DAILY SUN

NATIONAL

AN HOUR AGO

14 PEOPLE ARRESTED FOR POLITICAL KILLINGS!

   

By  Doreen MokgoloThursday, July 28, 2016 14:30

Nkosinathi Nhleko says those found on the wrong side of the law will pay for their deeds. Photo by Jabu Kumalo  ~ 

MINISTER of Police Nkosinathi Nhleko has said politically related crimes remain a problem in KZN.

He said over 20 cases had been reported to police in the province.

Speaking in Tshwane yesterday at the release of the results of an investigation into political violence, the minister said incidents had increased leading up to next week’s election.

“We decided to set up a task team headed by Hawks boss Lieutenant-General Berning Ntlemeza.

“The team includes detectives, crime intelligence and other stakeholders. This is to help create an environment where the election can be free and fair,” he said.

Nhleko said one of the team’s objectives was to immediately attend to, investigate and prosecute all reports of politically motivated crimes in KZN.

He said through their investigations they had learned that the suspects involved were hired hitmen.

“We have received 14 cases of murder and attempted murder, two of arson and two for public violence. There were two cases of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and pointing of a firearm, and one of culpable homicide,” he said.

“We were able to make seven arrests for murder and two for attempted murder. We have also made three arrests for possession of unlicensed firearms and eight for public violence. We have arrested three people for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and three for pointing of a firearm.

“We are not going to drop the charges against those found on the wrong side of the law. They will face the law and pay for the deeds they carried out.”

DAILY SUN

SUNWHEELS

4 HOURS AGO

WATCH LIVE: GUGU ZULU'S FUNERAL

   

By  Wheels24.comThursday, July 28, 2016 10:33

Gugu Zulu  ~ 

 South African racing driver and one half of the 'Adventure Couple', Gugu Zulu, is being laid to rest at the Rhema church in Randburg, Johannesburg today. 

Zulu died while attempting to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania earlier in  July 2016. The 38-year-old had complained of flu-like symptoms two days before he died. 

ALSO READ:WATCH LIVE GUGU ZULU'S MEMORIAL SERVICE 

Zulu's body was repatriated on July 21 and a memorial was held in his honour at the Kyalami race track on Tuesday (July 26). More than 1000 people attended the emotional ceremony in which friends and family shared their experiences of the deceased racing driver's career.

Zulu's mother Puleng and wife Letshego spoke at the memorial. Some of the speakers at Zulu's funeral include SA Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikili Mbalula, and the Mayor of Johannesburg, Parks Tau. As well as Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, and Gauteng Premier David Makhura.

DAILY SUN

NATIONAL

3 HOURS AGO

COP SAVES GIRL FROM REPEATED RAPE AND DEATH!

   

Thursday, July 28, 2016 12:00

photo by Trevor Kunene  ~ 

TRAFFIC officer, Girschen Grobbelaar’s standard uniform doubled as a superhero cape when he rescued a teenager from possible repeated rape and death. This was after he stopped a taxi driver for driving without headlights.

Grobbelaar told News24 when he pulled over the minibus at 3am on April 10, he didn’t expect to find a 14-year-old girl, bloody and bruised in the vehicle.

“My shift started at midnight, and three hours in I spotted a taxi driving on Parklands Main Road with its lights off. I pulled him over and the first thing I noticed was that the driver had no shirt on,” he recalled.

“When I approached him, I noticed he was sweating profusely. I asked if he had been drinking and he admitted it,” he said.

When Grobbelaar started to inspect the vehicle, he found the girl at the back.

“She was barely conscious and naked. Her pants had been pulled down to her knees and she had a top draped over her breasts. Her face was bruised and bleeding. I asked him what had happened and he started spinning all sorts of stories,” Grobbelaar said.

“I asked him where he was going and he claimed to be on his way to Dunoon. But he was driving in the opposite direction, towards the beach. I suspect he wanted to dump her” – NEWS24

DAILY SUN

ENTERTAINMENT

1 HOURS AGO

MR SERIOUS GOES GOLD!

   

By  Sun Reporter Thursday, July 28, 2016 13:30

Musa Sukwene. Photo by Lucky Nxumalo  ~ 

FORMER Idols winner Musa Sukwene's fortunes just keep getting better.

According to TMG, it was revealed this week that the musician's album Mr Serious has been certified gold.

This means more than 15 000 copies of his album have been sold.

