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The Citizen
27-06-2025
- The Citizen
Woman killed crossing busy Barrage Road
VANDERBIJLPARK – A female pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Barrage Road in Vanderbijlpark this morning. The SAPS, ER24, and Emfuleni Traffic officials responded to the scene. An eyewitness said the woman appeared to be walking from the direction of Vaal University towards the Isak Steyl Stadium when a Renault Sandero struck her. 'She flew from one side of the traffic light to the other,' the witness recalled. 'It was the first time I saw someone fly that high. Her safety boots were left behind, and her body landed on the opposite side.' The incident caused significant traffic congestion as law enforcement investigated the scene. At the time of going to print, police had not commented on the matter. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Irish Daily Mirror
26-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Family man taxi driver's agonising death after robbers make him drink acid
A father known for his "huge heart" met a tragic end after he was forced to consume acid while being tortured during a robbery. Tiago Augusto Nicolau, a 30 year-old from Brazil, stepped out of his home to clean his car at his mother's place and never made it back. A day later, a worker stumbled upon him desperately clinging to life in the middle of a road. The married taxi driver was discovered with grave damage to his mouth and tongue. Swiftly responding to the emergency, firefighters arrived on the scene and transported him to a hospital in Leme, north-west of São Paulo, where he was placed in the ICU. Before his untimely death on June 18, Tiago managed to share fragments of the ordeal: at around 2pm that fateful day, two armed assailants had intercepted his vehicle and took him to a secluded area. In this remote location, he underwent an assault and was coerced into swallowing a caustic substance. The villains then made off with his Renault Sandero and his mobile, reports the Mirror. Although tests confirmed the ingestion of an acid, details about the precise nature of the chemical have not been disclosed. Examinations further revealed that he had endured significant injuries to his larynx and oesophagus. Initially filed as a robbery, the incident is now under investigation as a robbery-homicide case by authorities following Tiago's passing in the medical facility. Police are persistently trying to trace the culprits involved. Fondly remembered by those close to him, Tiago is depicted as a devoted family man, treasuring his time with his wife and their little girl, Sofia. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week Following vision issues that led him to leave his position in the Brazilian Air Force, he had taken on a role as a rideshare driver. His burial took place on Friday, June 20, in Leme. In a moving tribute, his friend Luana Sampaio stated: "Titi, you weren't just my best friend, you were my brother. A guy with a huge heart, full of plans, with a love that overflowed for Sofia, for whom you lived and dreamed every day."
Daily Record
26-06-2025
- Daily Record
'Family man' taxi driver dies agonising death after robbers make him drink acid
Tiago Augusto Nicolau had left his mum's house to get his car washed but was attacked by two armed thugs. A dad with a "huge heart" tragically died after he was forced to ingest acid as he was brutally tortured during a robbery. Tiago Augusto Nicolau, 30, popped out of his house to wash his car at his mother's but never returned. One day later, a local worker spotted him fighting for his life in the middle of the road. The married cabbie, from Brazil, was found with serious injuries to his mouth and tongue. Firefighters raced to the scene and rushed him to hospital in Leme, north-west of São Paulo, where he was admitted to ICU, reports the Mirror. Before he died in hospital on June 18, Tiago was set to describe what had happened to him. At around 2pm, two armed thugs had forced him to stop his car and had taken him to a remote spot. There, he was assaulted and forced to drink a corrosive substance, before the crooks left with his Renault Sandero and his mobile phone. Tests confirmed Tiago had been forced to ingest an acid, but the exact substance has not been revealed Medics at the hospital discovered he had also sustained severe injuries to his larynx and oesophagus. The case was originally registered as robbery but is now being investigated as robbery-homicide, following Tiago's death. Cops are still working to identify the suspects. Tiago's loved ones describe him as a family man who was dedicated to his wife and young daughter, Sofia. Tiago had been working as a rideshare driver after vision problems forced him to give up his previous job in the Brazilian Air Force. He was laid to rest in Leme on Friday, June 20. His friend Luana Sampaio said: 'Titi, you weren't just my best friend, you were my brother. A guy with a huge heart, full of plans, with a love that overflowed for Sofia, for whom you lived and dreamed every day.'
Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
'Family man' taxi driver dies agonising death after robbers make him drink acid
Tiago Augusto Nicolau, from Brazil, died a horrific death after two people forced him to stop his car and made him down acid. His family have since paid tribute to the loving dad A dad with a "huge heart" tragically died after he was forced to ingest acid as he was tortured during a robbery. Tiago Augusto Nicolau, 30, from Brazil, popped out of his house to wash his car at his mother's but never returned. One day later, a local worker spotted him fighting for his life in the middle of the road. The married cabbie was found with serious injuries to his mouth and tongue. Firefighters raced to the scene and took him to hospital in Leme, north-west of São Paulo. He was admitted to ICU. Before he died on June 18, Tiago was about to recall what had happened to him. At around 2pm, two armed individuals had forced him to stop the car and had taken him to a remote spot. Final video captures tourist, 26, joking with friend at summit before deadly volcano fall There, he was assaulted and forced to drink a corrosive substance, before the crooks fled with his Renault Sandero and his mobile phone. Tests confirmed Tiago had been forced to ingest an acid, but the exact substance is either not known or is known and is being withheld. Medics discovered he had also sustained severe injuries to his larynx and oesophagus. The case was originally registered as robbery but is now being investigated as robbery-homicide, following Tiago's death in hospital. Police are still working to identify the suspects. Tiago's loved ones describe him as a family man who was dedicated to his wife and young daughter, Sofia. He had been working as a rideshare driver after vision problems forced him to leave his previous job in the Brazilian Air Force. He was laid to rest in Leme on Friday, June 20. His friend Luana Sampaio said: 'Titi, you weren't just my best friend, you were my brother. A guy with a huge heart, full of plans, with a love that overflowed for Sofia, for whom you lived and dreamed every day.'
The Citizen
18-06-2025
- The Citizen
Wanted criminal shot dead near Nigel in Ekurhuleni
A notorious criminal wanted for numerous armed robberies was shot dead near Nigel in Ekurhuleni yesterday. Ridge Times reports that Presby Linda Nyamakazi (49), known to pose as a labour relations inspector, committed various armed robberies. Nyamakazi's death followed a robbery of a butchery in Balfour earlier the same day. He allegedly fled the crime scene in a white Renault Sandero, but a private security officer spotted him in Nigel. The officer managed to stop the Sandero, but when he tried to arrest Nyamakazi, a confrontation ensued, and Nyamakazi was shot and killed. Nyamakazi's details and photos had been circulating over the past six months, and a 'be on the lookout' alert was sent out for him. In one of Nyamakazi's alleged latest crimes, a well-known business in Sundra was targeted last Friday. More robberies occurred in the following days. Nyamakazi used cloned vehicles and false registration plates to avoid detection, often switching cars between incidents. Vehicles used included a blue VW Polo, a white Renault Sandero and a red Ford Fiesta, some of which were regularly spotted in Delmas, Sundra and Eloff. According to a trustworthy source, who wanted to remain anonymous, Nyamakazi allegedly committed his first armed robbery at the age of 14. Various arrests for offences such as armed robbery, hijacking and impersonating a government official followed. He also spent time behind bars and was, at the time of his death, apparently on parole. 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!
