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News24
6 days ago
- News24
State to appeal 12 SANDF soldiers' bail in murder of Frans Mathipa, double kidnapping
The State will appeal a decision handed down at the Randburg Magistrate's Court, Johannesburg, to grant bail to 12 SANDF members accused of kidnapping and murder. Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images via Getty Images
News24
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Thulisile Phongolo exits Generations: The Legacy... again
She made a name for herself when she joined one of Mzansi's top shows, Generations: The Legacy, where she played the character Namhla, daughter of notorious gangster Jack Mabaso and dodgy businesswoman Lucy Diale. In March 2018, after being with the show for four years, actress Thulisile Phongolo announced her departure from the SABC1 show, leaving her legion of fans heartbroken. After gaining popularity on the show, she decided to pursue a career as a DJ - something that her industry peers, such as Dineo Ranaka, Pearl Thusi and others, were venturing into at the time. Her never-say-die attitude made it possible for her to thrive in the male-dominated space. While pursuing her career as a DJ, she met DJ Maphorisa, whose real name is Themba Sekowe, and the pair became the country's IT couple. Last year, on July 1, the actress announced that she was a single woman. The break-up was triggered by a highly publicised alleged assault case. Maphorisa was arrested on May 7, 2023, and released on R4,000 bail by the Randburg Magistrates Court. She later reportedly dropped the assault charges against the multi-platinum selling DJ. Read more | 'I know dancing is not a natural thing for me' – Thuli Phongolo responds to criticism of 2Faced When news swirled about Thuli's imminent return to the small screen, her throngs of fans were elated to have the star back on the small screen. But her recent abrupt departure for the second time left many of her fans with lingering questions. According to well-placed sources, who revealed titbits to Drum about her departure from the show, her departure was amicable, and it was caused by her extremely 'busy schedule'. 'She is a busy human being, so the schedules clashed; she couldn't do everything that she does all at the same time, so that's why she left,' a source reveals. 'When she returned, dynamics in her life were different, so that's also another contributing factor to her short return to the show.' Another source says that because her DJ career was doing well, she was travelling a lot and didn't have much time to be shooting every day, as the daily show demands. 'She's a globetrotter, so she couldn't fully commit to Generations as before when she didn't have a hectic schedule. Now she travels quite often, which takes most of her time, and that's part of the reason she couldn't go back on a full-time basis,' explains the source. Read more | End not yet in sight for popular amapiano DJ Maphorisa even though Thuli P withdrew assault charges 'It's sad that some of her fans won't see her again on the show, because of her other commitments that bind her.' However, according to Generations: The Legacy's publicity manager, Eugene Cele, Thulisile had a short stint this time with the show, because of the understanding that she couldn't be available for a long period, owing to her busy working schedule, which included constant travelling.' 'She was only meant to be back on the show for two months. That was the understanding, because of how busy she is,' he says. Her character wasn't killed off, so it remains to be seen whether or not the actress will someday reprise her role on the show in the future.
News24
11-07-2025
- News24
12 SANDF soldiers accused of murdering Hawks investigator granted bail
Twelve SA National Defence Force (SANDF) Special Forces members accused of three murders, including that of Hawks investigator Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa, were granted R10 000 bail each in the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Friday. The soldiers, who cannot be named because an identity parade is yet to be conducted are accused of the murder of Mathipa on the N1 near the Hammanskraal off-ramp on 6 August 2023. They have also been charged with the kidnapping of alleged ISIS leader in South Africa, Abdela Abadiga, and his bodyguard, Kadir Abotese, from the Mall of Africa on 22 December 2022. Abadiga and Abotese have not been found and have been presumed dead.
News24
04-07-2025
- Sport
- News24
Win Free Springbok Tickets: Answer One Simple Question!
The Castle Lager Incoming Series kicks off this weekend!! City Press in partnership with Castle Lager is giving away 10 double tickets to lucky fans ahead of the 2025 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between Springboks and Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. To stand a chance of winning double tickets, answer this simple question: Question: - How old has Castle Lager turned this year? South Africa Be sharp not for persons under the age of 18. Enjoy responsibly. To win SMS the answer to 34217. SMS cost R1.50. Free SMS do not apply. Winners will be notified by telephone and must be able to collect their tickets at our offices at 272 Pretoria Avenue, Randburg. The competition closes on Friday at 5pm.
The Herald
02-07-2025
- The Herald
12 SANDF members in Hawks murder case claim state evidence is weak
The 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members arrested in connection with the murder of Hawks officer Lt-Col Frans Mathipa are adamant that the prospects of being acquitted are high. They appeared in the Randburg magistrate's court on Tuesday for a bail application. The two defence lawyers read their affidavits regarding their personal circumstances and their involvement in the case. Most of them stated that they did not believe the state had a solid case against them and that the prospects of a successful prosecution were 'very slim'. Some of them stated that they were about to carry out a sensitive operation before they were arrested. They are facing three counts of murder. They also face counts of kidnapping, fraud, obstructing the administration of justice, making false statements under oath and theft of a motor vehicle. The court ordered that their photographs and names should not be published due to a security risk and an outstanding identity parade, which was yet to be conducted. The charges stem from the alleged kidnapping of Abdella Hussain Abadiga and Kadir Jemal Abotese at the Mall of Africa on December 29 2022. Their whereabouts remain unknown. The accused are charged with the murders of Abadiga and Abotese. Soldiers argued in their affidavits that during the day of the incident, they were conducting a military exercise when the offences of kidnapping and murder were committed. One of the soldiers was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. The court heard the member was arrested during his arrival from training. 'I have no knowledge of the alleged deceased. The warrant of arrest didn't contain a charge of murder,' testified one of the soldiers in an affidavit read in court. 'Merits of the matter will be determined later during the trial, should it be held. I submit that the state case is not solid against me ... I opted to play the open cards. 'I have no knowledge of those counts. The charges referred to under these counts are brought with an ulterior motive,' testified another in an affidavit read in court, referring to some of the counts he was facing. According to the charge sheet, Mathipa, who was tasked with investigating the kidnapping and murders of Abadiga and Abotese, and investigating the involvement of the SANDF members, was killed near the N1 highway in Hammanskraal. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the matter was postponed until Thursday to allow the investigating officer to verify some of the addresses that were presented by the accused on their bail applications. ' We will be guided by the investigation process. For now, we would not be in a position to comment much about what will unfold in the case, as investigations are ongoing but safe to say that this prosecution forms part of our broader mandate to deal decisively with organised crime, and also by ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to book. 'They come and face justice, as has been the case in this case that is before the court. All accused are subjected to a judicial process, one that will become transparent so that all of society can have their questions answered,' she said. She said the state was yet to present the evidence of the investigating officer by way of an affidavit that will be presented in court. TimesLIVE
