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IOL News
28-05-2025
- IOL News
‘Arrested girls lied about their ages': Police say suspects with stolen Toyota Hilux are minors
Police in Limpopo arrested two teenage girls for possession of a stolen Toyota Hilux GD-6 in Limpopo, while a third occupant of the vehicle escaped on foot. IOL has withheld the names and pictures of the teenagers are withheld to protect the minors' identities. Image: File/SAPS Police in Limpopo have established that two suspects who were arrested and charged for possession of a stolen Toyota Hilux bakkie are minors, who must be charged under the Child Justice Act. On Tuesday, IOL reported that provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the two young women who are in police custody were aged 19 and 20. However, on Wednesday night, Mashaba told IOL that after the story was published, parents of the arrested came forward with birth certificates proving that the two are girls aged 15 and 16. 'On the two ladies, further investigation has revealed that they gave incorrect ages during the arrest. After their families saw their pictures on a released media statement, they came forward and the birth certificates show they are minors aged 15 and 16,' said Mashaba. 'They were supposed to be charged under the Child Justice Act. They will now be placed in a place of safety, while they remain in police custody.' Mashaba said the date for the girls to return to court will be announced in due course. 'I'm still waiting for the remand date,' he said. IOL has withheld the names and pictures of the arrested teenagers, to protect the identity of the children. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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'In a coordinated anti-smuggling operation involving SAPS Anti-Smuggling Team, Tshimollo Security and Investigation, and Reflex Anti-Hijacking Security, the officers intercepted a Toyota Hilux GD-6 double cab on the R101 near Polokwane weighbridge,' said Mashaba after the arrest of the duo. 'During the stop, one male suspect fled into nearby bushes, while two female suspects attempted to escape but were apprehended after a foot chase,' said Mashaba. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Preliminary police investigations have so far revealed that the Toyota Hilux GD-6 was stolen on Friday, 16 May 2025, around Garsfontein in Pretoria East. On Monday, IOL reported that the Polokwane Magistrate's Court has remanded 43-year-old Zimbabwean national Mhlalisi Moyo in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle. Zimbabwean man, Mhlalisi Moyo, was remanded in custody by the Polokwane Magistrate's Court after he was arrested for possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle, a Toyota RAV4. Image: SAPS Mashaba said Moyo appeared in court on Friday, and his case was postponed to Thursday, 29 May for formal bail application. Last week, Mashaba said Moyo was arrested during a joint operation comprising the SAPS anti-smuggling task team, Tshimollo Security and Investigation, Reflex Anti-hijacking Security, and Tracker SA. 'The Toyota RAV4 was intercepted at approximately 8 pm (on Wednesday) near Shell Ultra City in Polokwane on the N1 highway,' said Mashaba IOL News
IOL News
26-05-2025
- IOL News
Attempted murder at funeral: Man shot multiple times in Limpopo
A 30-year-old man was arrested at a funeral at Ga-Molepo, Laastehoop, in the Mankweng policing precinct in Limpopo, for attempted murder after he allegedly shot another man. Image: File A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident that occurred during a funeral gathering at Ga-Molepo, Laastehoop, in the Mankweng policing precinct in Limpopo. Provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning. 'Police received information regarding the shooting incident and responded immediately to the scene. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the male victim had already been transported to a local hospital for medical treatment after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds,' said Mashaba. During the crime scene investigation, police officers recovered several spent cartridges at the scene. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Mashaba said the firearm used in the shooting was also recovered. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The 30-year-old male suspect was arrested at the scene and charged with attempted murder. Police said the motive for the shooting incident remains unknown at this stage, and investigations are ongoing. Meanwhile, provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, expressed concerns over the incident and condemned the use of firearms to resolve disputes, particularly during community gatherings meant for mourning and remembrance. "We cannot tolerate such senseless acts of violence, especially during times when families and communities come together to pay their last respects to the deceased,' said Hadebe. 'We call on community members to find peaceful ways to resolve their differences.' The arrested suspect is expected to appear before the Mankweng Magistrate's Court on Monday. In 2022, IOL reported that two young people were killed at Mjindini Trust in Barberton, in Mpumalanga after a fight broke out between alleged gang rivals in the cemetery. At the time, Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said the two young men died when the fight broke out while a group of people were on their way to dig a grave in preparation for a funeral. 'According to the information received by the police, about 20 people were heading towards the grave site to dig a grave, as part of the preparation for the funeral which was scheduled to take place today (Saturday) after a bereaved family lost their loved one,' Mohlala said. 'It is said that before they could reach the grave site, a scuffle broke out where shots were fired. Some of those who were present are said to have run for cover,' he said. However, when the dust finally settled, two young men were 'sadly down'. IOL News
IOL News
22-05-2025
- IOL News
LOOK: Another South African man arrested for driving stolen Toyota towards Zimbabwe
