BREAKING NEWS | Special Task Force Police Members Have Shot And Killed Suspect Wanted In Connection With Killing Of Two KZN Crime Intelligence Officers Police have killed a suspect wanted in connection with the April 2026 ambush that claimed the lives of two KwaZulu-Natal Crime Intelligence officers. A Special Task Force member was injured during the latest operation, which reportedly took place in Inanda. Captain Louis Nel and Sergeant Mandla Khuzwayo were travelling in an unmarked state vehicle in the Mount Edgecombe/Cornubia area north of Durban on 30 April when suspects in a white Toyota Quantum opened fire. Nel, a former Special Task Force member recently promoted and transferred to Crime Intelligence, died at the scene. Khuzwayo was airlifted to hospital with gunshot wounds but died weeks later. Details of the latest shootout, and the condition of the injured STF member, have not been officially released by SAPS. Investigations into the original ambush remain ongoing. The MK Party has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to lift National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola’s suspension, saying there is “no lawful or rational basis” for keeping him out of office after criminal charges against him were withdrawn. Read on https://tinyurl.com/4trtjjn3 #MKParty #FannieMasemola #SouthAfricanPolitics #news #IOL

BREAKING NEWS🚨 Intimidation Case Opened After Alleged Threats At Sandton Restaurant Police are investigating a case of intimidation after a man allegedly threatened a woman and her companions at Vlamo Restaurant in Sandton Gate on Thursday, 18 September 2026, at about 20:15. The woman was attending a private birthday dinner when the man approached the group and offered to take photographs. After they declined, he allegedly demanded her phone number. When she asked him to leave them alone, the man allegedly became abusive and threatened to shoot and k*ll her, including threatening to put “a b*llet” in her. He also allegedly claimed he was wealthy, owned the restaurant and would not face consequences. Restaurant staff removed him from the powder-room area. A companion later apologised to the woman and allegedly urged her not to escalate the matter, claiming the man was “well-connected”. The restaurant owner reviewed video footage of the incident and had the man removed from the premises. No firearm was seen and no injuries were reported. A video of the confrontation went viral on Saturday. Vlamo said the man is neither the owner nor an employee of the restaurant, and confirmed that a case ING NEWS Zimbabwean Businessman Apologises After Viral Sandton Restaurant Threats Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzingayima has apologised after a video showing him threatening women at Vlamo restaurant in Sandton went viral. In the video, he is heard threatening to “murder” the women and “p**t a b**llet in their heads”. Vlamo said he is not the owner, employee or affiliate of the restaurant and was removed after management became aware of the incident. A case was opened with SAPS on Saturday. Mudzingayima, who has been linked to Moriel Infrastructure Group, said in a personal statement that his conduct and language were unacceptable and that he takes responsibility for the fear and distress caused. He said he regrets his actions, will cooperate with the police investigation and is seeking professional guidance and conflict-management support. The incident has also prompted scrutiny of Moriel Infrastructure Group. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has instructed SANRAL to investigate whether the company was lawfully appointed and is meeting its contractual obligations. had been opened. The restaurant also said visible security measures would be increased. Police confirmed that the investigation is continuing.

🚨 POLICE HUNT WHITE CAR LINKED TO A KEMPTON PARK KIDNAPPING Update: We have not been told when the incident occurred but its not a recent incident. We waiting for more details from the investigator then will give full details. SAPS has registered a kidnapping case in the Kempton Park area and is urgently appealing to the public for information about a white vehicle captured on CCTV in connection with the investigation. ⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING: Police have warned members of the public NOT to approach the vehicle or anyone suspected to be involved. Anyone who spots the vehicle should keep a safe distance and immediately alert police. Acting Provincial Commissioner General Fred Gagana and specialised police teams are following multiple leads in the Ekurhuleni region as the investigation continues. 📍 If you recognise this vehicle or have credible information, contact: 📞 Sgt Gadebe: 082 646 7903 🚔 SAPS Emergency: 10111 📱 Report anonymously through the MySAPS App 👮 Or contact your nearest police station. 🎥 The CCTV video is in the comments below. Please share this post responsibly and help get the information to the right people. Do not confront or follow the vehicle yourself. #KemptonPark #Gauteng #SAPS #Kidnapping #PoliceAppeal #CommunitySafety #SouthAfrica

