THE MURDER CASE FOR COLLINS CHABANE MAYOR ADJOURNED FOR FURTHER BAIL HEARING

The accused Avhatakali Isaac Mudau (36) and Wisani Baloyi(36), appeared in Malamulele Magistrates' Court, for bail application of the murder for the Mayor of Collins Chabane Municipality, Councilor Moses Maluleka (56). They are charged with robbery with aggravating circumstances, conspiracy to commit murder, murder, attempted murder, and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The proceedings were remanded for a further bail hearing for the legal representative of Mudau to rectify the defective affidavit. Initially, only two suspects were arrested and appeared in court, they abandoned their bail applications. Their matter is postponed to 19 September 2022, for further investigations. The incident took place in Xikundu Village, on 21 July 2022. It is alleged that the accused gained access to the premises of the deceased, in the evening and shot him, the incident happened while the deceased was with his 18-year-old son. The matter is rolled over to 26 August 2022, and both accused will remain in custody.

WIFE SLAPPED WITH 27 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR ORCHESTRATING HUSBAND'S MURDER

POLOKWANE- The Limpopo Division of the High Court had today sentenced the accused, Mapula Florah Manaka (40) to 27 years imprisonment for orchestrating the murder of her husband Archie Manaka aged 43 during an incident that occurred in April 2020. The High court in Polokwane heard that the deceased's wife and her boyfriend plotted a murder against her husband who was an IT Specialist in Polokwane. On 08 April 2020, the deceased was attacked and stabbed several times at his home in Moletjie, Ga-Makweya, in the Seshego policing area outside the City of Polokwane during what was believed to be a house robbery. When the police arrived at the scene, the deceased's wife reported that three unknown suspects forcefully entered the house, attacked her husband and took an undiclosed amount of money, laptop and fled the scene Cases of murder and robbery were opened.The Police investigations and manhunt for the suspects involved ensued. A Special Task Team comprising the Provincial Tracking Team, Provincial Investigation Unit and Provincial Crime Intelligence Unit was established and spearheaded the investigation. The deceased's wife, her boyfriend Agrinate Makhubela aged 27 and his accomplice aged 30, were arrested a after few months after the incident. The investigating officer Detective Sergeant Noko Mashitisho attached to the Provincial Investigation Unit successfully opposed bail and the accused were kept in custody until the finalisation of trial. The third accused has since turned into a state witness. Meanwhile, the case against the accused's boyfriend Agrinate Makhubela, is yet to be finalised in court. The accused was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for murder and 07 years for conspiracy to commit murder. The sentences will run concurrently, meaning the accused will serve an effective 20 years imprisonment. The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe is impressed by the exceptional investigations conducted by Sergeant Mashitisho, assisted by the Team, that led to the ultimate arrest and subsequent incarceration of the accused for a long time.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is accused of alleged Sexual Assault

The ANC Women’s League says it'concerned about allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment against finance minister and ANC NEC member Enoch Godongwana. The governing party’s Women'wing has also called onlaw enforcement agencies to deal with these allegations swiftly. Godongwana has become embroiled in an alleged sex scandal, following reports that a masseuse at a five-star hotel in the Kruger National Park is said to have opened an alleged sexual assault case with the police.

The league’s national task team co-ordinator Maropene Ramokgopa said they want law enforcement to deal with this allegations with utmost effectiveness. She says the ANC shoulalso deal withe matter internally as well: “In SA gender-based violence, which encompasses any kind of violence (physical, sexual, emotional and psychological) against women and children, is widespread and of serious concern. Our country has increasingly become an unsafe place for women. It is unacceptable that everyday there are reports of gender-based violence and femicide committed against women. We encourage and support all victims of gender-based violence to speak out and take necessary legal action”

Meanwhile, the opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters is calli for the removal of Minister Enoch Gondongwana. The EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo said “If the ANC government respected women, a minister accused of sexual violence would have resigned with immediate effect on his own accord. If President Cyril Ramaphosa could just pretend to uphold his oath of office he would have fired his minister of finance. But SA is governed by patriarchal and misogynistic filth that it embeds in every aspect of our society. The deadly state of gender-based violence and femicide in SA is a direct reflection of the ANC government’s contempt for women in SA. Gender-based violence and femicide must be consciously and unapologetically disrupted and it is the EFF who will do so.”

The EFF has also threatened to disrup all events and meetings which Godongwana is expected to speak. Godongwana has however, denied all the allegations levelled against him.

TWO MORE SUSPECTS APPEARED IN COURT FOR ALLEGEDLY KILLING COLLINS CHABANE MAYOR

Two more accused, Avhatakali Isaac Mudau (36) and Wiseman Baloyi(36) appeared in Malamulele Magistrates' Court, for the murder of the Mayor of Collins Chabane Municipality, Councilor Moses Maluleka (56). They are charged with robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, attempted murder, and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Initially, only two suspects were arrested and appeared in court, they abandoned their bail applications. The matter is postponed to 19 September 2022, for further investigations. The incident took place in Xikundu Village, on 21 July 2022. It is alleged that the accused gained access to the premises of the deceased, in the evening and shot him, the incident happened while the deceased was with his 18-year-old son. The matter is adjourned to 25 August 2022, for legal representatives of accused person Wiseman Baloyi. Both accused will remain in custody.

Soshanguve Prophet Charges Lion To Prove God’s Power, Nearly Killed and Saved By Game Rangers

A Soshanguve based prophet who was filled with the Holy Spirit recently ‘challenged’ lions to do battle in the Kruger National Park. Prophet Alec Ndiwane from Soshanguve, North of Pretor was with his fellow church members in the Kruger National Park where they were watching animals.It is believed the prophet went into a trance and started to speak in tongues. Ahead of them was a lion pride busy eating their impala. Alec must have thought he was the biblical Samson as the prophet opened the car door and went charging towards the lions. Upon seeing the man running towards them, the lions could not believed that manna was coming straight from heaven and instead ran towards the prophet. Alec must have then come to his senses as he quickly realised this was not going to end well and made an immediate turn and ran back to safety. But before he could safely reach the confines of the car, one lion had snapped its paws on him thus causing major damage to his toilet sitting tool. Also thanks to the game ranger who was near who fired some shots with his gun to scare the lion away. So severe was the lion paw injury that Alec had to be rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. The man was fearing he would lose his bum but the doctor’s assured him he would still have his left bum intact. “I do not know what came over me’, Alec confessed, ‘I thought the Lord wanted to use me to show his power over animals. we were given dominion over all creatures of the earth’, Alec added. Alec was eventually stitched up and discharged after spending the night in hospital.

Premier Mathabatha takes pride in Miss South Africa 2022, Ndavi Nokeri's victory

Limpopo Premi Chupu Stanley Mathabatha has sent a message of congratulations to the newly crowned Miss South Africa 2022, Ndavi Nokeri. He said that he takes pride in her victory, that it has shown that with determination one can ascend greater heights. "Ndavi Nokeri's win continues to put a spotlight on Limpopo Province. It has become common occurrence that we shall carry on to produce winners. Only three years ago we joined in celebrating Shudufhadzo Musiḓa as she was crowned Miss SA 2020. She has barely moved from the limelight and we now celebrate another win by Ndavi," said Premier Mathabatha. Premier Mathabatha further said: "Ndavi's win is a challenge to us as Provincial Government to create systematic ways, foundation for budding young talent; to create an environment wherein the youth will be free to explore various ways of affirming their place in society. "We have seen artists from Limpopo making it across the country and the world. We believe Nokeri's star will continue to shine bright as she reigns in this year." Nokeri is from Gavaza Village, in the Greater Tzaneen Municipality.