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 EFCC Arraigns Man for N1.020b Forex Fraud in Kaduna The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, arraigned one Captain Nuhu Haruna before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna State for foreign exchange fraud. He was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on advance fee fraud and obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of N1,020,000,000 (One Billion Twenty Million Naira). Count one of the charge reads: "That you, Nuhu Haruna (M) with NIN 45666600264 while being the Managing Director of Maphutha Oil & Gas Limited, sometime in December, 2023 at Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, obtained the total sum of N782,300,000.00 (Seven Hundred and Eighty-Two Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira only) from one Alhaji Sheriff Zailani Shanono, when you claimed to be capable of providing him with the equivalent in United States Dollars and thereby committ...

 Double Murder Trial of Limpopo Pig Farmer Postponed to January  The double murder trial of Limpopo pig farmers, Zacharia Olivier and William Musora, has been postponed to January next year in the High Court in Polokwane. One of the defence lawyers, Advocate Jacobus Venter, has concluded cross-examining state witness Rudolph de Wet. Olivier and Musora are facing charges of murdering two women, Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, as well as the attempted murder of Mabutho Ncube. The victims were allegedly shot at a dumping site on Onverwacht Farm outside Polokwane in August last year. Judge Jane Ngobeni has remanded the accused in custody until their next court appearance.

 Repo Man actress Olivia Barash faces eviction and struggles to recover after stroke Olivia Barash, the actress known for her roles in Repo Man and Little House on the Prairie, is facing serious health and financial challenges after suffering a stroke three weeks ago. The 60-year-old says the stroke has left her bedridden in her Los Angeles home, and she is still seeking adequate medical care. Barash is also struggling to care for her dog and has few friends or family in Los Angeles to provide support. Compounding her difficulties, she says she is facing eviction in two weeks due to a rent increase and building restructuring, leaving her uncertain about where she will go. Her application for disability assistance has reportedly been denied, adding to her financial strain. Before her health crisis, Barash had been working as a director on a documentary and has said she is not ready to retire. In the meantime, a GoFundMe set up by a friend has raised over $6,500 to help her during th...

 Rapper Young Bleed dies at 51 after suffering a brain aneurysm Rapper Young Bleed, born Glenn Clifton Jr., has died at 51 following complications from a brain aneurysm. His son, Ty’Gee Ramon, shared the news on Instagram Monday, saying his father “gained his wings” on Saturday and expressing a desire to continue honoring his legacy. Ty’Gee noted that while Young Bleed had never faced serious health issues, he managed high blood pressure with medication and described the fatal health event as “a natural thing.” The Louisiana hip-hop artist had been hospitalized just days after a well-received performance at the Cash Money Verzuz No Limit event at ComplexCon in October. Tameka Long, mother of Young Bleed’s 10-year-old son, said he was placed in the ICU on a ventilator following a brain aneurysm caused by internal bleeding. Young Bleed’s mother confirmed the hospitalization was unexpected and set up a GoFundMe to help with medical costs. Young Bleed was a key figure in putting Baton ...

 Bolivian top court overturns former interim president’s sentence, orders her immediate release The Bolivian Supreme Court of Justice on Wednesday overturned the 10-year prison sentence of former interim President Jeanine Áñez and ordered her immediate release. The court also directed that Áñez, who has been detained for more than four years, face a political trial, in line with requests from her defense team. Court President Romer Saucedo said the decision, supported by seven of the nine justices, was based on “several arguments” and identified violations of due process during her original trial in ordinary courts. Áñez was originally convicted for assuming the presidency during a contentious National Assembly session following the deadly 2019 protests that forced the resignation of then-President Evo Morales. The unrest, which left 37 people dead, followed Morales’ disputed re-election, which the Organization of American States had flagged as fraudulent. The court’s ruling immedi...

