ARTICLES RELATING TO POLOKWANE

Man appears after huge border cocaine bust

2013-05-20 18:07

A man accused of smuggling cocaine worth about R18m into South Africa has appeared in the Musina Magistrate's Court, police say.

Heroin worth R2.6m seized at Zim border

2013-05-20 15:54

A man trying to smuggle heroin worth about R2.64m from Zimbabwe into South Africa was arrested at the Beit Bridge border post, Limpopo police say.

Limpopo town challenged over water

2013-05-16 22:07

A court application to compel the Vhembe district municipality in Limpopo to provide water in the area was underway, a lawyer for AfriForum says.

Limpopo man arrested for murder

2013-05-14 16:26

A man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing and killing an older man during an argument on a farm near Marble Hall, Limpopo police say.

Sangoma arrested over child bride

2013-05-13 14:10

A sangoma is due to appear in court for breaching a court order forbidding him to see his teenage wife, Limpopo police say.

Malema tenders to be re-advertised

2013-05-08 14:09

Tenders reportedly worth R900m, awarded to allies of expelled ANCYL president Julius Malema, will be re-advertised, the Limpopo department of human settlements says.

2 arrested for rhino poaching

2013-05-05 13:06

Two people have been arrested following the killing of a rhino cow in the Kruger National Park.

Rhino poachers busted in operations

2013-05-03 08:33

Security operations have resulted in the arrest of several suspects for poaching after rhino horns and equipment were found in their possession.

Limpopo dating show killer gets life

2013-05-02 18:36

A Limpopo man has been jailed for life for killing two women who took part in a radio dating show with him, police said.

Kotzé co-accused denies planning rape

2013-04-30 13:26

So-called "Modimolle monster" Johan Kotzé’s co-accused Andries Sithole has denied helping to plan the rape of Ina Bonnette.

Limpopo police captain appears for fraud

2013-04-29 22:26

A police captain has appeared in court for alleged corruption, fraud and theft, Limpopo police says.

6 officials bust over ghost teachers

2013-04-29 12:52

Six officials from the Limpopo education department have been arrested for allegedly creating ghost teachers and pocketing the salaries, according to the Hawks.

Kotzé can't afford lawyers much longer

2013-04-29 12:02

The man dubbed the "Modimolle monster", Johan Kotzé, will not be able to afford the lawyers of his choice if proceedings are extended, the North Gauteng High Court has heard.

Elderly woman wins case against cops

2013-04-25 11:11

Taxpayers will have to cough up more than R60 000 after a court ruled that police officers in Makhado unnecessarily roughed up an elderly woman who was wrongfully arrested.

Toddler's death unrelated to rape

2013-04-24 18:50

A post mortem of a 2-year-old girl allegedly raped by her father's friend showed the rape was unrelated to her death, Limpopo police say.

'Kotzé could have changed testimony'

2013-04-24 14:55

Johan Kotzé, the so-called "Modimolle monster", could have altered his testimony concerning his finances, clinical psychologist Tertia Spangenberg says.

Malema corruption case postponed to June

2013-04-23 12:34

The fraud and corruption case against expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema and four others has been postponed to June, when a court date for their trial will be set.

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Julius Malema arrives at court

2013-04-23 09:13

Expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has arrived at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court for his appearance on fraud and corruption charges. Watch.

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Malema case disrupts Polokwane traffic

2013-04-23 08:10

Traffic is backed up in the Polokwane CBD, with streets leading to the court closed ahead of expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema's court appearance.

Kotzé case: Psychologist sticks to report

2013-04-22 22:44

Nothing brought before the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria during so-called "Modimolle Monster" Johan Kotzé's trial has caused a clinical psychologist to doubt her report.

Kotzé psychological report scrutinised

2013-04-22 13:04

A clinical psychologist testifying in the trial of the so-called "Modimolle monster" Johan Kotzé has agreed with the judge that her report is subjective.

ANC, DA in by-election showdown

2013-04-20 19:00
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Campaigning ahead of by-elections has started in Tzaneen, Limpopo, and the ANC and the DA are contesting two wards.

Kotzé believed his marriage was holy

2013-04-19 22:18

So-called "Modimolle Monster" Johan Kotzé believed his marriage was holy, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has heard.

Kotzé 'couldn't believe' he killed stepson

2013-04-19 13:00

So-called "Modimolle monster" Johan Kotzé has testified that he realised he had committed a crime, and the fact that he shot and killed his stepson "upset me terribly".

