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26/09/2026

ANOTHER MAN GUNNED DOWN IN ALEX

By Mr Lee
Mbyana ya Mahungu

A 37-year-old Zimbabwean national, Petros Dumani, originally from Tsholotsho, Zimbabwe, was shot dead at 16th Johnbrandt, Alexandra, on Saturday. The incident allegedly occurred around 3am.

Dumani was reportedly playing a dice game with other people when an unknown man allegedly approached and shot him.

He died at the scene.

The motive for the killing is currently unknown, and no suspect has been identified at this stage.

People who spoke to Mbyana ya Mahungu at the crime scene claimed that Dumani was allegedly the fourth man to be killed in the same area this year.

Police investigations are expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

More details to follow as they become available.

SHE ROBBED HER SISTER R1 MILLION ( Never Mind the Picture)By Mr LeeMbyana ya Mahungu A 37-year-old woman from Giyani i...
25/09/2026

SHE ROBBED HER SISTER R1 MILLION ( Never Mind the Picture)

By Mr Lee
Mbyana ya Mahungu

A 37-year-old woman from Giyani in Limpopo has been arrested for allegedly defrauding her sister of R1 million.

According to the Limpopo SAPS, the complainant allegedly transferred the money into her sister’s bank account for safekeeping. When she later requested the money back, the suspect allegedly refused to return it.

The matter was reported at Waterval SAPS, where investigations reportedly confirmed that the R1 million had been transferred into the suspect’s account. Police allege that further investigations found the money had been used for other purposes and was no longer available.

The suspect handed herself over to police at Waterval SAPS on Friday, 25 September 2026, and was arrested.

She appeared before the Waterval Magistrate’s Court, where the matter was postponed to Tuesday, 29 September 2026, for a formal bail application.

The investigation is continuing.

After The Cop Slept With Her and Failed to Pay R400, She Reported That He R***d HerThe Woman (18) Was Arrested, While Ch...
25/09/2026

After The Cop Slept With Her and Failed to Pay R400, She Reported That He R***d Her

The Woman (18) Was Arrested, While Charges Against The Cop Withdrawn

By Mr Lee
Mbyana ya Mahungu

KURUMAN: An 18-year-old woman from Kuruman has been arrested by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) after allegedly admitting that she made a false r**e statement against an off-duty police officer.

According to IPID, the woman opened a r**e case against a 24-year-old SAPS Vehicle Investigation Unit constable based in Kimberley, following an incident at a guest house in Kuruman on 23 September 2026.

The constable was arrested on 24 September and faced a r**e charge.

However, before the officer appeared in court on Friday, 25 September, IPID said the woman approached the investigating officer and allegedly admitted that she had made a false statement.

IPID said she told investigators that the alleged r**e report was made because the officer had failed to pay her the agreed R400 following what she described as consensual s*x.

A perjury case was subsequently opened against the woman for allegedly deliberately lying under oath and misusing state investigative resources.

The r**e charge against the police officer was withdrawn in court.

The 18-year-old appeared before the Kuruman Magistrate's Court on Friday and was released on warning. Her matter was postponed to 16 October 2026 to allow her to obtain legal-aid services.

IPID warned that false reports can divert investigators and other resources from genuine cases.

“The actions of the 18-year-old woman undermine the integrity of the justice system and divert critical investigative capacity away from genuine cases,” IPID said.

The watchdog further warned communities that false reporting would not be tolerated and that action would be taken against individuals who allegedly attempt to misuse the justice system for personal gain.

THUG OPENED FIRE ON POLICE BEFORE THEY SENT HIM TO UNKNOWN WORLD His five partners in crime surrendered By Mr LeeMbyana ...
25/09/2026

THUG OPENED FIRE ON POLICE BEFORE THEY SENT HIM TO UNKNOWN WORLD

His five partners in crime surrendered

By Mr Lee
Mbyana ya Mahungu

INANDA, KZN: A wanted murder suspect was shot and killed after allegedly opening fire on police during a dramatic three-hour standoff in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday morning.

