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03/11/2026

🕊️ 15-YEAR-OLD APHILA LIMILE ZIBI ALLEGEDLY BEATEN TO DEATH IN QONCE – FAMILY APPEALS FOR HELP 💔

A heartbreaking tragedy has left a family in mourning after Aphila Limile Zibi, aged 15, from KwaLini in Qonce (King William’s Town), allegedly died following an attack by other young boys.

According to information shared by the family, Aphila was reportedly assaulted by a group of boys while they were returning from initiation school activities during the summer holidays. He was allegedly beaten and sustained serious injuries.

He was rushed to Grey Hospital in Qonce, where he sadly passed away. Aphila was a Grade 8 learner at Forbes Grant SSS. His life ended at just 15 years old, leaving his family and community devastated. 🕯️

The family is now facing another painful challenge: they reportedly cannot afford funeral expenses and are appealing to the local municipality for assistance with a pauper’s burial. They are also asking for help with the release and collection of his body from the forensic facility, as they are struggling to make the necessary arrangements with a funeral service provider.

💔 A family should not have to face the loss of a child while also worrying about how they will give him a dignified farewell.

This tragedy also raises serious concerns about violence among young people and the safety of children in our communities.

May Aphila Limile Zibi rest in peace. 🕊️

03/11/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS | MK PARTY DISTRICT COORDINATOR LASTBORN SHAZI SHOT DEAD 🕊️

Sad news has emerged from Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal, following the reported fatal shooting of Lastborn Shazi, who served as a coordinator for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party in the Ugu District.

According to preliminary reports, unknown gunmen allegedly stormed Shazi’s home in Mthwalume, where they opened fire on him. He reportedly succumbed to his gunshot wounds at the scene.

🔴 The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the motive behind the shooting and the identities of those responsible, have not yet been established.

🚔 Further details regarding the incident are still awaited, and more information will be shared as it becomes available.

🕊️ Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and members of the MK Party during this difficult time.

May his soul rest in peace.

02/11/2026

💔🕊️ HE LOST HIS LIFE WHILE TRYING TO PROTECT HIS MOTHER!

A heartbreaking incident has claimed the life of a young boy who was allegedly stabbed to death while trying to defend his mother from a man.

According to reports, the learner from Thuto-Lore Secondary School was walking with his mother to a local spaza shop when they allegedly encountered a church caretaker who began insulting and threatening the woman, reportedly pulling and intimidating her.

The young boy initially kept quiet, believing the man might be joking. However, the situation allegedly escalated when the caretaker picked up a brick and threatened to strike his mother.

Unable to watch his mother being threatened, the boy stepped in and stood between them, asking the man why he was mistreating her.

Tragically, the man allegedly pulled out an Okapi knife and stabbed the young boy. He sadly died at the scene.

💔 A child who stepped forward to protect the woman who gave him life never made it home.

May his family find strength during this devastating time. 🕊️

What should happen to people who resort to violence instead of resolving their differences peacefully?

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02/11/2026

💔🚨 BATAU HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER FOUND DEAD AT HER HOME – POLICE SEEK THABO PHETLA

A heartbreaking discovery has left the community in shock following the death of Lehlogonolo Mampane, a teacher at Batau High School. 🕊️

Lehlogonolo was reportedly found dead inside her home, with her hands tied behind her back using ropes. Her body was already showing signs of decomposition.

It is alleged that concern grew after she had been absent from school for some time and could no longer be reached on her cellphone. When people went to check on her at home, they made the devastating discovery. 😢

🚔 POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION

Police are appealing for assistance in locating Thabo Phetla, who is wanted as a suspect in connection with Lehlogonolo’s murder.

📞 Anyone with information that could assist is urged to call:

076 814 6522

🕯️ May her soul rest in peace. Our deepest condolences go out to her family, colleagues, learners and loved ones. 💐

02/11/2026

💔🇿🇦 17-YEAR-OLD MBALI LANTU ALLEGEDLY KILLED BY HER BABY’S FATHER IN HORRIFIC HAMMER ATTACK

A heartbreaking tragedy has left the community of Mnafu in Mthwalume, on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, in shock following the alleged murder of 17-year-old Mbali Lantu.

Mbali is suspected to have been killed by the father of her one-year-old child, who allegedly attacked her with a hammer, striking her on the head.

According to Mbali’s mother, the teenager was found with a hammer lodged in her head, allegedly indicating the weapon used in the fatal attack.

Her mother revealed that Mbali had allegedly endured ongoing abuse at the hands of the suspect. She claims that on another occasion, he assaulted Mbali and dragged her along a railway line, leaving her injured.

The family says they had previously urged Mbali to open a case against the suspect. She reportedly went to the police and also obtained a protection order from the court.

However, the family says they were shocked when the suspect was released and Mbali eventually returned to him.

The grieving family is now calling for the suspect to be arrested and brought to justice, saying they are devastated by the tragic loss of their daughter.

🕊️ May Mbali Lantu’s soul rest in peace.

31/10/2026

🕊️💔 REST IN PEACE, STHEMBISO DLAMINI (MDINEKA)

It is with great sadness that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the young man, Sthembiso Dlamini, popularly known as Mdineka, who was introduced to the music industry by Scebi.

