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Shebeshxt appears in court on 20 charges ⚖️ Limpopo musician Lehlohonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke (31) has made his first appearance in the Polokwane Regional Court on multiple serious charges, including robbery, illegal possession of firearms and attempted murder. The accused is facing a total of 20 charges, some of which include multiple counts of attempted murder. The matter was postponed to 28 May 2026 to allow the State to complete disclosure of the contents of the centralised case dockets. Chauke has been in custody since his arrest last year and remains behind bars pending further court proceedings.

Penny Penny resigns from Parliament and uMkhonto weSizwe Party…

Giyani court sentences stock theft accused to 12 months imprisonment ⚖️ The Giyani District Court has sentenced 28-year-old Climate Mashele to 12 months direct imprisonment after he failed to pay a R12,000 fine imposed for possession of suspected stolen stock. The conviction relates to an incident at Gandlanani village in November 2024, where police acted on information about meat being sliced at a local butchery. Police say the accused attempted to flee upon their arrival but was arrested after a chase. He allegedly failed to provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the meat found at the premises.

These two women should be arrested immediately…

Lulekani community continues pothole patching initiative 🚧 Residents in Lulekani have completed Phase 3 of pothole patching on Masakhane Street using cement as part of a community-driven road repair initiative. The next target is the large potholes near the Post Office leading to Lulekani Health Centre. Organisers say the aim is to improve road conditions, reduce damage to vehicles and minimise inconvenience for motorists and residents in Ward 15. Community members also plan to engage relevant authorities ahead of the next phase of repairs. Residents and local businesses willing to donate cement or support the initiative are encouraged to contact organiser Hanyani Sydwell Marhule on 072 052 2222. The start date for the next phase will be announced soon.

Ward 13 road maintenance underway 🚧 Ward councillor Lucky Rihlampfu, popularly known as Cllr Zozo, is currently overseeing road repair work on the internal access street to Hectorville next to Erick HR in Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality. Residents have welcomed the maintenance work aimed at improving road conditions in the area.

Trump arrives in Beijing with major US business leaders amid high-stakes talks 🇺🇸🇨🇳 US President Donald Trump reportedly arrived in Beijing accompanied by several prominent American business leaders, including executives linked to Apple, Tesla, BlackRock and JP Morgan. Analysts believe the presence of major corporate figures signals that economic negotiations and investment discussions may play a central role in the visit. The talks come as China faces economic pressure from slowing growth, weak consumer confidence and challenges in the property sector. At the same time, geopolitical tensions involving Taiwan, Iran, trade restrictions and US-China relations remain key issues likely to shape discussions. Some political commentators speculate that business partnerships, tariffs and regional security matters could all form part of broader negotiations, although no official details have been released.

Namakgale murder trial postponed again ⚖️ The trial of 52-year-old Orscarin Selina Hlungwani, accused of murdering her husband Soyaphi Moses Hlungwani, also known as Shaka, has been postponed once again by the Phalaborwa Regional Court. The matter was scheduled to continue on 13 and 14 May 2026 but was postponed to 30 September and 01 October 2026 due to the unavailability of a key witness. The case relates to an alleged domestic dispute at Malungane village in Namakgale in August 2024, after which the 63-year-old victim was left unconscious. The repeated delays have reportedly left the family frustrated as they continue to wait for the matter to be finalised.

Two men sentenced for vehicle-related crimes in Limpopo ⚖️ The Polokwane and Mokopane Regional Courts have separately sentenced two men to lengthy direct prison terms for motor vehicle-related offences. Prince Tshanduko Kgopana (30) was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment after he was found driving a stolen Toyota Hilux valued at about R900,000 along the N1 near Peter Mokaba Stadium in February 2024. Police say the vehicle had been stolen in Pretoria and was allegedly being transported towards the Beitbridge border. In a separate case, Bhekamaswazwi Hlatshwayo (34) received an effective seven-year prison sentence for possession of a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross and reckless and negligent driving. The vehicle, valued at around R600,000, had been reported stolen in Gauteng.

