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The South African
21-05-2025
- The South African
Human remains discovered in Selosesha, Free State
FREE STATE- Police have discovered human remains in Zone 5, Selosesha on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. The remains are suspected to be those of 19-year-old Puleng Motlodi, who went missing in July 2023. HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED IN SELOSESHA A multi-disciplinary team consisting of K9 Search and Rescue members, Local Criminal Record Centre experts and investigation officers located the dead body of Motlodi inside a pit toilet. Through an intensive search, police traced a 36-year-old suspect and interrogated him. During the interrogation, the police discovered the suspect was with three other male accomplices who met Motlodi in Zone 3. The suspect then led the police to a house in Zone 5, Selosesha, where they dismantled the pit toilet pointed out to them by the suspect. 'A search inside the sewage led to the discovery of a Black windbreaker, a jersey and female underwear. The police also discovered limb bones [legs and arms] and a human skull and collected the remains for further examination,' read the police statement. According to police, one of the suspects is a ringleader currently incarcerated, who knew Motlodi and ordered hit men to kidnap and take her to Zone 5. 'It is alleged that the ringleader later became aggressive and strangled the life out of the victim. He then, with the help of the suspect, dumped the lifeless body of the victim in a pit toilet,' the police said. The case has been changed from a missing person's case to a kidnapping and murder case. The suspect and the 40-year-old ringleader will be charged, while the arrest of the two other accomplices is imminent. A 26-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting in Waterloo, KZN, on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. According to Reaction Unit South Africa, team members found a bullet-riddled white VW Polo against a tree. 'The driver was slumped in his seat. He was shot multiple times and demised before the arrival of First Responders and Paramedics,' said RUSA. The suspects allegedly fled in an Isuzu bakkie. The deceased's death is allegedly linked to the taxi industry violence. Leaving a comment below, or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- The Citizen
Family murder rocks quiet town of Henley on Klip
A gruesome double murder has shocked the quiet suburb of Henley on Klip near Meyerton on Sunday evening, May 4. According to Constable Nompumelelo Zazini, a spokesperson for the South African Police Service, Constable W. Sweetie responded to a distress call at approximately 19:15 and arrived at a house in Shiplake Street, where the bodies of 54-year-old woman and her 16-year-old son were found near the gate of the property. Both victims had sustained multiple stab wounds to the neck, face, and hands. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Taunyana confirmed that the prime suspect is the victims' older son (25). He allegedly fled the scene but later handed himself over at the Meyerton Police Station. He is currently in custody and faces two counts of murder. The man is expected to appear in court soon. The motive for the attack remains unknown at this stage. Local crime scene experts and SAPS members, including Sgt Pooe from the Local Criminal Record Centre, attended the scene. The case is under investigation, and police have confirmed that a formal case number will be issued soon. The community has been left reeling from the tragedy, with many residents expressing disbelief over the family violence. Colonel Senzangakhona Christopher Mohale, Station Commander at Meyerton SAPS, has assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway. Anyone with information that could assist the police in solving this matter can contact the Meyerton police on 016 360 4700, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS App to provide the police with information confidentially. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