 FIFA to introduce new peace prize at World Cup draw in Washington  FIFA has announced the creation of a new peace prize, set to be awarded at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington. The FIFA Peace Prize will honor “exceptional actions for peace,” the governing body said Wednesday. “In an increasingly unsettled and divided world, it’s fundamental to recognize the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflicts and bring people together in a spirit of peace,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said. The award will be presented annually by Infantino “on behalf of fans from all around the world.” The announcement comes amid recent connections between FIFA and former President Donald Trump, who was not selected for the Nobel Peace Prize last month despite lobbying efforts. Infantino and Trump were both scheduled to speak at an unrelated event in Miami on Wednesday. Additionally, FIFA recently appointed Trump’s daughter Ivanka to the board of a $100 million educat...

 CAF expands 2026 WAFCON to 16 teams The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved expanding the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams.  CAF announced that the change will take effect at the forthcoming 2026 WAFCON to be held in Morocco. In the statement on Tuesday, the confederation said another four teams will be added to the 12 teams that had earlier qualified for the competition.

  Singapore to introduce mandatory caning for scammers Singapore is planning to introduce caning as punishment for scammers. During the bill’s second reading on Tuesday, Sim Ann, senior minister of state for home and foreign affairs, said the country lost more than $2.8 billion through scams — from 2020 up to the first half of 2025. She added that around 190,000 cases of scamming had been reported during the period.

 Press Release   Nigeria gets approval as host of UNESCO’s First Categor-2 International Media and Information Literacy Institute   At its 43rd General Conference of the Communication and Information Commission (CI Session) held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has formally approved the designation of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute, Abuja, Nigeria, as a UNESCO Category 2 Institute, the first of its kind in the world.    With this approval, Nigeria is positioned as a global leader in the fight against misinformation and disinformation, empowering it to spearhead international research, policy dialogue, and capacity-building in a critical 21st-century digital field.    In his address to the UNESCO conference, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated that the decision is “a strong vote of confidence in our natio...

 Kaduna Govt Offers Education, Healthcare To Bandits Under New Peace Plan The Kaduna State Government says it is offering access to education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities to bandits instead of cash payments, as part of a new strategy to end years of killings and kidnappings in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this on Wednesday during a one-day workshop on Peace Journalism organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna Council, in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria and the state’s Ministry of Information. Maiyaki explained that the approach, called the Kaduna Peace Model, marks a shift “from confrontation to conversation,” focusing on dialogue and development rather than force or financial incentives. “You cannot bomb peace into existence; you must build it with trust,” he said. He noted that after years of devastating violence, the government chose to tackle the social and...

 NDLEA alerts on fake medicinal cannabis, recovers large consignment, arrests kingpin …They contain illicit substances dangerous to health, Marwa warns   The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted the Nigerian public about the circulation of dangerous illicit substances being falsely packaged and marketed to the public as medicinal cannabis.   The public alert comes on the heels of credible intelligence, which led to the arrest of a 28-year-old drug kingpin Afeez Salisu (a.k.a Malu) on Saturday 1st November 2025 at his 2 Akala Street, off Umoru Street, Idi Oro, Mushin-Lagos enclave from where he was packaging and distributing the fake medicinal cannabis in designer pouches and cups.   A total of 16.4 kilograms of dangerous and synthetic strains of cannabis including Colorado, Arizona, Canadian Loud and Ghana Loud packaged in designer pouches and cups labelled as medicinal cannabis, were recovered from his store.   ​The Agency therefore wishes t...

 Wike rejects Oyo court order approving PDP convention FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed an Oyo High Court ruling permitting the PDP’s November 15–16 convention in Ibadan, insisting that an Abuja Federal High Court judgment halting the event takes precedence. Wike, through his aide Lere Olayinka, described the Oyo order as an “inferior ex parte ruling.” Meanwhile, factional chairman Umar Damagum suspended National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu and others for alleged anti-party acts, as PDP’s internal crisis deepens.