Six men sentenced to life imprisonment for Maake mob justice killings ⚖️ The Polokwane High Court has sentenced six men from Bokgaga Serare and Tsidingo villages in the Maake policing area to life imprisonment for the brutal murders of two men accused of theft. The convicted men are Maseabi Godfrey Senyolo (46), Thabiso Senyolo (39), Elmon Shai (32), Mmoye Freddy Senyolo (42), Isiah Melanzi (40), and Tjatji William Gafane (43). The court handed each accused two life sentences for murder and an additional five years imprisonment for kidnapping. They were also declared unfit to possess firearms. The court heard that the victims, Tantane Paulus Mangena (49) and Tshepo Conrates Malatjie (34), were kidnapped from their homes in August 2023, assaulted, forced to drink petrol and later set alight at Mokgoloboto Mountain.

Namakgale murder trial set to continue tomorrow ⚖️ The trial of 52-year-old Orscarin Selina Hlungwani, accused of murdering her husband Soyaphi Moses Hlungwani, also known as Shaka, is expected to continue on 13 and 14 May 2026 at the Phalaborwa Regional Court. The case relates to an alleged domestic dispute at Malungane village in Namakgale in August 2024, after which the 63-year-old victim was left unconscious. The matter has experienced several postponements as the prosecution awaits testimony from two key witnesses and a social worker. The delays have reportedly left the family frustrated as they continue to wait for the case to be concluded.

Cyril Ramaphosa will never resign under pressure. South Africa needs his leadership now more than ever, especially at a time when stability and strong institutions are being tested.

Businessman and senior police officials granted bail 🚨 Businessman Tariq Downes, SAPS Crime Intelligence Major-General Feroz Khan, and Hawks Gauteng head Major-General Ebrahim Kadwa have appeared before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on charges linked to alleged contraventions of the Precious Metals Act and defeating the ends of justice. The case relates to an incident at OR Tambo International Airport in May 2021, where Downes was allegedly found with unwrought gold valued at over R62,000. The state alleges there was no authorised undercover operation connected to the matter and claims the two senior police officials instructed officers to release Downes. All three accused were granted bail of R20,000 each. The matter was postponed to 14 July 2026 for further investigation.

National Assembly Seat Allocation (2024–2029) • African National Congress (ANC): 159 • Democratic Alliance (DA): 87 • uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party: 58 • Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): 39 • Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP): 17 • Patriotic Alliance (PA): 9 • ActionSA: 6 • Freedom Front Plus (FF+): 6 • African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): 3 • United Democratic Movement (UDM): 3 • African Transformation Movement (ATM): 2 • Al Jama-ah: 2 • Build One South Africa (BOSA): 2 • National Coloured Congress (NCC): 2 EFF, MKP and ATM are having less than 100 seats combined, so the impeachment is just a dream.

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@CrimeIntell Awu this regional tortoise called the UDM is still alive kanti

Why are these people changing political parties?

President Cyril Ramaphosa, regardless of political affiliation, remains one of the few leaders standing against entrenched networks of corruption and criminal influence. If those forces succeed in removing him, South Africa risks falling deeper into lawlessness and becoming vulnerable to capture by cartel-like interests.

Lulekani residents in Phalaborwa have started fixing potholes themselves after claiming the municipality failed to respond to their concerns. With support from local businesses and community donations, residents patched roads on Masakhane Street and say more work will continue in Far East, Biko and RDP sections under Ward 15. 🚧

Ngizwe Mchunu’s home reportedly torched in KZN 🚨 One of Ngizwe Mchunu’s homes in Umbumbulu, KwaZulu-Natal, was reportedly set alight on Saturday afternoon. According to reports, unknown men allegedly arrived at the property asking for Mchunu. After being told he was not home, they allegedly set the house on fire before leaving the scene. Property inside the house was reportedly destroyed in the blaze. The motive behind the incident remains unclear, and police have not yet issued an official statement.