Former police officer faces charges for evidence tampering in illegal mining case

Samuel Bassie Mahlangu, a retired warrant officer, appeared before the Delmas Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, facing serious charges of defeating the ends of justice and tampering with evidence. The case stems from allegations that Mahlangu, 60, disposed of gold-bearing materials that were crucial evidence in an illegal mining investigation. According to Hawks…

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Thabang Selepe’s four life sentences bring justice for Kwaggafontein women

MPUMALANGA – Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, has welcomed the four life sentences imposed on a serial attacker and killer who terrorized women in Kwaggafontein between 2020 and 2022. The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, sitting in Middelburg on Friday, June 7, 2024, handed down the severe…

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Uncertainty remains as Mpumalanga police commissioner soldiers on

MPUMALANGA – It is still unclear whether Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Dephney Manamela will be suspended after national Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s alleged intention to suspend her dominated news headlines. According to reports, the “no-nonsense” policewoman from Middelburg was given until Thursday, May 23, 2024, to provide reasons to the national commissioner why she…

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Investigating officer Mothupi’s testimony exposes Badenhorst’s past, challenges bail eligibility

DELMAS – Investigating officer Kgabo Mothupi took the stand at the Delmas Magistrate Court on May 14, 2024, recounting the events of March 22, 2024. Mothupi, called in by a former SAPS commander, provided testimony regarding the incident. The bail application date has been postponed to May 21, 2024. Mothupi stressed that he received a…

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