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 Only in Florida - Authorities in the Florida Keys were called to break up a drunken daytime "menage a trios"  in a Winn-Dixie parking lot. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to a Winn-Dixie parking lot at approximately 12:01 p.m. on Sunday, November 30th.  What they discovered will be burned into the deputies' minds long after they made their arrests. When deputies arrived on the scene, they discovered 45-year-old Sharon Czaplinsky engaged in a thorough menage a trois with 43-year-old Marshall Lowery and 59-year-old Michael Howard. All three were heavily intoxicated.   Authorities report that this was the second time Czaplinsky has been arrested for similar conduct in the last three months . All three-some were arrested on the scene.  Sharon Helen Czaplinsky, of Marathon, has been accused of unlawful exposure of private organs, disorderly intoxication, and resisting without violence. Marshall Adam Lowery, 43, of Key Largo, has been accused of com...

 Kandi Burruss Uses RHOA Footage to Challenge Todd Tucker’s Prenup Claims in Divorce According to Us Weekly, Kandi Burruss is turning to RHOA wedding footage as evidence in her divorce battle with estranged husband Todd Tucker — specifically to dispute his claims about their 2014 prenuptial agreement. Burruss filed an amended divorce petition on December 1, pushing back on Tucker’s allegation that he was asked to sign the prenup without his lawyer present. In the filing, her team said Tucker did have a high-powered attorney before the marriage and argued the agreement is enforceable. Her lawyer also pointed out that the entire process of negotiating the prenup was filmed for their five-part RHOA spinoff, “Kandi’s Wedding,” which aired in June 2014. The footage reportedly shows Tucker telling Burruss he was “good to sign” after speaking with his lawyer both on and off camera. Us Weekly previously reported that Tucker claimed he received the prenup before their April 2014 wedding but...

 New clashes erupt in eastern DRC days before Presidents Tshisekedi, Kagame sign peace deal New clashes between M23 rebels and the Congolese military supported by a pro-government militia erupted on Tuesday in various localities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to sources. The clashes broke out early morning at around 5:30am local time in different areas in the territories of Walungu and Uvira, in South Kivu province, disrupting schools and businesses, news portal Actualite reported, citing a member of the civil society in the area. Many residents who had gone to their farms were said to be forced to seek safe places as fighting intensified, with fierce fighting also reported in Kamanyola. In a statement confirming the fighting, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) alleged that the Rwandan army had teamed up with M23 to launch a series of attacks on its positions in Kaziba, Katogota, and Lubarika in violation of a ceasefire, Anadolu Agency ...

 Sudanese army says it has thwarted another RSF attack on Western Kordofan state The Sudanese army said on Tuesday that it thwarted an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Babnousa city of the West Kordofan state, south of the country. In a statement on USA's X social network, the army spokesperson accused the RSF of daily targeting Babnousa with artillery shelling and “strategic drones,” despite a unilateral ceasefire that the rebel group has previously declared. The army forces “decisively repelled” a new attack that was launched on the city yesterday, the spokesperson added. According to the Babnousa Emergency Room, a local relief committee, around 177,000 residents have fled the city due to ongoing RSF bombardments on Babnousa, which has been under siege for over two years. 'Political and media ploy' The army considered the ceasefire announced by the paramilitary group and its allied forces "nothing but a political and media ploy intended to cov...

 Anambra Assembly maintains that the recall of  Suspended Ayamelum Lawmaker, Udemezue has been delayed because he has not fulfilled the conditions that would warrant his reinstatement. Details have emerged explaining why the suspended member representing Ayamelum Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Bernard Udemezue, was removed from the chamber during the 2026 budget presentation and why he has not been recalled months after his suspension. Speaking on the floor of the House, the Majority Leader, Sir Ikenna Ofodeme, said Hon. Udemezue was suspended on 28th August 2025 following a resolution of the House after he allegedly took to social media to disparage the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, members of the 8th Assembly, and the institution. He was directed to tender apologies through his social media handles and submit a written letter to the Speaker and Members within five days — a timeframe that expired on 2nd September 2025. However...