 FOOTBALL IS A POWERFUL TOOL IN ENGAGING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE POSITIVELY - FATODU The Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr.Lekan Fatodu has stated that Football is a powerful tool in engaging young people, directing their energy and focus into something more positive. Speaking at the kickoff of the 4th edition of the Afinni Unity Cup 2025, tagged “The Price before the Price,” held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Fatodu lauded the community development initiative. He disclosed that sports are pivotal in changing the wrong ideology of the Youth and preventing societal ills. “This is going back to the community, it brings peace within and helps people to pursue more decent lifestyles, as sports has actually gone beyond a hobby. Sports are now a global currency, and we need to tap into it, he added.. Lagos State House Assembly Member, Honourable Sulaimon Olarenwaju Afinni, the Organiser of the event, stated that the competition started in a smaller stadium wi...

 LAGOS DECLARES 24-HOUR TRAFFIC CONTROL, CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL STRUCTURES AHEAD OF FESTIVE SEASON  The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched a comprehensive, State-wide 24-hour traffic management operation and a multi-agency urban regeneration enforcement drive across major corridors and nightlife zones. Designated "Operation Ember Months Stability," the strategic intervention is designed to ensure seamless vehicular mobility, enhance public safety, and enforce environmental rectitude in anticipation of the traditional surge in movement during the festive season. A statement signed by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, noted that the agency has deployed its personnel to critical traffic intersections, corridors, and nightlife hubs, guaranteeing round-the-clock operational coverage. This amplified presence on major arterial routes - including Ikorodu Road, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lekki-Epe Corridor, and Agege Motor Road - aims to...

 LAGOS UNVEILS CLINICAL GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK TO STRENGTHEN PATIENT SAFETY, CARE STANDARDS … Says Framework Will Ensure Accountability, Continuous Service Improvement Across Health Facilities The Lagos State Government has introduced a Clinical Governance Framework aimed at ensuring accountability, continuous quality improvement, and patient-centred care across all public health facilities in the State. Delivering a presentation titled “Lagos State Ministry of Health Clinical Governance” at the Health Policy Group Meeting held on Friday, 24th October, 2025, at the Ministry of Health Conference Room, Alausa, Ikeja, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi said the system would institutionalise consistent standards and safeguard patient safety throughout the Lagos health sector. According to Dr. Ogunyemi, the Clinical Governance Framework places the patient at its core and is anchored on five critical pillars: patient safety, quality assurance, effective...

Passengers removed from plane at DCA after bomb threat Passengers on a United Airlines flight at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport were removed from the aircraft after a bomb threat prompted a security response. The flight, United Airlines 512, landed around 11:30 a.m. and was directed to a runway away from the terminal while authorities investigated the threat, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Runways were temporarily closed until all passengers were safely escorted off the plane and transported to the terminal by bus. Reagan National Airport later announced that the ground stop had been lifted at 12:50 p.m. EST, and flights were resuming. The FBI’s Washington Field Office confirmed that no hazards were found during the investigation. The FAA reported that the issue had been resolved and downgraded the ground stop to a delay. United Airlines said the flight originated from George Bush Intercontinental Airport with 89 passengers and six crew members...

 Justin Baldoni’s $400M countersuit against Blake Lively dismissed A judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds after Baldoni missed the deadline to file an amended complaint. U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman signed the order on Oct. 31, noting that Baldoni and his company, Wayfarer Studios, had not submitted a revised complaint after the initial lawsuit was dismissed in June. The judge had previously reached out to both parties earlier this month to confirm whether they intended to move forward; Lively responded, requesting a final judgment, while Baldoni’s team did not. Liman agreed to preserve Lively’s request for legal fees and other damages. Lively initially sued Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios in December 2024, alleging a “multi-tiered plan” to harm her reputation after she and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, confronted Baldoni and a producer over repeated sexual harassment and other concerning behavior on the set of It ...

