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01/11/2024

National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola says taxi patrollers can't stop motorists giving people lifts. File photo.
National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola says taxi patrollers can't stop motorists giving people lifts. File photo.
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National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola says taxi patrollers have no authority to stop motorists giving people lifts.

A recent viral video showed a taxi patrol car blocking a vehicle on the highway for allegedly picking up passengers.

“We are aware that taxi association cars are called patrollers, but those cars only work on their own taxis,” Masemola said in an interview with Radio 702 on Wednesday.

“They have no right to stop any other person on a public road. They can stop their own taxis but they can't stop any member of the public, whether it's a neighbour or anyone else. They are not allowed to stop people.”
There have been several incidents where taxi patrollers allegedly harassed motorists on the road for giving hitchhikers a lift.

Masemola said police management would engage the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) on the matter, emphasising the behaviour is not acceptable.

“This is a matter I will have to take up with the provincial commissioner and ensure they engage the taxi association. They can stop their own taxis, not any other person driving on a public road.”

However, Santaco Mpumalanga chairperson Fanyana Sibanyoni has defended the action of taxi patrollers, claiming they are doing their job to protect taxi drivers.

“Every company, when they start their business, needs security. There is nothing wrong with the taxi industry having security to look after our business. Every company has the right to have security to look after their businesses,” he said in an interview withSibanyoni argued car owners were not permitted to give hitchhikers a lift, not even family members, citing safety concerns for passengers and private car owners who did not have permits to transport passengers.

“They're not allowed. It's our business. They are infringing on our rights because we, as taxi operators, have permits to load passengers, but people cannot just pick up others because they are not taxis.

“If you see there are family members hiking there and there's a patrol car, just stop your car, go to the security patroller, and explain to them that this is your family member. Ask them to allow you to pick up the person. I don't think they'll give you a problem.”

30/10/2024

A South African soccer star allegedly fled the scene after a crash that killed a 9-year-old girl in Tembisa on Wednesday morning.

Scrolla.Africa can reveal that the vehicle abandoned at the accident scene belongs to soccer star Shaune Mogaila, who plays for Sekhukhune United.

The mother of the child and her 13-year-old daughter, who were trapped in their vehicle, were rescued and rushed to nearby medical facilities.

It is alleged that 29-year-old Shaune fled the scene after the traumatic incident.

Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department spokesperson Thabiso Makgato said when they arrived at the scene, they found the mother and her 13-year-old still trapped in their car while the other driver was not at the scene.

The accident happened around 7.30am on Andrew Mapheto Road in Tembisa.

“We found four bottles of Don Julio alcohol. We also found a powder, which we suspect could be co***ne and w**d edibles in his vehicle,” said Makgato.

“A female driver was transporting her nine-year-old daughter. The child succumbed to her injuries and was declared dead at the scene. The mother’s 13-year-old daughter sustained serious injuries and was transported to Tembisa Tertiary Hospital.”

She added that a case of culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving, and leaving the scene of the accident has been opened at the Tembisa South police station.

12/10/2024

Former finance minister and Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni has died.

His family released a statement late on Saturday night announcing his passing. Mboweni was 65 years old.

"It is with deep sadness that the Mboweni Family announces the passing of former Reserve Bank governor and minister of finance Tito Titus Mboweni. The family is devastated by governor Mboweni's passing after a short illness. He passed away in hospital in Johannesburg on Saturday night surrounded by his loved ones," the statement read.

Mboweni became the first black governor of the SARB, succeeding Chris Stals in 1999 to serve for a decade. Before that, he served in Nelson Mandela's cabinet as labour minister between 1994 and 1999.
Mboweni made a return to active politics in 2018 when President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed him finance minister. He retired in August 2021.

The Mboweni family has requested privacy "at this difficult time as they come to terms with this enormous loss. Further details will be released over the next few days

10/10/2024

Police Officer Arrested For Insurance Murders:

A 43-year-old female police officer from Senwabarwana in Limpopo has been arrested for allegedly killing six poverty stricken people for insurance claims purposes amounting to R10 million. She was arrested in her full police uniform while on duty at Senwabarwana police station.Her arrest has shocked her colleagues and friends.

