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The Citizen
11 hours ago
- The Citizen
Man to appear in court for allegedly setting two women ablaze
The incident has left two women fighting for their lives in hospital with severe burn injuries. A 35-year-old man IN Mpumalanga will face two charges of attempted murder when he appears at the Emalahleni Magistrate's Court on Tuesday following his arrest for allegedly setting two women on fire. The suspect was arrested by police in connection with a brutal attack that took place on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at approximately 6pm. The incident has left two women fighting for their lives in the hospital with severe burn injuries. Victims include mother of suspect's children Police reports indicate the accused allegedly set fire to two women. The first victim is a 21-year-old woman who is the mother of his children. The second victim is a 23-year-old woman who is said to be related to the suspect, who reportedly became a casualty while attempting to intervene in the attack. Police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli confirmed the severity of the victims' conditions. 'After the incident, the two female victims sustained serious burn wounds and were taken to hospital by a community member,' Mdhluli said. Both women remain in critical condition. 'The two women are currently fighting for their lives in hospital,' Mdhluli stated. ALSO READ: Alleged mastermind pleads not guilty in Lusikisiki trial, says he's been in jail for 17 years Swift police response leads to arrest Following the attack, community members reported the matter to the Vosman Police Station. Investigators moved quickly to track down the perpetrator. 'The matter was then reported to the police in Vosman and after an investigation was done, the suspect was traced and apprehended on the same night around 9pm, hence his court appearance,' Mdhluli explained. The suspect was arrested just three hours after the incident occurred, demonstrating rapid police response to the crime. ALSO READ: 'Why were alarm bells not sounded sooner?' – Jayden-Lee Meek's mother denied bail Provincial commissioner condemns attack The South African Police Service's acting provincial commissioner in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, has strongly condemned the incident. He emphasised the commitment of law enforcement to ensure justice for the victims. Mkhwanazi vowed that police investigators will collaborate closely with prosecutors throughout the legal proceedings. The swift arrest of the suspect reflects this commitment to pursuing justice. We wish a speedy recovery to the two victims. We hereby make a clarion call to Faith-Based Organisations, Community leaders, and Civil Society Groups to continue to work with us as public servants, in fighting GBVF within the society,' the General said. NOW READ: EC woman sentenced to life for murdering boyfriend in repeat GBV case
IOL News
11 hours ago
- IOL News
Goodwood drug bust nets R54. 3 million worth of Tik and heroin
Drugs seized from a residence in Goodwood. Image: Supplied Two foreign nationals are expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after police seized a total of R54.3 million worth of drugs. The Western Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, said the bust comes after an intelligence-driven operation in the area. 'At approximately 1.45pm, members attached to Operation Restore operationalised information which led them to a residence situated at Molteno Street in Goodwood where they initiated a search of the premises. During the search, the members discovered and seized 6kg of heroin, which was found in a cupboard in one of the rooms,' Pojie said. The heroin and tik seized during the raid at a home in Goodwood. Image: SAPS A 32-year-old Tanzanian national who was an occupant of the room was arrested and charged for dealing in heroin with an estimated street value go about R1 million. As police officers extended the search to another bedroom, they found more heroin. 'Officers found 100 grams of heroin with an estimated value of R16,000. This led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Burundi national for the possession of drugs,' Pojie said. He said the officers continued to search the home and came across more contraband. 'The members expanded the search, leading to the discovery of 145kg of tik and 16kg of heroin found in the roof of the residence. The estimated street value is R53.3 million, bringing the total value of the discovery to R54.3million,' Pojie said. He said the investigation in this matter is being conducted by the narcotics section located within the Provincial Organised Crime Unit detectives. Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Patekile welcomed the arrests and praised the members for their efforts to rid the streets of the scourge of drug abuse and trafficking. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
Daily Express
