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The South African
06-05-2025
- The South African
Gqeberha matriculant and mother's alleged killers in court
Three of the four men linked to the murder of a Gqeberha matriculant and her mother appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrate's court yesterday, 5 May 2025. According to Algoafm , Sibulele Mzilikazi, Nceba Maji, and Siyabonga Ntswahlana are facing charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder. They also face a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The fourth victim is in the hospital and has yet to appear in court. The South African previously reported that Gqeberha SAPS arrested the first suspect at the Dora Nginza Hospital after receiving treatment for a leg injury. This comes after SAPS Walmer officers responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, police discovered the bodies of Hailie-Jade Coboza, 19, and her 40-year-old mother Lusanda in their home in Sakhasonke Village in Walmer Location in Gqeberha last week. As detectives were examining the crime scene, crucial leads led the police to search local hospitals, where they arrested the first suspect. Further investigations led the police to a residence in Greenshields Park, Gqeberha. Three more suspects were arrested. In a statement on Facebook, the Gqeberha school expressed their sadness. The school said that they mourn the tragic and ultimate passing of the grade 12 learner who was also a first team netball player. The principal of Collegiate Louise Erasmus, told Algoafm that councillors and staff will be on standby to offer psycho-social support to learners who feel overwhelmed. 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.
The South African
02-05-2025
- The South African
Four suspects arrested for allegedly killing two women in Gqeberha
Four suspects have been arrested by police after allegedly killing two women in Sakhasonke Village, Gqeberha on Thursday, 1 May 2025. According to police reports, at approximately 8:30 pm, SAPS Walmer officers responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, police discovered two lifeless bodies of women aged 40 and 19 with multiple gunshot wounds. As detectives were examining the crime scene, crucial leads led the police to search local hospitals, where they arrested the first suspect. 'At Dora Nginza Hospital, they arrested a suspect receiving treatment for a leg injury, which was later connected to the Walmer murders. Further investigations led the members to a residence in Greenshields Park, where three more suspects were arrested,' the police statement read. During the operation, police seized a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun and a box of 9mm ammunition. Police are still investigating the motive behind the murders. The suspects are facing charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and are set to appear at the Gqeberha Magistrate's Court on Monday, 5 May 2025. The SAPS in Limpopo are searching for suspects who killed a 78-year-old farmer on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, at Stoffkraal Farm, Harteles. 'A 78-year-old male victim was found by a family member with a cloth on his mouth and also tied with a wire inside the bathroom, with a pool of blood with visible severe wounds on the forehead,' said SAPS. His vehicle, a blue Cherry, was discovered abandoned after having overturned, about six kilometres from the crime scene. The police are pleading to anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects to contact the Investigating Officer Sergeant Millicent Mokgomogane, on 076 614 0141 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or the MySAPS App. 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.
TimesLIVE
02-05-2025
- TimesLIVE
Four suspects arrested for murders of two Gqeberha women
Police have arrested four suspects aged between 28 and 46 for the alleged murders of two women in Sakhasonke Village, Gqeberha, on Thursday. The motive behind the killings of the women, aged 40 and 19, is under investigation. The arrest of the two suspects was the result of a joint operation led by the Nelson Mandela Bay district detective intervention task team and Operation Bamba members. 'On Thursday night at about 8.30pm, SAPS Walmer officers responded to reports of gunfire. On arrival they discovered the lifeless bodies of two women, aged 40 and 19, both with multiple gunshot wounds,' said Capt Sandra Janse van Rensburg. Acting on a lead, members expanded their search for the suspects to local hospitals. They arrested the first suspect at Dora Nginza Hospital while he was receiving treatment for a leg injury. 'Further investigations led the members to a residence in Greenshields Park, where three more suspects were arrested.' During the operation, police confiscated a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun and a box of 9mm ammunition. 'The suspects are facing charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition,' said Van Rensburg. They are set to appear in the Gqeberha magistrate's court on Monday.