 Democrats call on Prince Andrew to testify in Jeffrey Epstein case Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are urging former Prince Andrew to testify about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Committee members want Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to provide details about what he knows regarding Epstein and the crimes he committed. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said that appearing before the committee could allow Andrew to clear his name while helping advance justice for Epstein’s victims. Other committee Democrats, including Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (Ill.) and Stephen Lynch (Mass.) expressed support for the potential subpoena of the former prince, though they acknowledged enforcement could be challenging. Andrew has faced intense scrutiny in the U.K., particularly after renewed allegations by Epstein victim Virginia Roberts Giuffre, whose posthumous memoir was recently released. Following the controversy, King Charles III removed Andrew’s roya...

 Charlie Kirk’s widow urges cameras be allowed in courtroom for murder trial Erika Kirk, widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is calling for cameras to be allowed in the courtroom during the murder trial of the man accused of killing her husband at a Turning Point USA rally in Utah earlier this year. In an exclusive interview, Erika Kirk said, “There were cameras all over my husband when he was murdered. There have been cameras all over my friends and family mourning. There have been cameras all over me, analyzing my every move, my every smile, my every tear. We deserve to have cameras in there.” Her comments came in response to defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, 22, requesting that cameras be banned from the court proceedings due to the trial’s high-profile nature. Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck at Utah Valley University and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Robinson turned himself in days after the shooting and faces charges including aggravated murder...

 Fourth death reported at Walt Disney World in one month Another death has been reported at Walt Disney World, marking the fourth fatality on the property in the past month. According to Florida’s Orange County Sheriff’s Office, a woman in her 40s was taken to Celebration Hospital on Sunday, where she was pronounced dead. Authorities say there are no signs of foul play. This follows three previous deaths at Walt Disney World in recent weeks. On October 14, a 31-year-old woman died by suicide at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. About a week later, a man in his 60s suffered a medical episode and died at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Most recently, a 28-year-old man, Matthew Cohn, died by suicide at the Contemporary Resort. Separate from Florida, Disneyland in California also reported a death earlier this month when a woman in her 60s was found unresponsive on the Haunted Mansion ride on October 8 and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Disney has not issued a public c...

At least 7 killed, 11 hurt after UPS plane crashes and explodes at Kentucky airport  UPS cargo jet erupted into flames and exploded after crashing during takeoff Tuesday evening at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing at least seven people and injuring 11 others. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 bound for Honolulu, went down around 5:15 p.m. shortly after lifting off from UPS’s Worldport facility — the company’s main global air hub. Witness video captured flames coming from the plane’s left wing before it briefly lifted off the runway, lost control, and burst into a massive fireball that tore through a nearby industrial area. Parts of a nearby building’s roof were blown off by the blast, and fire crews worked for hours to contain the inferno. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that some of the victims were not aboard the plane, describing the crash as “incredibly violent.” The 11 injured include several individuals with serious burns and trauma. The t...

 Trump renominates tech billionaire and space traveler Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is once again nominating billionaire entrepreneur and space traveler Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, reversing a decision from earlier this year when he withdrew the same nomination over concerns about Isaacman’s political background. The move marks a significant shift in Trump’s stance just months after he questioned Isaacman’s Republican credentials, calling him a “blue-blooded Democrat” who had never donated to the GOP. Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4, has deep ties to the private space industry and is best known for financing and commanding private missions aboard SpaceX rockets, including the first all-civilian spaceflight and the first private spacewalk. His re-nomination comes with strong backing from Elon Musk, who had publicly supported Isaacman’s first nomination. Trump and Musk, who clashed earlier this year, have reportedly reconc...

 Driver arrested after hitting pedestrians in France, interior minister says  A driver has been taken into custody after allegedly plowing into multiple pedestrians and cyclists in southwestern France, injuring several people, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nunez. The incident occurred along a route connecting the villages of Saint-Pierre and Dolus on the island of Oleron, a small coastal area known for its narrow roads and seaside communities. Nunez said an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash and confirmed that two victims remain in serious condition, while three others suffered less severe injuries. Authorities have not yet released details about the driver or the vehicle involved. The interior minister added that he is traveling to the scene at the request of the prime minister to oversee the response and coordinate with local officials.