15 hours ago
- Daily Express
Duo fined for committing mischief
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: Lai was jailed four weeks and fined RM1,000 or two month's jail for damaging the driver's side window of a Toyota Land Cruiser with a knife at 9.40am, on July 17, at Taman Megarial, Luyang. Kota Kinabalu: Two men were fined by the Magistrate's Court here on separate charges of committing mischief. Thomas Lai and Chew Vui Kian pleaded guilty separately before Magistrates Dzul Elmy Yunus and Marilyn Kelvin to committing the offence under Section 427 of the Penal Code. Lai was jailed four weeks and fined RM1,000 or two month's jail for damaging the driver's side window of a Toyota Land Cruiser with a knife at 9.40am, on July 17, at Taman Megarial, Luyang. Chew was fined RM1,200 or two months' jail for smashing the glass door of the Good Massage premises at Bataras Hypermarket, Inanam, using a ring spanner at 8.12pm, on July 19, causing RM350 in losses to the owner, Winsal Mursidi. In Lai's case, the court heard from the prosecution that the accused committed the offence on the vehicle after being dissatisfied with a court order delivered by the complainant's lawyer, requiring him to vacate a house. Lai approached the vehicle with a knife and stabbed its driver-side window, causing damage of about RM1,000. Unrepresented, Lai requested to be allowed, only to pay a fine saying that he was suffering from stage four nasal cancer, adding that the complainant had come to take back the house. The magistrate told Lai that because there was a court order for the complainant to take the house, he should have challenged it through legal means by hiring a lawyer instead of using a weapon. Lai said he was uneducated and did not know what to do, and claimed the complainant knew how to lodge a police report and had often threatened him before, but he never reported it. The prosecution urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence, saying Lai had used a dangerous weapon to intimidate the victim, causing damage and psychological distress. When delivering the sentence, the Magistrate said that, despite Lai's illness and age, using a knife was a serious offence that could have led to more severe consequences. The Magistrate said the court viewed the matter seriously, stressing that even if there was a dispute over the house, Lai should have sought legal redress instead of taking the law into his own hands, especially by using a sharp and dangerous weapon. Meanwhile, in Chew's case, the facts of the case presented by the prosecution stated that Chew smashed the glass door of the shop after arguing with his ex-girlfriend, who owns a shop near the complainant's shop. She informed the complainant, who then lodged a police report. Chew was arrested the next day, and police recovered the spanner used. The charge against both Lai and Chew carries a jail term of between one and five years or a fine, or both, on conviction. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Eyewitness News
a day ago
- Eyewitness News
Court sending wrong message by releasing alleged kidnapper Sameemah Jacobs on bail
CAPE TOWN - The missing persons NGO that helped police track down alleged baby snatcher, Sameemah Jacobs, is lamenting her release from custody. Jacobs, who is charged with kidnapping and defeating the ends of justice, was granted R4,000 bail in the Bellville Magistrate's Court on Monday. ALSO READ: Alleged baby snatcher Sameemah Jacobs placed under house arrest after being granted bail She allegedly pretended to be three different women before she abducted a nine-day-old baby from the Middestad Mall in Bellville in June. Faith and Hope Missing Persons founder, Veronique Williams, said the court was sending the wrong message to the public. "So anyone can kidnap nowadays. Anyone can hijack a child, anyone can steal a child nowadays. So, it's saying to the community out there, just do what you want with the children."
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Two brothers plead not guilty to kidnapping and assault in Puchong
SHAH ALAM: Two brothers pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court today to charges of kidnapping and voluntarily causing hurt to a man in Puchong last week. V. Kirtik Ram, 19, a lorry attendant, and his brother V. Theshvinram, 18, a despatch rider, were jointly accused of abducting a 21-year-old local man with intent to wrongfully confine him. The charge under Section 365 of the Penal Code carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment and a fine. A second charge under Section 323 for voluntarily causing hurt could result in a one-year jail term, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both. The alleged offences occurred at Jalan Persiaran Permai, Bukit Puchong, at 6.38 pm on July 22. The court granted bail at RM5,000 each for the kidnapping charge and RM2,000 each for causing hurt. The case will be mentioned again on September 8. - Bernama
