Mokgophong – Limpopo police, Sergeant Nyiko William Lelaka who died on the R101 road with eight inmates when the police vehicle he was operating to the Naboomspruit Magistrate Court collided with a truck was buried on Saturday at Mookgopong, in the Waterberg District. In her tribute, the Limpopo Police Commissioner, Lt-Gen Thembu Hadebe described Sergeant… Continue reading Sgt Lelaka Given Heroic Send-Off with Salutary Tributes
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Man under Police Guard in Hospital for Killing Brother’s Girlfriend
Limpopo – A 32-year-old resident of Polokwane, Westernburg has been placed in police custody for allegedly stabbing to death his brother’s girlfriend while watching soccer on TV. The suspect will be appearing in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court today facing charges of murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) following a brutal… Continue reading Man under Police Guard in Hospital for Killing Brother’s Girlfriend
Mom in the Dock for Not Reporting Rape of Daughter by Son
Limpopo – An 18-year-old young man will be appearing in the Letsitele Magistrate’s Court tomorrow for allegedly raping his 9-year-old sister at Lwandlamuni village – Letsitele outside the Tzaneen town. Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the angry community members of Lwandlamuni village burst into the N’wa Mitwa police satellite pulling a young man… Continue reading Mom in the Dock for Not Reporting Rape of Daughter by Son
Police Pounce on Drug Business Doing Rounds in Bela Bela
BELA BELA – Two Nigerian foreign nationals were arrested in two locations by the Limpopo Provincial Police Organized Crime Unit in collaboration with a Private Security personnel for dealing in drugs in the Bela Bela town yesterday. One was arrested in the Central Business District of BELA-BELA town’s Bham Street with street drugs street value… Continue reading Police Pounce on Drug Business Doing Rounds in Bela Bela
SAPS Fallen Hero to Receive Special Send Off
Limpopo – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo will tomorrow be laying to rest their fallen hero who lost his life on the line of duty when the vehicle he was operating transporting inmates collided with a truck along the R101 road in Limpopo. The late Sergeant Nyiko William Lelaka (43) died along… Continue reading SAPS Fallen Hero to Receive Special Send Off
Cop Wounded in Shootout with Two Car Hijackers
Limpopo – A police officer is in a stable condition after a shootout with two car hijackers who were cornered and arrested at Botlokwa, Limpopo, earlier today. Spokesperson for the Limpopo SAPS, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, said the police had received the information on Thursday, 21 August 2025, concerning two vehicles, a Mercedes-Benz C200 and an… Continue reading Cop Wounded in Shootout with Two Car Hijackers
Man to Face the Law for Attempt to Self-Immolate with Girlfriend
Waterberg – A 32-year-old man is due to face the might of the law for attempted murder case after being told to pack and go by a girlfriend at Northam – Smash-Block section. The girlfriend decided to go away for the whole night after an argument, said The Spokesperson for the Limpopo SAPS, Brigadier Hlulani… Continue reading Man to Face the Law for Attempt to Self-Immolate with Girlfriend
Driver in Court for Death of Scholar in Transport Accident
Sekhukhune – A 31-year-old scholar transport driver will be appearing before the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court today facing charges of culpable homicide for the death of a male learner aged 7. The driver is alleged to have been driving under the influence of alcohol, inconsiderate driving and overloading fifteen kids in his seven seater Toyota Avanza… Continue reading Driver in Court for Death of Scholar in Transport Accident
Son to Appear in Court for Brutal Murder of His Mother
Limpopo – A 38-year-old man is expected to appear before the Nebo Magistrate’s Court tomorrow after he was arrested for the brutal murder of his 61-year-old mother at Glen Cowie, Mochadi village, on Wednesday. Limpopo Police Spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the police received a call from one of the community members at about 10:00… Continue reading Son to Appear in Court for Brutal Murder of His Mother
Zimbabwean Motorist Shot and Killed on the N1
Makhado – A 38-year-old Zimbabwean motorist was shot and killed on the N1 road outside the Louis town when his vehicle had a breakdown yesterday. Limpopo Police Spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said a Zimbabwean motorist was driving from Gauteng to Zimbabwe with three passengers when had a breakdown near Ben Lavin plot outside the Louis… Continue reading Zimbabwean Motorist Shot and Killed on the N1