According to investigations, she started her killing spree in 2019. Her victims were known to her and were from destitute and disadvantaged background and some were disabled or mentally challenged.She had insured the six people and cashed out millions of rands once they got murdered.All the six victims were known to her and were from destitute families.This is believed to be another Rosemary Ndlovu of Limpopo.

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has welcomed the arrest of a 43-year-old Sergeant attached to a police station in Limpopo.

The on-duty Sergeant was arrested following a lengthy investigation by Captain Keshi Mabunda on allegations that she was fraudulently benefiting from funeral, accidental and life policy covers from various banks and insurance companies.

According to investigations, she started her killing spree in 2019. Her victims were known to her and were from destitute and disadvantaged background and some were disabled or mentally challenged.

She would take out life policy and funeral covers on their behalf and she would be the beneficiary.

The Sergeant is expected to appear before the Polokwane District Court on six counts of murder and about seventeen cases of fraud on Friday, 11 October 2024.
https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=56352

10/10/2024

Ga-Rankuwa SAPS seeks assistance to help find Sogo Sulton Tisane (37). He was last seen on 20 September 2024, leaving his place of work.

Anyone with information is requested to contact Sgt Hlabane on 082 661 5639. Alternatively, contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or send information on the My SAPS App.

06/10/2024

South Africa, it is that time when we put aside all others and demonstrate our strength. WE ARE SOUTH AFRICANS, United in Our Diversity.

Let’s show the whole world- Let’s Vote Ronwen Williams

https://www.lequipe.fr/en/special/selection/ballon-dor-2024

03/10/2024

Sad News

Makhuduthamaga Mayor Merah Mahlase is extremely disturbed following the gruesome murder of a young woman

Date: 02 October 2024

The Mayor of Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality, Cllr. Merah Mahlase sympathises with the family of Letshedi in Ga-Tisane Thabeng, Ward 26 after their daughter went missing on Wednesday, 25 September 2024 and her body was discovered a day later in the bushes.

Refilwe Pretty Letshedi, 26, was allegedly murdered by a known suspect in the village following her mysterious disappearance. Her body was discovered by the community at the nearby bushes on Thursday evening, 26 September 2024.

A murder case was launched with the South African Police Service’s Nebo Station and and a suspect in the crime was promptly arrested. The suspect remains in custody while investigations continue.

Refilwe Letshedi’s death has left the family heartbroken, leaving behind her only daughter.

The area ward councillor, Cllr. Paul Lethuba paid the family a visit today to offer moral support on behalf of the Municipality.

The Mayor, Cllr. Merah Mahlase sends heartfelt condolences to the Letshedi family, friends and relatives.

The Mayor also commends the police for responding quickly in this matter and urges authorities to help the family find closure by finally sentencing and jailing the perpetrators.

Mayor Mahlase argues that the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) can be won if the community works together and engages with authorities. "Perpetrators of gender-based violence and lawlessness in our community must be viewed as threats to democracy and freedom. Women, too, ought to move freely and calmly, without fear of being attacked. Such offenders should face heavy punishments. "They don't deserve freedom," she stated.

Media Enquiries: Thomas J. Mashabela,
Communications Officer
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03/10/2024

Three employees of the Sekhukhune district municipality, together with a businessman and the current Chief Financial Officer at Modimolle-Mookgophong have appeared in the Polokwane Specialized Commercial Crimes Court today facing charges of fraud and money laundering.

Their case was postponed to 4 November 2024 for pre-trial, and the accused are out on bail.

The accused Andries Mokgotho, Kedibone Magagane, Charles Malema, Bongani Masupye and Sivhadana Murovhi are facing five counts of fraud, three counts of money laundering and contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act.