   Police Arrest Masquerade in Akwa Ibom state The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, announced that David Effiong was arrested for “disrupting public peace” while dressed in a masquerade outfit. The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, said the suspect would be charged to court. This comes after Governor Umo Eno verbally announced restrictions on masquerades, saying they had become a public nuisance and were causing fear, harassment, and disorder in some communities. According to the Governor, masquerades should no longer roam the streets. The Key Argument: Is a Governor’s Statement Automatically a Law? Legal experts and concerned citizens have raised serious questions:  • Is the Governor’s pronouncement in church or any public place equal to a law?  • Has the statement been sent to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for ratification?  • Upon which written law is the Police arresting the masquerade? The simple answer is no—a Gover...

 Arne Slot confirms Mohamed Salah will travel to AFCON on December 15. Salah could miss six Premier League games plus one FA Cup match against Liverpool if Egypt reach the final: • Tottenham  • Wolves • Leeds • Fulham • Arsenal • Burnley • FA Cup

 THE FIFA DECISION THAT OUTRAGES AFRICAN FOOTBALL!  ​FIFA has reportedly given its approval for clubs to keep their African players until December 15. However, players were previously supposed to be released after the weekend of December 5–6. ​Several African countries had already planned friendly matches starting on December 8. This change is seen as a huge sign of disrespect. ​~L'ÉQUIPE

  AKWA IBOM ASSEMBLY BLOCKS MOVE TO BAN DOG MEAT 2nd December, 2025   The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has dismissed a motion from one of its members aimed at halting the consumption of dog meat in the state, sparking debates over culture, tradition, and public health. AKWA IBOM RESIDENTS BLAST LAWMAKER FOR TRYING TO STOP DOG-MEAT EATING Many Akwa Ibom residents have reacted sharply online after the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly rejected a motion to ban the eating and selling of dog meat on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. The motion was raised by Hon. Uduak Ekpoufot, who represents Etinan State Constituency, but it collapsed immediately because no other member supported it. The rejection quickly sparked comments across social media, with many residents openly criticising the lawmaker. Ekikere Effiong wrote “As How Na, we did not send him to make laws that oppose the things we like.” Otuekong Dan wrote, “Speaker abeg Etinan lawmaker leg over. He forgot that Speaker love...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY: PRESIDENT TINUBU, NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, FCT MINISTER PLEDGE N320 MILLION TO NIGERIAN LEGION President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, donated N200 million to the Nigerian Legion, assuring that the government will give more attention to the well-being of the military, injured officers, and the families of fallen heroes.  The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who attended the ceremony, donated N100 million on behalf of the National Assembly.  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, donated N20 million.     President Tinubu spoke at the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal launch at the Presidential Villa. The President, Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the President of the Senate, the Deputy Speaker, and the service chiefs were decorated with the remembrance poppy by the Chairman ...