According to reports, Sthembiso was allegedly assaulted by someone last Friday, sustaining injuries to his head. Sadly, the family has reportedly woken up to heartbreaking news today, as reports emerge that he has passed away. 💔

His passing is a painful loss, especially for those who knew him and followed his journey in the music industry.

We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends and everyone who shared a special bond with him during his lifetime.

May God give his loved ones strength during this difficult time.

May his soul rest in eternal peace. 🕊️🕯️

30/10/2026

🚨 11-YEAR-OLD CHILD ALLEGEDLY ABDUCTED ON HER WAY TO SCHOOL 🚨

A disturbing incident has left an 11-year-old child traumatised after she was allegedly abducted while on her way to school. 💔🇿🇦

According to the information available, two men allegedly stopped the child and took her away. It is further alleged that one of the men sexually assaulted the child repeatedly while she was being held.

The suspects allegedly kept the child until it was time for other learners to return from school before releasing her. Before letting her go, they allegedly threatened to kill her if she told anyone what had happened. 😔

Despite the threats, the child reportedly found the courage to tell her uncle. The uncle allegedly searched for the men and eventually found them, confronting them before police arrived. 🚔

When police arrived and arrested the suspects, it allegedly emerged that this was not the first time they had been accused of committing similar acts, with the allegations suggesting that such behaviour had become a pattern.

The matter is expected to be investigated further, and the suspects will have an opportunity to respond to the allegations through the legal process. ⚖️

❤️ A child should be able to walk to school safely without fear.

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30/10/2026

🚨💔 17-YEAR-OLD SCHOOLBOY ALLEGEDLY ADMITS TO KILLING 3-YEAR-OLD LEAHAKOE KWENA

A heartbreaking and disturbing case has left a family devastated following the brutal death of 3-year-old Leahakoe Kwena. 😢🕊️

According to the information circulating, the 17-year-old schoolboy allegedly abducted and killed the little girl. He has reportedly admitted to being involved in the incident.

What makes the case even more disturbing are the allegations surrounding how the child’s body was found. It is alleged that her throat had been cut, parts of her body had been removed, and her remains were placed inside a maize-meal bag.

There are also suspicions that the teenager may not have acted alone, with investigators reportedly looking into whether other people were involved.

The family is struggling to come to terms with the horrific loss of their little girl. No family should ever have to experience such pain, especially when it involves a child so young. 💔

🕊️ May little Leahakoe Kwena rest in peace.

30/10/2026

🚨 WOMAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING POLICE OFFICER FIVE TIMES AFTER ARGUMENT 🚨

According to the allegations before the court, Zanele Mthethwa had gone to meet her boyfriend, Mandla Nkosiyaphansi Twala, a police officer, after the two had reportedly been having an argument. 🇿🇦⚖️

While the couple was talking, Zanele allegedly received a phone call from her ex-boyfriend. This reportedly angered Mandla, who allegedly became extremely upset and took out his service fi***rm, allegedly threatening to kill her.

Zanele reportedly tried to calm him down, and according to the allegations, Mandla eventually placed the fi***rm down.

It is alleged that Zanele waited until Mandla was asleep. She then allegedly took his service fi***rm and shot him five times — in the head and chest. 😔💔

After the shooting, she allegedly took Mandla’s vehicle and fi***rm and drove away before reportedly abandoning them in a remote area. She then allegedly fled on foot to a friend’s place, where she told the friend what had happened.

The friend subsequently reported the matter to the police. 🚔

Police launched a search for Zanele and eventually found her with another man described as one of her partners. She was arrested at the scene. 👮🏾‍♂️🚨

⚖️ The case is currently continuing in court.

Zanele’s defence reportedly maintains that she was extremely frightened and believed Mandla would wake up and shoot her. She is therefore said to be arguing that she shot him first because she feared for her life.

The court will ultimately determine what happened and whether her claim of self-defence is accepted.

29/10/2026

🚨💔 COMMUNITY ALMOST ATTACKS WOMAN ACCUSED OF KILLING A MAN IN GA-RANKUWA, PRETORIA! 🇿🇦

A disturbing incident has reportedly unfolded in Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, where a woman who allegedly went to help a child was nearly attacked by angry community members. 😳🚨

According to reports, a child discovered that their uncle was unresponsive and immediately ran out crying to ask the woman for help. However, when the woman returned with the child, hoping to assist, they allegedly found the man no longer showing signs of life. 💔🕊️

The situation reportedly escalated when another community member suspected the woman of being responsible for the man’s death and raised the alarm. This prompted angry residents to rush towards the woman, with some allegedly threatening to attack her. 😢🚨

The situation was reportedly brought under control after someone pointed out that they had seen the child running out crying to seek help from the same woman.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: The woman’s involvement in the man’s death has not been established by the information available. Suspicion alone does not prove guilt, and the circumstances surrounding the man’s death still need to be established.

🙏🏽💔 A heartbreaking situation that highlights how quickly emotions can turn into mob violence. Justice must take its course, and innocent people must not be harmed by accusations.

📍 Location: Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦

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