Daily Update

🕊️ Learner killed in school stabbing to be buried today in Nchanga, KZN

NCHANGA, near Pietermaritzburg, KZN – The young learner who died after being stabbed at school is being laid to rest today.

Four days ago it was reported that a pupil stabbed four others at a school in the area (linked to the earlier incident at Vusumuzi High School in Sithebe / Mandeni).

One learner, Siboniso Landela, lost his life.
The funeral is taking place today in Nchanga

💔 Body of 16-year-old Bonolo Moloi found in sewage system in Tsakane

TSAKANE – The body of a 16-year-old girl, Bonolo Moloi, has been found dumped in a sewage system (stamkokweni).

Bonolo was last seen in Tsakane walking with her boyfriend. After her body was discovered, the boyfriend has not come forward to explain what happened.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

🥊💔 Former world champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete shot dead in Mdantsane

MDANTSANE, EASTERN CAPE – Former two-division world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete (38) has been shot and killed.

According to police, Tete was shot dead in Mdantsane on Friday evening, 21 August 2026. He was a former IBF Super-Flyweight and WBO Bantamweight world champion.

Police have opened a murder investigation.

No further details on the circumstances or arrests have been released at this stage.
The boxing community is in mourning.

🔫 Toy gun robber arrested in Durban North
DURBAN NORTH, KZN – A 21-year-old man .

was arrested this afternoon (Friday, 21 August 2026) after allegedly robbing a pedestrian with a toy firearm.

At around 15:46, a member of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was approached by the victim, who pointed out the fleeing suspect.

The pedestrian said he was walking home from work and crossing the railway line in Briardene when he noticed two unknown men following him.

He slowed down and one of the men approached him, produced what appeared to be a firearm, and demanded his cellphone. Fearing for his safety, the victim handed over the device.

The victim followed the suspects and then asked for help. One robber fled, while the second ran towards Marseilles Crescent.
The RUSA officer gave chase.

During the pursuit the suspect allegedly produced the firearm again. He was disarmed and restrained. A replica firearm was recovered.

The suspect sustained a head injury and scratches to his right thigh during the arrest.

💔 Young boy Sandiswa Sibiya found dead after school trip in Glendale

GLENDALE, eMSHININI – The Manzi family is mourning the death of their young son, Sandiswa Sibiya, who left home for a school trip and never returned.

Sandiswa was last seen on Saturday while on a school outing with Snenhlanhla High School. When he failed to come home, the family and community became concerned.

Police, assisted by dog units, conducted a search. His body was later found in the bush in the Glendale area. He was already deceased.

The cause of death has not yet been established. Police are continuing with their investigation.

💔 Masilo Modebe fatally stabbed while protecting a young woman in Mashakheng.

MASHAKHENG – Masilo Modebe has been stabbed to death after intervening when a man allegedly tried to r**e his brother’s girlfriend.

According to the family, Masilo was informed that a young man was confronting the young woman on the road and intended to r**e her. He approached the man and asked what he was doing to the girl.

The suspect allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Masilo multiple times. Masilo died at the scene. The attacker fled.

Police are investigating the murder.

⚖️ Soldier Thabo Monyane sentenced to 18 years for murdering girlfriend Eniphe Leso**

POLOKWANE, LIMPOPO* – Former SANDF member Thabo Lawrence Monyane (42) has been sentenced to 18 years’ direct imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Eniphe Sebolaishi Leso (34).

The Polokwane High Court handed down the sentence on 20 August 2026 after Monyane pleaded guilty.

Leso was killed in December 2025 at Ga-Malepetleke Village in the Mahwelereng policing area. According to reports, Monyane stopped his car when he saw her walking with another person. He accused her of cheating (“iyamfebela”) and then stabbed her until she died.

The court also declared him unfit to possess a firearm.

Police welcomed the sentence and praised the investigating officer for his work on the case.

⚖️ Female teen sentenced to 7 years for r**e in Calvinia ⚖️

CALVINIA, NORTHERN CAPE – A female teenager has been convicted and sentenced to seven years’ direct imprisonment for the r**e of another teenage girl. 🚔

The case was handled by the Calvinia Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit. 🛡️

On 13 September 2024, the 16-year-old complainant went to a local tavern with friends, where she met her former girlfriend (then 15 years old).

Later that evening the accused accompanied the victim to her residence. There, the accused allegedly forcibly penetrated the victim with the handle of an Okapi knife without consent. 😔

The victim immediately reported the incident to the accused’s parents and to the police. She received medical treatment, while the accused was arrested and later released into the care of her parents. 🏥

The trial concluded on 20 August 2026 in the Calvinia Regional Court. The accused was found guilty of r**e under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act and sentenced to seven years’ direct imprisonment. ⚖️🔒

The investigation faced challenges because both the complainant and the accused were teenage girls who had previously been in a relationship, and there were no eyewitnesses. Despite this, the Calvinia FCS Unit conducted a thorough investigation and worked closely with the prosecution. 🔍

Namakwa District Commissioner Brigadier Schalk Andrews praised Warrant Officer David Matthys of the Calvinia FCS Unit for his work, and also thanked prosecutor Mr Darryl Bromkamp. 👏

Police have emphasised that sexual offences are treated seriously regardless of the age or circumstances of the perpetrator. Juveniles will also be held accountable where evidence exists. 🚨

Children and community members are urged to report sexual offences to the police or other appropriate authorities. 🗣️

💔 Mother shot multiple times in front of her children in Mthwalume / Turton

MTHWALUME / TURTON – A mother was shot several times shortly after returning home from work.

The shooting happened in front of her children. One is in Grade 7 and the other in Grade 8. The children are still traumatised after watching their mother being shot and then falling silent in front of them.

She is due to be buried this Saturday morning. The family is appealing for counselling support for the children so they can begin to cope with the trauma of witnessing their mother’s killing.

Anyone able to assist with counselling is asked to contact Celokwakhe Cele TV.

💔 72-year-old Nozipho Soyingwa brutally murdered in Galeshewe, Kimberley

GALESHEWE, KIMBERLEY (NORTHERN CAPE) – A 72-year-old woman living with a mental disability, Nozipho Soyingwa, has been brutally murdered.

During the day she was seen being dragged by a man known in the community. Later that evening she was found at the same man’s house with stab wounds to the head and neck.

She was still alive at the time and was rushed to hospital, where she later died.

The man who had been seen dragging her fled the scene. Community members worked with the police, tracked him down, and he was arrested.

Police are investigating the case.