 Bandits Abduct Six Farmers In Kaduna’s Birnin Gwari Area Armed bandits have abducted six farmers in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to local sources, the attack occurred on Monday evening in Layin Danauta village, located in Kuyello Ward. The victims were reportedly working on their bean farms when the assailants, said to be in large numbers, stormed the area and whisked them away. A resident who spoke to SaharaReporters confirmed the incident, noting that the abducted farmers are his relatives. He added that while six victims have so far been identified, the number could be higher as several people remain unaccounted for. The latest abduction comes just days after another kidnapping in the same area. On Friday, several traders were taken hostage while travelling in a commercial vehicle to the weekly Layin Danauta market. The attackers reportedly intercepted their vehicle at Kwanan Danwandara in Tabani Ward, abducting all occupants, including the ...

 PDP Chieftain Blames Zoning Failure for 2023 Abia Governorship Loss Chief Eme Okoro, a Board of Trustees member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Secretary to the Abia State Government, attributed the party's defeat in the 2023 governorship election to leaders abandoning the zoning formula for rotating political offices. Speaking on Monday in Umuahia, the state capital, Okoro drew parallels between the PDP's national mishandling of the 2023 presidential ticket—failing to zone it to Southern Nigeria—and similar deviations in Abia State, which he said disrupted party elders' vision for equitable governance. "I am a foundation member of the party," Okoro stated. "We recognized that the general opinion was to create a party for the people, deriving strength from the people. At the Abia level, we began discussing the Charter of Equity, which simply means passing leadership around so every part of the state gets equal opportunity to benefit. "I...

 PDP Crisis Escalates: National Chairman Petitions IGP Over Violent Secretariat Invasion by Suspended Secretary The embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has formally petitioned Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, accusing suspended National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu of leading a violent invasion of the party's national secretariat in a bid to impose factional leadership. In the petition dated October 3, Damagum detailed the alleged incident, which occurred on Monday, November 3, 2025. He claimed Anyanwu, mobilized by his personal aides Arthur Bruno, Emmanuel Okoronkwo, and Chidiebere Egwu, stormed the secretariat with armed thugs wielding guns, knives, cutlasses, and sticks. The group reportedly broke into offices, unleashed violence, fired tear gas, assaulted staff and journalists, and disrupted operations. A female staff member suffocated from the tear gas and required resuscitation, while three others—Mr. Terna Tergba, Mrs. Ce...

Anambra community celebrates return of slave descendant from US ‎ ‎The people of Abagana community in the Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State are celebrating the return of one of their sons, whose parent was sold into slavery several years ago, Dr Griffin Lotson, from the United States of America. ‎ ‎The 71-year-old Lotson, who is now a Council Member and Mayor of the State of Georgia, was joyously received alongside other US returnees by the Regent of the community and the Founding Chairman, Igbo World Assembly, the umbrella organisation of Ndi-Igbo in Diaspora, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, at his palace over the weekend. ‎ ‎Speaking to South-East Punch at the Palace of the Regent, Lotson appreciated the community for welcoming them back to their ancestral home without any form of rejection and mockery. He said, ‎ ‎ “I am delighted to be here with my biological people after over 71-years away. My returned will add prosperity to Abagana community, Anambra State and Nigeria as a ...

Anambra poll: IPAC urges voters to reject vote buying and intimidation Ahead of the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, the umbrella body of all registered political parties in Nigeria, Inter-Party Advisory Council, has urged eligible voters in the state to reject vote buying, voter intimidation and other electoral violence, before, during and after the election. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement and voter sensitisation press conference in Awka, on Tuesday, the Chairman of IPAC, Dr Yusuf Dantalle, said vote-buying and other electoral vices weaken the foundation of democracy and diminish the value of the people’s mandate. Dantelle, represented by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Chinyere Kalu, reminded the voters to know that every vote counts, and their ballot is their power to shape the future of their state. He told all political parties and candidates participating in the election to know that the will o...

