Weekend in jail for drug dealing accused Nigerian man, while his South African girlfriend gets R1,000 bail

Theophilus Ejiofor News

Weekend in jail for drug dealing accused Nigerian man, while his South African girlfriend gets R1,000 bail
ManViolet MagqokiNigerian
  • 📰 TheStar_news
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 28 sec. here
  • 18 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 71%
  • Publisher: 59%

Discover the world of IOL, bringing you a mix of current news across politics, sport, business, motoring and lifestyle. Telling your stories and driving change!

Ejiofor and his co-accused, 33-year-old South African woman Kgomotso Pholoholo were nabbed on Wednesday by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks , in collaboration with the North West provincial drug task team and Lichtenburg K9 unit.

On Friday, Mathebula said Ejiofor and Pholoholo were arrested in Lichtenburg following information received about a Nigerian man who was allegedly selling drugs in the area. Mathebula said when police officers were processing the suspects – the Nigerian man and 33-year-old South African woman , and a 28-year-old South African woman , alleged to be the Nigerian suspect’s girlfriend, attempted to bribe the police in a bid to secure her boyfriend’s release.IOL reported that three Mozambican nationals were arrested in Joburg for possession of drugs.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

TheStar_news /  🏆 26. in ZA

Man Violet Magqoki Nigerian Tinyiko Mathebula South African Kgomotso Pholoholo Https://Www Iol Co Za/News/South-Africa/North-West The Gauteng Directorate For Priority Crime Investi Hawks Alexandre Alberto Chissano North West Directorate For Priority Crime Investigation Lichtenburg Lichtenburg Magistrate's Court South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau Joburg

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.

South African Teams Hope for URC Bounce Back This WeekendSouth African Teams Hope for URC Bounce Back This WeekendThe Sharks, Bulls, and Stormers are looking to rebound in the URC after a disappointing showing in the Champions Cup. This weekend features a South African derby with the Stormers facing the Lions, kicking off at 15:45 on Saturday. Rassie Erasmus also sends festive greetings to fans, emphasizing the importance of staying humble and supporting each other.
Read more »

South African Presidency Clarifies Visa Process for Nigerian NationalsSouth African Presidency Clarifies Visa Process for Nigerian NationalsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 'simplified visa process' for Nigerian businesspeople and tourists, leading to public backlash and calls for his resignation. The Presidency stepped in to clarify that Nigerians still need valid passports, though they do not have to submit them at the time of application.
Read more »

URC Weekend Set to Ignite South African Rugby Fans with Intense Local Derbies and Tough MatchesURC Weekend Set to Ignite South African Rugby Fans with Intense Local Derbies and Tough MatchesSouth African rugby fans prepare for an exhilarating URC weekend with local derbies, returning stars, and tough international battles. The Sharks and Stormers face off in a fiery derby, while the Bulls and Lions compete against Connacht and Munster respectively.
Read more »

URC Returns: All Games This Weekend, Bulls and Lions Top South African TeamsURC Returns: All Games This Weekend, Bulls and Lions Top South African TeamsThe United Rugby Championship (URC) restarts after a month's break with all games this weekend. South Africa's Vodacom Bulls, ranked third, and Lions, ranked fourth, are leading the pack, while Sharks and Stormers trail behind. The Bulls, coached by Jake White, aim for the championship, hoping to build on last season's success.
Read more »

South Africa: Le Kip Kip Revolutionizes HIV Prevention Conversations Among South African WomenSouth Africa: Le Kip Kip Revolutionizes HIV Prevention Conversations Among South African WomenInterview - Venessa Chen - a research program coordinator at the Program for Implementation Equity Research within the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health and Human Rights - shared her research findings on The impact of the Le Kip Kip Social Influence Campaign on PrEP knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions among women in South Africa - at the...
Read more »

Festive rugby fever as South African teams clash todayFestive rugby fever as South African teams clash todayEight rugby derbies this weekend promise festive thrills, with South African teams delivering exciting matchups.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-12 19:18:21