 Nigeria Super Eagles 55-man provisional squad list for AFCON 2025. GOALKEEPERS : MADUKA OKOYE• AMAS OBASOGIE FRANCIS UZOHO EBENEZER HARCOURT. STANLEY NWABALI. ADEBAYO ADELEYE  DEFENDERS : FELIX AGU . ZAIDU SANUSI. WILLIAM TROOST-EKONG SEMI AJAYI· BRIGHT OSAYI-SAMUEL · BRUNO ONYEMAECHI CHIDOZIE AWAZIEM . CALVIN BASSEY · OLA AINA · IGOH OGBU RYAN ALEBIOSU. ADELEKE ADEKUNLE. EMMANUEL MICHAEL  MIDFIELDERS:  WILFRED NDIDI· FRANK ONYEKA • ALHASSAN YUSUF ALEX IWOBI ·FISAYO DELE-BASHIRU- EBENEZER AKINSANMIRO CHRISTANTUS UCHE· TOM DELE-BASHIRU. RAPHAEL ONYEDIKA TOCHUKWU NNADI · USMAN MUHAMMED· PETER AGBA  FORWARDS:  ADEMOLA LOOKMAN . VICTOR OSIMHEN .SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE TOLU AROKODARE·MOSES SIMON. ADAMS AKOR. CHIDERA EJUKE TAIWO AWONIYI· VICTOR BONIFACE PAUL ONUACHU . TEREM MOFFI OLAKUNLE OLUSEGUN. CYRIEL DESSERS KELECHI IHEANACHO NATHAN TELLA • SADIQ UMAR· ABDULRASHEED SHEHU CHUKWUBUIKEM IKWUEMESI· SALIM FAGO. PHILIP OTELE RAFIU DUROSINMI · EKESON OKORIE . CHISOM ORJI...

 GOVERNOR UBA SANI CONGRATULATES CHRISTOPHER MUSA  The Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), a son of the State, as Minister of Defence.  The Governor, in a press statement, says the nomination from a leader who has shown sustained commitment to national security is a clear vote of confidence in General Musa’s record, capacity, and dedication to duty. He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the gesture, noting that it is directed not only to General Musa as an officer of the Nigerian Army, but also to the people of Kaduna State, who hold him in high regard.  Governor Uba Sani says the President’s action shows his recognition and reward for merit, and that the nomination strengthens the effort to improve the nation’s security framework at a time when the country has declared a state of emergency on insecurity.

 Alleged $4.5bn Fraud:  Emefiele’s Co-Defendant’s Statement Not Obtained Under Duress-Witness A prosecution witness, Alvan Gurumnaan, in the ongoing trial of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, and Henry Omoile, over an alleged $4.5bn fraud, has told Justice Rahman Oshodi of Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos that Omoile did not make his statements to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, under duress, contrary to his claim.  Emefiele is currently facing a 19-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on receiving gratification and making corrupt demands during his tenure as CBN Governor. His co-defendant, Omoile, is facing a three- count charge bordering on  unlawful acceptance of gifts as an agent.   Both defendants have pleaded “not guilty” to all charges. At the last adjourned sitting on October 9, 2025, the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) had so...

 Gov Alex Otti meets President Tinubu On Nnamdi Kanu's case President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday received Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. While the official agenda of the meeting was not publicly disclosed, sources indicate to Vanguard thay discussion was highly likely connected to ongoing efforts to secure the release of the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The engagement follows Governor Otti’s recent high-profile visit to Kanu at the Sokoto prison facility, where the IPOB leader is serving a life sentence following his conviction on terrorism-related charges on November 20, 2025. Governor Otti has consistently maintained that resolving Nnamdi Kanu’s case remains a priority for his administration.

 Eugene Hasenfus, central figure in 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84 Eugene Hasenfus, whose capture in 1986 helped expose the Iran-Contra affair, has died at the age of 84. Hasenfus passed away on Nov. 26 in Menominee, Michigan, after a nine-year battle with cancer. Born on Jan. 22, 1941, in Marinette, Wisconsin, Hasenfus served in the Marines during the Vietnam War and later pursued a career in aviation. His life took a dramatic turn in October 1986 when the CIA-backed supply plane he was on was shot down over Nicaragua while delivering arms to the anti-communist Contras. Three crew members died, but Hasenfus survived by parachuting into the jungle, where he evaded capture for more than 24 hours before being apprehended by Nicaraguan authorities. His capture exposed the secret U.S. operations supporting the Contras after Congress had cut off military aid in 1984. Hasenfus publicly confirmed CIA involvement, contradicting initial statements from Reagan administration officials ...

