Fatal shootings at Canelands leave one dead.

Hlengiwe Mbedzi
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Fatal shootings at Canelands leave one dead.

A 32-year-old man was fatally injured in a shooting incident at the Canelands Informal Area in Canelands yesterday afternoon.

Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) arrived on the scene shortly after 19:00 and discovered a large crowd gathered around the body of a man who was bleeding excessively from his injuries. Medics examined the individual and confirmed that he showed no signs of life. He sustained five gunshot wounds.

According to a witness, the deceased rented out rooms in the area. He was seen speaking to a man when the two began arguing. The suspect then took out a firearm and shot the victim multiple times. The perpetrators then robbed him of his cash and fled on foot in an unknown direction.

The motive for the murder has not been confirmed at this stage.

Three dead after freak wave sweeps beach goers against pier at Durban North Beach

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Three dead after freak wave sweeps beach goers against pier at Durban North Beach

Three people have died at the North Beach in Durban after a number of beach goers were swept away by a freak wave on Saturday afternoon.

KZN VIP reported that a strong wave swept unsuspecting beach goers and slammed them onto the pier.

Many people were injured while others were saved from drowning. Sadly, three people drowned after they got injured and could not pull themselves from the water.

“Sadly 3 people including a teenager was amongst those who were declared deceased at the scene,” said KZN VIP.

“Approximately 15 others sustained minor to moderate injuries and were treated by various ambulance services before being transported to hospital for further medical.

Read also: Another man drown at KZN beach.

The beach was closed off for the day following the mass drowning.

Three dead after freak wave sweeps beach goers against pier at Durban North Beach.
Three dead after freak wave sweeps beach goers against pier at Durban North Beach. Photo: KZN VIP

Three dead after freak wave sweeps beach goers against pier at Durban North Beach
Three dead after freak wave sweeps beach goers against pier at Durban North Beach. Photo: KZN VIP

Another man drown at KZN beach.

Hlengiwe Mbedzi
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Another man drown at KZN beach.

Another man died after drowning at the beach following two incidents that happened on Friday, and another is fighting for his life.

According to Dylan Meyrick from IPSS Medical Rescue, a man drowned at Casuarina Beach in Tongaat.

“Reports from the scene indicate that an adult male got into difficulty while swimming and was pulled from the water by a bystander.

“The man was unresponsive and CPR was commenced by lifeguards.

“Resuscitation efforts were then continued by IPSS Medical Rescue and Netcare911.

“Unfortunately, despite best efforts from all involved the man was declared deceased,” he said.

Earlier on Friday, a man ended up in a serious condition after a near-drowning incident in Ballito.

According to Paul Herbst from Medi-Response, the victim had been swimming at an unprotected beach near Emberton Way.

“The man had been swimming and got into difficulty. Lifeguards were notified and responded, and managed to pull the man from the water.

“He was stabilised at the beach before he was transported by ambulance to a hospital nearby,” Herbst said.

On Thursday, a four-year-old boy drowned after falling into a residential pool on the Bluff, south of Durban.

Paramedics arrived on the scene at Chipstead Avenue and found the boy in a state of cardiac arrest.

According to Garrith Jamieson from ALS Paramedics, despite a lengthy resuscitation effort from all paramedics, the child died on the scene.

“It is alleged the child fell into the pool and was found in the water before CPR was started,” said Jamieson.

Suspects caught digging grave – leave behind bag of muti, panga and spade after fleeing

Hlengiwe Mbedzi
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Suspects caught digging grave – leave behind bag of muti, panga and spade after fleeing

Imagine you have laid your loved one to rest but you get a phone call from the police that their grave has been dug up and there are body parts missing. It’s now scary with these muti doers who are doing all these rituals just to get some perks in life.

Police in Mpumalanga has called on anyone with information to come forward after a grave was dug by suspects who were trying to exhume the body of a man who was buried a few weeks ago.

