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PUBLIC WORKS STOLEN GRADER FOUND IN GROBELARSDAL

MDN tv — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:39:37 +0000

The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure grader, which was reported stolen in Bela Bela on Monday (18 May 2026), has been found in Dennilton outside Grobelarsdal in the Sekhukhune District.

MEC Ernest Rachoene has commended the police and other role players for their swift reaction to recover the grader and also for apprehending the suspect.

“We would like to take this opportunity to appreciate the good work done by the SAPS and other role players in tracking this valuable asset. We further warn would-be criminals who are targeting our fleet that they must stop doing so because there are high security systems fitted on all our fleet. We remain confident that the missing operator will be found safe and unharmed, as police investigations are continuing,” says MEC Rachoene.

The police’s efforts to find the missing operator are continuing.

Law enforcement has not yet released a statement regarding the number of arrests.

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GREATER TZANEEN MUNICIPALITY D673 ROAD UNDRIVABLE

MDN tv — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:37:53 +0000

Limpopo Department of Public Works is battling to restore D673 road that links Nkowa Nkowa township (R36)and Tarental (R71).

Motorists in this area only enjoy a drivable road whenever a prominent politician is visiting Nkowankowa township.

The previous work on pothole patching and road maintenance was done during the preparation for the late Former Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni’s funeral in October 2024.

The road maintenance didn’t last longer than three months.

The anticipation visit of President Cryil Ramaphosa at Nkowa Nkowa stadium for the national Women’s Day commemoration ( August 2025) brought relief amongst residents.

Service delivery and substance abuse continue to be the daily struggle of Greater Tzanen municipality townships ( Nkowa Nkowa, Lenyenye) and 125 rural villages.

This route (D673) is crucial for accessing the Letaba hospital that admits patients from all corners of the Mopani district households and also in supporting local Citrus farms.

Provincial department spokesperson Emmanuel Mongwe says the department is aware of the road state and proper measures will be taken soon.

” We are starting next week to do resurfacing work,” said the Provincial Department Spokesperson Emmanuel Mongwe.

Residents have lost hope in the ruling party ( ANC) governance and planning to vote for the Democratic Alliance party in the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections. DA party received 88, 388 votes in the 2024 Provincial Elections.

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Court Grants Forfeiture Order Against Giyani Properties Worth Over R22 Million

MDN tv — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:06:53 +0000

The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Limpopo Division has secured a forfeiture order from the High Court of South Africa, Limpopo Division, against four properties in Giyani valued at approximately R22 million.

The order, granted on 13 February 2026, relates to Erf 2B, Erf 58B, Erf 64B and Erf 227B situated on Kremetart Street, Giyani.

According to NPA Limpopo Spokesperson Mashudu Malabi the successful forfeiture is the result of coordinated efforts by the South African Police Service’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), the Anti-Corruption Unit, and the AFU.

“The court accepted the AFU’s submission that there are reasonable grounds to believe the properties constitute proceeds of unlawful activities and/or were used as instruments to commit offences, including: Fraud, theft, and money laundering, Contravention of Limpopo Practice Note on Disposal of Assets (Note No. 05/2007), Breaches of municipal and provincial asset disposal policies, Contraventions of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Contraventions of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations; and Contraventions of sections 5 and 6 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), including assisting another to benefit from unlawful proceeds and knowingly acquiring or using such property.

“These offences are alleged to have been perpetrated against the National Government and the Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure. It is alleged that fraudulent deeds of sale were concluded between the late Fourie Willem Jakobus, Howard Alex Mashaba and Magezi Ben Mashaba (Mashaba Senior), through a company known as Mbangwa Trading and Projects,” she said.

Malabi saif the purported sales involved Erf 2B, Erf 58B, Erf 64B and Erf 227B for amounts ranging from R290 000 to R450 000, with payments allegedly made directly into Jakobus’s personal bank account.

“Despite the purported transactions, the properties were never transferred and remain registered in the name of the National Government and/or the Limpopo Department of Public Works. Notably, the department’s building that once stood on Erf 58B was demolished, and a hotel has since been erected on the property,” she said.

The Director of Public Prosecutions in Limpopo, Advocate Ivy Thenga, welcomed the court order, stating that the AFU will intensify its efforts to pursue high-profile suspects, particularly through its civil forfeiture powers under Chapter 6 of POCA.

“This order demonstrates that crime does not pay. Through the AFU’s civil forfeiture mandate, we can recover stolen state assets and funds, including those concealed in foreign jurisdictions. We will continue to act decisively to safeguard public resources,” she said.

She further commended the collaborative work of the DPCI, the Anti-Corruption Unit and the AFU, emphasising their commitment to accountability and the protection of public assets.

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