 Prada buys fashion competitor Versace in $1.4 billion deal The Prada Group confirmed Tuesday that it has acquired Milan-based fashion rival Versace in a 1.25 billion euro (approximately $1.4 billion) deal, bringing the brand known for its bold, sexy designs under the same corporate umbrella as Prada’s “ugly chic” style and Miu Miu’s youthful aesthetic. The acquisition, completed after receiving all regulatory approvals, is expected to reinvigorate Versace following a period of moderate post-pandemic performance under U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings. Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will serve as Versace’s executive chairman while maintaining his roles as group marketing director and sustainability chief. Bertelli has indicated that he does not plan to implement immediate executive changes at Versace, but emphasized the brand’s untapped growth potential. Versace is currently undergoing a creative relaunch under designer Dario Vitale, who debuted his first collection during Milan Fashio...

 KEY-NOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL ORIENTATION, ALHAJI MOHAMED  IDRIS, fnipr, AT A WORKSHOP ON STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY RADIO IN NIGERIA HELD AT REIZ CONTINENTAL HOTEL FROM THE 2ND-3RD DECEMBER, 2025   PROTOCOL​   It is an honour to address you today at this important capacity-building workshop dedicated to strengthening the operations of community radio stations in Nigeria and enhancing our national response to the growing threats of misinformation and disinformation. 2.​This workshop could not have come at a more crucial moment. As a nation, we are navigating an increasingly complex communication environment in which facts compete with falsehoods, verified information struggles against deliberate distortions, and community trust is often shaken by misinformation crafted to cause confusion or conflict. In such a climate, the role of community radio as a trusted, accessible, and people-centred platform ha...

Anglican Bishop Demands Probe as Naval Officer Allegedly Beats and injures Anglican Priest at a checkpoint in Anambra  The Anglican Bishop of Ogbaru Diocese, Rt Rev Prosper Amah, has asked the Chief of Naval Staff to investigate the alleged assault of an Anglican priest at a checkpoint in Anambra State. The incident reportedly happened on November 30 at Okpotouno in Ogbaru LGA. The bishop said the priest, Revd Tochukwu Agina, was attacked “under a false allegation that he was making a phone call at the checkpoint.” He added that eyewitnesses confirmed the priest was not using a phone. “Credible eyewitness accounts and the victim’s testimony confirm that the priest was not making any call at the time,” he wrote. Amah described the naval officer’s action as “not only an abuse of authority but a clear violation of fundamental human rights.” He insisted that “no circumstance justifies brutality, false accusation, or the dehumanisation of any Nigerian citizen.” He called for a full inve...

 Late Anambra journalist’s widow alleges brothers sold her husband's and for N12m three days after his buria without consulting her. Fresh tension has emerged in the family of the late Anambra-based journalist, Mr. Alphonsus Nweze, as his widow has accused two of his younger brothers of selling his land for N12 million just three days after his burial without informing her or their children. Nweze, a respected reporter known for his coverage of Anambra State while living in Asaba, died in early October following a motor accident on his way home from work in Onitsha. He was laid to rest on 14 November, 2025 in his hometown, where colleagues, friends, and relatives gathered to mourn him. On Saturday, members of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Anambra State, visited the family’s residence in Asaba to console his widow, Mrs. Chioma Alphonsus Nweze, and their four children. The delegation, led by the Chapel Chairman, Chief Chuks Ilozue, presented a cheque of N600,000 as part of a support fu...

 LAGOS COMMISSIONER UNVEILS 2025 “LIGHT UP LAGOS ” FESTIVE ILLUMINATION BY NIGERIAN BREWERIES The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has officially unveiled the 2025 edition of the Light Up Lagos Festive Illumination, an initiative designed to beautify the state and stimulate tourism activities during the Yuletide season. The Light Up Lagos for the Yuletide season, an initiative of Nigerian Breweries Plc, took place on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Chief Obafemi Awolowo Monument, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja. The Commissioner, who was represented by a Deputy Director in the Ministry, Mrs. Olajumoke James commended Nigerian Breweries Plc for championing a project that blends aesthetics, culture, community bonding, and economic value. In her keynote address, the Commissioner described the Light Up Lagos initiative as “a significant contribution to the creative and tourism landscape of Lagos State,” noting that it aligns with the govern...