Celebrating on Instagram, Musa thanked his admirers for their "continuous support and love."

Music producer Robbie Malinga, who worked with Musa on his latest single, Mthande, sang Musa’s praises to TMG: "I have been fortunate to work with the best at home and Musa fits well into that criteria of good musicians. He is one talented singer that knows what he is doing. For me, it's not about music. It's about spirit. It's about soul. It's not about just making a song. We need to feel each other and meet each other in spirit. That's my secret. I need to know everything about you and what makes you who you are for it to be a hit." 

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DAILY SUN

NATIONAL

2 HOURS AGO

'MAGOSHAS STOP MEN FROM RAPING'

   

By  Ntebatse MasipaThursday, July 28, 2016 13:00

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THE battle lines have been drawn at Thokoza Hostel.

One side has no problem with magoshas while the other wants them out!

Many single men at the hostel want the magoshas to stay, but the others say they must voetsek.

The concerned group claims the punani business has ruined many marriages and broken homes.

Resident John Dube said: “Some men leave their wives to go and bonk these women. It’s not right.

“We’re not going to allow our place to become Sodom and Gomorrah.”

The magoshas operate from the Khuthuza and Mshaye’zafe parts of the hostel.

Zion Dlamini, who is in favour of the magoshas, said: “I’m not married.

“I don’t see why magoshas should be kicked out of the hostel.

“These women help single men.

“They also stop men from raping and messing up other people’s lives.”

Resident Sphiwe Molotsi said the people who are complaining must leave their magoshas alone.

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NATIONAL

10 MINUTES AGO

'HE BIT MY FACE WHEN HE TRIED TO RAPE ME THE THIRD TIME'

   

By  Mbulelo SisuluThursday, July 28, 2016 15:00

Protesters marched from Ibika to the Msobomvu Police Station to support victim. Photo by Mbulelo Sisulu  ~ 

HUNDREDS of parents, teachers and pupils from four schools, as well as clinic staff, marched to Msobomvu Police Station yesterday.

They wanted to voice their anger that a rape suspect who had been terrrorising Ibika kasi, in Butterworth, had been released.

One of his victims was among the marchers who were demanding answers from cops. The 28-year-old mother said she was bathing on the morning of 4 July when the man knocked on her door.

“I told him not to come in because I was bathing but he forced the door open and entered.”

The woman said he grabbed a bread knife from the table and threatened to stab her in the heart.

“He asked for a condom and raped me. He then removed the condom and raped me again. He bit my face when he tried to rape me a third time,” she said.

Cops had some suspects in custody on 20 July. They asked the victim if she recognised any of the men.

She pointed out one of the men. He was charged with rape and appeared in court on Monday but was released the same day.

Community leader Sibabaliwe Dadaboshe said the man raped men and women. She said the men did not want to come forward to open a case.

Police spokesman Captain Jackson Manatha said the woman had wrongly identified the man and that was why he was released.

Manatha said no cases regarding men being raped had been reported.

He said the only case of rape was the one reported on 4 July. “DNA was taken and sent away for testing but the results will only be known after three months.”

DAILY SUN

NATIONAL

3 HOURS AGO

ANGRY KASI RESIDENTS FIGHT BACK

   

By  Tebogo MokwenaThursday, July 28, 2016 10:00

Residents of Kliptown protested over the lack of housing and the high crime rate. Photo by Themba Makofane  ~ 

KLIPTOWN was on lockdown yesterday as cops and residents battled.

The trouble started in the Soweto kasi in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Teargas was thrown and a seven-month-old baby had to be rushed to hospital because teargas was inhaled.

Angry protesters stoned vehicles and caused chaos when they filled Kliptown train station, making it impossible for trains to stop.

Robert Dlamini (54), who has lived in the area his whole life, said the community was protesting about housing, electricity, sanitation and the high rate of crime.

“The protest was peaceful until the police arrived and started shooting at us, causing residents to fight back.

“The councillor doesn’t come to speak to the community. The issue of housing is very serious and you can’t walk at night without being robbed,” he said.

Elizabeth Fisher (36), who had lived in Kliptown for 15 years, said she had six kids and lived in a small house.

“We can’t continue living like this after being promised houses.”

When the SunTeam arrived at the scene, residents were throwing rocks and insulting the police.

Police spokesman Captain Kay Makhubela said six people had been arrested and charged with public violence.

No injuries were reported.