Mokgotho, Magagane, and Malema are employees of the Sekhukhune District Municipality as expenditure clerk, expenditure manager and CFO respectively while Malema has since left the district municipality and is now employed as a CFO at Modimolle-Mokgoophong local municipality.

The National Prosecuting Authority in Limpopo says it is alleged that between 5 and 7 July 2018, the accused connived and directed the payment of R5,4 million to Murovhi and Masupye who never rendered a service to the municipality.

The NPA says the monies were supposed to be paid to three service providers who were rendering security services, conducting water reticulation and completion of precast VIP toilet structures.

Murovhi is expected to submit the plea and sentence agreement in terms of Section 105 A of the Criminal Procedure Act which is expected to be filed with the state before the 17th of October 2024.

03/10/2024

The former chairperson of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Limpopo Tshilidzi Maraga has resigned to join uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, citing favouritism in the party leadership.

Her departure comes after the disbandment of the EFF's Vhembe regional structure.
The party leadership said the decision was taken because of the underwhelming results in the May general elections, where they secured nine seats - two more than before.

However, according to Maraga, she felt ignored and undervalued by the EFF, which led to her joining MKP.

Maraga told IOL that it is a lie that her removal as the chairperson was based on accusation of bad performance. Maraga said she left because the party in Limpopo is now led by friendship instead of the constitution.
"It is not correct that we underperformed. It is not true. The party does not follow the constitution. It uses proximity and friendship. The constitution should be the one that runs the party and not friends.

"The current chairperson was parachuted to the position with only one year and the constitution does not allow that," she said.

Maraga said she could not tolerate the situation in the party because it was out of the constitution.
She is one of the many members who served as leaders in the EFF that joined various parties.

In August, Floyd Shivambu dropped a bombshell after announcing his resignation from the EFF's deputy president to join MKP. After him, Mzwanele "Jimmy" Manyi, former EFF student command president Mpho Morolane followed suit.

IOL

02/10/2024

A drug lab was found at the Makotse hamlet in Lebowakgomo on Sunday as a result of a coordinated operation by the Limpopo Provincial Flying Squad, the Limpopo Provincial Organised Crime Unit, and the Lebowakgomo police.

Three individuals, ages 25 to 33, were arrested after drugs worth about R4 million were found. The accused were charged with narcotics possession and trafficking when they appeared in court on Monday at Thabamoopo Magistrate’s Court.
Their case has been rescheduled for a formal bail application on October 7, 2024.
The police discovered a significant quantity of mandrax at the suspect’s residence and located a nearby drug manufacturing lab containing various chemicals and substances used in drug production.

“The SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory has been alerted to investigate the drug lab further. Security measures will remain in place at the site until the investigation is completed,” said The South African Police Service

01/10/2024

Post match analysis by Victor Hlongwane on the much debated match between Kaizer Chiefs FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC.What's your take?

30/09/2024

Police in Jane Furse have arrested a 23-year-old suspect who was allegedly found in possession of drugs valued at an estimated R4 million on Friday.

The bust occurred outside a business at the Jane Furse Complex.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the arrest emanated from a tip-off police received.

Following up on the information, police spotted the suspect driving a white Hyundai i20.

"They tactically approached him. Upon searching him, he was found in possession of two black plastic bags containing pills suspected of being mandrax," Mashaba said.

Mashaba said the suspect will appear before Nebo Magistrate's Court on Monday, facing charges of possession of drugs.

28/09/2024

Its on & on

27/09/2024

Are you ready for tommorow?

24/09/2024

Will Chidimma represent Nigeria at Miss Universe 2024 with a criminal case against her mother still pending?

The 23-year-old law student whose birth was registered in South Africa through alleged fraudulent means, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria on 31 August.

This was after organisers of the pageant extended an invitation to Chidimma to partake in the contest after she faced controversy as a finalist in the Miss SA 2024 pageant due to her Nigerian surname and questions around her nationality.

Miss Universe participants are crowned in their respective countries and will go onto compete at the pageant in Mexico on 16 November.

