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IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
Zweliphansi Skhosana appears in court for Sindiso Magaqa's murder
Zweliphansi Stanley Skhosana has appeared in the Mzimkhulu Magistrates' Court in connection with the murder of former African National Congress (ANC) Youth League Secretary, Sindiso Magaqa. The former senior uMzimkhulu municipality official was rearrested on Monday in Malvern, in Durban. Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in KwaZulu-Natal said Skhosana, 55, faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm, unlawful possession of firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and defeating the administration of justice. She said the case has been remanded to August 1 for the defence to appoint counsel for the bail application.
The Herald
2 days ago
- The Herald
Former municipal manager arrested for Sindiso Magaqa's killing
A former municipal manager at Umzimkhulu local municipality has been rearrested in connection with the murder of former ANCYL secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa. The 55-year-old official was arrested on Monday in Malvern in Durban. He was previously arrested in 2018 with the late mayor of Harry Gwala district municipality, a businessman Mbulelo Mpofana, two former police officers Sbonelo Myeza and Mlungisi Ncalane, and Sibusiso Ncengwa. The former municipal manager is expected to appear in Umzimkhulu magistrate's court on Tuesday. Ncengwa, a self-confessed hitman, has since been sentenced for Magaqa's murder. He was sentenced to 25 years for conspiracy to commit murder, 25 years for murder, 15 years for three counts of attempted murder, nine years for malicious damage to property, 10 years for unlawful possession of a firearm and one year for possession of ammunition. The sentences are to run concurrently. Ncengwa was already serving 95 years in prison for armed robbery convictions. At the time of his murder, Magaqa was attached to the Umzimkhulu local municipality. He was shot dead while two other councillors survived the hit. The police political killings task team took over the case in July 2018 after the formation of the unit. Within a month, the first hitman, Ncengwa, was arrested by the team. Three other co-accused — Myeza, Mpofana and Ncalane — were charged with conspiracy to murder, murder, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and malicious damage to property. Ncalane has been declared unfit to stand trial after two psychiatric reports revealed he was mentally ill. He is a patient at Fort Napier Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. The trial of the other two suspects is scheduled for October. TimesLIVE
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: Arrest in Magaqa murder case
Here's your daily news update for Monday, 28 July 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. In the news today, police have made another major breakthrough in the Sindiso Magaqa murder case. Meanwhile, legendary singer Simphiwe Dana has taken to her social media platforms to blast actress Nomzamo Mbatha for allegedly appropriating her hairstyles. Furthermore, a bus brawl left several people injured after a bus veered across the M1 South onto the M1 North, colliding with six other vehicles. Weather tomorrow: 29 July 2025 The weather service warns of high fire danger in parts of the Western Cape, with cool and dry conditions elsewhere. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Police make major breakthrough in Sindiso Magaqa murder case Police have made another major breakthrough in the Sindiso Magaqa murder case. The South African Police Service's (Saps) Political Killings Task Team on Monday arrested the former municipal manager of the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality. ANC Youth League Secretary-General Sindiso Magaqa. Picture: X/@Online Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the 55-year-old suspect was re-arrested on Monday in Malvern, Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). 'He was previously arrested in 2018 alongside the late mayor of the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality, a businessman, two former police officers and a hitman,' Mathe said CONTINUE READING: Police make major breakthrough in Sindiso Magaqa murder case 'I'm fed up': Simphiwe Dana accuses Nomzamo Mbatha of appropriating her hairstyle Legendary singer Simphiwe Dana has taken to her social media platforms to blast actress Nomzamo Mbatha. The Ndiredi hitmaker, popularly known for embracing Afrocentric hairstyles, is accusing Mbatha of appropriating her hairstyle without acknowledging her as the inspiration. From left to right: Simphiwe Dana and Nomzamo Mbatha. Pictures: Instagram 'Honey, there's a difference between appreciation and appropriation. You're not the only one. I'm fed up. It's deeply disconcerting and cringe,' Dana wrote, reposting Mbatha's picture on Instagram. Mbatha, who stars in the Mzansi Magic historical drama Shaka iLembe, has been showcasing various traditional hairstyles both on-screen and during promotional appearances for the show. CONTINUE READING: 'I'm fed up': Simphiwe Dana accuses Nomzamo Mbatha of appropriating her hairstyle Bus brawl causes 6-car pileup, closes major Joburg highway Several people have been injured in an accident after a passenger on a bus fought with the driver, causing the vehicle to veer across the M1 South highway to the M1 North and collide with six other vehicles. The accident occurred near Booysens Road on Monday as the new work week got underway. It has caused severe traffic congestion, with motorists stuck for hours, and emergency services and officials attending to the scene. Picture: iStock Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Xolani Fihla said though multiple injuries were reported, no fatalities were reported. 'Preliminary information suggests the bus was travelling south on the M1 towards the Booysens Road off-ramp when a passenger reportedly had an altercation with the driver and grabbed the steering wheel,' Fihla said. CONTINUE READING: Bus brawl causes 6-car pileup, closes major Joburg highway FlySafair strike drags on with more than 90% of pilots rejecting offer The stand-off between FlySafair and its pilots has intensified after more than 90% of unionised pilots rejected the airline's final wage and working conditions offer. This now casts doubt over operations and deepens an already fragile relationship between the flight crew and management. Picture: Flysafair Facebook page Last week, The Citizen reported that pilots who continue to operate may run out of legal flying time, which could result in more FlySafair planes being parked. A revised offer from trade union Solidarity is expected to be tabled on Monday. A FlySafair pilot told The Citizen that they reckon FlySafair will win the battle but lose the war. CONTINUE READING: FlySafair strike drags on with more than 90% of pilots rejecting offer 'I don't see white people here': Malatji laments lack of diversity in the ANCYL ANC Youth League (ANCYL) president Collen Malji says he would like to see more diversity in the party. He was addressing youth league members in the Eastern Cape over the weekend. Malatji said the ANC has to live up to its non-racial character by ensuring that all races are represented in the ANCYL. ANCYL president Collen Malatji. Picture: Nigel Sibanda 'I am seated here, and I do not see the proper spreading of the demographics of this country. I do not see white people here. I do not see coloureds here. I do not see Indians,' he said. Malatji said it is essential for all races to be represented in the ANCYL, as it produces future leaders of the ANC. CONTINUE READING: 'I don't see white people here': Malatji laments lack of diversity in the ANCYL Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: Top 10 stories of the day: Zondo blasts Ramaphosa | Dada Morero on Kenny Kunene | Gupta compound tour
eNCA
3 days ago
- eNCA
Senior municipal official arrested for Magaqa murder
UMZIMKHULU - The political killings task team has arrested a senior Umzimkhulu municipal official in connection with Sindiso Magaqa's murder. Magaqa, a former ANC Youth League Secretary-General, was assassinated in 2017. The hitman, Sibusiso Ncengwa, was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment. Ncengwa admitted he was paid R120,000 to kill him.
The Herald
08-07-2025
- The Herald
Hitman jailed for murder of ANC youth leader Sindiso Magaqa
The self-confessed killer of former ANCYL secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa was sentenced to an effective 25 years' imprisonment by the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Monday. Sibusiso Ncengwa was convicted after he pleaded guilty to murdering Magaqa in 2017. He was sentenced to 25 years for conspiracy to commit murder, 25 years for murder, 15 years for three counts of attempted murder, nine years for malicious damage to property, 10 years for unlawful possession of a firearm and one year for possession of unlicensed ammunition. The sentences are to run concurrently. Ncengwa is already serving 95 years in prison for armed robbery convictions. His defence lawyer, advocate Andrew Matlamela, had pleaded with the court to hand down a lenient sentence, saying his client had shown remorse by pleading guilty. However, the prosecutor, advocate Elvis Gcweka, told the court Magaqa's family is battling to come to terms with their loss and his mother breaks down in tears when her son's death is brought up. Three other co-accused —Sbonelo Myeza, Mbulelo Mpofana and Mlungisi Ncalane — were charged with conspiracy to murder, murder, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and malicious damage to property. Ncalane has been declared unfit to stand trial after two psychiatric reports revealed he was mentally ill. He is a patient at Napier Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. The trial for the other two suspects is scheduled for October. TimesLIVE