Rip: Elizabeth "Tsontso" Mokolo Moselakgomo Elizabeth Mokolo Moselakgomo was a 38-year-old fitness enthusiast and mother from Kempton Park, Gauteng.On Wednesday, September 09, 2026, Tsontso left her home in Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, for her usual afternoon run and never returned. She left behind her eight-year-old daughter, who later raised the alarm by contacting family members when night fell.A missing person file was opened at the South African Police Service ( SAPS ) and photos of Elizabeth were shared on social media. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, the battered body of a woman wearing sports clothing was discovered by authorities in the Kempton Park area. Due to severe facial injuries, the family could not immediately confirm her identity over the weekend. On Monday morning, September 14, 2026, her family formally and positively identified her body at the Germiston mortuary. Tsontso's tragic death is part of a deeply concerning broader investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS). She is one of five women whose bodies have been discovered in the Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein areas over a two-month span. A dedicated multidisciplinary task team has been established to examine the evidence and investigate potential links between these cases, though authorities have noted it is too early to definitively confirm a single culprit or serial killer. One suspect was already taken into custody in July regarding the first discovery.We send our deepest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.May her soul rest in peace. 🕊 #newsupdate #trending #newsfeed #viral #netchain

POLICE INTENSIFY SEARCH FOR MISSING RUNNER ELIZABETH MOKOLO MOSELAKGOMO, ALSO KNOWN AS ‘TSONTSO’] The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified the search for 38-year-old Elizabeth Mokolo Moselakgomo, also known as “Tsontso”, who has been reported #missing after she went for an afternoon run on Wednesday, 10 September 2026. Moselakgomo reportedly left her home in Kempton Park during the afternoon, to go for a run and has not returned. She left behind her eight-year-old daughter. When she failed to return home later on that evening, her daughter contacted family members, who subsequently reported her disappearance to the police. Since the disappearance was reported, police have been conducting searches and following up on all available leads, in an effort to locate Moselakgomo. Police have also made enquiries at hospitals and mortuaries, but these efforts have so far yielded no positive results. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are currently being investigated, and police are pursuing every possible lead to establish her whereabouts and ensure her safe return to her family. SAPS is making an urgent appeal to members of the public, the media and the social media community to assist in locating Moselakgomo, who may also be known to people as Tsontso. Anyone who may have seen her, knows her whereabouts, or has any information that could assist the investigation is urged to immediately contact Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike on 082 465 7249. Members of the public are urged to share this appeal widely across social media platforms and community networks. Even seemingly insignificant information could prove crucial in locating her. SAPS appeals to everyone who may have information to come forward. Our priority is to locate Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo and reunite her safely with her family. #CrimeStop #netchain #Missingperson

Numbers and dialed calls reveal a connection. A key witness's testimony faced serious challenges, with their credibility visibly crumbling. The situation highlights the importance of verifiable evidence. #LegalDrama #Courtroom #Testimony #Credibility #Investigation

SERIAL KILLER AND POLICE OFFICIAL SENTENCED TO FOUR LIFE TERMS EACH FOR VIOLENT CRIMES The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentence handed down by the Pretoria High Court, in which Rassie Hlabirwa Nkune (37) from Mpumalanga, and former police official Jacob Mothibe Chego (41) , previously employed at the White River Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU), were each sentenced to two life terms for two counts of premeditated murder, two life terms for two counts of conspiracy to commit murder, 5 years each for four counts of kidnapping, 5 years each for fraud, and 5 years each for defeating the ends of justice. In addition, Nkune was sentenced to 15 years each for two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances. The court ordered that the sentences should run concurrently with that of life imprisonment and declared them unfit to possess a firearm. THE CRIMES On 16 March 2022, Mr Mogashoa received a call from Chego informing him that his vehicle, reported stolen in 2018, had allegedly been recovered and was being held at the White River police vehicle impound. The following day, Nkune, posing as a police officer, contacted Mr Mogashoa and arranged to collect documentation. On 19 March 2022, Mr Mogashoa, his wife, and their two minor children (aged one and eight) travelled to Benoni, where they picked up Nkune. The Murders: While en route to the impound, Nkune instructed Mogashoa at gunpoint to stop in an open veld in Etwatwa. He forced the couple out of the vehicle, leaving their two young children inside. Nkune forced the couple into the veld and shot both in the head. The mother was six months pregnant. Aftermath: Nkune returned to the vehicle, drove with the children to another area, abandoned them, and fled. The eight-year-old child took the younger sibling and walked along the N12 highway seeking help. A woman assisted them and took them to a nearby police station. INVESTIGATION & ARREST Following investigations, Nkune was arrested while already in custody, serving a life sentence for the murder of two women in a separate case. On 16 April 2024, Chego and his co-accused, Elvis Press Makhubela (now deceased), handed themselves over to police at Springs police station. COURT PROCEEDINGS Both Nkune and Chego pleaded not guilty. However, State Prosecutor Advocate Tholoana Sekhonyana presented compelling evidence, including testimony from the eight-year-old child and Nkune’s associate, proving the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In delivering judgment, the Court found: • State witnesses credible, reliable, and corroborated by objective evidence • Nkune and Chego jointly planned and executed the crimes SENTENCING During sentencing, the accused asked the court to deviate from prescribed minimum sentences, citing minor children. Advocate Sekhonyana argued that they showed no remorse and committed a gruesome murder in front of two minor children while the mother was six months pregnant. Victim Impact Statements: • The minor child expressed that the incident affected his schoolwork, causing his grades to drop • Both families indicated the incident affected them psychologically, physically, and financially The Judge agreed with the state that no substantial and compelling circumstances existed to deviate from prescribed minimum sentences. NPA STATEMENT “The NPA remains committed to ensuring that perpetrators of violent crime, including those in positions of trust, are held accountable for their actions. This sentence sends a clear message that those who abuse positions of trust for personal gain will face the full might of the law.” FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS This case demonstrates that even police officials who abuse their positions will face justice. The use of DNA evidence and testimony from young witnesses underscores the importance of thorough investigation. #NPA #Sentencing #LifeImprisonment #PretoriaHighCourt #Murder #Kidnapping #Fraud #PoliceAccountability #JusticeForVictims #Etwatwa #WhiteRiver #VaalTriangle #Sedibeng #FezileDabi

