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IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
Man arrested for killing 13-month-old baby and injuring mother in Mankweng
A 13-month-old baby girl tragically killed in Mankweng after being run over by a pickup van driven by her mother's ex-boyfriend. Image: Supplied A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Mankweng, Limpopo, for allegedly killing a 13-month-old baby girl and severely injuring her mother by deliberately driving over them with a pickup van. The horrific incident occurred on the evening of July 26, around 8.05pm, when the mother and her baby were reportedly waiting for a taxi to Segopye village. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says the suspect, believed to be the woman's ex-boyfriend, approached them and 'started to have a heated argument with her.' Despite the escalating confrontation, a taxi soon arrived and the woman, clutching her child, quickly boarded. However, the drama didn't end there. As they were en route, the taxi driver reportedly warned the mother that a pickup van was following closely behind. When they got off at Marothi (Makwalaneng) Cross, tragedy struck. 'Her ex-boyfriend, driving the van at a high speed, drove over them without stopping,' said Ledwaba. 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 ✕ Both the mother and her child were rushed to Mankweng Hospital with serious injuries. Tragically, the baby girl later succumbed to her injuries, while the mother sustained significant leg wounds. Police have since registered a case of murder and attempted murder. The suspect appeared in the Mankweng Magistrate's Court on Monday. Ledwaba confirmed that the 'investigation is still ongoing' and urged the public to come forward with any information that might assist the case. IOL News
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The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Woman arrested after ex's house set on fire in Limpopo [PICS]
A 27-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly setting her ex-boyfriend's house on fire, causing damage estimated at R520 000. A woman faces an arson charge after her ex-boyfriend's house was torched in an early morning incident. Picture: Supplied. The Limpopo police arrested a woman accused of torching her ex-boyfriend's house after a failed attempt to confront him, causing damage worth R520 000. A 27-year-old woman appeared before the Phalala Magistrate's Court on Monday facing a charge of arson. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday at Steve Biko, Phase 4, in the Villa Nora policing area, at approximately 5.00am. Failed confrontation Limpopo spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said that, according to reports, the ex-boyfriend was sleeping in his house when the accused knocked at the door. When he did not open, the ex-girlfriend started breaking the windows. A woman faces an arson charge after her ex-boyfriend's house was torched in an early morning incident. Picture: Supplied. ALSO READ: Gauteng sergeant arrested for torching girlfriend's shack in Limpopo 'He woke up and sought assistance from the neighbours, and that's when the suspect burned down the house,' Ledwaba said. The police were called to the scene, and they opened a case of arson. The South African Police Service initiated its investigation immediately and successfully apprehended the suspect. Fire causes R520 000 worth of damages The police estimate the total damage at R520 000, including all belongings destroyed in the fire. The police investigation is continuing. A woman faces an arson charge after her ex-boyfriend's house was torched in an early morning incident. Picture: Supplied. ALSO READ: Former DA councillor gets four life terms for killing fiancée and children A similar incident occurred on 10 July in Lyden village, Bakenburg, outside Mokopane, involving a police sergeant. The 46-year-old officer attached to the Olievenhoutbosch Police Station was arrested for attempted murder and arson in relation to an incident with his girlfriend. The victim was sleeping when the alleged suspect knocked at her door, and he suddenly got angry when the victim did not respond to him. Police officer accused of injuring his girlfriend 'The suspect then set alight the windows' curtains, which resulted in burning the whole two-roomed tin house (shack) and injuring her. The victim was rescued by her neighbours, who summoned the police and ambulance,' Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said. The suspect was traced and arrested the following day. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) was also notified for further handling of the case. NOW READ: Suspect allegedly confesses to Tembisa Hospital fire
The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Arrested Limpopo woman accused of setting ex's house on fire
LIMPOPO – A 27-year-old woman is set to appear in the Phalala Magistrate's Court today on a charge of arson, following her arrest in the early hours of July 25. According to the Limpopo police, the woman is accused of setting her ex-boyfriend's house alight following a domestic dispute. You might also want to read: Gauteng officer arrested for attempted murder and arson in Mokopane The police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the incident occurred in Steve Biko, Phase 4 in the Villa Nora policing area. 'The male complainant was sleeping in his house when his ex-girlfriend knocked at the door and he did not open. He woke up after she smashed window and he sought assistance from his neighbours,' his statement read. It was then that the suspect allegedly set the house alight. 'The police were called to the scene, opened a case of arson and began with their investigations. The suspect was then arrested,' he said. Ledwaba added that the total damage amounts to an estimated R520k, including all belongings destroyed in the fire. Police investigations continue. For more breaking news follow us on Facebook Twitter Instagram or join our WhatsApp group
TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- TimesLIVE
Woman arrested for 'torching her ex-boyfriend's house'
A 27-year-old Limpopo woman has been arrested after allegedly torching her ex-boyfriend's house at Steve Biko, Phase 4, in the Villa Nora Policing area, on Friday. Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said: 'According to the report the male complainant was sleeping in his house when his ex-girlfriend knocked at the door, and he did not open. 'She started breaking the windows. He woke up and sought assistance from the neighbours, and that's when the suspect burnt down the house,' he said. Police were called to the scene and opened a case of arson. They started their investigation and the suspect was apprehended. Ledwaba said the damage is estimated at R520,000, including the belongings destroyed in the fire. The suspect is set to appear before the Phalala magistrate's court on Monday, facing a charge of arson.
IOL News
3 days ago
- IOL News
PICS: Ex-girlfriend arrested for burning down house in Limpopo, causing R500,000 damage
According to the police report, a man was sleeping in his house when his ex-girlfriend knocked at the door, and he did not open, and the woman went berserk. Image: SAPS A 27-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with an arson incident that occurred at her former boyfriend's house at Steve Biko, in the Villa Nora policing area. The arson attack happened on Friday morning, at around 5am, 25 July 2025, at about 05:00. 'According to the report, the male complainant was sleeping in his house when his ex-girlfriend knocked at the door, and he did not open,' said Limpopo provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba. 'She started breaking the windows. He woke up and sought assistance from the neighbors, and that's when the suspect burned down the house.' Police were called to the scene and opened a case of arson. The police officers immediately commenced investigations, and the woman was successfully apprehended. Police said the total damage caused by the fire is estimated at R520,000, 'including all belongings that were destroyed'. The arrested woman is set to appear before the Phalala Magistrate's Court on Monday, facing a charge of arson. The torched house Image: SAPS At the time, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said officers arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with an alleged arson attack that took place on March 20 at around 9 pm. Mashaba stated that a 36-year-old woman from Homu Village was inside her shack when she allegedly heard her ex-boyfriend threatening to set it on fire. When she opened the door, she saw the suspect standing in her yard, holding a container — believed to contain petrol—and a box of matches. He added that the woman escaped and hid nearby before the suspect could ignite the shack. 'The victim fled the shack and hid nearby. The suspect allegedly proceeded to puncture a JoJo water tank with a sharp object before pouring a flammable substance over the shack and setting it alight.' Emergency services, including police and firefighters, rushed to the scene, but the blaze had already consumed the shack and belongings worth an estimated R20,000. Mashaba also mentioned that charges of arson and malicious damage to property were swiftly filed. 'Cases of arson and malicious property damage were immediately opened, and the suspect, who resides in the same village, was swiftly apprehended. Preliminary investigations further revealed that the victim had an active protection order against the suspect,' he added. [email protected] IOL News
