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The Citizen
2 days ago
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Police nab 5 suspected CIT robbers after crash near Sundra
Five suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were apprehended yesterday afternoon in Sundra – a settlement on the border of Mpumalanga – following a police chase. According to Ridge Times, the suspects allegedly targeted a CIT vehicle in Bronkhorstspruit before fleeing along the R42 towards Delmas and then onto the N12 highway heading towards Johannesburg. Their getaway vehicle overturned near the R50 off-ramp to Bapsfontein and Sundra, prompting the suspects to flee on foot through nearby maize fields. A police helicopter was also used to trace the suspects. Timeline of events CIT heist in Bronkhorstspruit Getaway car rolls on a dirt road near the R50 off-ramp to Bapsfontein Arrests made in Sundra While unconfirmed reports suggest gunfire may have been exchanged, police have not yet officially commented. A heavy police presence was observed at all three locations involved. Police have also not yet confirmed how much money was stolen. 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 Citizen
24-05-2025
- The Citizen
Pregnant woman murdered in Mpumalanga
Police in Kinross were yesterday alerted to a gruesome scene in Kinross, Mpumalanga, where they found the body of a 34-year-old woman lying in a pool of blood, with visible blood stains on the walls. Police spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, said in a media statement the victim had sustained a stab wound to the chest and visible head injuries, believed to have been caused by bricks, Ridge Times reports. She was certified dead at the scene by Emergency Medical Services. A clinic card found nearby confirmed that the woman was six months pregnant. Police are seeking Sifiso Khumalo, who resides in the Marikana informal settlement in Kinross, as they believe he may assist in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information that can help locate him is urged to contact the investigating officer Constable Joana Tau on 072 781 0131, or report anonymously through Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or via the MYSAPS APP. All information received will be treated confidentially, and callers may choose to remain anonymous. The acting provincial commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, strongly condemned the violent crime and assured the public the case is receiving urgent attention. 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 Citizen
13-05-2025
- The Citizen
2 Mpumalanga police officers accused of bribery, assault appear in court
Two police officers from Leandra Police Station, Mpumalanga, appeared in the Evander Magistrate's Court yesterday, facing multiple criminal charges stemming from alleged misconduct during official duty. Ridge Times reports that Sergeant Ntsizwa Mthimunye (47) and Constable Malefane Mofokeng (38) are accused of extortion, assault, kidnapping, theft, defeating the ends of justice, and corruption. The charges relate to incidents that occurred on October 9 and 10, 2023. According to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), the officers stopped a truck on the N17 near Leandra, where they allegedly found four bags of dagga. The truck driver was assaulted and coerced into paying a R5 000 bribe, allegedly by the officers. Unable to access the money immediately, the driver contacted his employer, who transferred the money. Only R4 050 was eventually withdrawn. The following day, the driver visited the police station seeking the return of R1 000 for living expenses. Instead, he was assaulted again, handcuffed, and taken to a secluded area, allegedly by the officers, where he was left guarded. Two of the seized dagga bags were then loaded into a police vehicle, and the driver was arrested for possession. The Hawks launched an investigation following a report by Leandra police. A warrant was issued and served on both officers on April 16. The matter has been postponed to July 27. Both accused were released on warning and ordered to appear in person at the next court date. 'We will continue to root out corruption both inside and outside our ranks,' said Mpumalanga Hawks head Major General Nico Gerber. 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 Citizen
29-04-2025
- The Citizen
Mpumalanga housing stand scam: Ward councillor arrested
An ANC ward councillor in eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga, was arrested on Sunday for alleged fraud. Ridge Times reports that the arrest follows a woman's complaint to the police that a stand was sold to her in an alleged scam. According to the police reports, the woman was looking for a stand to buy in eMbalenhle in September last year. She was referred to a man who allegedly acted as the middleman. The woman apparently paid R30 000 into an account, which the ward councillor has access too. The councillor allegedly received R8 000 of the money. The complainant claims the councillor then issued a confirmation letter for the ownership of the stand and instructed her to build a temporary structure on the empty stand. The complainant became suspicious of the ownership confirmation letter as the stand belongs to the Govan Mbeki Municipality. She reported the incident to the police, which led to the councillor's arrest. The 'middleman' is still at large. The councillor is due to appear in court today. His name is being withheld until his court appearance. 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!
