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IOL News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Gogo Maweni and Sabelo Mgube welcome twins, strengthening their bond
Traditional healer and media personality Makgotso Mofokeng, known as Gogo Maweni and her husband Sabelo Mgube family has grown with the addition of their twins. Image: Instagram/dr_maweni Reality star Gogo Maweni and her husband, Sabelo Mgube, have publicly shared that they have welcomed their twins. Congratulations have poured in for the celebrity couple, whose journey to parenthood has been documented on their reality show. Real name Makhotso Le-Ann Mofokeng, she made a joint Instagram post with her husband, sharing a carousel of images that showed the new arrivals. "10 days ago, our love as well as our bond got a whole lot stronger," shared the happy parents. The couple's post was filled with congratulatory messages from celebrities and their fans. Last year, she opened up about using IVF to conceive children within her marriage. Speaking with DJ Sbu on The Hustlers Corner, shared that they were having twins. 'We work so hard, and the reason we work so hard is to be able to afford certain things. There's IVF. You go and they take out your egg for the first month, then they take out your egg the second month, then they put it back. I went to a gynaecologist and asked to be referred for IVF and we're here now,' she said. The 'Izangoma Zodumo' reality TV star and her husband last year, celebrated their love with a traditional wedding at his homestead in Maqongqo, outside Pietermaritzburg. The arrival of the twins is good news for the couple. Gogo Maweni had a bumpy start to the year thanks to a run-in with the law. Maweni spent more than a week behind bars on charges, including alleged assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) from an incident dating back to 2019. She was later released on R5000 bail.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- The Citizen
Court hears final testimonies in brutal Sibongile assault trial
The trial of six Sibongile men accused of the kidnapping and murder of Mzwanile Sibiya resumed in the Dundee Regional Court last week, drawing a packed gallery. The accused — including a police officer, teacher, municipal worker, hospital employee, and two plumbers — were arrested on November 24, 2023. It is alleged that Sibiya and two others were kidnapped, assaulted with sticks and iron rods in public, and accused of theft. Sibiya later died from his injuries. State prosecutor Mr SA Mncadi previously detailed the severe injuries sustained by one survivor, Siphesihle Msibi, who suffered multiple fractures and abrasions. A forensic report confirmed that Sibiya died from blunt force trauma. During earlier bail hearings, Captain Norman Zwane confirmed that all six men were local residents and posed no flight risk. Bail was granted at R5000 each, under strict conditions. This week, defence advocate Mdu Masuku continued cross-examining Zwane and Captain Nkosi regarding Msibi's statement. A trial-within-a-trial focused on discrepancies in Msibi's statement, which was taken while he was hospitalised at Madadeni Hospital. The matter has been remanded to August 12 for closing arguments from both sides. HAVE YOUR SAY: Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram or email us at [email protected]. Add us on WhatsApp 071 277 1394.
IOL News
3 days ago
- IOL News
Two cops granted R3000 bail over truck looting incident
An ongoing investigation into the looting of a cargo truck carrying washing powder has led to multiple arrests, including police officers. Image: File Limpopo police have intensified their investigation into the looting of a cargo truck carrying washing powder, arresting two more suspects, bringing the total to five, including three officers implicated in the crime. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that two more suspects, aged 39 and 51, were arrested at their homes on July 25 for their role in the July 14 looting of washing powder from a cargo truck. The pair are members of the public who allegedly took part in the brazen theft. Previously, The Star reported on how a cargo truck transporting washing powder veered off the road, causing its load to spill onto the road. As the driver attempted to manage the scene, chaos broke out, with bystanders, two police officers, and a SAPS cleaner allegedly seen helping themselves to the scattered goods. Instead of assisting, the officers reportedly loaded the detergent into a marked police vehicle and drove off, ignoring the driver's pleas to stop the looting. The driver, however, managed to gather critical information, which helped spark an investigation and led to several arrests. Some of the stolen items were later found at the residence of one of the implicated police officers. Ledwaba added that the three suspects, all employed by SAPS in Modimolle, were arrested for theft and defeating the ends of justice. They have since appeared in the Modimolle Magistrate's Court on July 25, where they were each granted bail. Their next court appearance is set for October 2. "Warrant Officer Frans Ndlovu (55) and Warrant Officer Lesiba Boya (49) were granted bail of R3000 each. Meanwhile, Cleaner Lucas Moima (50) was granted R5000 bail. They will appear again on 02 October 2025 for further Police investigation." The two newly arrested suspects are expected to appear in the local Magistrate's Court on Monday, 28 July 2025, to face theft charges. The Star [email protected]
The South African
17-07-2025
- The South African
Shop owner accused of illegally selling controlled medicine