FOREIGN NATIONALS ARRESTED WITH EXPLOSIVES LINKED TO ATM BOMBINGS. Three foreign nationals have been arrested and explosives recovered during an intelligence-driven operation in Matholesville, Roodepoort. The operation was conducted on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, by a multidisciplinary team comprising SAPS Crime Intelligence, the Ivory Park Task Team, Gauteng Traffic’s SLEU, private security companies and the West Rand Explosives Unit. The team acted on intelligence about a suspected explosives supplier allegedly supplying individuals involved in ATM bombings, cash-in-transit robberies and illegal mining. A search of the premises led to the recovery of 88 safety fuses, 62 blasting cartridges and about 400 metres of detonating cord, with an estimated street value of R160,000. Two men and a woman were arrested and face charges of possession of explosives. SAPS said all three are Zimbabwean nationals and are expected to appear in court. A white Toyota Etios fitted with false registration plates was also seized for further investigation. Police are continuing to investigate possible links between the suspects and other ATM bombing, cash-in-transit robbery and illegal mining incidents #MitchellsPlain #Tafelsig #SANDF #SAPS #CapeTown

CAPE TOWN MOTHER PLANS LEGAL ACTION AGAINST SANDF AFTER SOLDIER ALLEGEDLY SLAPS HER DURING TAFELSIG OPERATION 🇿🇦⚖️ A Cape Town mother, Bonita Smith, is reportedly preparing to take legal action against the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) after a soldier was allegedly caught on video slapping her during an operation in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain. The incident, which was captured on video and circulated widely on social media, has sparked outrage and renewed debate over the conduct of security forces during operations in local communities. According to reports, the confrontation happened while SANDF members and police officers were carrying out an operation in the area. The footage appears to show a soldier striking Smith during a heated exchange. Smith has indicated that she intends to pursue legal action, while questions are being raised about whether the soldier's conduct was justified and whether proper procedures were followed during the operation. The incident has divided public opinion. Some members of the public have strongly condemned the alleged assault and are calling for the soldier to face disciplinary action if the allegations are confirmed. Others believe the full circumstances leading up to the confrontation must first be established before conclusions are reached. The controversy also raises a broader issue: security personnel have an important responsibility to maintain public order and fight crime, but they are also expected to operate within the law and respect the rights and dignity of members of the public. Authorities are reportedly investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Any disciplinary or legal consequences will depend on the findings of those investigations. ⚠️ The video alone may not show everything that happened before the confrontation. The allegations should therefore be properly investigated, with both the soldier and the woman given an opportunity to present their accounts. 🇿🇦 Crime-fighting operations are necessary, but accountability must apply to everyone — including those entrusted with enforcing the law. 💬 Do you think the soldier should face disciplinary action if the investigation confirms that the slap was unjustified, or should the full circumstances of the confrontation be established first? #BonitaSmith #Tafelsig #SANDF #SouthAfrica #Police #CurrentAffairs