According to Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, the suspects were caught by residents at the Jerusalem graveyard in Masoyi, outside White River, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

“It is alleged that some members of the community were going to the grave in preparation for a funeral when they saw two people who then fled upon their arrival,” explained Brigadier Mohlala on Thursday.

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“Police at Masoyi were informed about the incident and upon arrival at the scene, they discovered that the suspects left a panga, a spade as well as a bag with some items which look like muti inside.

“Upon closer observation, the grave of a man who was buried on 23 November 2022 at the age of 19 was dug but the suspects failed to bring the body to the surface. His family was then summoned and they are in the process to determine whether his body parts are complete.”

A case of a violation of a corpse has been opened and is under investigation.

Police cannot rule out the possibility that the act could be related to practices of a certain cult, however, more details will unfold as the investigation progresses.

No one has been arrested so far.

The Provincial Commissioner of the Saps in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant-General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, condemned the incident and labeled the act as an indication of moral decay in the society.

Bones for muti

In July, a sangoma and two other men were arrested for digging up graves allegedly in search of bones for muti.

READ ALSO: Newly-opened Oceans Mall hit by robbers

According to the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), TMPD regional members received a complaint from security guards who were working the night shift at a graveyard about people digging up graves.

“The officers responded swiftly and rushed to the graveyard. Upon arrival, they found three people inside the grave busy digging. When the three suspects were questioned, they could not account for what they were doing and where they got the permission to dig up the graves,” said the TMPD.

Among the three suspects was a sangoma.

“They were allegedly looking for dead people’s bones for muti purposes. The suspects tried to offer a bribe of R1 500.”

Man killed in Sherwood drive-by shooting

Hlengiwe Mbedzi
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Man killed in Sherwood drive-by shooting

Sherwood- Paramedics rushed to the crime scene of a shootout on Thursday around 13:30. Unfortunately there was an unlucky soul who got gunned down in form of a drive-by shootout.

Emer-G-Med paramedics together with ALS paramedics responded to the scene.

Read also: Robbery suspect and his victim killed after being hit by a car in Umhlanga

At the time the Paramedics arrived the SAPS were not available to give a statement on what transpired. From the looks of the things the Spokesperson for Emer-G-Med paramedics said, “On arrival on the scene, a Mercedes Benz was found peppered with high caliber bullet holes. The driver and only occupant of the vehicle, a male believed to be approximately forty years of age was found to have sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead on arrival of paramedics.”

Van Reenen added that South African Police Services were on the scene investigating the matter. SAPS was not available for comment at the time this article was published.

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Newly-opened Oceans Mall hit by robbers

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Newly-opened Oceans Mall hit by robbers

The newly-opened Oceans Mall in Umhlanga, north of Durban, has been hit by robbers

Police say three armed suspects entered the mall on Tuesday night and stormed an MTN store.

It’s understood they held an employee at gunpoint and took cell phones and smartwatches.

Police say security guards gave chase and recovered some of the stolen items.

Oceans Mall’s management has confirmed the centre’s guards jumped into action.

They say no one was hurt and they are cooperating with the police.

Read: Robbery suspect and his victim killed after being hit by a car in Umhlanga

No arrests have been made but Durban North SAPS is investigating a case of robbery.

Oceans Mall opened its doors a month ago.

Desmond Dube owes SARS R1.4 million in taxes

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Desmond Dube owes SARS R1.4 million in taxes

Desmond Dube, a media personality and clientele Life Ambassador is at loggerheads with the South African Revenue Services (SARS). He might be forced to sell off his assets in order to settle over R1.4 million that he is owing in form of taxes

It was rumored that the TV personality Desmond Dube was homeless, he later cleared those rumors. This case seems not to be the first case against him. City Press reported that Dube is facing execution to sell off his assets to comply with SARS.

“Desmond Dube could face a warrant of execution to sell his assets should he fail to comply with a final letter of demand issued to him by Sars for him to settle over R1.4 million in unpaid taxes” wrote City Press

Reportedly, Dube was served with the papers last week to settle an amount of over R1.4 million rand in unpaid taxes. The letter also highlighted that should Dube fail to work with the SARS, he could end up with a warrant of execution which will also allow SARS to sell off his assets in order to settle his R1 432 675.61 debt.

