CHINA has reiterated a warning to its nationals in Nigeria to strengthen security amid the threat of kidnap gangs. The Chinese Embassy disclosed that the danger was prevalent especially in the northern parts of Nigeria, particularly the states of Kaduna, Kogi, Niger and Zamfara, all in the north and the capital, Abuja. China’s embassy in… Continue reading China wary of kidnap gangs in Nigeria
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Criminal gang handed combined 705 years in prison for robbing pensioners
TSHWARELO HUNTER MOGAKANE A CRIMINAL gang which terrorised and robbed pensioners and others after withdrawing huge sums from the banks, has been sentenced to a combined 705 years in prison. Calvin Congo Mabunda, 42, Sibusizo Shamase Mkhwanazi, 43, Bhova Sticks Nkuna, 54, were sentenced in the Johannesburg High Court last week following their five-year reign… Continue reading Criminal gang handed combined 705 years in prison for robbing pensioners
Concern over stalling GBVF Fund as another woman loses her life
The murder of a 26-year-old woman in Limpopo has once again raised concerns about South Africa’s ever-growing gender-based violence and femicide statistics. This week, the residents of Makhushane Village near Phalaborwa woke up to the news that their neighbour Judith Mathebula, 26, had been stabbed to death. According to local police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba,… Continue reading Concern over stalling GBVF Fund as another woman loses her life
Why VBS critic has been gunned down in Tubatse
AN ANC councillor who was shot dead outside his home this week, in a suspected political killing, received death threats days before his cold-blood murder, sources said. According to a local pastor, ANC sources and the South African National Civil Organisation (SANCO), Tubatse/Fetakgomo Municipality councillor Thabang Maupa was warned allegedly by ANC politicians to stop… Continue reading Why VBS critic has been gunned down in Tubatse
Razeem Patel’s brother shot at as he prepares to testify against him in court
MASHUDU SADIKE LIMPOPO police have opened a case of attempted murder after Razeem Patel, the brother of murder accused Rameez, was shot on Sunday morning on the R71 near Polokwane. This comes a day before he was expected to testify against his brother at his on-going trial before the Limpopo High Court. Patel is currently… Continue reading Razeem Patel’s brother shot at as he prepares to testify against him in court