Bogus traffic official convicted for fraud, Bethlehem
Thabiso Collens Lengoabala (55) appeared before the Bethlehem Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 9 February 2021 where he was convicted and sentenced for fraud.
His sentence...
Two ‘Fireboys/Al Qaeda’ criminal gang members found murdered, Welkom
On Friday, 5 February 2021, two dead bodies of African males were found in Jan Hofmeyer road, Welkom at about 21:00.
The police were notified...
Driver and 7 children drown as vehicle swept away, Steynsrus
The police in Steynsrus are investigating an inquest case after the drowning of eight people. It is alleged that on Sunday, 7 February 2021...
Farmer swindled out of R2.1 million, suspect convicted, Virginia
Modise Jacob Rapholilo (48) was found guilty as charged by the Virginia Commercial Crime Court and sentenced to 15 years direct imprisonment for a...
Fake advocate convicted for fraud and impersonation
Ntate Manuel Mabesa (53) appeared in the Bloemfontein Regional Court on Wednesday, 3 February 2021 facing charges of fraud, impersonating and perjury.
It is alleged...
Shop owner arrested for raping child (4), Bethlehem
A 37-year-old suspect is expected to appear in court on Thursday, 4 February 2021 in Bethlehem for rape following his arrest on 2 February...
Rape of girl (4): Residents rampage, loot suspects tuck shop, damage...
Police in Bohlokong are investigating a case of malicious damage to state property, business burglary and public violence. This comes after a tuck shop...
Fraudster convicted for R3,5 million tax evasion, Bloemfontein
Utimile Mike Chubisi (41) appeared in the Bloemfontein Regional Court on Friday, 29 January 2021 facing charges of contravening the Tax Administration Act.
In 2019...
Chemistry student kidnapped, forced to assist in manufacturing drugs
Moleboheng Precious Mohasoa (29), a former police official, attached to the Protection and Security Services (PSS) along with Innocent Paki Kompi (31) and Napo...
Rape of 2 young boys: Accused sentenced to double life imprisonment
A 37-year- old rapist was sentenced by Bloemfontein Regional Court for raping two young boys. It was on 24 October 2017 when the accused...
Rape of girl (5), accused handed life sentence, Petrusburg
The Provincial Commissioner of Free State, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane welcomed the sentencing of Thabiso Mzoboshe to life imprisonment.
Thabiso Mzoboshe (40) was sentenced to...
Pilot found deceased after crop spraying aeroplane crashes, Bultfontein
On 21 January 2021 at about 21:00, the police were informed of the crop spraying aeroplane that went missing whilst spraying crop between Bultfontein...
