Jane furse, Makhuduthamaga (2026)

15/06/2026

Truck Driver Arrested After SAPS Seizes R3 Million Worth of Suspected Stolen Copper Cables and Essential Infrastructure Components Destined for Gauteng

A 47-year-old truck driver was arrested after members of the SAPS Tactical Response Team intercepted a truck carrying suspected stolen essential infrastructure components near a filling station within the Glen policing precinct on Friday, 12 June 2026. Police acted on information about a horse-and-trailer truck travelling to Gauteng with suspected stolen goods.

The white Volvo FH truck was searched after being stopped, and officers noticed copper cables protruding from torn bags. The driver was instructed to return to Bloemfontein under police es**rt to the grounds of Parkweg Police Station. Experts and investigators from Centlec (SOC) Ltd, Telkom and Eskom were called in to assist with identifying the recovered materials.

The identification process continued at Bainsvlei Police Station on Saturday, 13 June 2026, where the goods were unloaded. Centlec identified 5,760 kilograms of essential infrastructure components, including 35mm copper cable, Air-dac and HT cable insulation, with an estimated replacement value of R3 million. Telkom also identified 40 kilograms of its property valued at approximately R4,500. In total, nine large bags of infrastructure components were seized.

Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thabang Solomon Lesia praised the swift response by police, noting that the recovered components were intended to supply electricity to residential and industrial areas. A case relating to suspected stolen essential infrastructure and the Criminal Matters Amendment Act 18 of 2015 was opened at Glen Police Station. The suspect remains in custody and is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 15 June 2026.

15/06/2026

Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Samuel Mashaba has been suspended with immediate effect.

This development is long overdue, given his flagrant disregard for the law and unprofessional conduct. Provincial authorities have finally taken action against Mashaba following his severely criticized performance at the Madlanga Commission, where he was accused of impropriety during a 2021 drug bust.

His actions, which included operating outside his jurisdiction, accepting money from an informant, and misleading a formal inquiry, warrant severe disciplinary action. His suspension is a step in the right direction, but further measures, including potential dismissal and legal action, are necessary to maintain public trust.

Traffic officials should enforce traffic laws, not engage in illicit activities.

15/06/2026

A former company manager in Marble Hall, Limpopo, has been sentenced after defrauding her employer of nearly R4.7 million over four years.

Collette Bronkhorst (53), who worked as a manager at Valley’s Best and was responsible for the company’s financial records and bookkeeping, was found guilty of fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

According to the Hawks, Bronkhorst manipulated company records between 2010 and 2014 and made unauthorised payments into her personal bank account and her husband’s business account, amounting to R4 697 674.88.

Following an investigation by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit in Polokwane, she was arrested in Marble Hall on 23 June 2015.

The matter was finalised in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 10 June 2026, where Bronkhorst pleaded guilty to 660 counts of fraud and one count of defeating the ends of justice under a Section 105A plea agreement.

The court sentenced her to 15 years’ imprisonment, wholly suspended for five years, and an additional five years’ imprisonment, also wholly suspended for five years. She was further declared unfit to possess a firearm.

Limpopo Hawks Provincial Head, Major General Adv Gopz Govender, said the conviction highlights the Hawks’ commitment to combating commercial crime and protecting businesses from internal fraud.

14/06/2026

A total of 84 alleged undocumented foreign nationals were arrested during a police operation conducted in Johannesburg.

The arrests formed part of ongoing law enforcement efforts aimed at enforcing immigration laws and addressing crime-related concerns in the area. The suspects are expected to undergo the necessary legal and immigration processes.

14/06/2026

Media personality Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye has been arrested for discharging a firearm and kidnapping.

This follows an incident between him and an Uber driver today , Sunday 14 June around 07:30 at Edenvale.He faces further defeating the ends of justice.

It's alleged the e hailing driver had transported a female passenger to a residence in Edenvale, when he was confronted by the suspect (Jub Jub) who accused him of involved in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend.

The suspect allegedly forced the e hailing driver into his vehicle and prevented him from leaving.During the incident, the suspect reportedly discharged a firearm in the direction of the driver.The e hailing driver managed to escape unharmed and immediately drive to a nearby police station to report the matter.

The SAPS acted swiftly and arrested the suspect, shortly after the incident.Investigations are continuing.

He will appear in court tomorrow,15 June 2026 at Germiston Magistrate 's Court.

13/06/2026

JANE FURSE - Municipal officials from Makhuduthamaga, working alongside law enforcement, carried out inspections of spaza shops to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

In Jane Furse, authorities allegedly discovered several expired food products during yesterday’s operation.

11/06/2026

ALLEGEDLY TOP POLITICIAN INVOLVED IN THE MURDER OF MUSICIAN DR NEL

Self proclaimed Sangoma Master Kortes has revealed that top politician of the biggest political party in South Africa is involved in the murder of musician DR Nel.

Kortes says DR Nel was killed because he was going to reveal information about the firearm that was purchased illegally involving top politician.

Kortes further claims that DR Nel was arrested by police in December 2024 but was meant to testify about the alleged illegal firearm implicating top politician.

Kortes revealed this during a podcast.

11/06/2026

According to the Employment Services Amendment Bill:
**first-time offenders will be fined R100,000 per undocumented worker
**With repeat offenders facing fines of R200,000 to R1 million or even imprisonment for ongoing violations. Employers, including private households, are required to verify workers' documentation.

10/06/2026

LEBOMBO BORDER COP, SERGEANT RAYNAS PIET NGUYUZA REMANDED IN CUSTODY ON CHARGES OF CORRUPTION

KOMARTIPOORT- Sergeant Raynas Piet Nguyuza (42) made a brief appearance before the Komatipoort Magistrate's Court today. Bail application commenced but not finalised. The matter was postponed provisionally for further bail hearing to Friday, 12 June 2026.

He was arrested by the Hawks and Crime Intelligence members after he took an R80 000 bribe to allow a stolen vehicle to cross to Mozambique. However the person he thought was a criminal was actually an undercover crime Intelligence agency and that was followed by an arrest. He was found in possession of the R80 000 bribe during his arrest.

10/06/2026

MIDDELBURG BAIL UPDATE

MarchAndMarch protester Nkazimulo Mabena was released on R5,000 bail by the Middelburg Magistrate’s Court today.

Mabena was arrested yesterday for allegedly assaulting a police officer during the movement’s operation against illegal foreigners in the Middelburg CBD. He faces a common assault charge and returns to court on 26 June 2026.

MarchAndMarch convener Mandlenkosi Mkhwanazi told Highveld Chronicle that Mabena was severely beaten and injured by police after his arrest.

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