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The Citizen
23-07-2025
- The Citizen
9 prison officials face murder charges after inmate's death in Polokwane
Nine officials from the Polokwane Correctional Centre appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court yesterday on murder charges following the death of an inmate who was allegedly assaulted while in custody. According to Polokwane Review, Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the suspects were arrested after a police investigation linked them to the incident, which reportedly took place in July 2024. 'The inmate succumbed to injuries sustained during the alleged assault. The matter was reported to the police and, at the time, an inquest was registered. However, during the course of the investigation and after autopsy results, the charge was changed to murder,' his statement read. Ledwaba said four of the officials were first arrested in October 2024, but the case against them was provisionally withdrawn. On Monday, the four suspects, along with five additional officials, were re-arrested following new evidence. The suspects are: Victor Ramoroka (52) Victor Seakamela (59) Lutendo Vele (41) Christopher Mafela (33) Micharl Ramabu (42) Anna Shai (41) Josephine Mphela (49) Obed Selolo (53) Lucas Phihlela (54) 'All nine suspects were granted bail of R1 500 each and the matter was postponed to August 21 for a regional court date and further police investigations,' Ledwaba concluded. 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 Star
16-07-2025
- The Star
Limpopo police bust alleged car theft ring; stolen Porsche recovered
Limpopo police have arrested two men for allegedly faking their hijackings and colluding to strip and sell their vehicles for profit. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that the arrests came after a recent raid in Nirvana, Polokwane, where officers discovered a dismantled luxury vehicle. Ledwaba added that on July 9, during an intelligence-led operation, the Limpopo Tracking Team, in collaboration with private partners, recovered a stripped black Porsche Cayenne that had been reported stolen in May in the Zebediela policing area. "The high-end vehicle was already stripped for parts at a workshop located along Nelson Mandela Drive in Nirvana." He added that further searches uncovered a second stolen vehicle, a Toyota Tazz reported missing in October 2024 in the Seshego policing area, prompting police to deepen their investigation into the origins of the vehicles and the legitimacy of the reported cases. This led to the arrest of two suspects who had falsely reported their vehicles as stolen. "Two suspects, Paballo Masokameng, 37 years old, the alleged mastermind behind the Porsche case, and Emmanuel Boshomane, 37 years old, owner of the Toyota Tazz, were subsequently arrested. Both initially reported their vehicles stolen under false pretences," he said. Ledwaba revealed that Masokameng, the owner of the Porsche, had initially claimed he was hijacked by three unknown men after offering them a lift. However, investigations uncovered that he had staged the hijacking, stripped and sold parts of the vehicle, and delivered it to a workshop for dismantling. He was later arrested and has since appeared in court. "He was arrested and charged with fraud, perjury, and defeating the ends of justice. He appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, July 15 and is expected to appear again on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, for a formal bail application." Ledwaba added. Ledwaba further explained that the second suspect, Boshomane, a TVET College lecturer, was allegedly enlisted by Masokameng to stage the hijacking of his Toyota Tazz. The vehicle, reported stolen from Boshomane's home in Moletjie, Seshego, was later taken to the same workshop. Boshomane was also arrested and granted bail. "The workshop owner allegedly decided to buy the car instead, changed its colour, and altered its registration number plates…Boshomane was arrested and also charged with fraud, perjury, and defeating the ends of justice." He appeared in court on July 15, was granted R500 bail, and is expected back in court on 27 August." Mustafar Hussain, the 49-year-old Tanzanian workshop owner, was also arrested during the operation. Charged with possession of stolen vehicles, he appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on July 11. He remains in custody and is set to apply for bail on July 16. Meanwhile, Limpopo's Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has issued a stern warning to those who deliberately mislead law enforcement and abuse the legal system "We will uncover the truth, no matter how elaborate the scheme. Those involved in deceiving the police and attempting to benefit from insurance fraud will be arrested and prosecuted," she said. The Star [email protected]
IOL News
16-07-2025
- IOL News
Limpopo police bust alleged car theft ring; stolen Porsche recovered
Police in Limpopo have cracked a scheme involving staged hijackings and vehicle stripping, resulting in the arrest of two men. Police in Limpopo have cracked a scheme involving staged hijackings and vehicle stripping, resulting in the arrest of two men. Limpopo police have arrested two men for allegedly faking their hijackings and colluding to strip and sell their vehicles for profit. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that the arrests came after a recent raid in Nirvana, Polokwane, where officers discovered a dismantled luxury vehicle. Ledwaba added that on July 9, during an intelligence-led operation, the Limpopo Tracking Team, in collaboration with private partners, recovered a stripped black Porsche Cayenne that had been reported stolen in May in the Zebediela policing area. "The high-end vehicle was already stripped for parts at a workshop located along Nelson Mandela Drive in Nirvana." He added that further searches uncovered a second stolen vehicle, a Toyota Tazz reported missing in October 2024 in the Seshego policing area, prompting police to deepen their investigation into the origins of the vehicles and the legitimacy of the reported cases. This led to the arrest of two suspects who had falsely reported their vehicles as stolen. "Two suspects, Paballo Masokameng, 37 years old, the alleged mastermind behind the Porsche case, and Emmanuel Boshomane, 37 years old, owner of the Toyota Tazz, were subsequently arrested. Both initially reported their vehicles stolen under false pretences," he said. Ledwaba revealed that Masokameng, the owner of the Porsche, had initially claimed he was hijacked by three unknown men after offering them a lift. However, investigations uncovered that he had staged the hijacking, stripped and sold parts of the vehicle, and delivered it to a workshop for dismantling. He was later arrested and has since appeared in