TENSION IN GBOKO AS YOUTHS APPREHEND MAN OVER SAME-SEX ALLEGATION 2nd November, 2025  A man was on Tuesday apprehended by a group of youths in Gboko, Benue State, over allegations of engaging in a same-sex relationship. According to a video circulating on social media, the man was accused of travelling from Lagos to Gboko to visit another male companion. The youths who intercepted him questioned the purpose of the visit and alleged that the meeting suggested a same-sex encounter. The incident has generated conversations across the community, with some residents expressing concern over rising cases of moral disputes and others warning against mob actions and public shaming. Security observers have advised that matters of this nature be reported to the police for proper investigation instead of being handled by youths or vigilante groups. As of the time of filing this report, the Benue State Police Command has not issued an official statement on the incident.

 Nigeria Grants Asylum to Guinea-Bissau Opposition Candidate Amid Post-Coup Threats The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted temporary asylum and protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa inside its embassy in Bissau, following credible threats to his life in the wake of last week’s military coup. The decision was communicated in an official letter dated November 30, 2025, from Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray. In the letter, Tuggar stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had personally approved the measure “as a proactive step to ensure the safety of Mr. da Costa in response to imminent threats to his life.” The dramatic development comes less than a week after military officers in Guinea-Bissau announced they had seized power on November 26, just days after a tightly contested presidential run-off in which both incumbent President...

 Abia Government Confirms Attack on Governor’s Advance Team, Assures Public of Safety The Abia State Government has officially confirmed that an advance security team attached to Governor Alex Chioma Otti was attacked by unidentified gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the road leading to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport in Imo State. In a public service announcement issued this morning, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Citizen Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, stated that the incident occurred between Umuowa and Ihitte junction, shortly before the airport junction, while the three-man team was on official duty. The government stressed that the main convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not involved in the ambush and emphatically confirmed that no lives were lost in the attack. “The general public is hereby informed that the convoy of Governor Otti was not involved in this attack, and no lives were lost during the unfortunate incident,” the statement read...

 Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison Iran has sentenced acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and imposed a two-year travel ban, according to his lawyer, Mostafa Nili. The court convicted Panahi on charges of “propaganda activities against the system.” Nili said he plans to appeal the ruling. The sentence was announced while Panahi was in New York City attending the Gotham Awards, where he received three honors for his latest film, It Was Just an Accident. The movie, which also won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in September, was filmed secretly in Iran following Panahi’s seven-month imprisonment, which ended in 2023 after he staged a hunger strike. The director drew inspiration from stories told by fellow prisoners for the revenge-driven plot, in which former inmates attempt to identify a potential torturer despite having been blindfolded during their captivity. France has selected the film as its submissi...

 Belgian police arrest three following raids on EU diplomatic offices and college in fraud probe  Belgian authorities arrested three individuals on Tuesday following raids at the European Union’s diplomatic service offices in Brussels and a college in Bruges as part of an ongoing fraud investigation. Police also searched the residences of the suspects, multiple buildings at the College of Europe in Bruges, and the headquarters of the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels, located at the center of the EU’s institutional operations. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), an independent EU agency, said it has “strong suspicions” of fraud linked to the awarding of a tender for a 2021–2022 training program at the EU Diplomatic Academy for junior diplomats. The alleged misconduct could involve procurement fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, and breaches of professional secrecy, and the investigation remains ongoing to determine whether criminal offenses ...

