August 3, 2024 – South African Tribune

SAPS Issues Warning Against Bogus Police Job Scams in East London and King Williams Town

Posted August 3, 2024 by admin

EAST LONDON - The South African Police Service Management is alerting the public to a scam involving bogus job offers for police trainee positions, particularly targeting job seekers in East London and King Williams Town. According to South African Police Service, individuals have received phone calls from a scammer posing…

Successful Stock Theft Operation Recovers Livestock in OR Tambo District

Posted August 3, 2024 by admin

MQANDULI - A recent operation conducted by the Mqanduli stock theft unit has led to the recovery of various stolen livestock across the OR Tambo District, spanning from July 31 to August 2, 2024. According to South African Police Service, the operation began in Bityi where nine suspected stolen cattle…

Manhunt Initiated After Double Murder of Teen Brothers in Lavender Hill

Posted August 3, 2024 by admin

LAVENDER HILL - A manhunt is underway following the shooting deaths of two teenage brothers in Lavender Hill on Saturday morning. The Anti-Gang Unit, supported by local police, is actively investigating the double murder. According to South African Police Service, the victims, aged 14 and 17, were ambushed while walking…

Inquest Opened After Fatal Fire in Zamdela Flats

Posted August 3, 2024 by admin

ZAMDELA - Zamdela police have initiated an inquest following the deaths of two individuals in a fire at Boiketlong flats. The incident, which resulted in the fatalities of a male and a female, occurred late Friday evening. According to South African Police Service, preliminary investigations suggest that the flats were…

SAPS Limpopo Leadership Ensures Tight Security at Opening of Parliament

Posted August 3, 2024 by admin

POLOKWANE - The top management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo, under the leadership of Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, attended and secured the opening of Parliament at Jack Botes Hall, marking the start of the parliamentary session with robust security measures. According to South African…

Manhunt Underway After Fatal Stabbing in Vuwani

Posted August 3, 2024 by admin

VUWANI - Police in Vuwani, Vhembe District, have initiated a manhunt after a 28-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Hamangilasi Mabangani Village early Saturday morning. According to South African Police Service, authorities were alerted and arrived at the scene around 04:00, where they discovered the victim with severe stab wounds…

Northern Cape Man Sentenced for Kidnapping and Rape of a Minor

Posted August 3, 2024 by admin

BATLHAROS - A 25-year-old man from Batlharos, Northern Cape, has been sentenced to twenty-eight years in prison for the kidnapping and rape of a 13-year-old girl, reinforcing law enforcement's commitment to addressing violent crimes against children and vulnerable groups. According to court proceedings, the incident occurred on 13 February 2021,…

ECN Records High Voter Registration in Namibia

Posted August 3, 2024 by admin

WINDHOEK — The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) reported a significant surge in voter registrations, with 152,472 new voters added from July 29 to August 1, marking the conclusion of the 4th General Registration of Voters (GRV) for 2024. According to Namibia Press Agency, this latest registration effort pushed the…

Central-West Burkina Faso Reviews Mid-Term Development Progress

Posted August 3, 2024 by admin

KOUDOUGOU - The second ordinary session of the Central-West Regional Dialogue Framework (CRD) convened in Koudougou on Thursday, under the chairmanship of Governor Boubacar Nouhoun Traoré, to evaluate the mid-term performance of the region’s Action Plan for Stabilization and Development (PA-SD) as of June 30, 2024. According to Namibia Press…

Mwadhina Gwanembenge Alumni Raise N.dollars 300,000 for School Renovations

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SHAKATI - Former students and teachers of Mwadhina Gwanembenge Combined School gathered for a reunion this Friday, successfully raising N.dollars 300,000 to refurbish the school's deteriorating facilities. According to Namibia Press Agency, the school has a storied history of excellence and has produced many professionals who contribute significantly both in…