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The South African
3 days ago
- The South African
Two suspects arrested for kidnapping and murder in Eastern Cape
Two suspects, aged 32 and 33, were arrested in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, for kidnapping two men, one of whom tragically lost his life. The suspects abducted the victims in Qumbu Central Business District. They accused the victims of stealing a sling bag containing two cell phones and cash. After an intensive search, the police located the first victim at his home in Marambeni earlier in June 2025. The 20-year-old victim was found with severe injuries and was hospitalised. The decomposing body of the 22-year-old second victim was found by a community member in dongas (erosion channels) in Mahlungulu. He was found with his hands and legs bound by a rope. The first suspect, Tembalethu Ncudu (32), was arrested on 4 June 2025 and appeared at Qumbu Magistrate's Court on the same day. Taxi owner Sifiso Nene (33) from Mahlungulu, the second suspect, was arrested on 15 June 2025. Both suspects are facing charges of kidnapping and murder. They are currently in custody awaiting their formal bail application, which will be filed on Monday, 14 July 2025, at Qumbu Magistrate's Court. Two suspects made their court appearance before the Praktiseer Magistrate's Court in Tubatse on Friday, 11 July 2025, due to suspected hijacking of a motor vehicle and for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Members of the Tubase tracing team were summoned to Extension 10, Burgersfort, after receiving information about suspicious motor vehicles in the area. Upon arrival, the suspects saw the police and immediately fled the scene, leaving the white polo Volkswagen, suspected to be hijacked, behind. 'The vehicle was tested and it was confirmed to have been reported hijacked during June 2025 in the Tubatse policing area,' read the police statement. Motau was arrested at Extension 10 and was charged with possession of a hijacked vehicle. Mongadi was arrested at a tavern in Riba Cross and is currently facing charges of possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. 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.
The Citizen
17-05-2025
- The Citizen
Vala Umgodi nabs seven for extortion
Seven suspects, who were arrested for two counts of extortion and attempted murder, were scheduled to appear in the Praktiseer Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, May 13. Mahlomola Mohlala (27), Vusimuzi Gale (32), Thabiso Mohlala (36), Lucky Nkosi (33), Mashoto Makofane (28), Phazy Lengwati (22) and Mogau Mamogale (36) first appeared in the same court on May 6 and were remanded in custody pending their bail application. ALSO READ: Operation Vala Umgodi nets 36 suspects in Sabie and Low's Creek According to Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, Limpopo's police spokesperson, members of the Vala Umgodi Operation were dispatched to a mining site in Driekop on May 5, following an alleged extortion incident in which the suspects had barricaded the road with their vehicles and were demanding money from truck drivers before allowing them to pass. ALSO READ: Operation Vala Umgodi officers nab five Mozambican nationals in Pilgrim's Rest 'A complainant, who was a service provider at the mine, was also threatened by the suspects and ordered to give them money. Upon arrival at the scene, the police found the mine's trucks blocked and the group of suspects was spotted. They fired shots at the officers and police retaliated. One suspect was shot and seven others were arrested. Emergency medical services were called to the scene and the suspect was declared dead. His identity is currently being withheld pending further investigations,' added Ledwaba. During the arrest, the SAPS confiscated a firearm with four rounds of live ammunition and five cellphones. 'The suspects' vehicles were also confiscated as part of investigations,' he said. Ledwaba said another group of suspects committed a similar offence in the area in April. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