 ‘El Chapo’ son admits guilt in US drug trafficking case Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of notorious Mexican drug lord “El Chapo,” pleaded guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, following a similar plea agreement by his brother, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, earlier this year. Known in Mexico as the “Chapitos,” the brothers are accused of running a faction of the Sinaloa cartel. Federal authorities described their operation in 2023 as a large-scale effort to funnel massive amounts of fentanyl and other narcotics into the United States. Joaquin Guzman Lopez admitted to two counts of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise. He and longtime Sinaloa leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada were arrested in Texas in July 2024 after arriving on a private plane. Their capture, which followed years of alleged cartel activity, triggered a wave of violence in Mexico’s northern state of Sinaloa as rival factions clashed. Under the terms of his plea deal, Joaquin Guzman Lopez acknowledged over...

Shock as 14-year-old boy allegedly takes the life of woman who raised him after she revealed she wasn’t his biological mother A disturbing incident has left residents of Iju Ishaga in shock after a 14-year-old boy, identified as Emma Chris Okogbe, reportedly confessed to taking the life of the woman who raised him from infancy. During questioning, the teenager explained that he recently returned from school in Delta State when a friend claimed the woman who raised him was not his real mother. The woman—who had trained him since he was a year old—reportedly confronted the boy spreading the rumour, who offered no concrete answers about his claims. According to the boy, he later asked his guardian again, and she eventually confirmed she wasn’t his biological mother and told him he could look for his real parents when he was ready. Investigators say the boy grew upset over the revelation, days later, he pushed her off the stairs and she was later confirmed dead and taken to the mortuary. D...

Wait till 2027 if you’re eyeing VP Shettima’s seat- MURIC to Dachomo The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has asked Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, Regional Leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), to wait till 2027 if he wants to be the Vice President of Nigeria. MURIC Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said this in a statement he released to respond to the comments made by Dachomo on Channels TV on Monday, December 1. Dachomo in the interview said that the fact that both the President and Vice President seats are occupied by Muslims proves that there is a ‘’genocide’ against Christians in Nigeria and that the only way this can be corrected is for Shettima to vacate his office for a Christian to take over. Responding to his comment,  MURIC, a faith-based Islamic human rights organisation, accused the cleric of being obsessed with “hyperbolic articulation”. ‎‎”A new twist was thrown into the Christian genocide debate yesterday, Monday, 1st December, 2025 when the Regio...

 Two Arrested and Illicit Cigarettes Worth R180 000 Seized in Tzaneen A well-coordinated anti-smuggling operation by the Limpopo Tracking Team, working with Tshimollo Security and Investigation and Shadow Secure Security, has led to the arrest of two suspects and the confiscation of illicit cigarettes valued at about R180 000. Intelligence was received about two white Toyota Corolla Quest vehicles transporting Remington Gold cigarettes from Musina to Tzaneen. The teams immediately set up an observation plan along the R36 route. The vehicles were later spotted heading towards the Tzaneen industrial area. When officers attempted to stop them, both drivers sped off towards the Tzaneen Sasol garage. A chase followed, and the suspects were cornered near the Sasol Industrial area. A search of the vehicles revealed that both were loaded with illicit Remington Gold cigarettes. Two Zimbabwean nationals, aged 37 and 48, were arrested on the scene. Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant G...

 Rooiberg Suspect Remanded in Custody for Possession of Suspected Stolen Property A 29-year-old man arrested for possession of suspected stolen property appeared before the Rooiberg Periodic Court on Monday, 1 December 2025. He was remanded in custody until Thursday, 4 December 2025, when he is expected to apply for bail. The suspect, identified as Thomas Masevedze, was arrested in the early hours of Saturday, 29 November 2025. Police on patrol in the Waterberg District received information about a suspicious vehicle travelling along the D928 Road at around 00:20. Officers immediately followed up, located the vehicle, and brought it to a stop. During the search, police discovered railway tracks, copper pipes, and copper wire inside the vehicle. The items are believed to have been stolen. Masevedze was then arrested and taken to Rooiberg SAPS for processing. Police investigations are continuing to determine the origin of the recovered items and whether the suspect may be linked to o...