By Obakeng Maje

Taung- A Sangoma was denied bail today by Taung Magistrate Court after a brief appearances.

Monnahela,34 was arrested in connection of murder after a mutilated body of a Schweizer-Reneke born teenager,17 was found floating on the water at nearby river.

A headless body of a victim was allegedly wrapped in a black plastic bag and was discovered by a passerby who alerted the community.

The Police were summoned to the area where gruesome event were discovered and arrested a well-known Sangoma in the area.

“Mr Monnahela was denied bail and his case was postponed until the 29 of August where he will try to convince court to grant him bail” said Colonel Kgwenyape.

It is alleged that the victim came to see a sangoma for consultations and Police were led to his house after a tip-off.

Monnahela was arrested more than three months ago and facing murder charges. 

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By Obakeng Maje

johannesburg- fifteen people were fatally injured after a taxi they were travelling in rolled several times before it turned-over.

even though the cause of the accident yet unknown, it seems the driver tried to beat the robots and lost control as other cars came pouncing.

according to bystanders, most commuters were injured and taken to helen joseph hospital in westdene.

wetried to get hold of metro police spokesperson, wayne minaar to get more details but our attempt were futile.

By Obakeng Maje

Limpopo- Democratic Alliance want the enthusiastic Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela to cast her chattering eyes on the increase of tender given to Steven Bosch compan- owned, Raesetja Property Developers.

According to reports, the R41m tender has been increased to a whopping R53m.

The Raesetja company was assigned to construct Seshego Resident Projects.

“A 12 million increase to a company that missed its two deadlines previously, that is a flagrant abuse” said DA spokesperson in the province, Desiree van der Walt.

It is alleged that Steven Bosch has more connection in high places and he might obtained his tenders using that.

Bosch said to be so close with ANC bigwigs in the province including ANCYL expelled president, Julius Malema. 

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By Obakeng Maje

Zeerust- A man lost his life after a head on collision in Zeerust. According to the reports, a 31 year-old who was a Btswana citizen was travelling along Zeerust road from Groot Marico and lost control of his Toyota.

He went head on to a coming bakkie which belongs to Fidelity Security Company.

“Unfortunately a Botswana National lost control of his Toyota and that resulted in his passing” said Sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa.

The other two occupants who were in a bakkie suffered slightly injured and were rushed  the local hospital.

Police continue wth investigations and culpable homicide case opened. 

By OBakeng Maje

Mooinoi- Police are searching for three unknown supects who allegedly robbed and raped a woman while hitch-hiking with her husband.

According to information received three  pulled over and pointed a gun at both victims and ordered a woman to get into the car.

” the victim was taken to the nearest bushes and raped several times.she said the fourth suspect did not take part in raping her, however he helped himself with her cellphone and money”  said moiloa.

after the ordeal, they drove back where they picked her and drop her.

ppolice are investigating robbery and rape case.