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💔 IFP Ward 8 candidate Lucky Sokhela shot dead in Mshwathi.**MSHWATHI** – An IFP member who was contesting to become a c...
03/09/2026

💔 IFP Ward 8 candidate Lucky Sokhela shot dead in Mshwathi.

**MSHWATHI** – An IFP member who was contesting to become a councillor in Ward 8 of Mshwathi Municipality, Mr Lucky Sokhela, has been shot and killed.

It is reported that Sokhela was gunned down yesterday afternoon shortly after parking his car at his home. A vehicle is said to have been following him as he returned home, but he did not notice it.

The motive for the killing remains unknown at this stage.

Police are investigating the murder.

*💔 Spring Day water game turns deadly – young man killed***REFILWE, CULLINAN** – A 21-year-old man, Tshepang Nyathi, has...
02/09/2026

*💔 Spring Day water game turns deadly – young man killed*

**REFILWE, CULLINAN** – A 21-year-old man, Tshepang Nyathi, has died after being stabbed during Spring Day celebrations.

A group of young people was pouring water on passers-by as part of the traditional Spring Day festivities. An altercation broke out when they attempted to pour water on a 53-year-old man.

The man allegedly stabbed Tshepang during the confrontation and fled the scene. Community members later caught and assaulted him before police arrived.

Tshepang was declared dead at a local medical facility.

The 53-year-old suspect has been arrested and is expected to appear in the Cullinan Magistrate’s Court on a charge of murder.

💔 Woman killed by boyfriend in Tamboville, Pietermaritzburg**TAMBOVILLE, PIETERMARITZBURG** – A woman identified as Bong...
02/09/2026

💔 Woman killed by boyfriend in Tamboville, Pietermaritzburg

**TAMBOVILLE, PIETERMARITZBURG** – A woman identified as Bongeka Zulu has been killed, allegedly by her boyfriend, at a rented place in Tamboville over the weekend.

It is reported that the boyfriend later phoned and asked people to go and check on her at the house. When they opened the door, they found that she had already died.

Police are investigating the case.

💔 Grade 11 learner Molebogeng r***d and murdered – schoolmates devastated**PRESIDENT MANGOPE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL** – T...
02/09/2026

💔 Grade 11 learner Molebogeng r***d and murdered – schoolmates devastated

**PRESIDENT MANGOPE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL** – Tears flowed among learners at President Mangope Technical High School after they arrived to the heartbreaking news that one of their classmates had been r***d and brutally murdered.

The empty desk of Molebogeng, a Grade 11 learner, confirmed the tragic news to her schoolmates.

Molebogeng was last seen with a young man around 2am. After news broke that her body had been found, the young man fled and his whereabouts remain unknown.

Police are investigating the case.

💔 Two men shot dead at Mai Mai in Johannesburg.**JOHANNESBURG** – Two men identified as Xolani and Mpunyela were shot an...
02/09/2026

💔 Two men shot dead at Mai Mai in Johannesburg.

**JOHANNESBURG** – Two men identified as Xolani and Mpunyela were shot and killed at Mai Mai market in Johannesburg.

Their 7-seater vehicles were left parked at the scene without drivers.

Mpunyela was known for driving beautiful and clean cars and was involved in a competition called *Umdlalo Wamanzi.

Police are investigating the incident.

*💔 Two deaths linked to taverns in Oshabeni, Port Shepstone***OSHABENI, PORT SHEPSTONE** – Two separate incidents at tav...
02/09/2026

*💔 Two deaths linked to taverns in Oshabeni, Port Shepstone*

**OSHABENI, PORT SHEPSTONE** – Two separate incidents at taverns in Oshabeni have left the community in shock.

In the first case, a young man allegedly broke a window at a tavern. The tavern owner is said to have assaulted him, and the man later died.

Less than a week later, another person was killed at a tavern in the same area. According to reports, people were drinking and enjoying themselves when a man fell near a window. When others asked what was wrong, he apologised and said he could not see. Despite his apology and while he was crying, he was allegedly attacked and beaten.

Police are investigating both incidents.

**💔 Popular local DJ Thokozani Nyawuza (21) shot dead in her home in Duduza****DUDUZA, EKURHULENI** – A 21-year-old woma...
01/09/2026

**💔 Popular local DJ Thokozani Nyawuza (21) shot dead in her home in Duduza**

**DUDUZA, EKURHULENI** – A 21-year-old woman, Thokozani Nyawuza, a well-known local DJ, has been shot and killed at her family home in John Dube Village, Duduza.

Thokozani was cooking in the kitchen while the rest of the family was in the lounge. They heard her asking what was happening and then screaming. When they looked into the kitchen, they saw two men armed with guns. The men shot her dead and fled the scene.

Nothing was taken from the house. The family suspects it may have been a targeted attack.

Thokozani’s father last saw her when she was only three years old. Her mother said she had always wished that her father could one day bury his child, whom he last knew as a little girl. Thokozani had been searching for her father, who lives in KwaZulu-Natal, and he had been writing about her on Facebook.

Police have opened a murder case and are investigating.

**💔 Young woman dies after night out with friends – body found in dam****KRUGERSDORP** – A 22-year-old woman named Matha...
01/09/2026

**💔 Young woman dies after night out with friends – body found in dam**

**KRUGERSDORP** – A 22-year-old woman named Mathabo has died under suspicious circumstances after going out with friends to celebrate a 28th birthday in Krugersdorp.

It is alleged that an argument broke out among the group. Mathabo was reportedly assaulted until she died. Her body was then thrown into a dam.

When the friends returned, they told her parents that she had drowned while swimming.

When the body was recovered from the water, it showed injuries to the face, a swollen eye, and signs of blood from the mouth and nose.

A case has been opened. No arrests have been made yet, but police are investigating the matter.

**💔 16-year-old learner stabbed to death with scissors at school****A 16-year-old Grade 9 learner at Ratanang Thuto Seco...
01/09/2026

**💔 16-year-old learner stabbed to death with scissors at school**

**A 16-year-old Grade 9 learner at Ratanang Thuto Secondary School, identified as Omphemetse, has died after being stabbed in the chest with a pair of scissors by another learner.**

The motive for the attack has not been revealed. The learner who allegedly stabbed him has been arrested.

Police are investigating the incident.

**🚨⚖️ 19-year-old woman arrested for murder of Limpopo businessman ⚖️🚨****A 19-year-old woman has been arrested in conne...
01/09/2026

**🚨⚖️ 19-year-old woman arrested for murder of Limpopo businessman ⚖️🚨**

**A 19-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of Limpopo businessman Tebogo Mothapo (43).** 😢

Kagontle Moshibudi Sina Bopape is the second person taken into custody for the killing. She was arrested alongside a man of Pakistani origin who was previously arrested in July. 🇵🇰🚔

Mothapo was shot and killed in Mankweng in December 2025.

Bopape is expected to appear in the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court and will apply for bail today. ⚖️📅

She faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, and robbery with aggravating circumstances.

Police investigations are continuing. 🔍

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