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The Citizen
09-07-2025
- The Citizen
12 armed robberies in 10 days – residents urged to stay vigilant
Vosman and the surrounding areas have experienced a surge in armed robberies, with police reporting 12 separate incidents between June 24 and July 3. According to Vosman Police Spokesperson Captain Vusi Mnisi, the incidents have mostly occurred in the early morning or evening, with suspects allegedly armed with firearms and knives targeting residents walking alone in poorly lit streets. One of the first reported incidents took place on June 24 in Vosman, where a woman walking alone was allegedly robbed by three unknown men. The suspects allegedly threatened her with a knife and warned her not to pursue them. A passing motorist helped chase down one of the suspects, who was arrested at the scene. Later that day, in KwaGuqa Extension 10, a man walking home was allegedly robbed at gunpoint by a group of unknown men. Minutes afterward, in Lynnville, another victim was allegedly forced to hand over a cellphone at gunpoint by three men. Two of them were later traced and arrested. On June 26, two women hitchhiking near KG Mall on the N4 were allegedly forced into a black VW Polo by three men. Once inside, they were allegedly robbed of cash and cellphones and forced to hand over bank PINs so that the suspects could transfer money. According to police, the women were later dumped in the bushes near Balmoral. The suspects did not conceal their faces and may be identifiable. Another robbery occurred on June 28 in Ackerville when a woman walking to work was nearly pulled into a vehicle by a group of men. Though she managed to resist, they allegedly stole her phone and bag before fleeing. On June 27, a man walking past Khutsong Cemetery in KwaGuqa Extension 5 was confronted by three men, two of whom allegedly carried firearms. After allegedly threatening and assaulting him, they stole two phones and groceries. That same weekend, a resident in Thushanang was allegedly followed home by three men posing as street patrollers. Once inside his yard, they allegedly robbed him at gunpoint of his cellphone, cash, and clothing. In another incident near a secondary school in Ackerville, a man was approached by men in a blue VW Polo. They allegedly pointed a firearm at him and robbed him of a cellphone and sneakers. On July 2, in KwaGuqa Extension 9, a man was stopped by three men in a black GTI Golf. After pretending to ask for directions, two men exited the vehicle, allegedly threatened him with a gun and a knife, and stole his belongings. According to police, the victim said he could identify one of the suspects. On July 3, a man was allegedly robbed on St Mthimunye Street in Ackerville after being approached by a suspect pretending to need a favour. When the victim refused to hand over his phone, the man allegedly pulled out a firearm, demanded the PIN, and fled with the phone. Later that same evening, in KwaGuqa Extension 7, a woman carrying recently withdrawn cash was allegedly approached by two alleged robbers. One allegedly pointed a firearm at her and demanded the cash, which she handed over out of fear for her life. According to police, the suspects were known to the complainant. Captain Mnisi added, 'We continue to urge residents to remain vigilant, avoid walking alone in the dark, and report any suspicious activity immediately.' Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: [email protected] At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
30-06-2025
- The Citizen
Local businessman left on edge following an armed robbery in store
Local businessman left on edge following an armed robbery in store A business owner and a colleague fell victim to a robbery in Hlalanikahle. The man told the police they were at his shop when five allegedly armed men approached him. He said the men pointed firearms at them and robbed him of the cash he had in the store, his cell phone, and cigarettes. The alarming incident occurred on June 21. According to Vosman Police spokesperson Captain Vusi Mnisi, no arrests have been made in connection with this incident. He added that the police are continuing their efforts to identify and apprehend the suspects. Mnisi urged business owners to be extra vigilant, take note of their surroundings, and beef up their security. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
23-06-2025
- The Citizen
2 men feared trapped in abandoned eMalahleni mine
Two men are believed to be trapped inside an abandoned mine close to Duvha Park in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga. Witbank News reports that, according to information received, the men went to the mine with a group to 'hustle'. Police were on the scene with search dogs, but have found no sign of the missing men so far. 'The two missing men have been trapped inside the abandoned mine since June 13 and cannot be found,' says Vosman Police Station spokesperson Captain Vusi Mnisi. 'The site is extremely dangerous, and it is very risky to retrieve them. We are currently waiting to hear from the mine management to see if they will assist with recovery efforts,' he adds. This comes after a missing person's report was filed following one man's failure to return home. According to police, the missing man told his girlfriend he was going to Vosman Cycle near KG Mall but never came back. After attempts to reach him failed, family members were informed by an unknown man driving a white Mercedes-Benz that the missing man and another person were stuck inside the mine while three others escaped. The man left without providing full details or identification. Hulisani Rasivhaga, Thungela's head of communications, has confirmed the incident. 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
23-06-2025
- The Citizen
The search is on for 2 who are believed to be trapped in abandoned mine
The search is on for 2 who are believed to be trapped in abandoned mine Two men are believed to be trapped inside an abandoned mine close to Duvha Park. According to information received, they went to the mine together with a group to 'husstle'. Police were on the scene with search dogs but have found no sign of the missing men so far. Vosman Police Station spokesperson Captain Vusi Mnisi said, 'The two missing men have been trapped inside the abandoned mine since June 13 and cannot be found. The site is extremely dangerous, and it is very risky to retrieve them. We are currently waiting to hear from the mine management to see if they will assist with recovery efforts.' This comes after a missing person report was filed following one man's failure to return home. According to police, the missing man told his girlfriend he was going to Vosman Cycle near KG Mall but never came back. After attempts to reach him failed, family members were informed by an unknown man driving a white Mercedes-Benz that the missing man and another individual were stuck inside the mine while three others escaped. The man left without providing full details or identification. Hulisani Rasivhaga, Thungela's Head of Communications, has confirmed the incident. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
