The arrest came after 24 year old was gang raped by a group of men at the village graveyard on 28 March 2026.

According to the provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the victim was taking a stroll with her boyfriend towards Phiphindi village when they encountered a group of approximately seven males near the graveyard.

It is believed that some of the suspects were armed with bottles and knives.

The victim was forcibly dragged to the graveyard, and her boyfriend was held at knifepoint and stabbed.

Police say the fourth suspect aged (25) was arrested while shopping in the Thohoyandou CBD.

He joins the previously arrested suspects: Makonde Rambuda (36), who has already appeared at the Thohoyandou magistrate court on Thursday ( 02 April 2026)

The two other suspects arrested on Thursday ( 02 April 2026) are expected to appear in court on Tuesday ( 07 April 2026).

Police investigations remain ongoing in search of the remaining three suspects involved in this heinous crime.

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Confiscated items include 141 cellphones, various illicit drugs, over R7,000 in cash, and other prohibited items.

The clean-up operation targeted one of the country’s big five correctional facilities, which houses more than 12,400 sentenced offenders and remand detainees.

This intervention forms part of the Department of Correctional Services’ intensified and ongoing efforts to rid correctional facilities of contraband.

National Commissioner Thobakgale reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to sustaining these operations, emphasising that maintaining safe, secure, and well-managed correctional centres is essential to creating an environment conducive to effective rehabilitation.

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Ramaphoko is accused of stabbing to death Hitlas Senyoro (17) at Mphamme village in Tzaneen on 26 March 2026.

According to the Limpopo police, the incident occurred in the evening.

It is reported that both the deceased and the suspect are learners at the same secondary school.

The altercation is believed to have started at the school premises and later escalated.

During the confrontation, the victim was allegedly stabbed in the chest with a sharp object and was declared dead at the scene.

The suspect was apprehended on Thursday at Ga-Sekororo, Bismarck village, after fleeing his area.

Dressed in a Red_ Golf T_ shirt and dark blue jeans, the suspect seemed calm and unbothered by the seriousness of his murder charge.

The Head of Magistrate’s had to explain in-depth the justice system process and granted him permission to apply for a National Legal Aid while in court.

NPA requested a few days in order to profile the accused for previous convictions.

The matter has been remanded to the 07 April 2026 for a formal bail application.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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Mpumalanga National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Monica Nyuswa said the two accused were convicted on two counts, namely possession of a firearm and conspiracy to commit an offence.

“On 21 January 2021, members of the Tracking Unit in Calcutta received intelligence about three suspected poachers travelling towards the Kruger National Park near Utha Village.

“Acting swiftly on this information, police intercepted the vehicle and found three occupants in possession of a hunting rifle. All three suspects were arrested and later released on bail. However, they subsequently absconded, prompting the issuance of warrants of arrest. This led to the re arrest of Sibuyi and Mashele. The third accused, Sibusiso Mahlaula, remains at large,” she said.

During the trial, the accused pleaded not guilty and denied the allegations. State Prosecutor Lot Mgiba led compelling evidence, including testimony from the arresting officer and a ballistic report linking the firearm to the offence.

Nyuswa said the court rejected the accused’s version and found them guilty as charged.

“In sentencing, the court imposed four years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit an offence and eight years’ imprisonment for possession of a firearm. The court ordered the sentences to run concurrently, resulting in an effective sentence of eight years’ direct imprisonment each,” she said.

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A preliminary report suggests that the suspects were en route to China via Dubai.

A search led to the discovery of drugs concealed inside their sneakers, underwear, and private parts.

The suspects are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 on charges related to drug trafficking.

Investigations remain ongoing.

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According to Mpumalanga National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Monica Nyuswa, the two men were convicted on two counts, namely possession of a firearm and conspiracy to commit an offence.

“On 21 January 2021, members of the Tracking Unit in Calcutta received intelligence regarding three suspected poachers travelling towards the Kruger National Park near Utha Village.

“Acting swiftly on this information, police intercepted the vehicle and found three occupants in possession of a hunting rifle. All three suspects were arrested and later released on bail. However, they subsequently absconded, prompting the issuance of warrants of arrest. This led to the re arrest of Sibuyi and Mashele. The third accused, Sibusiso Mahlaula, remains at large,” she said.

During the trial, the accused pleaded not guilty and denied the allegations against them.

State prosecutor Lot Mgiba led evidence, including testimony from the arresting officer as well as a ballistic report linking the firearm to the offence.

Nyuswa said the court rejected the accused’s version and found them guilty as charged.

“In sentencing, the court imposed four years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit an offence and eight years’ imprisonment for possession of a firearm. The court ordered the sentences to run concurrently, resulting in an effective sentence of eight years’ direct imprisonment each,” she said.

