Police say a man has been assaulted and burnt to death in a mob justice incident at Hasani-Mbhalati village outside Malamulele in Limpopo.
Police say the man was accused by locals of being behind the killing of a 63-year-old woman last month.The mob justice victim, Doctor Maswanganyi, was declared dead on the scene by the emergency services personnel.
Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says, “Preliminary information reveals that the deceased was accused of the murder of the 63-year-old woman who was found dead on the 19th of July in the same village. The provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, condemned the incident, pointing out that taking the law into their own hands is a crime and therefore, the perpetrators will be arrested.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Limpopo police recover stolen trailer with alcohol worth R195,000Limpopo police recover stolen trailer with alcohol worth R195,000: Police in Musina have launched a manhunt for armed suspects who stole a trailer containing alcohol worth R195,000 on Wednesday evening.
Read more »
Limpopo police recover stolen trailer with alcohol worth R195,000Police in Musina have launched a manhunt for armed suspects who stole a trailer containing alcohol worth R195,000 on Wednesday evening.
Read more »
![[GRAPHIC CONTENT:] Elderly pensioner, 3-year-old burnt to death in Limpopo - SABC News](https://i.headtopics.com/images/2023/8/12/sabcnews/graphic-content-elderly-pensioner-3-year-old-burnt-graphic-content-elderly-pensioner-3-year-old-burnt-1690237103798431745.webp?w=640)
[GRAPHIC CONTENT:] Elderly pensioner, 3-year-old burnt to death in Limpopo - SABC NewsTwo people, an elderly pensioner and a three-year-old toddler have burnt to death, and a third victim sustained serious burn wounds when their house was set alight at Rotterdam village, outside Giyani, in Limpopo.
Read more »
Hawks nab six 'illegal miners' in LimpopoHawks nab six 'illegal miners' in Limpopo: Six 'illegal miners' were apprehended by the Hawks in Limpopo on Thursday while allegedly processing gold-bearing material.
Read more »
Solar panel theft on the rise in Limpopo - SABC NewsAs the country experiences hours of rolling blackouts on a daily basis, many South Africans have been resorting to small-scale solar installation in their households and businesses. This as a means to protection against the surge in criminal activities committed during load shedding.
Read more »
Young Limpopo female soccer coach aims to make a difference in her village - SABC NewsFootball coach, Nkhensani Shipalana, from Mafarana village, outside Tzaneen, Limpopo, has dedicated her life to coach young boys and girls. Shipalana holds a SAFA level D soccer coaching licence.
Read more »