The suspect was reportedly the sixth member of a group wanted in connection with the murder of two Crime Intelligence officers.

While his five alleged accomplices surrendered during an intelligence-led police operation, the sixth suspect allegedly chose to fight back.

Police say he opened fire from inside a house in Emaplasini, prompting a tense standoff that lasted about three hours.

Negotiators were brought in as police attempted to convince the suspect to surrender. However, he was eventually fatally wounded during the operation.

A Special Task Force officer was shot in the hand during the confrontation. He is reportedly in good spirits.

The operation also resulted in the arrest of five other suspects in Pinetown, Amanzimtoti, Mandeni and Newlands West.

The arrests are linked to the April ambush in Mount Edgecombe, where Captain Louis Nel and Sergeant Mandla Khuzwayo were killed.

The five arrested suspects are expected to appear in court on Monday, where they are expected to face charges relating to the investigation.

SON ALLEGEDLY R***D HIS 82-YEAR-OLD MOTHER — THEN MURDERED HERBy Mr LeeMbyana ya Mahungu A 48-year-old man has been arr...
25/09/2026

SON ALLEGEDLY R***D HIS 82-YEAR-OLD MOTHER — THEN MURDERED HER

By Mr Lee
Mbyana ya Mahungu

A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of his 82-year-old mother at Xikukwani village in Giyani, Limpopo.

The incident happened during the early hours of Wednesday, 23 September 2026.

According to police, officers received a report of murder at approximately 01:00 and rushed to the identified residence. Upon arrival, they found the elderly woman lying on a bed with visible injuries to her head and face.

Emergency Medical Services personnel declared her dead at the scene.

Police said the deceased had been living with her son, who initially reported the incident. He allegedly told investigators that he had returned home from a drinking spree during the early hours of Wednesday and found his mother lying on the bed with injuries to her face.

However, as the investigation progressed, police allegedly linked the son to his mother's death. He was subsequently arrested and is facing a charge of murder.

Police are also investigating allegations that the elderly woman may have been s*xually assaulted.

SAPS said an additional r**e charge may be added if the investigation establishes sufficient evidence to support such a charge.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Giyani Magistrate's Court on Friday, 25 September 2026.

Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers condemned the killing and called on communities to protect vulnerable members of society.

“The killing of an elderly mother, allegedly at the hands of her own son, is a shocking violation of the most basic values of humanity. We condemn this heinous act in the strongest possible terms. The SAPS will pursue this matter relentlessly, and whoever is found responsible must face the full might of the law,” said Scheepers.

The investigation remains ongoing.

23/09/2026

The beginning and end of the speeding thug who hijacked a car. Indeed, residents in Alex are seeing real movies for free😅

WAS JOSEPH IN THAT HORRIFIC ACCIDENT? HIS FAMILY HAS ENDLESS QUESTIONS By Mr LeeMbyana ya MahunguA family is living thro...
23/09/2026

WAS JOSEPH IN THAT HORRIFIC ACCIDENT? HIS FAMILY HAS ENDLESS QUESTIONS

By Mr Lee
Mbyana ya Mahungu

A family is living through an agonising wait for answers after Albert Joseph Tembe failed to return home from work, with their fears growing following the horrific taxi accident in which five people were burnt beyond recognition yesterday.

According to his family, Tembe lives in Ivory Park and rents nearby, but he regularly comes to visit and check on his family.

He left for work yesterday and was last in contact with his family in the morning while he was on his way to work in Alexandra.

Everything appeared normal until the devastating accident happened.

The family says panic immediately set in.

They began wondering whether Tembe could have been involved in the crash — not only fearing that he could be among those who died, but also worrying that he could be among the injured passengers who were rushed for medical attention.

They started calling his phone repeatedly, desperately hoping that he would answer and confirm that he was safe.

But their calls went unanswered.

As of today, the family says they still have no confirmation of his whereabouts.