Lucky Msizi Tshabangu, 34, was remanded in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo, while allegedly driving a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross vehicle towards Zimbabwe. Image: SAPS The Mokopane Magistrate's Court has remanded 34-year-old Lucky Msizi Tshabangu in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo, while driving a stolen vehicle towards Zimbabwe. Provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the case against Tshabangu was postponed to Monday next week, enabling him to get legal representation. Tshabangu is facing charges of possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle, as well as reckless and negligent driving after he allegedly tried to flee from police. The 34-year-old South African national was arrested at Mokopane on Sunday night, and police believe he was travelling to Zimbabwe with the stolen vehicle. Lucky Msizi Tshabangu, 34, was remanded in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo, while allegedly driving a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross vehicle towards Zimbabwe. Image: SAPS 'In an intelligence-driven operation, police officers intercepted a Toyota Corolla Cross at Mokopane CBD on the R101, which was en route to the Beitbridge port of entry,' said Mashaba. 'Investigations revealed that this vehicle had been reported stolen from the Wierdabrug policing area in Tshwane on Friday (16 May 2025).' Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. In a related matter, IOL reported that a 31-year-old man has appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo after he was arrested when police intercepted another stolen Toyota Corolla Cross. Police said the popular sport utility vehicle was also being driven towards the Beitbridge port of entry. At the time, Hlulani Mashaba told IOL that Mikael Mlambo, a South African national, was remanded in custody, and the court postponed the matter to Monday next week. Police said Mikael Mlambo, 31, was arrested after a high-speed chase along the N1 South after he was intercepted while driving towards Beitbridge port of entry. Image: SAPS
IOL News
22-05-2025
- IOL News
Another day, another stolen Toyota vehicle recovered while heading to Beitbridge
A Toyota Corolla Cross which was reported stolen in Brakpan, Gauteng, in January 2025, was intercepted on Wednesday night in Limpopo. Image: SAPS Police in Limpopo have intensified their fight against cross-border vehicle theft and smuggling operations, with several stolen vehicles intercepted while being driven towards the border with Zimbabwe. Earlier this week, IOL reported that police in Limpopo announced 'a significant breakthrough' with the recovery of two Toyota vehicles, valued at approximately R1.4 million, which were destined to be smuggled out of South Africa. At the time, provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the vehicles were intended to be driven across the Beitbridge port of entry into neighbouring Zimbabwe on Sunday. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading A man escaped on foot, evading arrest while two women aged 19 and 20 were arrested for possession of a stolen Toyota Hilux GD-6 double cab bakkie. Image: SAPS On Tuesday, IOL also reported that a 31-year-old man has appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo after he was arrested when police intercepted another stolen Toyota Corolla Cross sport utility vehicle which was apparently being driven towards the Beitbridge port of entry. Provincial police spokesperson in Limpopo, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba told IOL that Mikael Mlambo, a South African national, was driving the vehicle to Zimbabwe. After the court appearance, the case was postponed to Monday next week and Mlambo was remanded in custody. In the latest operations, Mashaba said members of the Musina Task Team have successfully intercepted a Toyota Corolla Cross on Wednesday evening. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. The vehicle was intercepted at Bergview during routine operations, but the man who was driving the stolen vehicle managed to run and evade arrest. 'The vehicle had been reported stolen in Brakpan, Gauteng province in January 2025. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver accelerated,' said Mashaba. 'After a brief pursuit, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot into nearby bushes. The suspect evaded arrest.' Mashaba said a manhunt has been launched to locate and arrest the wanted suspect.
IOL News
21-05-2025
- IOL News
Prominent Limpopo DJ behind bars for sexually assaulting his six-year-old relative
Police said a DJ at a radio station based in Thohoyandou, was apprehended on Monday, for sexually assaulting his six-year-old relative. Image: File A 34-year-old "prominent" radio personality from the Vhembe District, Limpopo, has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a six-year-old relative. Provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the incident happened at the little girl's residence, in Mpheni. 'The suspect, who works as a DJ at a radio station based in Thohoyandou, was apprehended on Monday, 19 May 2025, following a thorough investigation by Waterval SAPS detectives,' said Mashaba. The accused man made his initial appearance before the Waterval Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, where proceedings were postponed to 27 May for formal bail application. The name of the accused media personality is withheld to protect the abused child. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. 'Police reports indicate that the incident allegedly occurred on 12 May 2025 at approximately 3.30 pm. The girl's mother, who was in Pretoria at the time, was notified by the child's grandmother that the minor was unwell,' said Mashaba. 'Upon returning home immediately, she learned that the child had already been taken to hospital, where medical examination confirmed sexual assault. During subsequent interviews, the child disclosed that the suspect had shown her inappropriate material before committing the alleged assault.' Meanwhile, provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has expressed serious concerns regarding the incident. "It is deeply disturbing when those who should be protecting our children become the very perpetrators who harm them. The suspect's position as a public figure and family member makes this case particularly troubling, as it represents a profound betrayal of trust," said Hadebe. "I want to assure the community that the SAPS takes crimes against children extremely seriously, regardless of who the suspect is.' Earlier this year, IOL reported that Limpopo-based comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe, popularly known as "SABC Livhu", appeared before the Thohoyandou Magistrates' Court on charges of theft of a motor vehicle and fraud. [email protected] IOL News