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According to the Limpopo police, the incident occurred on Wednesday, 26 March 2026, in the evening.

 It is reported that both the deceased and the suspect are learners at the same secondary school.

The altercation is believed to have started at the school premises and later escalated.

During the confrontation, the victim was allegedly stabbed in the chest with a sharp object and was declared dead at the scene.

The suspect was apprehended on Thursday at Ga-Sekororo, Bismarck village.

The suspect remains in police custody and is set to appear in court on Monday ( 30 March 2026)

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has strongly condemned and call on parents to instill morals upon their children.

“This tragic incident is deeply concerning, as it involves learners from the same school who should be focusing on their education and future. Violence among the youth, especially within and around school environments, cannot be tolerated. We call on parents, educators, and communities to work closely with law enforcement to address and prevent such incidents,” said Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe

Police investigations are ongoing.

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The seized assets include a flat in Quigney, a Chevrolet Utility vehicle, as well as furniture and household appliances, all believed to have been purchased using stolen funds.

The order, granted on 17 February 2026, was issued in favour of the National Director of Public Prosecutions under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, following a preservation order obtained in October 2025.

According to NPA spokesperson Luxolo Tyali, the court found that the assets were proceeds of unlawful activities, including fraud and theft.

The case centres around a 65 year old man who was allegedly deceived by a woman known as “Mamavuma”, who posed as a traditional healer.

The victim initially approached her for assistance and later disclosed that he was struggling to access his pension benefits.

Mamavuma allegedly promised to help “unblock” the funds using traditional methods and performed rituals without requesting payment at first.

However, after the complainant received a pension payout of more than R6 million in February 2025, the situation took a devastating turn.

He was told the money needed to be “cleansed” before use and, following her instructions, withdrew and handed over a staggering R4.4 million in cash.

Mamavuma later claimed additional processes were needed, including a trip to Musina for protective medicine, before disappearing completely.

Investigations revealed that she transferred over R1 million to an associate, who then used the funds to acquire the forfeited assets and invest in local bed and breakfast businesses.

Both suspects are believed to have fled the country.

The Asset Forfeiture Unit successfully traced the stolen money and linked it directly to the assets, leading to their seizure.

Authorities confirmed that the assets will be auctioned, with proceeds intended to compensate the victim where possible.

The Eastern Cape Director of Public Prosecutions, Barry Madolo, praised the outcome, saying it sends a strong message that criminals will not be allowed to benefit from illegal activities, even if they attempt to evade justice.

This case highlights the growing concern over fraud schemes targeting vulnerable individuals and the NPA’s continued efforts to recover stolen funds.

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Njabulo Zuma was sentenced in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on Monday for the murder of his 35-year-old wife, Nobuhle Langa, in Alexandra on 26 March 2023. He also received 10 years for trying to kill her sister, whom he shot several times – one bullet permanently blinding her in one eye.

Zuma fled to Msinga in KwaZulu-Natal after the killings but was tracked down and arrested by Sergeant Sello Malahlela and his team from Alexandra police. Once in custody, he confessed everything to Colonel Moselankwe. He told officers he had been drinking at a tavern, came home angry, and shot his wife during a fight because he suspected she was cheating. He also admitted shooting his sister-in-law, claiming he blamed her for the couple’s miscarriages and fertility problems.

In court, Zuma pleaded guilty to both charges after prosecutor Advocate William Makwela presented strong evidence against him. The state pushed hard for a tough sentence, reminding the court that gender-based violence and femicide are a national crisis in South Africa.

The judge agreed the crime was horrific and deserved life imprisonment, but took into account Zuma’s guilty plea, his cooperation with police, and the fact that he is still relatively young. Those factors were enough to reduce the sentence from life to 25 years.

The National Prosecuting Authority says cases like this show how seriously they treat violence against women. “The life of every person matters,” they said, adding that strong prosecutions are the only way to protect victims and stop others from committing the same crimes.

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The suspect was arrested at the Springs Magistrates Court on Thursday by members of the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit, working together with the Nkangala District Flying Squad.

Police say the arrest is linked to a violent incident that took place on 27 February 2026 in Emalahleni.

According to reports, heavily armed suspects ambushed security guards as they were preparing to load money into an ATM.

During the attack, one security officer was shot and killed on the scene, while another sustained fatal injuries.

The suspects then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, using a VW Jetta and a VW Polo sedan as getaway vehicles.

Authorities have confirmed that the arrested suspect is expected to appear before the Witbank Magistrates Court on Monday.

He will face multiple serious charges including murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, conspiracy to commit murder and charges related to illegal immigration status.

The case has once again highlighted the extreme dangers faced by cash in transit security personnel, as well as the ongoing threat posed by organised crime syndicates operating across the country.

Police investigations are continuing, with more arrests expected as authorities close in on other suspects involved in the deadly heist.

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