This morning, Hawks arrested Rianne Janse van Rensburg, the owner of Muscle Mecca Shop, in Mpumalanga. Rensburg is facing a charge of the contravention of the Medicine and Related Substances Act. Rensburg appeared before the Evander District Court, with his co-accused, Paul Stephen Corbitt and Marco Rodolph Meintjies standing beside him. They are employees of Muscle Mecca Shop. 'Their appearance came after they were found selling controlled medicine without a valid license,' said Hawks spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Magonseni Nkosi. According to Nkosi, the Secunda based Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit had been investigating the shop for a while. They subsequently discovered that the retailer was allegedly selling pharmaceutical products that require prescriptions, over the counter. On 11 September 2024, the court granted the unit a search warrant. After the Hawks searched Muscle Mecca, they immediately arrested Corbitt and Meintjies. 'During the search, Jansen van Rensburg was not at the shop,' said Nkosi. Nkosi said Rensburg was released on R5 000 bail today, hours after being nabbed by the Hawks. Corbitt and Meintjies are also currently out on R5000 bail each, following their initial arrest in September. Rensburg, Corbitt and Meintjies will be back in court on Wednesday, 23 July 2025. The Hawks will be discussing the merits of the case. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send 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
IOL News
11-07-2025
- IOL News
Confusion reigns at the NPA
In a shocking turn of events, the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Investigative Directorate (ID) is embroiled in serious allegations of prosecutorial misconduct concerning businessman, Kishene Chetty and his co-accused. The weighty accusations emerged as discrepancies in the prosecution's approach raised deeper questions about its methods, integrity, and overall efficacy in delivering justice. Chetty's legal troubles commenced on August 4, 2022, a date now marred by inconsistency. Court records reveal that the prosecution had not officially registered the case at the Pretoria High Court until a whole year later, prompting significant questions. Upon review, it appears that the court register (J546) does not show any entry for Chetty's case on that day, despite a summons issued to the alleged individuals citing a court case number (A16/351/2020) that, strikingly, was also absent from the register. The narrative becomes even more convoluted with the mention of a previous docket, Silverton CAS 335/05/2020, which had been struck from the roll, necessitating a complete restart that seemed to have eluded the NPA. Examination of court transcripts from August 4, 2020 revealed yet another layer of confusion, as they referred back to case A16/351/2020. Critics of the NPA have questioned how allegations led to Mr O'Neil Perumal, one of the accused in the Chetty case, who arrested for a separate matter, being charged and granted bail of r R5000 without a clear and registered case. Further entanglements arose on November 15, 2022, when Chetty's case finally made its way into the official court documents. However, instead of clarity, confusion reigned as Chetty's case was registered under the same number previously linked to the struck case. Compounding these anomalies, simultaneous hearings for Chetty and his co-accused were conducted at the Pretoria Magistrate Court, a situation that raised eyebrows as it appeared implausible for two cases to be heard at different courts at exactly the same time. Describing the ordeal, Chetty expressed bewilderment and frustration. 'The system is broken, we don't even know where to run to.' The duplicity of charges brought against him and his co-accused added to their mounting legal woes. 'We wrote letters to the NPA's head with no luck regarding this case. Now we find ourselves appearing in two different courts at the same time. How is that possible?' Of notable concern are alarming claims that the NPA's alleged deficiencies might stem from directives issued by the agency's head, Andrea Johnson. Reports suggest that Johnson encouraged her team to adopt a 'fake it till you make it' mentality during an internal meeting, instructing them to appear professional even when they lacked substantial documentation. 'I asked that everybody go to court, because you are a team, but I also instructed everyone to dress to the nines and carry marked file boxes, even if there's nothing in the files,' she reportedly said amid laughter, casting a long shadow over the credibility of the NPA's mission. The implications of these allegations cut deep, especially as they surface against a backdrop of ongoing criticism regarding the NPA's credibility. Chetty's case now stands as a litmus test for the organisation's integrity, with concern that the 'fake it till you make it' mentality might compromise the pursuit of justice. In the face of mounting pressure, ID spokesperson Henry Mamothame attempted to clarify the situation by asserting that it is technically feasible for the accused to appear in two different courts on the same day if they face multiple charges. However, he shockingly claimed not to know Advocate Nembulunge, who presided over Chetty's case. As the drama unfolds, the NPA finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with potential far-reaching ramifications as the public watches closely. With each revelation, Chetty's case compounds the urgent need for transparency and accountability in a system designed to protect the fundamental rights of citizens against injustice.
