TRT members received information about a vehicle (Toyota single cab bakkie) that was hijacked at Elliotdale. The vehicle owner was reportedly fatally shot.

The swift response by the Tactical Response Team (TRT) members has led to a recovery of hijacked vehicle in Mnyamazana location in Zazulwana Administrative area outside Butterworth on Sunday, 11 February 2024.

TRT members received information about a vehicle (Toyota single cab bakkie) that was hijacked at Elliotdale. The vehicle owner was reportedly fatally shot. It was later reported that the hijacked vehicle spotted driving along the N2 direction Butterworth and a back-up team was activated. The team members responded and spotted the vehicle on the N2 next to Tanga area in Butterworth and Police gave chase and tried to stop the vehicle. The driver sped off upon noticing that a marked police vehicle is following him.

While Police were chasing the hijacked vehicle, the driver stopped and quickly ran through thick bushes while firing shots towards the police returned fire. A 17-year-old suspect, allegedly from Elliotdale, was shot during the shootout with Police and died on the scene. On investigation Police recovered an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and two magazines on the scene.

A case of Murder, possession of unlicensed firearm, ammunition and hijacked vehicle, inquest and attempted murder has been opened for investigation

MATRIC TOP ACHIEVER NOMFUNDO EXPOSED BY HER FRIENDS FOR USING MUTHI AND WITCHCRAFT TO PASS.

Nomfundo Mthembu, an exceptional matric top achiever hailing from Hluhluwe in KwaZulu-Natal, faced not only the challenges of academic rigor but also unfounded accusations from her peers. 

Despite the adversity, her commitment and sacrifices have propelled her to remarkable achievements.Having decided to enhance her educational journey, Nomfundo made the bold choice to rent a back room closer to her school, Nkosi Ntulakabayise High School. 

This decision was fueled by her recognition that time was a precious commodity, and the long travel from her home was a hindrance to her studies.

Her daily routine reflected her dedication—starting school at 6:30 AM and concluding at 14:30, followed by a brief period of rest and nourishment, and then immersing herself in her books for an uninterrupted four-hour study session.

Nomfundo’s commitment to her studies paid off when she received the unexpected news that she was among the top 30 National Senior Certificate achievers in the country, a remarkable feat considering the vast pool of over 800,000 learners who participated in the matric exams.

Speaking to Zimoja, Nomfundo expressed her astonishment, saying, “I still can’t believe it, but I know and am confident that I am deserving because I put in the work and took responsibility for my own life.”

Despite her impressive achievements, Nomfundo faced adversity in the form of baseless rumors. She shared how her peers at school accused her of using muthi (traditional medicine) and witchcraft to attain her stellar grades.

These hurtful comments were particularly disheartening for Nomfundo, who had sacrificed sleep and endured sleepless nights in pursuit of her academic goals. 

Fortunately, she found unwavering support from her mother and uncle, who encouraged her to ignore the noise and stay focused on her future.

Nomfundo’s determination and resilience have not only made her a top achiever but also a role model for overcoming obstacles. Looking ahead, she aspires to pursue a career in medicine and has taken a step toward that goal by applying to the University of Cape Town. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of hard work, perseverance, and a strong support system in the face of challenges.

WESTERNBURG POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR SUSPECTS WHO COMMITTED BUSINESS ROBBERY AT NIRVANA

WESTERNBURG POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR SUSPECTS WHO COMMITTED BUSINESS ROBBERY AT NIRVANA

*POLOKWANE:* Police in Westenburg outside Polokwane are searching for two armed suspects who stormed into a business premises in Nirvana and robbed the shop of an undisclosed amount of cash and also robbed the customers of cellphones.

According to the preliminary information, two unknown suspects on Friday afternoon, 09 February 2024, arrived at the shop driving a white Toyota corolla. 

The armed suspects then entered inside and pointed the shopkeeper with firearms, while the customers were ordered to lie down. 

The suspects then took an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register and further robbed the shopkeeper and customers' cellphones and fled the scene.

There were no shots fired during the incident.

Police have opened a case of business robbery, and the manhunt for the suspects is underway. The vehicle's registration number is *FGC 176 L*

Police appeal to anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects to contact the investigating officer Sergeant Braidon Pheme on 072 294 4760 or police toll free number 08600 10111 or use MySAPS App.

Police investigations continue.

Shebeshxt says that his next album is going to be the number 1 album in the country.

Shebeshxt says that his next album is going to be the number 1 album in the country. 

He says it's full of hit songs only, and he has songs to accommodate everyone, from radio & tv songs, family songs, all the way to street songs. 

Shebeshxt is about to change the game with his music and his influence. He believes that 2024 and 2025 belongs to him in terms of Awards, Bookings, Radio play, Tv appearances. 

He added by saying his haters are still gonna suffer because he is here to stay, he isn't going anywhere anytime soon. 

Even his producer Naqua agrees that this album is about to boom the whole continent, Shebe maburna ka Di hit 🤞❤️🔥 Let's get ready!!

Emtee trolls Big Zulu, calls him Sjava’s bodyguard

Emtee, real name Mthembeni Ndevu continues poking fun at Big Zulu after almost two years.

The South African rapper started beefing the Inkabi Records boss in 2022 due to the diss track he released against a majority of SA hip hop stars. the diss track is titled 150 Bars.

Emtee was among the rappers dissed, and he took it seriously despite Big Zulu’s explanation that the diss track isn’t serious, but just for fun, to restore the fire in the rap game.

Since 2022, the Pearl Thusi hitmaker has always utilised every means to drag Zulu.

Sjava who is a friend of Emtee joined forces with Big Zulu to become a duo; they are called Inkabi Zezwe.

Sjava shared a photo of himself with his music partner, but Emtee found Big Zulu’s presence irritating and he fetches him in the comment.

GOGO MAWENI INJURED BY HER OWN SNAKE

Gogo Maweni’s pet turned against her, after years of nuture. The Sangoma is fond of sharing photos and videos of herself bonding with snakes, owls, and some scary animals several times.

Social media users have applauded her for being brave with her pets. However, she left people shocked after revealing that her snake bit her on the hand.

The star shared a photo of the injured hand and it garnered reactions. Some of the reactions include:

“Pythons are not poisonous, don’t be dramatic.”

Police in Berea have opened cases of impersonating a police officer,

Police in Berea have opened cases of impersonating a police officer, possession of drugs and fraud against a 38-year-old foreign national who was found in possession of rock cocaine and a fraudulent police identification card on Vause Road in Musgrave on Saturday, 10 February 2024.

Police were executing their crime prevention duties when they stopped and searched the man. A subsequent search at his place of residence on Okleigh Drive led to the recovery of fraudulent fishing permits, more fraudulent police identification cards, fraudulent refugee asylum work permits, a police date stamp, as well as 15 rounds of ammunition.

A computer and other equipment, believed to have been used in the production of fraudulent documents were seized for further investigations. The suspect is expected to appear in court on Monday.