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The Citizen
3 hours ago
- The Citizen
Dead monkeys sold openly on Mpumalanga roadside sparks probe
In a shocking sight, a group of men were spotted openly selling dead monkeys on the KaNyamazane Road outside Mbombela this morning. According to Lowvelder, it is currently unknown where the monkeys were poached, but the men showed no fear in displaying their grim goods to passing motorists. Simphiwe Shungube, the spokesperson for the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency, said the agency was unaware of the incident but is taking the allegations seriously. 'We will need to confirm these allegations by sending our officials, who deal with compliance, to visit the location where the men were spotted selling the monkeys. We will then deal with the matter,' Shungube said. He added that a team would be dispatched to investigate and that the perpetrators would be charged accordingly. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
5 hours ago
- The Citizen
Elephant tramples employee to death at game reserve outside Mossel Bay
Elephant tramples employee to death at game reserve outside Mossel Bay A 39-year-old Gondwana Private Game Reserve employee was reportedly trampled to death by an elephant while out on the grounds this morning. According to the Mossel Bay Advertiser, the reserve is just outside Mossel Bay. KwaNonqaba police spokesperson Warrant Officer Kappie Kapp says preliminary reports from witnesses on the scene indicate the employee was on the grounds at about 08:00 when he was trampled and mauled by the elephant. Kapp adds that emergency medical services declared the man dead on the scene. The elephant has been moved from the area where the incident took place. An inquest docket has been opened and the investigation is ongoing. The employee's name is known to the Mossel Bay Advertiser, but he cannot be named until his next of kin have been informed of his death. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
6 hours ago
- The Citizen
8 on trial for the murders of alleged livestock thieves on Piet Retief farm
8 on trial for the murders of alleged livestock thieves on Piet Retief farm The trial of eight men accused of the brutal murders of Sifiso Thwala and Musa Nene, who were assaulted after being accused of livestock theft, is underway in the Middelburg High Court. According to Middelburg Observer, the trial commenced yesterday with all eight accused pleading not guilty to charges of murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice. Proceedings are expected to continue today, when the state will begin leading evidence in support of its case. The accused are alleged to have been involved in the brutal attack on three individuals, resulting in the deaths of Thwala and Nene on August 9, 2020. The third victim survived. The accused are Zenzela Mzikayise Yende (48), Werner Potgieter (48), Moses Dlamini (59), Masodeni Elliot Msongelwa Dlamini (61), Cornelius Lourens Greyling (26), Sikhumbuzo Zikalala Nhlabathi (25), Mzwakhe Dlamini (48), and Nkosinathi Msibi (26). According to the allegations, the victims were travelling from Daggakraal to Driefontein when they were attacked by a group of men, assaulted, and taken to a storage facility on Pampoenkraal farm, near Piet Retief, where the alleged crimes occurred. The matter has been placed on the court roll until mid-September. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
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The Citizen
a day ago
- The Citizen
[Videos] Roodepoort mother accused of killing son: Police describe chilling evidence
The bail application of Tiffany Nicole Meek (31), the mother accused of murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, will continue tomorrow after a day of shocking evidence was presented in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court. Roodepoort Record reports that during today's court appearance, a state witness, a detective from the Florida police who is also the investigating officer in the case, took the stand and detailed the events from the time Jayden-Lee was reported missing to the arrest of his mother. According to his testimony, the deceased's school bag, shoes and red school jacket were found at Unit 13, where Meek resides. It was further revealed that Jayden-Lee's body was discovered shortly after Meek left the complex in the early hours of May 14 at about 05:00. 'When officers observed the deceased's body at Discovery Clinic, they noticed injuries to the forehead, chin and lips, which were bleeding. The deceased also had bruises on the neck, arms and right leg,' the detective testified. He added that a pillow found in Meek's unit contained blood droplets. These were sealed for forensic testing and later confirmed to match the deceased's blood. 'After the post-mortem, it was revealed that the cause of death was a blunt force injury to the head,' he said. Meek's affidavit, read by her defence attorney Noven Naidoo, claimed that police officers had refused to search her unit because they lacked a search warrant. However, the investigating officer disputed this. 'The accused kept diverting police officers to other locations and refused to let them near her unit. In a case as sensitive as this, police would have proceeded with a search even without a warrant,' he explained. 'It also doesn't make sense that the accused spent the night at her mother's house when she knew the child was missing and could have returned at any time.' Unlike previous appearances, proceedings were calmer, with no demonstrations outside the court. Meek remains in custody. Owen Meek, cousin of Jayden-Lee Meek's father, briefed the community on how they feel. Watch the video: Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
a day ago
- The Citizen
Cellphones stolen at Bok game: Gauteng duo to appear in Mpumalanga court
Cellphones stolen at Bok game: Gauteng duo to appear in Mpumalanga court An otherwise pleasant and well-organised rugby match left some supporters as the unfortunate victims of opportunistic theft. According to Lowvelder, Mpumalanga SAPS confirmed that two suspects were arrested at the stadium on Saturday and are expected to appear in the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court today. 'We can confirm that the two suspects were found at the stadium in possession of seven cellphones, believed to be stolen,' said provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli. 'The suspects both hail from Gauteng, and their arrest will be a lesson to others who believe Mpumalanga is a playground for thieves and robbers,' he added. The suspects were charged with theft and unlawful possession of suspected stolen property. Following reports of theft at the fixture, Lowvelder asked readers on its Facebook page about their experience. Several said their cellphones were stolen during the match. Mdhluli said detectives have identified the lawful owners of four of the recovered phones. The remaining devices are yet to be claimed. Police investigations are ongoing. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
