By: Neo Ntsele Thabo Mosupa (45), a former employee of Thabo Mofutsanyana Local Municipality, along with his company, The Seven One Stop (Pty) Ltd, appeared for sentencing at the Bethlehem Commercial Crimes Court after being convicted on several counts of fraud and money laundering. The case dates back to 2017, when the Thabo Mofutsanyana Local Municipality made a payment exceeding R1.4 million to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). The paymen

By: Neo Ntsele The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State has opened a murder case for further investigation after Thulani Mbana, a Democratic Alliance (DA) Ward 14 candidate, was fatally shot at Taylor Park, Zamdela, on the evening of Monday, 26 October 2026. It is reported that around 21:40, the deceased was at his home when two unidentified men approached and called him outside. As he approached them, one suspect allegedly drew a firearm and shot him multipl

By: Staff Reporter Three suspects, two men and a woman aged 22, 25, and 27, are set to appear in the Zastron Magistrate's Court on charges of robbery using a weapon other than a firearm. This follows an incident that took place in front of Dr Zondo's surgery on Khumalo Street, Zastron. On Wednesday, 22 October 2026, at 20:00, a 23-year-old complainant reported going to a tavern at Old Location for drinks. Upon arrival, he sat with Karabo and drank alcohol with him. Around 22: