Man who set partner alight sentenced to 18 years
A man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of his partner.
The 45-year-old Klaas Banyane doused his partner with petrol and set her alight at their residence in A Section, Botshabelo.
The victim was rushed to Pelonomi Hospital with severe burn wounds to receive medical treatment, but succumbed to her injuries.
When confronted by community patrollers, Banyane fled the scene.
Investigations led the police to Verkeerdevlei, where they arrested him.
The Botshabelo Magistrate's Court found Banyane guilty of murder and sentenced him to 18 years' imprisonment.
Three South African Police Service (SAPS) members were arrested for escorting a vehicle trafficking dagga along the N4 Road near Matsulu T-junction on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.
The members, who are aged between 32 and 49, were in full uniform and travelling in a Toyota Corolla carrying 107 bags loaded with dagga.
The confiscated dagga is estimated to be worth millions of rands.
The Matsulu SAPS received information about the suspects, prompting investigations.
The SAPS arrested the suspects, who are now facing corruption charges that they were allegedly involved in.
The three suspects are expected to appear at the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 12 June 2025. ALLEGED SEXUAL OFFENDER'S BAIL APPLICATION POSTPONED
The bail application of a 50-year-old man who was arrested for alleged numerous sexual offences has been postponed to 19 June 2025.
He faces multiple charges, including sexual exploitation, sexual grooming, facilitating the creation of child pornography and recruiting a child for financial rewards.
According to the police, the suspect lured two boys, aged 15 and 16, by promising them gifts in exchange for sexually explicit videos and images.
Speaking to The South African, Captain Loraine Earle explained that his application was postponed due to his income bracket.
'His bail application was postponed because his application for Legal Aid was rejected due to his income bracket. He has to seek and appoint his attorney now,' said Earle.
The suspect was arrested in Brackenfell and made his first court appearance on 2 June 2025.
The investigation is currently underway and additional charges will be added if applicable.
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