 

Cellphone tower batteries seized

2013-05-20 17:00

A man trying to smuggle seven cellphone tower batteries into Zimbabwe, has been arrested at the Beitbridge border post.

Sangoma, teen bride case postponed

2013-05-17 19:25

The case against a Limpopo sangoma, who defied a court order restraining him from seeing his 13-year-old wife, has been postponed in the Mokerong Magistrate's Court.

Chiefs crowned PSL champs

2013-05-15 21:47
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Chiefs are celebrating their first league title in eight years despite a draw with SuperSport United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Youth held for stabbing man in Limpopo

2013-05-13 16:29

An 18-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death in Limpopo.

Limpopo cops nab wanted armed robbers

2013-05-13 08:27

Limpopo police have arrested three notorious armed robbers who have been masquerading as defence force members and terrorising local communities.

Man killed by hippo in Limpopo

2013-05-09 07:18

A man has been killed by a hippo near a dam at Inkwazi Farm in the Modjadjiskloof area in Limpopo.

Mathale no confidence motion rejected

2013-05-06 11:23

The ANC caucus in the Limpopo legislature has rejected an attempt by the DA to debate a motion of no confidence in embattled premier Cassel Mathale.

Motlanthe: Teachers are role models

2013-05-04 20:10

Teachers are viewed by society as models of moral excellence and transmitters of culture, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says.

Limpopo murder accused to appear

2013-05-02 20:34

A man accused of killing a train driver in Makhado in 2012 will appear in the Louis Trichardt Magistrate's Court, Limpopo police say.

Kotzé case: Court hears of sex agreement

2013-05-01 07:53

There was an agreement between the man dubbed the "Modimolle Monster" and his wife that she would have sex with three men, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has heard.

State's application in Kotzé case delayed

2013-04-30 10:47

The judge in the Johan Kotzé trial says he will decide whether to allow the State to reopen its case after the cross-examination of one of the co-accused is complete.

Kotzé forced us into attack - co-accused

2013-04-29 21:07

A co-accused of so-called "Modimolle Monster" Johan Kotzé was forced into attacking Kotzé's ex-wife Ina Bonnette, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has heard.

Kotzé co-accused faked sex

2013-04-29 12:52

A co-accused of the so-called "Modimolle monster", Johan Kotzé, faked having sex with Kotzé’s ex-wife Ina Bonnette, the North Gauteng High Court has heard.

I'll take my hiding, says Boeremag helper

2013-04-27 10:51
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A Limpopo man has been sentenced in Modimolle for harbouring two escaped Boeremag trialists, reports Beeld.

Conflicting reports over Limpopo's meds

2013-04-24 21:15

The Limpopo health department has been without medication and money for three months, MEC Norman Mabasa says.

State moves to re-open case against Kotzé

2013-04-24 18:50

The trial of the man dubbed the "Modimolle monster", Johan Kotzé, has been postponed in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, as the State moved to brought an application to re-open its case.

State questions Kotzé’s irrationality

2013-04-23 13:24

The State has questioned the report of a clinical psychologist which states the actions of Johan Kotzé were irrational.

Malema in court to face corruption charges

2013-04-23 10:35
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Expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has arrived in court to face charges of fraud, corruption, money-laundering, and racketeering.

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Julius Malema in court

2013-04-23 08:56

See the latest pictures as Julius Malema arrives at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court for his appearance on fraud and corruption charges.

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Malema, co-accused return to court

2013-04-23 07:16

Limpopo police have been deployed outside the Polokwane court where former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema and four others are due to appear on fraud and corruption charges.

Cops beef up presence for Malema case

2013-04-22 19:02

Sufficient police will be deployed in Polokwane for Julius Malema's next court appearance, Limpopo police say.

Protest ahead of shoplifter assault case

2013-04-22 11:51

Cosatu members are protesting outside a Limpopo court, calling for the "harshest sentences" for three people accused of allegedly assaulting a shoplifter with a hammer.

ANC: Positive response to Limpopo team

2013-04-20 17:07

The ANC's provincial task team in Limpopo has been applauded for restoring good governance in the embattled province.

Psychiatrist: Kotzé not accountable

2013-04-19 14:34

So-called "Modimolle monster" Johan Kotzé is not accountable for his actions, a clinical psychiatrist has told the North Gauteng High Court.

Woman critical after black mamba bite

2013-04-19 09:52

An elderly woman from Mokopane is in a critical condition after being bitten by a black mamba she was trying to chase off with a can of insecticide and a broomstick, according to a report.

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