“Since he went to work yesterday, he never came back. He works in Alex, so I'm not sure if he was part of the taxi that got burnt or if he's safe wherever he is. I don't know,” a family member said.

The uncertainty has left his loved ones devastated.

With five people reportedly burnt beyond recognition in the accident, the family is desperate for confirmation that Tembe is safe.

At the same time, they are hoping against hope that he may be among the injured and receiving treatment somewhere, unable to contact them.

The family is appealing to anyone who may have seen Tembe, knows where he is, or may have information about his whereabouts to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the family on 073 330 4633.

WHY SOME TAXI DRIVERS DON'T STOP WHEN ROBOTS ARE RED?By Mr LeeMbyana ya MahunguAccording to JMPD spokesperson Superinten...
23/09/2026

WHY SOME TAXI DRIVERS DON'T STOP WHEN ROBOTS ARE RED?

By Mr Lee
Mbyana ya Mahungu

According to JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla, preliminary reports indicate that the taxi driver allegedly failed to stop at a traffic signal before colliding with two Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

“Preliminary reports indicate that a red Toyota Hi-Ace minibus taxi was travelling northbound along Old Pretoria Main Road when the driver allegedly failed to stop at a traffic signal,” said Fihla.

Innocent lives of five passengers burnt beyond recognition.

RTI HERO BURNS TO DEATH INSIDE STATE VEHICLE ON N2By Mr LeeMbyana ya Mahungu A dedicated and award-winning Road Traffic ...
23/09/2026

RTI HERO BURNS TO DEATH INSIDE STATE VEHICLE ON N2

By Mr Lee
Mbyana ya Mahungu

A dedicated and award-winning Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) officer from Park Rynie has died tragically after the state vehicle he was travelling in was engulfed by flames while he was on duty.

Timothy Simpson, described by KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma as a disciplined, hardworking and patriotic officer, died around 20:00 on Tuesday night along the N2 freeway in Park Rynie.

According to MEC Duma, the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames, with Simpson trapped inside.

A specialised investigation involving the RTI and a highly specialised South African Police Service team is now underway to establish exactly what caused the devastating fire. Investigators are examining forensic and mechanical evidence.

Duma said a departmental team was sent to Simpson's family late on Tuesday night, while the Head of Department, Zibusiso Dlamini, and senior management are expected to meet with the Park Rynie RTI team and visit the family.

The MEC is also expected to meet with Simpson's wife and family as they mourn the loss of a colleague he described as having served the province and the country with distinction.

"Our hero, a hard worker and a patriotic RTI officer from Park Rynie, has fallen," Duma said, extending his condolences to Simpson's family, friends and colleagues.

The circumstances surrounding the fatal blaze remain under investigation.

MISSING ALEXANDRA WOMAN: FAMILY BELIEVES VIRAL PHOTO MAY BE MBALIBy Mr LeeMbyana ya Mahungu A family is desperately tryi...
23/09/2026

MISSING ALEXANDRA WOMAN: FAMILY BELIEVES VIRAL PHOTO MAY BE MBALI

By Mr Lee
Mbyana ya Mahungu

A family is desperately trying to establish the whereabouts of Mbali Dubazane, a young woman from Alexandra who has been missing from her family.

Last week, Alex Reporter published a story about a young woman who was spotted in a heavily intoxicated state near the Roman Catholic Church on 2nd Selbourne, Alexandra. A community member photographed her, and her face was not clearly visible.

Mbali's aunt has now contacted Alex Reporter, saying the woman in the photograph appears to resemble her niece.

According to the family, Mbali's older brother currently stays with her aunt. The family says Mbali lost both her parents when they were babies and later left to stay with friends in Alexandra.

The family is urgently trying to establish whether the woman in the photograph is Mbali and, if so, where she was taken afterwards, so that they can safely fetch her.

Anyone with information that could help the family locate Mbali is asked to contact her aunt on 072 760 4905.

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