“According to the records of Sars, you have failed to pay your tax debt for one or more tax years and tax periods… you are requested to make full payment within 10 days from the date of this letter of demand.”  wrote City Press

The letter sent to Dube also has a time frame as it also highlighted that the How To Ruin Christmas actor has exactly ten business days to comply with the taxman in order to settle his debts.

“You may within 10 business days from the date of this letter of demand apply for any of the following remedies: payment installments where you are unable to pay the full amount, suspension of the debt where you intend to submit or have submitted a formal dispute, compromise of a portion of the tax where this will provide a higher return to the fiscus than liquidation, sequestration, or other collection measures.”  wrote City Press

Reportedly, Dube has been provided with strict and stringent instructions which will see him having to sell out some of his assets if not all, in order to settle his unpaid taxes. 

 “Failure to make full payment or use the above remedies may result in the following actions and possibly others: Sars may appoint any third party who presently or in the future will owe you money or hold money for you to settle your tax debt with this money. A civil judgment being entered against you in which case a warrant of execution may be issued for the Sheriff of the court to attach and sell your assets.”

It is also reported that Dube has rubbished the claims, while providing that the case is remedial and currently is going through legal channels. 

“I am not sure who your source is, but the numbers are totally incorrect. The case is remedial and going through the legal process.” said Desmond Dube (City Press)

Robbery suspect and his victim killed after being hit by a car in Umhlanga

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Robbery suspect and his victim killed after being hit by a car in Umhlanga

A robbery victim and his alleged attacker were killed after they were run over by a car on the M41 in Umhlanga, north of Durban earlier on Sunday morning.

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was alerted of a crash at approximately 01h41. Reports suggested that several vehicles had driven over a pedestrian on the M41.

RUSA Members were dispatched to the scene and on arrival discovered the bodies of two men approximately 30 metres apart.

Reaction Officers were approached by a member of the public who stated that one of the deceased was a friend.

Read also: Man shot dead after allegedly trying to rob a family on Umhlanga Beach

The friend reported that they had attended their company year end function in Umhlanga.

They were returning home when they were dropped off on the M41 in the vicinity of Umhlanga after the vehicle they were travelling in experienced a mechanical failure.

The two men were approached by four suspects who attempted to rob them. The victims fled in different directions while being pursued by their attackers.

His friend and one of the suspects were run over in the process. Multiple vehicles thereafter drove over the victim.

The South African Police Service are investigating further.

Durban’s Star Meats hits back at allegations that it hired undocumented nationals and sells rotten meat

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Durban’s Star Meats hits back at allegations that it hired undocumented nationals and sells rotten meat

Durban – Star Meat, a popular butchery in Durban, has come under fire following allegations on the hiring of undocumented foreign nationals and selling expired meat.

It is alleged that at least 14 Malawian nationals were arrested and taken to the Sydenham police station earlier this week. The arrests come on the back of Operation Good Hope, an eThekwini Municipality initiative to enforce city by-laws, illegal connections, illegal dumping and fire and health regulation compliance.

The social media post alleged that they did not receive assistance from the butchery’s management.

There are also allegations of Star Meats selling old and rotten meat and mixing beef and mutton products.

The post claimed that rotten meat is re-washed and sold to unsuspecting customers.

“One of the staff provided us with a video showing him removing a sell-by date from a cake and re-dating it with an extended date. We also have footage of a whole sheep carcass that was almost greening that was being rinsed to remove the slime prior to being sliced up and sold to a retail customer,” the Facebook post alleged.

Read also: Driver hijacked and kidnapped in Sea Cow Lake

Star Meats owner, Riaz Jalal, has slammed the allegations.