Despite her crowning almost a month ago, Chidimma has not been mentioned in a list of crowned Miss Universe 2024 contestants, published by The National News.
Rules for eligibility in the Miss Universe pageant states that each delegate must be a citizen of the country she represents.

Delegates must provide documented proof of citizenship in the country they represent. This could involve birth ceritificates, passports or other official documents.

While not explicitly stated, many countries conduct background checks on potential delegates to ensure they don’t habe any criminal records or controversies that could tarnish the pageant’s image.

With a criminal case against her mother still pending, it remains to be seen if Chidimma will be representing Nigeria in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.

The Miss Universe hopeful doesn’t have Nigerian citizenship, although her father is Nigerian.

The South African Department of Home Affairs issued Chidimma Adetshina’s mother a letter to explain how she came to be in possession of the South African ID which was used to register her daughter at birth.

This after the Department found prima facie evidence that fraud may have been committed by Adetshina’s mother, as the ID that was used was allegedly stolen from a South African mother.

In an update to the investigation into Adetshina’s citizenship, the Department shared that a tracing process was followed to identify the Home Affairs officials who may have been involved in the alleged fraud.

One of the officials has since passed on and the Department is currently investigating two other officials who may have been involved.

24/09/2024

FOREIGN NATIONAL NABBED FOR DRIVING IN A STOLEN CAR

POLOKWANE : A 33-year-old foreign national male suspect was nabbed for cases including possession of presumed stolen motor vehicle and contravention of immigration act during the anti-smuggling operation on Friday, 20 September 2024 and in the early hours at Polokwane.

Reportedly, members of the Limpopo SAPS Provincial Anti-Smuggling Task Team received a tip off about a stolen vehicle that was destined to be smuggled out of the country.

The team arrested a Zimbabwean male national, who was found driving in a white Toyota Fortuner, at N1 road behind Peter Mokaba stadium.

Preliminary police investigations revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen at Alberton policing area in Gauteng province on Wednesday, 18 September 2024.

The suspect aged 33 will appear before Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Monday, 23 September 2024, for possession of presumed stolen motor vehicle, contravention of immigration act, and operating motor vehicle without valid driver's license.

24/09/2024

A 30-year-old female Namibian drug mule has been arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport.

SAPS, SARS custom, and immigration officials were following up on intelligence from SAPS of a drug mule that would land from Sau Paulo at about 07:25.

The team immediately intercepted the drug mule as she was making her way through immigration.
The process to release the suspected drugs from her body is underway. She has already released more than 60 bullets of suspected co***ne thus far. She is currently under police guard and custody.

This is the tenth drug mule to be arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport in the past two months and more than R30 million worth of drugs have been seized.She has been moved to a detention facility and is expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate's court on Wednesday, 25/09 on a charge of dealing in drugs and drug possession. Additional charges may be added at a later stage

23/09/2024

It takes a village 🫶🏽👏🏾

23/09/2024

Cooler box allowed

23/09/2024

Another episode of Spring Festee ,28 September 2024 in Jane Furse artificial

23/09/2024

Kasi Heroes 😇 cred Matalane Mokgatla modimo ago okeletse

22/09/2024

The South African Police Service in Limpopo has made significant progress in the fight against drug trafficking, resulting in the arrest of three suspects, aged between 21 and 27, on Thursday, 19 September 2024, at Mamone village in Jane Furse, Sekhukhune district.

This action was prompted by a viral social media video showing a young man using drugs and selling them to young people, leading Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe to order an immediate investigation.
https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=55925

19/09/2024

I visited Nkgadima’s family because Paul Nkadimeng, the second son of Mma Nkgadima, is a talented Sepedi writer and poet. I felt it was important to support such a gift, and by God’s grace, we have published his first book, *Merwetla Ya Bahu*, which will be launched at Nkgadima’s house handover this coming Sunday (22 September 2024). A copy will be available for R200. I’ve read it and found it to be an incredible experience, filled with profound insights that moved and inspired me.