 "My husband is somebody that you can trust to do whatever he says he will do, he is not the usual politician that says things to impress people or lie for political gain.It has been his desire to govern Anambra for a long time because he has big dreams for Ndi Anambra" "When he wanted to contest for the Election I and the children asked him why he intended to compete and he told us that he feels there is a reason why God made him Onye Anambra.  just like he keeps telling Ndi Anambra, he wants to see a new Anambra and he has just started, comparing what he has done already to the many thing he is yet to do" ------- Dr Nonye Soludo (First Lady of Anambra state)

 "I will rather quit the military than get involved in the invasion of Nigeria" Opeyemi David Falegan of the ODF foundation, a well known Ekiti State man, serving in the United Nations peacekeeping missions has vowed to resign rather than obey Trump’s order to fight in Nigeria, saying that he would rather quit the military than fight in Nigeria. The soldier shared his statement on Facebook, explaining that he would not follow any orders, even those of the UN that ask him to fight in Nigeria, emphasizing on rather leaving the military than obey any instruction of invasion against his country. The post as seen on his page reads; "If trump gets involved in Nigerian case , then United Nations get involved . Imagine been ordered to wage war in  ur home country, I will rather quit the military than fight in my home country, even though terr0rist is the target, I might f!ght for my home country to conquer band!t and terr0rism To be honest I will rather quit the military than ge...

 Uncle and Grandmother Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Relative in Lemondokop Village Police in Limpopo have arrested two suspects, aged 38 and 82, in connection with the murder of their 30-year-old male relative who was allegedly poisoned at Lemondokop Village on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.   According to preliminary reports, the deceased had complained of severe stomach pains and dizziness before losing consciousness. He was declared dead inside an ambulance while being transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.   Community members, dissatisfied with the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, reported their suspicions to the police on Friday, 31 October 2025. An inquest case was initially opened while detectives launched a thorough investigation.   Investigations later revealed that the deceased’s uncle and grandmother were allegedly responsible for poisoning him. Both suspects were traced and arrested. The inquest docket has since been conve...

 Suspects linked to robberies apprehended Seven suspects linked to a business robbery at the Ice Cream Factory in the Polokwane CBD have been arrested following a swift intelligence-driven operation on Monday morning, 03 November 2025, at about 09:00. The arrests were made within an hour after the robbery, leading to the recovery of four firearms with live ammunition, stolen goods, and a white Audi S3 used during the commission of the crime. According to police reports, the armed suspects stormed into the factory, threatened employees, and robbed them of an undisclosed amount of cash, various items, and cellphones before fleeing the scene. Acting on a tip-off, police traced the suspects to a safe house in Zorra Section, Solomondale, under the Sebayeng policing area near Mankweng. A multidisciplinary team, comprising the Provincial Tracking Team, Provincial Investigation Unit, Capricorn District Detectives, Mankweng Task Team, Sebayeng Crime Prevention, and private security partners...

 Makatu Man Arrested for Brutal Murder of Girlfriend and Attempted Murder of Her Daughter  South Africa: A 48-year-old male suspect is expected to appear before the Dzanani Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 05 November 2025, in connection with the brutal murder of his 47-year-old girlfriend and the attempted murder of her 16-year-old daughter at Makatu Village in the Siloam policing area under the Vhembe District. The incident occurred on Monday morning, 03 November 2025.   The suspect was swiftly arrested on Tuesday, 04 November 2025, at Biaba in Makhado during a joint operation conducted by members of the Siloam Detectives and Makhado Police, following intelligence received about his whereabouts.   It is alleged that the suspect forcefully entered the home of his girlfriend while she was asleep with her children. According to information, the 16-year-old girl woke up to her younger sister’s screams and found her mother being attacked by the suspect, who wa...