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15-05-2025
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Ford Ranger murder: Frustration grows as police struggle to find suspect who ran over Zim man
Police believe Ali Mugoya, also known as Arizona, can help in the ongoing investigation around the murder of Emmanuel Mahamba last month. Image: Facebook The family of Zimbabwean man Emmanuel Mahamba, who was killed when a Ford Ranger ran him over in Sandton last month, say they are frustrated as the police investigation into the murder has yet to produce any meaningful results more than a month since the incident. It is alleged Mahamba, the suspect and a woman linked to the suspect, were involved in a love triangle which ended tragically with the death of the Zimbabwean man. Joburg-based lawyer, activist and businessman, Moreboys Munetsi, who has intervened to assist the family of the murdered man with legal support. Munetsi told IOL this week that frustration is growing among Mahamba's family and friends as there is no justice for the deceased. @iolnews 🚨 SHOCKING: A brutal hit-and-run in Rivonia has left South Africans demanding answers! A shop owner allegedly ran over a man multiple times after an altercation—yet 10 days later, no arrest has been made. Police say they're following leads, but with the suspect's number plate clearly visible in circulating footage, frustration is mounting. What's really going on? Why is justice taking so long? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ #JusticeForRivonia #BreakingNews #MzansiCrime #FordRangerHitAndRun #SandtonPolice #SouthAfricaNews #IOLnews #CrimeInSA #CrimeInGP ♬ original sound - IOL NEWS Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Where is Arizona? Gauteng police have confirmed that Ali "Arizona" Mugoya is a person of interest for the murder incident of April 5, 2025, in Rivonia, Sandton. Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo confirmed to IOL that Mugoya is the man seen in pictures shared widely on social media. 'We believe Mr Ali Mugoya, also known as Arizona, can help with our investigation,' Masondo told IOL. Munetsi said Mugoya's companies were still operating in South Africa despite him being a wanted person by the SA Police Services. "The family of Emmanuel is very frustrated with the way the case is going, considering that there is no progress at all. It is alleged that some of his companies are still operating. This sounds as if he is still around the area. Previously, the police informed the family that the wanted guy was seen around Springs, but until now there is no update," he said. Use technology to find suspect Munetsi said the suspects phone was in use, both on calls and on WhatsApp. 'Police should use their technology to trace him. Since his business is working, it means they should monitor all the transactions that can help police to investigate. "The police should take more action on this case. The family is frustrated," said Munetsi. Last month, a woman identified as Ntombi, said she had two children with the wanted Ugandan man. In the conversation between Munetsi and Ntombi, she referred to Mugoya as her 'baby daddy' and she also admitted that she had been in a relationship with Mahamba. Ntombi said on the fateful day, Emmanuel and some Ugandan men came over to her work premises. Emmanuel and the Ugandan men rented the same house. On the day, Mugoya was already at Ntombi's workplace, a shop where motorbike parts are sold. Anyone with information regarding Mugoya's whereabouts is requested to contact the investigating officer, Constable Ndou Murabeleni on 076 416 5664 or 069 591 6447. IOL News
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21-04-2025
- General
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‘A moment I will treasure forever,' says SA woman who witnessed pope's final blessing
As billions of people mourn the death of Pope Francis, a South African woman who was among a few thousand to witness the pope's final goodbye on Easter Sunday, said seeing the church leader in the flesh was a dream come true. Event manager Genevieve, who recently moved to Rome to study her international masters, was in the crowd at St Peter's Square in the Vatican City as Pope Francis made his last public appearance, waving goodbye to a strong crowd. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ "I have travelled to Rome and St Peters Square for several years in hope of seeing the Pope and receiving his blessing. Yesterday, on Easter Sunday as well as it being the celebratory Jubilee year, we received the great honour to have Papa come out despite him not being well and graciously gift us with his blessing which is a testament of his devotion and resilience,' she said. #FarewellWave #EasterMemories #LegacyOfLove #InMemoriam #RomeMoments #SouthAfricanSpirit #CatholicHeritage #BreakingNews #IOLnews ♬ Very Sad - Enchan @iolnews Genevieve Farry, an IOL reader and South African resident in Rome, captured a poignant final moment when Pope Francis gave one last tender goodbye on Easter Sunday. The beloved pontiff, who was 88, passed away on Easter Monday, leaving behind an enduring legacy of humility and compassion. #PopeFrancis Fatty said the pope's final message was exceptionally powerful, elegantly presented, and deeply affecting, serving as a call to all to unite and strive towards a common peace. Farry expressed gratitude for being in his presence. The event was additionally significant since she enjoyed it with both a long-time friend and new friends. "It was an emotional and peaceful renewing experience that I felt. Being that I have left my home, in South Africa for a new journey in Rome, it was a reassuring feeling that everything is going to be okay with his blessing. 'Grazie Mille Papa, may you rest eternally in perfect peace." Fairy has described the atmosphere at the square as peaceful, despite there being over 50,000 people.