court. "He was arrested and charged with fraud, perjury, and defeating the ends of justice. He appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, July 15 and is expected to appear again on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, for a formal bail application." Ledwaba added. Ledwaba further explained that the second suspect, Boshomane, a TVET College lecturer, was allegedly enlisted by Masokameng to stage the hijacking of his Toyota Tazz. The vehicle, reported stolen from Boshomane's home in Moletjie, Seshego, was later taken to the same workshop. Boshomane was also arrested and granted bail. "The workshop owner allegedly decided to buy the car instead, changed its colour, and altered its registration number plates…Boshomane was arrested and also charged with fraud, perjury, and defeating the ends of justice." He appeared in court on July 15, was granted R500 bail, and is expected back in court on 27 August." Mustafar Hussain, the 49-year-old Tanzanian workshop owner, was also arrested during the operation. Charged with possession of stolen vehicles, he appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on July 11. He remains in custody and is set to apply for bail on July 16. Meanwhile, Limpopo's Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has issued a stern warning to those who deliberately mislead law enforcement and abuse the legal system "We will uncover the truth, no matter how elaborate the scheme. Those involved in deceiving the police and attempting to benefit from insurance fraud will be arrested and prosecuted," she said. The Star
IOL News
15-07-2025
- IOL News
Stolen R2. 5 million Nissan Patrol: Zimbabwean man remains behind bars
A 48-year-old Zimbabwean man, Stephen Nyoni, was arrested in Limpopo while allegedly driving a Nissan Patrol V8 5.6, stolen in Pretoria, towards the Beitbridge port of entry. Image: SAPS A 48-year-old Zimbabwean man, Stephen Nyoni, has been remanded in custody after appearing in a Limpopo court for possessing a stolen vehicle. Last week, IOL reported that police in Limpopo had intercepted and recovered a high-performance luxury sport utility vehicle, valued at over R2.5 million, during a targeted anti-smuggling operation. The anti-crime blitz was conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo in collaboration with private security partners along the N1 highway near Polokwane on Wednesday. 'Acting on intelligence regarding a stolen vehicle travelling from Gauteng towards the Beitbridge border, the operational team consisting of Limpopo SAPS, ShadowSecure Security, Tshimollo Security and Investigations, and Tracker Connect kept strategic observation along the N1 route,' said Limpopo police spokesperson, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba. The vehicle matching the description, a Nissan Patrol V8 5.6, was identified and intercepted near Shell Ultra City within the Westernburg policing area. Mashaba said further investigations confirmed that the vehicle had been stolen in Brooklyn, Pretoria. Stephen Nyoni was arrested while allegedly driving a stolen V8 Nissan Patrol 5.6 worth R2.5 million towards the Beitbridge port of entry Image: SAPS 'A 48-year-old Zimbabwean national, who was driving the vehicle, was arrested on the spot and charged with possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle,' he said. In an update, SAPS in Limpopo told IOL that Nyoni is expected to seek bail when he returns to the Polokwane Magistrate's Court this week. 'The accused person appeared before Polokwane Magistrate's Court, and the matter was postponed to Wednesday, 16 July 2025, for formal bail application,' said Mashaba.
IOL News
15-07-2025
- IOL News
Stolen R2. 5 million Nissan Patrol: Zimbabwean man languishes behind bars
A 48-year-old Zimbabwean man, Stephen Nyoni, was arrested in Limpopo while allegedly driving a Nissan Patrol V8 5.6, stolen in Pretoria, towards the Beitbridge port of entry. Image: SAPS A 48-year-old Zimbabwean man, Stephen Nyoni, has been remanded in custody after appearing in a Limpopo court for possessing a stolen vehicle. Last week, IOL reported that police in Limpopo had intercepted and recovered a high-performance luxury sport utility vehicle, valued at over R2.5 million, during a targeted anti-smuggling operation. The anti-crime blitz was conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo in collaboration with private security partners along the N1 highway near Polokwane on Wednesday. 'Acting on intelligence regarding a stolen vehicle travelling from Gauteng towards the Beitbridge border, the operational team consisting of Limpopo SAPS, ShadowSecure Security, Tshimollo Security and Investigations, and Tracker Connect kept strategic observation along the N1 route,' said Limpopo police spokesperson, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba. The vehicle matching the description, a Nissan Patrol V8 5.6, was identified and intercepted near Shell Ultra City within the Westernburg policing area. Mashaba said further investigations confirmed that the vehicle had been stolen in Brooklyn, Pretoria. 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 ✕ Stephen Nyoni was arrested while allegedly driving a stolen V8 Nissan Patrol 5.6 worth R2.5 million towards the Beitbridge port of entry Image: SAPS 'A 48-year-old Zimbabwean national, who was driving the vehicle, was arrested on the spot and charged with possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle,' he said. In an update, SAPS in Limpopo told IOL that Nyoni is expected to seek bail when he returns to the Polokwane Magistrate's Court this week. 'The accused person appeared before Polokwane Magistrate's Court, and the matter was postponed to Wednesday, 16 July 2025, for formal bail application,' said Mashaba. 'The accused person was remanded in custody till then.' In May, IOL reported that a 31-year-old man, Mikael Mlambo, appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo after he was arrested when police intercepted a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross sport utility vehicle which was being driven towards the Beitbridge port of entry. At the time, Mashaba said the matter was postponed to allow for the profiling of the arrested man. He said police had established that Mlambo is a South African national. Earlier, IOL reported that the grey SUV that was driven by Mlambo in Limpopo was reported stolen in May, around Pretoria central. 'On Friday, 16 May 2025, members of provincial Flying Squad were busy conducting routine patrol duties when they received intelligence information about a grey Toyota Corolla Cross SUV vehicle that was reported stolen this month,' said Mashaba. 'The vehicle was allegedly travelling at high speed along the N1 South public road and was destined to be smuggled to Zimbabwe.' Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. IOL News