“There have been numerous messages circulated with no details of the publisher to address the matter, therefore, the perpetrator will be dealt with in due time, along with any person who continues to make unfounded defamatory and exaggerated statements,” he said.

Jalal added that the management and staff implicated are committed to producing the best service.

“We are always open to setting a meeting with any customer concerned to discuss the matter further. Star Meats is committed to the needs of all of our customers, staff and stakeholders.

“In recent years allegations against our management and staff have proven to be false. In actual fact, we have just won the Reader Choice Best Butcher of 2022, when in previous years the brand was only nominated. We welcome transparency. We are loyal to our customers and value the support of all of our customers who know these claims to be unfounded,” Jilal said.

Ward councillor, Remona McKenzie, said she was aware of the allegations and they were in talks with management.

She added that there are ongoing Operation Good Hope projects taking place across the ward to ensure businesses are compliant with regulations. – IOL

Imbewu Resurrects Ngcolosi

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Imbewu Resurrects Ngcolosi

Fans of Imbewu have no clue what’s in store for them this Friday. Imbewu is on a resurrection spree, another actor will be rejoining the cast once again. Kgoroge Tony who plays the character of Ngcolosi, joins Phindile Gwala who also recently rejoined the series.

A number of veteran actors and actresses have since exited Imbewu due to a number of different reasons. However, what has stood out from past reporting is that, creator Leleti Khumalo does not play when it comes to unprofessionalism ON SET.

Various big actors and actresses have since exited the telenovela due to a number of reasons. However, one of the main reasons why they would leave the show is because of Leleti Khumalo the show creator who does not tolerate unprofessionalism on set.

However, as of December, Tony Kgoroge playing Ngcolosi will make an epic come on Imbewu. The official Instagram page of Imbewu made the announce that left viewers with mixed emotions, since of course he died when he was exiting the show.

This December started off with an announcement that left fans with mixed emotions on Instagram. Tony Kgoroge will make an epic comeback on Imbewu as Ngcolosi.

“The KING is Back! 👑Friday 2 December 2022 at 9PM #Imbewu #Ngcolosi” wrote etc Imbewu

A handful of seasoned actors and actresses have been axed from Imbewu and the word of the streets is that Leleti Khumalo who plays MaZulu does not tolerate unprofessionalism and being demanded and disrespectful. In this television business, you are only good as your last gig, and how the creators work is that everyone is replaceable. 

Back in 2018 when the show started, it delivered very tight and star-studded cast members. However, when some of the cast members started falling out like autumn leaves, it became apparent that the telenovela’s management does not play around with cast members who are deemed unprofessional.

Reportedly, by IndAfrica, Leleti Khumalo together with Duma Ndlovu and Anant Singh, they have gotten rid of a handful of seasoned actors and actresses because they cannot meet their demands.

Things started off with Mpumelelo Bhulose, who was reported to have been booted from Uzalo for almost a similar reason. However, when Bhulose joined Imbewu, it was going well at first until he started to bite more than he can chew. Bhulose was reportedly fired after missing a shoot and on top of that for not seeing eye to eye with Duma Ndlovu, one of the creators.

“His on-screen persona, however, was cut short when he was fired for missing the shoot. His problems grew worse when he fell out with Duma, who also happens to be the drama series’ creator. He was let go in 2018 due to his lack of professionalism” wrote IndAfrica

 After Bhulose’s exit, it because quite a trend for the show to let go more actors because of their high-end demands and unprofessionalism. KaMadonsela portrayed by Fundiswa Zwane was next on the chopping block for demanded a salary raise and was later replaced by another equally talented actress, Brenda Mhlongo.

“According to a report from Isolezwe, the actress was fired after asking for a wage raise from her management. She was reportedly uninformed of Fundiswa’s departure, therefore it is believed that her departure surprised her. Brenda Mhlongo will purportedly take her position” wrote IndAfrica

Evidently,  both Phindile Gwala playing Fikile and Tony Kgoroke playing Ngcolosi have been spared mercy hence their return to Imbewu.

source ZALEBS

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