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Raymond Sambo – MDNtv https://mdntvlive.com MDNtv is a nonprofit public-interest media and youth journalism organisation strengthening accountability, civic education, access to justice, community information, disability inclusion and youth livelihoods in South Africa. Fri, 15 May 2026 16:43:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://mdntvlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mdntv-icon.png Raymond Sambo – MDNtv https://mdntvlive.com 32 32 Court Postpones E-hailing Driver Kidnapping And Robbery Case To April https://mdntvlive.com/court-postpones-e-hailing-driver-kidnapping-and-robbery-case-to-april/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=court-postpones-e-hailing-driver-kidnapping-and-robbery-case-to-april Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:43:17 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=81225 The case involving three suspects accused of robbing and kidnapping e-hailing driver Daniel Hlongwane has been postponed to 21 April […]

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The case involving three suspects accused of robbing and kidnapping e-hailing driver Daniel Hlongwane has been postponed to 21 April 2026 by the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court.

 

Bondo Rammusi, Sibusiso Moloi and Thabang Mohlale were arrested in August last year at the Doornkop Police Station in Soweto in Johannesburg after they were identified by the victim.

 

Hlongwane was at the police station to open a case and submit required documents when he recognised the suspects.

 

According to Jozi FM on 20 August 2025, one of the suspects requested a trip from Cresta Shopping Centre to Dobsonville Extension 3.

 

Upon arrival at the destination, one of the occupants seated in the back allegedly strangled Hlongwane, while the other suspects appeared.

 

The suspects then drove with him to a nearby shopping centre where they forced him to withdraw money from his bank account.

 

They later blindfolded him and drove around with him. The following day, he was dropped off in Lenasia, where a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department officer assisted him.

 

The case will continue in April, and the initial suspect who made the trip request remains at large.

 

Meanwhile, human skeleton remains were recovered at a construction site in Naledi, Soweto after workers excavating old water pipes made the discovery.

 

Divers from the Johannesburg Water Policing and Diving Services were deployed to the scene.

 

The remains were found in ankle-deep water at Naledi Camp 2.

 

The recovered remains were handed over to detectives from the South African Police Service at the scene.

 

Raymond Sambo, Media Liaison Officer for Rapid Response Services said:

 

“Police have opened an inquest docket as investigations continue.”

 

Authorities are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information to contact their nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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Police Recover Body Of Drowned Man At Lakeview Dam https://mdntvlive.com/police-recover-body-of-drowned-man-at-lakeview-dam/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-recover-body-of-drowned-man-at-lakeview-dam Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:02:27 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=80988 The Gauteng Police Emergency Services confirmed the recovery of the body of a drowned man at Lakeview Dam in Lenasia […]

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The Gauteng Police Emergency Services confirmed the recovery of the body of a drowned man at Lakeview Dam in Lenasia South in Johannesburg.

 

Divers from the Westrand Water Policing and Diving Services were deployed to the scene on Friday at Lakeview Dam, opposite Daxina Hospital.

 

On arrival, members recovered the body of a 40-year-old male reported to be in a severe state of decomposition.

 

Police used an inflatable vessel to locate the victim before the body was handed over to members of Ennerdale SAPS at the scene.

 

An inquest docket has since been opened for further investigation.

 

Authorities are urging members of the public to take precautionary measures when entering dams, rivers and other water bodies.

 

Media Liaison Officer for Rapid Response Services in Gauteng, Raymond Sambo said precautionary measures remain critical to prevent unnecessary loss of life.

 

“Individuals venturing into dams, rivers or water for any activity are advised to do so only with a life jacket,” said Sambo.

 

“Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information to contact the relevant police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” he said.

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