripple through the golf world. Aldrich Potgieter, the 20-year-old South African who just clinched his maiden PGA Tour win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic last week, withdrew after Round 3. SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 05: Aldrich Potgieter of South Africa signs autographs following the third round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by... SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 05: Aldrich Potgieter of South Africa signs autographs following the third round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by) More Getty Images Potgieter earned $1.728 million and 500 FedEx Cup points for his playoff victory in Detroit and entered the John Deere Classic riding high. He opened with rounds of 67 and 66, sitting at 9-under and well inside the cut line. But Saturday saw a different story. Potgieter carded a 5-over 76, tumbling from T13 to T58. And despite still being eligible for a solid paycheck and FedEx Cup points, he withdrew shortly after signing autographs, with no official reason provided. 🚨❌⛳️ #WD — Aldrich Potgieter has withdrawn from The John Deere Classic following a 3rd round, 75. The Rocket Classic winner entered Saturday in the mix and completed his round, then signed autographs. It's not yet known why he has withdrawn from the tournament, per @golfweek. — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 5, 2025 After that, fans quickly posted their speculations on social media. Some pointed to the emotional and physical toll of back-to-back starts, especially after a career-defining win. Others noted his visible frustration during Saturday's round, which included 3 bogeys, a double, and just 3 birdies. "PGA does not get its players ready to play on the weekend. Too few events, no cut exhibitions. They just can't handle the grind," one fan posted on X. Another added, "Sure would be a shame if he took off cuz that 75" Potgieter had hinted earlier in the week that he was still adjusting to the whirlwind. "I mean, I can't stop smiling when people talk about [the Rocket win]," he said after Round 1. "I've never played a tournament after I won such a big event, so I really didn't know how today was going to go." The withdrawal comes just as Potgieter was gaining momentum. In 15 PGA Tour starts this season, he's logged three top-10s, including a runner-up at the Mexico Open and a T6 at the Charles Schwab Challenge. He currently sits at No. 49 in the OWGR and is eyeing a potential spot at The Open Championship via the reserve list. Next, the 20-year-old PGA Tour winner is expected to tee it up next at the Genesis Scottish Open, but this sudden WD has certainly opened the gates for more questions than answers. More Golf: Carlos Alcaraz uses golf to hit back at Andy Murray from Wimbledon
NBC Sports
06-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Aldrich Potgieter withdraws after third round John Deere Classic
Aldrich Potgieter began Saturday's third round of the John Deere Classic just three shots off the lead. He won't even play Sunday. Potgieter, who notched his maiden PGA Tour victory last Sunday at the Rocket Classic, carded a 5-over 76 to plummet to 4 under, which tied him for 58th at the time. About two hours later, however, the 20-year-old South African withdrew from the tournament. A reason was not provided by Potgieter or PGA Tour officials. He is listed in next week's field for the Genesis Scottish Open, which will mark his third straight start but only his fourth since late May as Potgieter took four weeks off – he said the break was to recharge and fit some new equipment – following the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial. Also, Potgieter is not currently qualified for The Open, though at No. 49 in the Official World Golf Ranking, he could get in via the reserve list, which is based off of Monday's world-ranking update.
