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:

By: Neo Ntsele The Phuthaditjhaba Regional Court has sentenced Moses Teboho Mabe to 20 years of direct imprisonment after he was found guilty of rape, kidnapping, and housebreaking. The sentence was delivered on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Detective Sergeant Tlaleng Mohale of the SAPS Phuthaditjhaba Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit conducted the investigation. On Thursday, 25 December 2025, around 21:00, a 35-year-old woman from Phomolong Secti