Latest news with #VhembeDistrict
The Herald
08-07-2025
- The Herald
Bus driver killed in multiple vehicle crash in Limpopo
A bus driver was killed in the early hours on Tuesday on the N1 North in Musina, next to the Boabab Truck Stop in the Vhembe district, when a truck lost control and collided with the bus and a light delivery vehicle. Limpopo transport and community safety department spokesperson Tidimalo Chuene said the accident occurred at about 1.58am. It was reported that a truck lost control and collided with a light delivery vehicle and a bus. 'The bus driver [died] at the scene. Four bus passengers sustained moderate injuries, while four other passengers and one passenger from the light delivery vehicle suffered minor injuries,' said Chuene. A possible cause of the accident appears to be reckless driving. Chuene extended condolences to the family and the loved ones of the deceased. 'To those who are injured, we wish you a speedy recovery,' she said. 'We continue to urge motorists to exercise caution and obey the rules of the road to prevent such tragedies occurring. Let's prioritise road safety and respect the lives of all road users.' TimesLIVE
The Herald
31-05-2025
- General
- The Herald
Police arrest man with R8m in dagga in trailer
Limpopo police arrested a 27-year-old man who was found with 42 bags of compressed dagga in a trailer on Friday. Polokwane police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the man was nabbed during a joint anti-smuggling operation conducted by the Limpopo tracking and task teams together with other police units and external law enforcement agencies. They received intelligence information about a white Toyota Hilux bakkie suspected to be transporting dagga from Eswatini destined for Vhembe District. 'An immediate search operation commenced for the bakkie and it was positively spotted towing a trailer along the R36 public road next to Mooketsi Weigh-bridge at about 7am. It was stopped, searched and found transporting 42 bags of compressed dagga weighing 851.8kg with an estimated street value of R8m.' Ledwaba said a 27-year-old male suspect failed to account for the origin of the dagga and was immediately placed under arrest. He is expected to appear in the Tzaneen magistrate's court on Monday. Police investigations are continuing. TimesLIVE
